10-22-06 aufderheide anyone?

[lotsamtbottls]

so, since the saturday ride keeps getting changed around and is just way too early for my tastes, i'm thinking sunday sounds nice for a trip up the ol' aufderheide. anyone else up for it? i dont know if the road is looking clean or not, but i'm game either way. i'm thinking noon-ish. can we meet at the arco in creswell? i'm tired of riding wayyy out to west eugene haha. :ride:

[TL_Jester]

count me in Tess.... Wanna meet at the staition on 58 in P.Hill

[lotsamtbottls]

yeah that works for me, noon there? which gas station, arent there 2?

[TL_Jester]

Noon works for me..... yeah there is two... use the one before you get into P.Hill... I think it is a shell

[Matt]

Noon works for me..... yeah there is two... use the one before you get into P.Hill... I think it is a shell

Shell is the one in downtown P. Hill...up on the hill.


CFN and something else are down at the bottom of the hill...before you get to P. Hill.

[lotsamtbottls]

ok well lets just meet at whatever gas station is the first one you come to, regardless of what brand it is. that'll be nice and simple. you coming matt?

[TL_Jester]

Oh thats great Tess.... I will be at my moms right behing the D.Q.
I was raised in P. Hill.... so I will find ya at one of them... I will meet you at the before you get to P.Hill :thumbup:

[LIV2DI*636*]

I have never ridden that road but I would like too I have a concert that night to go to so i am curios what is the usual riding time?? I need to be back by like 5..

[FatKaw!]

I have never ridden that road but I would like too I have a concert that night to go to so i am curios what is the usual riding time?? I need to be back by like 5..
If youve never been... be very careful! That road has a lot of suprises and has claimed quite a few riders.

[Matt]

ok well lets just meet at whatever gas station is the first one you come to, regardless of what brand it is. that'll be nice and simple. you coming matt?

I'd love to go, but I probably won't be able to make it. If I'm not busy working I'll probably be out riding my dirtbike.

[lotsamtbottls]

it takes around 2 hours at most... thats my guess... we're meeting @ noon, so you'll have plenty of time to make it home!!

matt... i'm bummed. screw the dirt bike, you have all winter to mess with it! hop on that pretty silver bike of yours and come play!!

[TRON]

Mind if I come along?

[Matt]

matt... i'm bummed. screw the dirt bike, you have all winter to mess with it! hop on that pretty silver bike of yours and come play!!


Maybe. I was going to go to the coast, but if I can't get my new motor broken in good before then, I might come on the ride. I'll know by tomorrow evening for sure.

[lotsamtbottls]

Mind if I come along?please do! the more the merrier :bounce:

[CALCXX]

Sounds like your going to run it from the Westfir side?

[kneedragger26]

Sounds like your going to run it from the Westfir side?
....almost be smarter to run from the north side down. The fun twisties going up....

[TL_Jester]

Jeff.... are you gonna a roll with us....

[lotsamtbottls]

....almost be smarter to run from the north side down. The fun twisties going up....yeah yeah... but havent you heard? save the best for last!! this lets me get a good warm-up before the twisties too.

plus its way more convenient for me to start on the westfir side... its closer to my house. :shhh:

[Summer4ever]

I've only done Aufderhiede twice, once in each direction, but I definitely prefered running it from 126 to 58. The sneaky corners were much friendlier in that direction. PLus, once you get done...you're pretty much home!
:ride: :2cents:

[FJMam]

[blonde]
Since I'll be in Seattle I can't make this one but I'd like to know where this road is? I got the thing about 58 and 126 connection and West fir but can I get clearer directions? I will love to go when I can with the crew. Sounds like you'll be a big group.......................Have FUN :bounce: :ride: :bounce:

[REDKRR]

Keith here,that sounds fun,:drool: count me in.Tess is right about that road,its got some teeth.Lets all be careful.:ride:

[TOM-CAT]

Hey Tess, I am thinking about making the run with you guys tomorrow. Since I am only like 15 minutes away from the 76 gas station in Creswell, if I can make the run tomorrow would we be able to meet up at the 76 and then head to P. Hill? I get lost easily. :yes:

[Monkey Nutts]

+1. Just so that I am clear, we are meeting at one of the gas stations on 58? I'll just keep an eye out on my way out that way.

