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Just bought a bike and... - 7/3/2008 2:56:14 AM    sinnerforgivn   Posts: 9 Joined: 7/3/2008 Status: offline So I just bought a 2007 CBR100RR today.  I went in to buy the ''08 CBR600RR, and they were going to sell it OTD for $11K.  But they said they''d sell me the ''07 1000RR for $10,800.  So, easy choice.  I fill out all the paperwork..I''m stoked to get on it.  Finally it''s mine, and I leave.  I get home, show it to the parents. I''m on my way to meet them and the roommate for dinner and...the bike dies while I''m in second gear.  Throttle starts fluttering, and it cuts out on me.  Rear wheel locks, and luckily I pull in the clutch because I started a slide.  I pull over, start it again, and take off.  Dies on me probably eight more times within half a mile.  Finally it won''t even start.  I call the motorsports store, they send a guy out to get it.  An hour later he gets to me (I''m on the side of the road in a SoCal summer...not fun).  They bring it back to the store, and after about thirty minutes tell me they *think* it''s a problem with the fuel pressure regulator.  So my brand new bike, with less than thirteen miles on it, is sitting in the shop.  They said they *might* have it done tomorrow.  If not, they''re closed the fourth, fifth, and sixth, so I could pick it up next Tuesday at the earliest. Sucks. Post #: 1

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/3/2008 5:37:25 AM    Will1000RR Posts: 301 Joined: 7/16/2007 Status: offline Damn dude that really sucks...   hmmm on a brand new bike it stalls...I find that weird... yeah from ur explanation it sounds like you were running out of gas....???  But my question would be a bike with 13 miles on her and the fuel regulator goes...hmmm    Sorry to disappoint you but if I were you I would get a second opinion. Hope it works out bro... _____________________________ Will 1000RR Silver/Black 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR (in reply to sinnerforgivn) Post #: 2

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/3/2008 4:34:19 PM    sinnerforgivn   Posts: 9 Joined: 7/3/2008 Status: offline Yeah, I called the shop today and the guy says they''re "working on it and don''t know what''s wrong yet."  Meanwhile, I''m stuck at home with no bike.  Luckily I just bought it yesterday and it has a five-year warranty.  If push-comes-to-shove, I''ll call it a lemon and get my cash back and go elsewhere. (in reply to Will1000RR) Post #: 3

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/4/2008 8:43:34 AM    jwp6114 Posts: 434 Joined: 2/14/2005 Status: offline +1 let them keep it. get your money back. _____________________________ (in reply to sinnerforgivn) Post #: 4

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/4/2008 9:43:52 AM    EatmeBeatme   Posts: 25 Joined: 6/22/2008 Status: offline I''d wait to hear what they have to say.  Sometimes crap happens but these things are built like tanks... I''d be a tad nervous about it already having problems but again - it''s probably sat there for a while before being ridden.  Best of luck! _____________________________ Ride to die!!! Say what? (in reply to jwp6114) Post #: 5

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/4/2008 9:16:41 PM    TheFactor Posts: 116 Joined: 6/22/2008 Status: offline Sorry to hear that but im sure its a minor fix and you''''ll be in the wind soon. I also just got mine about a week ago and went to the dealer to get a 08 and when I saw my 06 yellow/blue 1000rr new never registered on the show room I saved almost 3000 dollars from a 08 and couldnt be happier even though the 08 is pretty sweet I love my blue/yellow combo on the 06 and it has no cats like most of the 08''''s I beleive. Anyway knock on wood no issues yet and runs like a champ, im so impressed with this bike its hard to put into words. Well im sure you''''ll be just as happy with yours once you get it worked out. BTW what color did you get ?  < Message edited by TheFactor -- 7/4/2008 10:45:26 PM > _____________________________ 2006 CBR 1000RR : ) http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r69/TheFactor_photos/DSC00588-1.jpg (in reply to EatmeBeatme) Post #: 6

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/4/2008 10:04:06 PM    justasquid Posts: 216 Joined: 4/21/2008 Status: offline  This dealership should be working late all hours to get your bike fixed. I know most won''t, and that drives me crazy, but for a brand new bike... there is absolutely no excuse for them not working on it until its done.. Trust me... they haven''t even touched it yet. I''ve had my bike in the shop before and was fed the same line. Only to drop by and see it hasnt even moved from the back into the shop. I''m not trying to diss your dealership, but I''ve delt with a few and I''ve found them all to be the same. Ask them what they have ruled out.... what have they checked.... Betcha they can''t asnwer it... +2 on leaving the bike there and going elsewhere.. especially for the way they are acting.. Your bike should take their full priority considering the circumstances. (in reply to TheFactor) Post #: 7

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/4/2008 10:48:32 PM    PlayfulGod Posts: 2996 Joined: 6/9/2007 From: Dalton, GA Status: offline a 600 for 11k? I would have told that dealership to kiss my ass. In Chattanooga you can get a 08 1krr for 11k OTD and a 08 600RR for just over 8k OTD. _____________________________ For All your Hosting Needs, TechyGeek.com, SBG (in reply to justasquid) Post #: 8

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/5/2008 4:57:30 AM    Ryan B   Posts: 10 Joined: 7/3/2008 Status: offline You bought a 2007 just because it was 200 dollars cheaper?... (in reply to PlayfulGod) Post #: 9

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/5/2008 6:10:36 AM    matty   Posts: 93 Joined: 8/3/2007 Status: offline different countries have different prices... where i live an 08 1k is $15 000 before taxes and junk... brutal hey (in reply to PlayfulGod) Post #: 10

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/5/2008 7:07:54 AM    ZDUB   Posts: 99 Joined: 6/3/2008 Status: online ya 200.00 bucks more for an 08 you should have went for it. if your gonna buy a bike buy the best you can get (in reply to matty) Post #: 11

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/5/2008 9:05:24 AM    SD2007   Posts: 213 Joined: 3/24/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: Ryan B You bought a 2007 just because it was 200 dollars cheaper?... ...plus it came with a special 400cc performance package. (in reply to Ryan B) Post #: 12

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/5/2008 3:48:32 PM    GBracer   Posts: 126 Joined: 3/27/2006 Status: offline Sounds like the tank isn''t getting vent...vapor locking. (in reply to SD2007) Post #: 13

RE: Just bought a bike and... - 7/5/2008 6:19:13 PM    Hatebreed Posts: 1178 Joined: 4/29/2007 Status: offline dang 200 bucks huh. my buddy got a lot bigger discount than that. haha like a grand but congrats on the new bike, sorry you got a little bit of a lemon. someone at the dealership should have test rode it to make sure that it was working properly. _____________________________ myspace.com/forrest_bds (in reply to GBracer) Post #: 14

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