Garz747 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 After watching every you tube ever made on the Tracer 900 I decided this bike was indeed the best fit for a new ride. Comfort, power, reliability, some wind protection and a nice seat. I literally thought this through all winter! Well the deal was sealed on a new 19 MY in nimbus grey with red trim about three weeks ago.. At my age the blue rims on the 20MY are a little much. I traded in a small Honda 300F naked which I thoroughly enjoyed on the roads near my cottage even with its limited power. I was asked to bring the bike in so that its condition could be checked as the rep said the dealer had been burned in the past. No problem- one look and they saw the pristine black paint and confirmed the 3700kms on the odometer. I left the bike there and my wife picked me up. After waiting a full week I asked if delivery was possible as I am frequently not able to get a ride over and thought the dealership would have a full trailer setup, wheel chock, ramps etc. My rep said he would handle this himself and I patiently waited. At 530 yesterday he finally showed up in a Subaru sedan and a small trailer. Upon opening the door I heard a groan and looked in. MY BRAND NEW DREAM BIKE WAS LYING ON ITS SIDE!l due to a cheap dirtbike chock and improper tie downs. When lifted, the bike had sustained paint scratches on left side handguard, the left side panel at front of gas tank ,the front fender,back of mirror and lower engine case. Nothing broken. I grabbed all my detailer polishes and realized the paint had chipped off. and no buffing would help. Touch up or replace. He was upset and said this had never happened before. My luck! After an ice cold beer i/we decided that a credit of $500 was necessary and I would do the touch ups on my own. Thats how it went. After a difficult evening i went to bed and came into the garage this AM. Only 3C but could not resist a short careful ride. This bike is everything I though it would be. The engine is incredible! The slipper clutch is amazing! I cant wait to do the touchups and forget my "delivery" woes. Thank for listening fellow riders. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted March 27, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted March 27, 2021 Welcome @Garz747! Congratulations on the new bike, and I’m glad you’re excited despite the delivery mishap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garz747 Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Thanks, I guess Ill survive- just wasnt the plan I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salish900 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Congrats! I have the same year and color. I've said before it is the least attractive bike I've ever owned, not ugly just meh, but darn it is the full package for around town and trips. The engine is everything, and parts are easy and cheap. Help here is reliable and friendly. Can't beat the whole ownership package. Enjoy your new ride and farkle away! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamarider Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 You'll love the bike. The slipper clutch would be nice to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted March 28, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted March 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, bamarider said: You'll love the bike. The slipper clutch would be nice to have. Its available for the older model. XSR900 Slipper Clutch for FZ-09 : Part Shark ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamarider Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Yea I remember reading that the slipper clutch could be reto fitted to the older mdls. I need to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadwarrior Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 What a bummer to get your new bike like this. My wife tried to move my Vmax once and I came home to this. What a sick feeling. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member knyte Posted March 28, 2021 Supporting Member Share Posted March 28, 2021 Ugh, that first scratch is always the worst. But, it's out of the way, and now your experience can only get better from here Looking forward to some pics and adventures! 2 2015 FJ-09 / FJR touring bags / oil plug mod / Evotech rad guard / SW Motech bash plate / VStream touring windshield / Seat Concepts: Sport Touring / Vcyclenut ABS rings (speedo correction) / Cosmo RAM mount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HGP61 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Welcome to the Forum, and I know only too well the hollow feeling looking at your bike after a fall but rest assured the important thing is "YOU HAVE A TRACER!!!" the lots and lots of good memories to come will quickly make this one fade to insignificance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshark Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Congratulations! IMO you let him off easy. They should be insured for this, no? A gentle push from a truck made me drop my Versys on a grassy shoulder from standstill. Reparation quote 3000€. The insurance paid and I used that money to upgrade to my Tracer instead of repairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garz747 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 I made the assumption they would be coming in a properly set up rig owned by the dealer. This was reps own car and trailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 2 hours ago, petshark said: Congratulations! IMO you let him off easy. They should be insured for this, no? A gentle push from a truck made me drop my Versys on a grassy shoulder from standstill. Reparation quote 3000€. The insurance paid and I used that money to upgrade to my Tracer instead of repairing. I agree, I would have told him to take it back and fit new parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshark Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Garz747 said: I made the assumption they would be coming in a properly set up rig owned by the dealer. This was reps own car and trailer What is a rep? He’s not the dealer? Anyway, I can certainly understand your decision. After that long wait it would be gruesome to have to send it back for repairs. I hope you can use that 500$ to make it better than new. I also agree that it is a good thing that is has it’s first scar already, now you can really ride it. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andz Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, petshark said: What is a rep? He’s not the dealer? Anyway, I can certainly understand your decision. After that long wait it would be gruesome to have to send it back for repairs. I hope you can use that 500$ to make it better than new. I also agree that it is a good thing that is has it’s first scar already, now you can really ride it. Enjoy! I think the rep is the salesman at the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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