OPPS, better get some custom paint on that thang! Better now than never!

 

I bought my bike on Feb 2 of this year. Same exact thing happened to me, except instead of rain, I got caught in snow. Going from a 1981 Kawasaki 650 to the Warrior was scary enough, let alone riding 20 miles in 30 degree snowy weather! I was not about to leave my bike at the store another night. All was well, and I have absolutly no regrets.

 

Same here. I picked mine up on February 11th and rode all the way home in the rain.
I just finished my first week working for Yamaha and am learning what it takes to get a bike out the door. Once the paperwork is finalized they have to do a PDI (Pre *something* inspection). But if the mechanics are swamped they won't get to it until they have time. I bet that's what you were waiting on. As far as stuff not working and the damage on the tank. Most dealers offer an in-house warranty for about 30 days. They should have no problem fixing the light but I'll bet they try and pull some "that wasn't like that when we gave it to you" crap.

 

Not to be silly but was your motor running when you checked the headlight?

 

I agree with jayridgerunner on that point. Actually, just what I was thinking as I read this post.

 

The dealership should replace the tank under warranty. Mine had a paint chip & they prompty ordered me a new one.

BTW the engine must be running for the light to come on. It had me a bit befuddled when I first got the bike. My previous bike lit the light as soon as I turned on the key.

 

umm....hey nickles462, what exactly do you do for Yamaha? A PDI is a Pre Delivery Inspection.

 

When I got my bike home I noticed two dents in the tank that looked like they came from the handlbars not being tight and falling on the tank. I went back to the dealer and told him about it he said "it didn't happen here" oh well.

 

turn on your engine and the headlight will come on! I had the same experience. I hate to say this but you can't argue with the dealer when they say you should've inspected it before you rode it off the lot. good luck, though. hopefully your experience will be different.

 

Good advise?

I am sure that he turned on his engine durring the ride home... I am dure that if you raise enough ****, they will fix the tank. Tell them that you want to return the bike. Most states have lemopn laws that allow you to do this with in the first couple of weeks. You can use this as leverage to make them fix it!

Good luck and don't take no $hit! It's your money...

 

DO NOT TRUST Dealers/Service techs! Don't ask me why.
Do it all yourself, as far as possible.

 

Although it is hindsight now, this is a great lesson for all of us. No matter how excited you are to ride your new bike home...take the time to do a thorough inspection of it and get checked out for all the control operations. This not only gives you a chance to see where everything is but it also gives you a chance to see if all is working well. I would also think that a dealer that releases a new bike to a customer without providing these services is lacking in both customer care and providing the new owner with the essentials for safe vehicle operation. Good luck!
Rich B.

 

Sorry to hear G.

 

It rained on me when I picked up mine. I live in San Diego and the weather had been great, then out of the blue the skies opened up. I had 4 different people warn me about the new tires in the rain and started to think they would jinx me. Made it home without incident.

Sorry to hear about the tank. Hoppe they step up for you.

 

Sorry to hear that G Warrior but don't blame the bike! Blame those who are responsible. You'll soon forget all about it once you take that first big ride and you get your first compliment while at the gas station. It will happen, it's only a matter of time.

 

You guys are right...the engine must be running for the light to come on. Kinda weird. Luckily the guy that works in the building next to my business's does paint on cars and bikes and he said he'll fix my chip in the tank. I just got back from riding about 150 miles. The warrior rocks. I still can't get over the acceleration. I love when a car passes me on a 4 lane highway and then 2 seconds later I just blow them away. I did come up to a Busa though and that bike is simply incredible.

 

flb_78, cut me a little slack. /emoticons/emotion-1.gif I'm still learning all of the terminology. But you're right, I should have known that. I've been having brain farts for the last few days.

 

So what is it about getting a new Bike? Everytime I get a new one, I end up cutting the inspection short and riding home in the rain. Kind of make you wonder, does the dealership have a weather control system in the back...