DOHC1
Well-known member
Back in 2010, I 2upped on an sv650 and I was bitten; I needed to get a bike. Problem was, I was only 17 years old (read: high insurance + broke high school kid). By the end of the season though, I saved up enough to do the RTI course, and got my m2 by august. Waited out the long winter, 2011 riding season, then long winter once again (need to hold my license for one full year before Jevco gives me reasonable rates). Bright side to the waiting period is that I got a chance to save for the bike, gear, etc. I did extensive research on how motorcycle insurance works, the costs associated with riding, and set out a plan to get on a bike ASAP.
Fall of 2011, I purchased my mint condition 2009 Ninja 250r...been staring at it sitting in the garage all winter. Waited until the bike show to pick up my helmet.. and GP bikes had the EXO-400 which I had to pre-order because they didn’t have my size.
Order placed: Jan 7 2012
I was told that it would be ready for pick up Feb 3. Repeatedly reassured by the salesman that it would be here before the riding season for sure. I didn’t mind the wait since it'd just be sitting there until March 1st anyways (that’s when my insurance begins).
I call GP bikes on the 3rd, and they tell me it's not here yet and that it will be here on the 14th. I figure these kind of delays happen, and there’s no reason to make a fuss since I can’t ride in February anyways.
I call today, and am told it's still not in, and that it's expected to be here by March 3rd now..
Needless to say, I'm annoyed at this point because it is really being cut close now. The man on the phone said even March 3rd is not guaranteed, and that it might not be here until later. The reason I went to the GP bikes stand is because of their reputation. I'm crossing my fingers at this point because I've been waiting/working towards getting on my first bike for almost 2 years now. I understand that the delay is probably out of GP Bike's control; however, I find it misleading to promise that a helmet will be here at a certain date, extend it twice, and still not be able to guarantee the 3rd date.
Fall of 2011, I purchased my mint condition 2009 Ninja 250r...been staring at it sitting in the garage all winter. Waited until the bike show to pick up my helmet.. and GP bikes had the EXO-400 which I had to pre-order because they didn’t have my size.
Order placed: Jan 7 2012
I was told that it would be ready for pick up Feb 3. Repeatedly reassured by the salesman that it would be here before the riding season for sure. I didn’t mind the wait since it'd just be sitting there until March 1st anyways (that’s when my insurance begins).
I call GP bikes on the 3rd, and they tell me it's not here yet and that it will be here on the 14th. I figure these kind of delays happen, and there’s no reason to make a fuss since I can’t ride in February anyways.
I call today, and am told it's still not in, and that it's expected to be here by March 3rd now..
Needless to say, I'm annoyed at this point because it is really being cut close now. The man on the phone said even March 3rd is not guaranteed, and that it might not be here until later. The reason I went to the GP bikes stand is because of their reputation. I'm crossing my fingers at this point because I've been waiting/working towards getting on my first bike for almost 2 years now. I understand that the delay is probably out of GP Bike's control; however, I find it misleading to promise that a helmet will be here at a certain date, extend it twice, and still not be able to guarantee the 3rd date.