[TL_Jester]

Brandon...... If your coming from I-5 to P. Hill it will be the station on your right before you go up the hill.... If your coming from through Jasper you need to go through P. Hill and you will see us on you left

[kneedragger26]

Looks like we are startin to get a pack of thunder here now.:thumbup:


What time are we saying?

[Monkey Nutts]

Thanks Jeff. Sounds like we may see you there too.

[lotsamtbottls]

Hey Tess, I am thinking about making the run with you guys tomorrow. Since I am only like 15 minutes away from the 76 gas station in Creswell, if I can make the run tomorrow would we be able to meet up at the 76 and then head to P. Hill? I get lost easily. :yes:
thats totally fine with me Tom... i always gas up at that station before i head out anywhere. say, 11:40 or so? i'll be with the 'rents.

[lotsamtbottls]

Keshtie, if you are headed out from the 126 side (probably easier to find it that direction), you go east on 126 towards bend & sisters. before you get to that store/gas station on the right thats all by itself there will be a sign that says "Aufderheide" "Cougar Resevoir" (i know i spelled that wrong) "hwy ___" (i cant remember what number it is)... its just past the Blue River area. anyways... turn right at that sign. eventually it'll dump you out in Westfir/Oakridge... its a beautiful ride! bummed you cant make it... i'd love to meet you one of these days!

[lotsamtbottls]

What time are we saying?noon. thats the earliest i can drag my ass outta bed.

[TOM-CAT]

Sounds great Tess.:ride: I'll try to get there a little early. Better to be early than late, and I am usually late:lol:.

[lotsamtbottls]

Sounds great Tess.:ride: I'll try to get there a little early. Better to be early than late, and I am usually late:lol:.perfect, since i'm always early everywhere, i'll just leave late... between you leaving early and me leaving late, we should arrive about the same time :p

[TL_Jester]

Yes .... Brandon, you see me there.... Workin six 10's so I have to ride on my day off...

[kneedragger26]

12:00 at the Pleasant Hill Gas station. I will be there. Wait for me.

[TRON]

Great weather and great ride today! Thanks to everyone for coming out to ride... This was the first ride on my 929 without it breaking down. Oh yeah!!!:rad:

[kneedragger26]

It was awesome! :thumbup:

[Monkey Nutts]

Thanks to all for a great ride. Made it a little more interesting with the road conditions but all made it through safe.

[TL_Jester]

Thanks to everyone for such a fun ride...

[Triplespeed]

It was fun catching up with you guys and gals today. It was me that joined the group on the mackinze on my new bike. sorry I could not make the whole ride

[Summer4ever]

Thanks everyone for a great ride. The weather was perfect even if the roads were a little wet sometimes. :ride: :bounce:

[TL_Jester]

It is ok Triple.... your gonna get used to the veiw of the back of the TL :lol:

[Jane Honda]

glad you all had a fun and safe ride today! Wish I could have been there. Went on a little ride today myself though, so it was nice. Anyone see Ron lately?

[dansrc51]

glad you all had a fun and safe ride today! Wish I could have been there. Went on a little ride today myself though, so it was nice. Anyone see Ron lately?I had a Ron sighting friday night. My wife and I were leaving the gateway theater and there he was in the parking lot, freezing cold, late at night and still doin Ron things.... which usually include only one wheel.:laughing:

[dsfiss]

I'm also glad to hear everyone made it out safe....

I had been keeping tabs on this thread because I knew I would only have time to make that run on Saturday and, time permitting, wanted to give a heads up on any unmarked trouble spots. Alas, I ONLY got back into town about an hour ago, but it sounds as though it was all good.


Fantastic foliage (for anyone riding slow enough to notice it!) Glad you guys had fun and I will hope to catch you next time.

dsw

[lotsamtbottls]

thanks everyone for a great ride! i'm sorry it got cut short for james, but my parents trailered him and his bike home to portland... he has the worst luck when he comes down here! the roads were definitely a little wetter than i like, but at least there wasnt much in the way of debris. all in all a beautiful day!! :bounce:

[lotsamtbottls]

glad you all had a fun and safe ride today! Wish I could have been there. Went on a little ride today myself though, so it was nice. Anyone see Ron lately?my mom saw ron on saturday night when she was leaving work... he was on the bike and rode right by the parking garage at sacred heart when she was headed out to her bike... she waved, but he didnt see her.... wonder what he's been up to?

