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By: davidstipek (offline) on Saturday, 23 April 2011 @ 06:35 PM ICT (Read 2083 times) |
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How do I complain about help from any Thai Dealer, or Thai Manufacturer??
I have a 1984 Belle Y-80 (38L-011130)
I have had many Yamaha Bikes over the years never an issue. Because I was a Fomula One / OZ Racer for a Factory Boat Team, I always got biggest and Baddest Bikes they Offered. I was one of the Baddest on the Water my OZ Tunnel was well over 240 MPH Plus, I always showed up at Races or brought with me my Bike which was in same attitude. Actually became very close friends with Officials at Yamaha USA..
When I started my project They informed me that since the Y-80 was built for Thailand only I would need to get my information there. I have sent Emails to Corporate Yamaha/Thailand and waited in vain for an answer. I as Yamaha New Zealand, Malaysia, Australia for help since maybe Language was a barrier. I got same answers from them as I got Yamaha USA. At least I got answers. Yamaha has never ever even sent a reply. I know they got emails, Outlook has sent me notes that emails were read.
What I need is a wiring schematic, or a Service Manual. It probably doesn't make any difference what size engine as long as it is a Belle and a Y series motor.
I am removing engine from the Belle and have it installed in a Chopper Bicycle, I can start and run it no problem. I would like to be legal and completely refurbish the Electrical System. I can do... I not ask them to modify anything. I will buy and have been purchasing parts needed from Yamaha and S.C. Motor Co.,LTD. Actually the later (SC Motor) as been the best and most helpful.
I know Yamaha wants to sell NEW Bikes, and they probably think I am a waste of time... But Having This Bike show up and major Bike Shows is going to spark the renewed interest in Yamaha. If it was just a Scooter Ladies look and some men chance a glance as they walk by. But being a Lowered (14") and Stretched (18") They all want their picture sitting on it! The Name on the Tank Reflects Our Helmet Laws "Thai One On..." and gets approval everywhere. This is what draws interest to Bike Manufacturer's.
David Stipek
We build custom Design, For Adult Sized rider. We can get as Exotic as you Dream. Some of the options we can add:
*Full Motorcycle lighting
*Motorcycle Suspension Front forks
*When we add Disc Brakes it is for both wheels
*Petrol engine
*Petrol Engine with share Bicycle Multiple gearing
*Charging systems / Battery
*California "Chopped/Channeled Smoothed frame... No Joints
*Choice of our Custom Paints with your original decal's(must be supplied)
*Choice to Make a "One Of A Kind" which insures Collector Status and Value
*List goes on... etc...
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By: news (offline) on Sunday, 24 April 2011 @ 07:27 AM ICT |
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Yamaha Thailand is not famous for answering emails, especially if the emails are in English. I will try to look around if I can find a service manual for the Y-80 (but not get your hopes up to much).
For any future in your motorcycle project I would start thinking about changing to a 4-stroke engine. In your case I would contact Tiger motorcycle or Lifan who both manufacture engines for independent motorcycle builders.
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By: davidstipek (offline) on Sunday, 24 April 2011 @ 12:22 PM ICT |
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We build custom Design, For Adult Sized rider. We can get as Exotic as you Dream. Some of the options we can add:
*Full Motorcycle lighting
*Motorcycle Suspension Front forks
*When we add Disc Brakes it is for both wheels
*Petrol engine
*Petrol Engine with share Bicycle Multiple gearing
*Charging systems / Battery
*California "Chopped/Channeled Smoothed frame... No Joints
*Choice of our Custom Paints with your original decal's(must be supplied)
*Choice to Make a "One Of A Kind" which insures Collector Status and Value
*List goes on... etc...
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By: davidstipek (offline) on Monday, 16 May 2011 @ 03:11 PM ICT |
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We build custom Design, For Adult Sized rider. We can get as Exotic as you Dream. Some of the options we can add:
*Full Motorcycle lighting
*Motorcycle Suspension Front forks
*When we add Disc Brakes it is for both wheels
*Petrol engine
*Petrol Engine with share Bicycle Multiple gearing
*Charging systems / Battery
*California "Chopped/Channeled Smoothed frame... No Joints
*Choice of our Custom Paints with your original decal's(must be supplied)
*Choice to Make a "One Of A Kind" which insures Collector Status and Value
*List goes on... etc...
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By: Anonymous: Jeffrey () on Monday, 16 May 2011 @ 04:55 PM ICT |
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I too had a problem with a just purchased Yamaha Mio 125 MX It was very slow and sucked down the 91 like nobodys business. Took it to the dealer twice. They said normal ? Anyone out there, ... should the Mio 125 only go 88 km/h tops max ??? and get only 35km/L ??? I think not. Took it to BKK Yamaha main office and talked with their Tech guys in perfect English, Their answer was "oh" That was it. No suggestions, no sorry, no we will fix it, no we will check it out for you, just "OH" There was a few minutes of quiet as they stood there and I waited, then they slowly walked away . . .
