My incredible streak of luck continues!

**IfeelsDizzy** · 8th November 2006, 14:24

Life's way of telling me I'm not supposed to be riding...

March - got my learners & first bike, hyosung GT250R

May - wrote my bike off, after only having it for such a short time... (Warning to GT250R riders: don't damage the front suspension.. it'll cost you half of a new bike just to replace)

September - Grabbed a new hyosung from the shop the second the cheque got cleared from the insurance (a shipment of hyosungs had finally arrived around this date)

One week later (roughly) - about 850km on the odometre, I hear "tackering" noise from the engine.. Luckily I had booked my 1k service in advance, so I rang the mechanic and he told me its best not to ride it till the service.

A few days later - bike is put in for the service, the mechanic only had enough time to do the 1000k service things, not fix the noise from the engine. they tell me I have to wait another week for the next opening in the workshop.

1 week later - bike is fixed and I show up and pay for the 1000k service (the other problems are under warranty) apparently the roller-bearing was worn.

About 5 minutes later - out of the dealership suddenly I lose all power, the RPM's drop dead and it backfires in a big way!

- They give me a GN courtesy bike.. I'd be pretty screwed without transport so I can't complain... too much

The next day - I call the shop to find out what the hell happened, apparently the NEW roller-bearing collapsed and they are ordering in new replacement parts for the engine... the mechanic said that he has no idea what happened. Basically it will all be replaced and I have to keep my fingers crossed it won't do it again.

1 week later - I get a call saying all the parts will come nationally except the camshaft, which will be from Korea... ETA 3 - 4 weeks

It's now November, I've been calling them quite a bit since the 4 weeks has been up to see if anything's changed, and I'm still without a bike (Well... the GN..). Apparently the camshaft wasn't shipped like I thought considering the timeframe, one of the guys there told me there was some sort of month-long public holiday in Korea (during september - what the hell? month long!?), on top of that it takes about 3-4 weeks just to export things anyway by aircraft... So here I am, still waiting. From what he told me, it should be here any day now...

What would you have done in my position?
If the engine fails again should I be able to get my money back or a replacement GT250R? (I really can't be fucked waiting for another shipment though...)
Considering I only rode the bike for about a week, I'm guessing I'll be able to extend the warranty from the day it's FINALLY back on the road?
First GT250R lemon apparently! yay go me

If I do get my money back I'm thinking I'll go for a cheaper 250 till I get my full.. I've got my eyes on one of those 2006 black R6's

**jrandom** · 8th November 2006, 14:31

Go into the shop and throw a loud tantrum out the front, close to the expensive new-model bikes and high-value walk-in customers, until they give you a proper loaner bike. Like another GT250R, or better.

They will, eventually.

**crashe** · 8th November 2006, 14:44

Same problem twice within weeks......... with a brand new bike.

Money back and buy another new bike.

Sorry but it sounds like this bike is the dud of the year... and you can get the odd dud bike... it does happen.

**hellnback** · 8th November 2006, 14:53

Originally Posted by IfeelsDizzy

Life's way of telling me I'm not supposed to be riding...

Hmmm, maybe life's way of telling you NOT to buy a hyosung?

I'd get a refund, buy a cheap-as 250 (stick the rest of the money in the bank) ride it until you've got your full, buy a bigger bike!

**Wasp** · 8th November 2006, 15:14

hah, i know the shop your talking about i thinks

buy the black bandit 250 for $5k tell em Doug sent ya and you want it for less than $5k

or buy bend-it's bandit 250 - i think its still for sale

**SuperDave** · 8th November 2006, 15:26

Not what you'd expect from a brand new bike. Kick up a fuss mate they shop owes you big time, you don't owe them.

**Bend-it** · 8th November 2006, 15:26

Yes it is!

I tried out the gt250 (same engine as 250r, just missing a front disc, fairing and afew minor bits), then this bandit I bought and made my mind up in 4 minutes.

Better resale as well... Just try out and see... Ohh and with your history, make sure the insurance is paid up first eh?

**limbimtimwim** · 8th November 2006, 15:47

The law entitles you to a refund.

Do not accept any other offers of any compensation unless it is totally fucking awesome. Don't accept 'reasonable' compensation.

So: Only accept all your money back or another bike.

Stay firm, the law is on your side. Don't 'um' and 'ahh' with them, don't negotiate. Just keep saying 'All my money back please'.

Also, the resale on those things is horrible, investigate something else that is already used and save the extra money for a rainy day. Or spending on your next bike when you want to upgrade past a 250.

I'm not sure, but I think the warranty clock stops when the bike isn't in your hands.

**bell** · 8th November 2006, 16:11

Big step onto the R6 (unless there's some motorcycling past life you haven't told us about...). Sound advice on here re sticking to your guns with the dealership and also re getting a refund. I'd have to reeeeaaalllllyyy (emphasis on the really there) love the Hyosung to be able to cope with these dramas I reckon. Best of luck with that.

bell

**lukelin250** · 8th November 2006, 16:37

ohh thats so lame when new stuff gives you problems like that. howd you crash the first one out of interest? mate get another bike cause shes tainted now. use it as a deposit for your R6!!!

**Wenier** · 8th November 2006, 16:53

Teach you to buy a Hyosung me thinks.

But as mentioned an R6 is a big step-up i'd be on a 250 for a lot longer before stepping up to a much more powerful bike. Otherwise ya might unintentionally damage it.