[Jane Honda]

Well Im glad someone has seen him and hes okay. The last thing I heard was that he was having an affair with this inflatable sheep and he was getting really depressed because it wasnt working out...even after the purchase of the patch kit.

[TRON]

Well Im glad someone has seen him and hes okay. The last thing I heard was that he was having an affair with this inflatable sheep and he was getting really depressed because it wasnt working out...even after the purchase of the patch kit.:lol::lol::lol:Thanks for the morning laugh!!!

[TRON]

It was fun catching up with you guys and gals today. It was me that joined the group on the mackinze on my new bike. sorry I could not make the whole rideHey Daniel, good to see you riding again!

[dansrc51]

my mom saw ron on saturday night when she was leaving work... he was on the bike and rode right by the parking garage at sacred heart when she was headed out to her bike... she waved, but he didnt see her.... wonder what he's been up to?you know, all this time I have been wondering who rode that nice FJR (blue right?) I think I have seen your mom a couple times and even waved to her. small world, well at least I know she probably thinking the same thing as me. We can actually park our bikes at the hosptial now because all of the fair weather riders have stopped riding. :D too crowded for a while.

[Matt]

Anyone see Ron lately?

He and I went riding dirtbikes at the coast on Sunday.

[Crazymofo]

thanks everyone for a great ride! i'm sorry it got cut short for james, but my parents trailered him and his bike home to portland... he has the worst luck when he comes down here! the roads were definitely a little wetter than i like, but at least there wasnt much in the way of debris. all in all a beautiful day!! :bounce:
Yeah, I do have bad luck down there for some reason. I will still keep coming down there to ride though(once I get the R1 fixed). There are a lot of great people down there. A HUGE thanks to Tom & Jo for the ride home. You guys are angels man!! I just hope that it doesn't cost me too many $$$ to get her fixed.
:censored: Yamaha! :yell:

[Jane Honda]

So what happened??? I heard that there was a wreck, but havent heard details of any kind! PLEASE dont tell me that it was yet ANOTHER R1!!!:wow8:

[CALCXX]

Mike, no crash. Engine problem. Loud ticking noise.

[CALCXX]

Few pics of this ride

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/CALCXX/Image016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/CALCXX/Image011-1.jpg



work of art---
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/CALCXX/Image010.jpg

[FJMam]

Keshtie, if you are headed out from the 126 side (probably easier to find it that direction), you go east on 126 towards bend & sisters. before you get to that store/gas station on the right thats all by itself there will be a sign that says "Aufderheide" "Cougar Resevoir" (i know i spelled that wrong) "hwy ___" (i cant remember what number it is)... its just past the Blue River area. anyways... turn right at that sign. eventually it'll dump you out in Westfir/Oakridge... its a beautiful ride! bummed you cant make it... i'd love to meet you one of these days!Thanks for the instructions :thumbup:

I have no doubt we'll meet soon.
This coming winter I plan on spending some green on the machine so I can feel even better about riding with y'all. Better rubber for one and perhaps get the suspension taken care of....too squishy.

Heck even if it's not for riding this winter it could be just for socializing :drinking:

:smilewink Don't feel bad that I didn't make this last ride...I watched the Vikings kick the 'Hawks around at home!! Great game. Sorry Hassleback got hurt though.:blah-blah :blah-blah

K

[FJMam]

:devil: Who's HOT 'Busa? :confused:


Don't usually see sport customs around here. Excellent paint! :thumbup: :yes: :thumbup: :clapping: :clapping:

[Jane Honda]

:devil: Who's HOT 'Busa? :confused:


Don't usually see sport customs around here. Excellent paint! :thumbup: :yes: :thumbup: :clapping: :clapping:
That would be Tess's daddy's Busa.

[kneedragger26]

Wasnt it a R1 that blew the motor?