Now then, does any one want to buy a nice new showroom condition Yamaha Mio 125 MX their top of the line model ?
I will sell it out cheep ! and never look back
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By: Anonymous: david () on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 @ 09:15 PM ICT |
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Quote by: Jeffrey
I too had a problem with a just purchased Yamaha Mio 125 MX It was very slow and sucked down the 91 like nobodys business. Took it to the dealer twice. They said normal ? Anyone out there, ... should the Mio 125 only go 88 km/h tops max ??? and get only 35km/L ??? I think not. Took it to BKK Yamaha main office and talked with their Tech guys in perfect English, Their answer was "oh" That was it. No suggestions, no sorry, no we will fix it, no we will check it out for you, just "OH" There was a few minutes of quiet as they stood there and I waited, then they slowly walked away . . .
Now then, does any one want to buy a nice new showroom condition Yamaha Mio 125 MX their top of the line model ?
I will sell it out cheep ! and never look back
Jeffery
Did you ever get fixed? If not where are you located? I am in Chiang Mai, close to Nong Hoi Market.
David
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By: Anonymous: Jeffrey () on Thursday, 26 April 2012 @ 08:55 AM ICT |
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I too had a problem with a just purchased Yamaha Mio 125 MX It was very slow and sucked down the 91 like nobodys business. Took it to the dealer twice. They said normal ? Anyone out there, ... should the Mio 125 only go 88 km/h tops max ??? and get only 35km/L ??? I think not. Took it to BKK Yamaha main office and talked with their Tech guys in perfect English, Their answer was "oh" That was it. No suggestions, no sorry, no we will fix it, no we will check it out for you, just "OH" There was a few minutes of quiet as they stood there and I waited, then they slowly walked away . . .
Now then, does any one want to buy a nice new showroom condition Yamaha Mio 125 MX their top of the line model ?
I will sell it out cheep ! and never look back
Jeffery
Did you ever get fixed? If not where are you located? I am in Chiang Mai, close to Nong Hoi Market.
David
Yamaha never fixed it or made any attempt to make things right. Sold the bike cheep and since that time have only purchased bikes of other brands (6 since the sale of the Yamaha)
A little customer service goes a long way to make happy customers. Maybe that is why Honda has 69% of the market share and Yamaha only a few percent of the market
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By: Anonymous: Dvaid () on Thursday, 26 April 2012 @ 07:40 PM ICT |
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It's a common story isn't it?
Total contempt for the bike owner/customer; not only Yamaha but others inc 'prestige' dealers such as Barcelona Motors Chiang Mai and Bgk.
The one place where I personally have received professional service (as have many others) is Kawasaki in Chiang Mai.
Is it a 'He's only a Farang' thing, I often wonder.
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By: Anonymous: David () on Thursday, 26 April 2012 @ 08:51 PM ICT |
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Quote by: Dvaid
It's a common story isn't it?
Total contempt for the bike owner/customer; not only Yamaha but others inc 'prestige' dealers such as Barcelona Motors Chiang Mai and Bgk.
The one place where I personally have received professional service (as have many others) is Kawasaki in Chiang Mai.
Is it a 'He's only a Farang' thing, I often wonder.
Some times when the Brezze is just right..... Kinda Smells that way,
Really makes you wonder when you have Thai Friend go in and ask same questions... get answers... You go in... Same Tech... answer is I cannot Help you, so you have another friend ask again in Thai While you wait, for you and that is same answer they get... sorry...
But I really Love Thailand, so I turn the other cheek. and get my answer and help from First Thai Friend... who got the answers! REALLY maybe the Tech was having a Bad Day.
Like Baseball, I will give him 3 strikes and 3 outs. It is the final Inning and Score is 1-0 ... May favor....
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By: Anonymous: David () on Thursday, 26 April 2012 @ 09:03 PM ICT |
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Quote by: Dvaid
It's a common story isn't it?
Total contempt for the bike owner/customer; not only Yamaha but others inc 'prestige' dealers such as Barcelona Motors Chiang Mai and Bgk.
The one place where I personally have received professional service (as have many others) is Kawasaki in Chiang Mai.
Is it a 'He's only a Farang' thing, I often wonder.
Some times when the Breeze is just right..... Kinda Smells that way...
Really makes you wonder when you have Thai Friend go in and ask same questions... get answers... You go in... Same Tech... answer is I cannot Help you, so you have another friend ask again in Thai While you wait, for you and that is same answer they get... sorry...
But I really Love Thailand, so I turn the other cheek. and get my answer and help from First Thai Friend... who got the answers! REALLY maybe the Tech was having a Bad Day.
Like Baseball, I will give him 3 strikes and 3 outs. It is the final Inning and Score is 1-0 ... My favor....
2ND batter out.... @ away... New Batter.. 2nd pitch......STRIKEEEE 2! (one more chance)
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