Im asking just for Mike.....:yes:

[lotsamtbottls]

you know, all this time I have been wondering who rode that nice FJR (blue right?) I think I have seen your mom a couple times and even waved to her. small world, well at least I know she probably thinking the same thing as me. We can actually park our bikes at the hosptial now because all of the fair weather riders have stopped riding. :D too crowded for a while.yah thats my moms FJR parked there all the time. the scratches on the right side of it are courtesy of your crappy parking situation at the hospital...

[MsLilly]

Yes, that is my wounded FJR you see at Sacred Heart Parking lot. D0n't you just love the gate down now! God, the parking there sucks so bad! i talked to facilities about getting more bike parking but you know, they aren't interested. What bike do you ride? I wave at everyone on a bike...I'm just that friendly..at least to people on bikes...and sweet guys with broken bikes on the side of the road. James we made it home without any problem. Even stopped and grabbed a quick bite to eat. Thanks for the gas & food money. You really didn't have too and certainly not that much. I didn't know how much you had in that little wad or I would have given it back to you. But Thank you sincerely. We enjoyed your company and Tom enjoyed the "bike" talk. Let us know when you find out what the problem is. It sounded Horrid!!! Had fun with you guys for the short time Tommy and I were with you. We were bringing up the rear...we prefer to relax and enjoy. The ride, weather, scenery and company (when together) were wonderful! Bowling sounds fun you guys! :ride:

[Jane Honda]

I would think that if it were an 05 R1 it should still be under warrantee. [blonde]

[dansrc51]

Yes, that is my wounded FJR you see at Sacred Heart Parking lot. D0n't you just love the gate down now! God, the parking there sucks so bad! i talked to facilities about getting more bike parking but you know, they aren't interested. What bike do you ride? I wave at everyone on a bike... :ride:The red / black / silver RC51. I usually park near the door opposite of where you park. I got tired of getting blocked in there by the vespa's. They told me they had cut the gate down, now it's just enough to scratch my mirror every time I ride by it :censored:

[TOM-CAT]

I would think that if it were an 05 R1 it should still be under warrantee. [blonde]James said that the warrantee had expired.:mecry:
Could be that it was an '05production year made in late 04. So how long is your yamaha warrantee Mike?

[Jane Honda]

I think my warantee is 1 year. Maybe I should look into getting that extended warantee? :thinking:

[MsLilly]

I remember your bike now Dan! Lovely! Tom used to have an RC30, #4 off the assembly line. We lucked up when we found it. Loved riding that bike. I have thought about parking over there where you park but since my legs are short and the bike is tall, I have to be careful where I put myself! I don't roll in until 1pm so the parking was always packed. I was lucky if I could park all the way over to the right by the entrance. Usually some yokel would block everything!! The woman who works the parking stucture had the nerve to tell me not to block anyone in!!! I asked her where she would recommend I stuff this bike!!! She didn't have an answer. Facilities said someone offered to draw up a plan and they would paint up parking spaces but that never happened. And now it's getting yuky out so most people won't ride. I don't know how much longer I will. Riding home at 10:30pm (we live south of Creswell) is getting uncomfortable. Not just the time of night or the animals, but the cold and rain are a real deterrent!

[Summer4ever]

:bow: Hey Jo...thank you for taking James home. I should have stopped. I honestly thought he was just messing with his radio. Who would have thought a bike that new would have problems like that? Good lesson for me to stop anytime someone pulls over though...we gotta watch out for each other. I swear James is going to break this Aufderhiede curse one of these days!!!

[poisonivyR1]

it should be a year from purchase date not build date dont let them get away with it:bash:

[MsLilly]

Your welcome Karen. He's a nice guy and it gave us an opportunity to visit. We ride with everyone but never really get to know them. Unfortunately for James, we all got that opportunity. As for stopping, Tom almost kept going for the same reason. But we're old school and never leave anyone behind. Yes, we have to look out for each other. So if you ever see me on the side of the road for God sake, check me out!!! Love you K.

[lotsamtbottls]

i promise to pull over for you mom... if i can see you in my mirrors when you pull off, that is! :sticking-

[MsLilly]

You are soooo funny Tess! One of these days I'm going to just smoke you! On my big FJR! :ride:

[lotsamtbottls]

silly mom... you already do... whenever dad isnt with, that is. :shhh:

[Crazymofo]

Yes, that is my wounded FJR you see at Sacred Heart Parking lot. D0n't you just love the gate down now! God, the parking there sucks so bad! i talked to facilities about getting more bike parking but you know, they aren't interested. What bike do you ride? I wave at everyone on a bike...I'm just that friendly..at least to people on bikes...and sweet guys with broken bikes on the side of the road. James we made it home without any problem. Even stopped and grabbed a quick bite to eat. Thanks for the gas & food money. You really didn't have too and certainly not that much. I didn't know how much you had in that little wad or I would have given it back to you. But Thank you sincerely. We enjoyed your company and Tom enjoyed the "bike" talk. Let us know when you find out what the problem is. It sounded Horrid!!! Had fun with you guys for the short time Tommy and I were with you. We were bringing up the rear...we prefer to relax and enjoy. The ride, weather, scenery and company (when together) were wonderful! Bowling sounds fun you guys! :ride: Well here is the update for everyone. I spoke with the dealer today and they said that all of the intake valves are bent and allowing about 50-70% blow-by on all cylinders. They are going to pull the head and let me know what else they find today. They think that the head may have popped off of one of the valves and it is bouncing off the face of the piston. Basically, my motor is f***ed! The warranty ran out two months ago(I purchased it in Aug. '05) and Yamaha has a good-faith policy that will cover things like this IF it is the result of a manufacturing defect which isn't looking good for me right now. When I spoke with the service guy today he said that all of the intake valves will have to be replaced and possibly the head, piston/s, and cylinder which would cost almost $2000 just in parts alone. :wow8:Needless to say, I am NOT HAPPY!:crying::censored: If this is what I can expect from a 1 year old bike with only 17000 miles on it then this will probably be the last Yamaha that I buy. That is very painful for me to say because I am a hardcore Yamaha guy, at least I used to be. We will see if Yamaha steps up or not, if they don't and it is as bad as they think it is then I am just going to put in a complete used motor(found one with 100 miles on it for $1500) and then start saving my pennies for the MV Agusta 910 Brutale:drool:. Well enough of my rant. One of these days I will get through the Aufderheide without any problems, I hope. Thanks again to everyone for a fun ride up to the point that mine stopped and a HUGE thanks to Tom and Jo for the lift home(I still want to buy you guys dinner sometime):lets-eat:. Talk to ya' all later. James

[lotsamtbottls]

wow. that really really sucks... i'm so sorry to hear that james! yamaha better back that up, i cant see how it could be considered anything other than a manufacturing defect... if they cant put together a motor that can last longer than a year, then its hardly your fault! good luck with everything... but on the otherhand, i'd love to see you rolling around on the MV... those are SO beautiful!!! :drool:

[Crazymofo]

Got a call from the dealership today and it wasn't what they were expecting. They said that it spun a rod bearing on cylinder #2 and the crank, connecting rod and piston are wasted, the head and valves are just fine. They said that they think that Yamaha WILL cover this and are calling them on Tuesday to find out. They said that they will have to replace the crank, connecting rod, main bearings, piston, wrist pin and bearing and all of the gaskets and seals required to do it. They also said that the compression loss that they had measured was being caused by carbon build up on the valves preventing them from fully seating which they can disassemble the head and clean them up and adjust the valves for around $250-$300 which I have no problem paying them to do if Yami picks up everything else like they think they will. Finally some good news, I will keep my fingers crossed on this one.:yes:

[Jane Honda]

Excellant news man! Good to hear! Hope it all works out and youre riding it again soon. :thumbup:

[Crazymofo]

PURE SEXINESS!!:drool:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i230/toolman30/2006MVAgustaBrutale910SMedium.jpg

[FJMam]

:bounce: Happy to hear this will probably work out for you!

Riding a Yamaha myself and never having to go to a dealer for something you had me wondering. I hope they stand behind their product for you and your SPRING will be filled with fantastic rides!

:shhh: don't let your ride see those pictures of the MV or it may just continue to have tantrums! :wtf:

[dansrc51]

PURE SEXINESS!!:drool:
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i230/toolman30/2006MVAgustaBrutale910SMedium.jpg
that deserved and encore.....:clapping:

[kneedragger26]

Got a call from the dealership today and it wasn't what they were expecting. They said that it spun a rod bearing on cylinder #2 and the crank, connecting rod and piston are wasted, the head and valves are just fine. They said that they think that Yamaha WILL cover this and are calling them on Tuesday to find out. They said that they will have to replace the crank, connecting rod, main bearings, piston, wrist pin and bearing and all of the gaskets and seals required to do it. They also said that the compression loss that they had measured was being caused by carbon build up on the valves preventing them from fully seating which they can disassemble the head and clean them up and adjust the valves for around $250-$300 which I have no problem paying them to do if Yami picks up everything else like they think they will. Finally some good news, I will keep my fingers crossed on this one.:yes:
It didnt lose its timing so I knew I was right. When someone said it dropped a valve I almost laughed out loud.... but didnt.
Spun a bearing. Now why in the heck would that happen.......? I know! The torque spec from the factory WAS FUGGERED. Thats got YAMAHA written all over it. As for the valve bullcrap, they are trying to cover their own azzes for giving you a story without even looking what happened. What is lucky is that the piston rod didnt let go and smack the crap out of the head and then whack itself into the side of the block. The main bearings are a safe replacement and should be done since the one rod was not torqued and the crank needs to be replaced anyway

Are they liner type cylinders? Since the "valves" were not seating, I would be asking about SCORING on the cylinder walls and why arent they replacing the motor since its ALL YAMAHA! You pay your "warranty" extension and your done. No valve job, no nothing.

Faulty compression test...... HA HA HA HA HA AHAAHAHAHA !!!!!

Dont let um screw you. Just my :2cents:

[MsLilly]

James, please keep us posted on how it goes with the bike/Yamaha.

[Crazymofo]

Still waiting to hear back from Yamaha as to whether or not they are going to cover any or all of it. They told me that the repair bill at this point would be $2500.:confused::yell:

[Summer4ever]

Still waiting to hear back from Yamaha as to whether or not they are going to cover any or all of it. They told me that the repair bill at this point would be $2500.:confused::yell:
OUCH!!! :wtf: :shifty:

[Monkey Nutts]

Wow! For such a new bike I would start hammering on the service manager. Also worth noting and maybe someothers can provide some insight as they work more directly with this type of stuff but I know that car manufactures have an annual allotment in $'s that they can use in situations where your car hits 37k and you blow an engine (i.e, you warrenty just went out but there was something wrong with the vehicle). Basically, just a "make it right" fund. Might be worth working that angle just to get a resolution. :2cents:

[kneedragger26]

Still waiting to hear back from Yamaha as to whether or not they are going to cover any or all of it. They told me that the repair bill at this point would be $2500.:confused::yell:
I would tell them to take their $2500 dollar bill and shove it up their slanted pucker place! Then I would be raisin holy hell.....

[Jane Honda]

Yea no kidding since you can get an engine off of ebay for 1000 dollars. :rolleyes:

[Crazymofo]

Wow! For such a new bike I would start hammering on the service manager. Also worth noting and maybe someothers can provide some insight as they work more directly with this type of stuff but I know that car manufactures have an annual allotment in $'s that they can use in situations where your car hits 37k and you blow an engine (i.e, you warrenty just went out but there was something wrong with the vehicle). Basically, just a "make it right" fund. Might be worth working that angle just to get a resolution. :2cents: Been working that angle from the start. The service manager said that Yamaha has a "good faith" program and is really good about this kind of stuff. He is really trying to help me. He went as far as to send them the VIN from the 2004 FZ6 that I had bought to show them that I bought a new bike in '04 and another new one in '05.

I would tell them to take their $2500 dollar bill and shove it up their slanted pucker place! Then I would be raisin holy hell..... Totally!! There is no way in hell that I am going to drop that much to fix it. Besides, I can't afford it right now. If Yamaha f's me over then I will just bring it home in pieces and buy a motor off of Ebay for around $1500 and put that in instead.

[kneedragger26]

There is no way in hell that I am going to drop that much to fix it. Besides, I can't afford it right now. If Yamaha f's me over then I will just bring it home in pieces and buy a motor off of Ebay for around $1500 and put that in instead.
See it works like this. The smaller company that is affiliated with the Yamaha name and is a dealership HAS TO PROVE to Yamaha that it is a failure due to "whatever". The little dealer has to send the part, or parts in. Then BIG Yamaha decides whether they will foot the bill. Usually this is a easy process in Warranty, and is accepted fast and easy, but when it goes out of warranty then the problems start such as Yamaha leaving the bill for diagnosis and repair on the little dealership. The smaller dealership having to JUSTIFY reasoning, and manhours for pulling apart things. Not paying for failed parts (even though it obviously OEM failure), etc....

Im pretty sure I know why they are giving you a hard time.......

[Crazymofo]

Well I finally heard back from Yamaha today and surprisingly they are going to cover the whole thing, labor and everything!:thumbup::yes: I have to give major props to the service manager here at the Oregon City Action Motor Sports because he went well beyond what he had to in order to get them to cover it. He is going to be getting a couple cases of Corona from me when I pick up my bike.:bow: I am soooo happy that I can continue to love Yamaha, talk about outstanding customer support!:clapping:

[Jane Honda]

DUDE! That ROCKS! Get us a name and an addy for this service person and I will personally send him a thank you letter from Eugene Sportbike! :thumbup:

[MsLilly]

James that is so fantastic. What a great service manager. Don't you just love people who go the extra step for their customers? I can't wait to tell Tom the news! Congradulations! JO

[kneedragger26]

Well I finally heard back from Yamaha today and surprisingly they are going to cover the whole thing, labor and everything!:thumbup::yes:
Well, I wouldnt be too excited until its done. I dont think the heartache and problems with the "round-de-round-whos paying what", was any fun either. Just because they say they cover it, shouldnt include the DRAMA and problems that was involved in the process.
So far it sounds like you got a motor back, and rightfully so. Its all on Yamaha by the way its sounds.

:thumbup:
I know I would be asking about whats covered if anything starts acting weird again.

[Crazymofo]

Well, I wouldnt be too excited until its done. I dont think the heartache and problems with the "round-de-round-whos paying what", was any fun either. Just because they say they cover it, shouldnt include the DRAMA and problems that was involved in the process.
So far it sounds like you got a motor back, and rightfully so. Its all on Yamaha by the way its sounds.

:thumbup:
I know I would be asking about whats covered if anything starts acting weird again.
Well, at leat it broke down while the weather is crappy so I haven't missed out on too much riding. They said that it will be done in a couple weeks. I will definitely be asking about what happens if there are problems like this in the future. I am sure that it will be fine. I haven't heard about people having this happen to their R1's before so I don't think that it is very common. I can't wait to ride again, ahhhh!:ride:

[Jane Honda]

Yea, I havent had any problems with my bike as of yet, but then again, all I have on the motor so far is about 3,000 miles. Hope not to have any problems either. :)

[dansrc51]

Yea, I havent had any problems with my bike as of yet, but then again, all I have on the motor so far is about 3,000 miles. Hope not to have any problems either. :)for only owning that thing since mid summer you are the man Mike.

also, did everybody leave ESB for OSB? or is it the melancholy winter weather? miss all my ridin buddies and the aufder...

[FJMam]

for only owning that thing since mid summer you are the man Mike.

also, did everybody leave ESB for OSB? or is it the melancholy winter weather? miss all my ridin buddies and the aufder...
:thinking: :idunno: I've been wondering the same thing. Where is everybody??

Going riding tomorrow-Noon at the Shell station! :rad: :ride: :rad:

[lotsamtbottls]

i'd love to ride tomorrow, but now i'm not getting off work until 7am... plus apparently only my front tire has come in, since i havent ever heard from cycle sports (ie: ron) to say that my rear has arrived. AHHHH i want my tires!!!!!!!!!!!

[FJMam]

Wouldn't they order together/arrive together? seems odd.



Tires too bad to go for a shorty? Love to meet ya!

[lotsamtbottls]

i guess they were on backorder, so the front just happened to show up first. and yes, they probably are too bad for a shorty... the front is pretty well bald, and i havent got the new one mounted yet. not a safe idea!

[FJMam]

:clapping: That's cool. and smart! :thumbup:


Catch you next time I hope. Have a good Turkey day!