Come on Kurt, don't give up now. This exactly what they're hoping for. Most
of the work's done now. We're relying on the NHTSA (and maybe some
publicity) to run it's course. Personally, if that gets us nowhere, then
I'll probably give up and let others ponder litigation if they want to. Of
course then I'd probably never buy another Yamaha again and I'd do my best
to let everyone I know about my Yamaha experience, but let's at least give
them a chance before we get all stressed out and call them arrogant and
short-sighted.
There's probably not a manufacturer out there that wouldn't have initially
responded the way Yamaha did. This doesn't have to become a field day for
lawyers either. If the NHTSA investigations come out in our favor Yamaha
will be extremely hesitant to fight it. If they do eventually do the right
thing we'll all probably think they look after their customers better than
anyone and you'll love your GTS even more. I'm still reasonably optomistic.
You don't get anything if you don't ask and that's all we're really doing at
this stage.
Cheers Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, December 20, 1999 11:27 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: About the MCN letter & ABS
Guys and Gals of GTS:
After giving the issue some thought over the weekend, I'm going to bow out
of
writing the letter to MCN. Jay has composed an excellent template which
anyone could feel happy with attaching their name to, so look it over. I
will be glad to proof, should you want my input.
I just don't care. Screw Yamaha and their piss-poor attitude. Makes that
Triumph Sprint ST and a few others just that much more attractive for "next
time. " Guess Yamaha's arrogant corporate geniuses have determined that
"the booming market" will last forever and they need not be concerned with a
loyal customer base.
Anyway, I don't have the extra time to squabble with a motorcycle
manufacturer or become organized in this effort (though it is an important
safety issue for GTS owners). I don't want to start disliking my GTS
because
Yamaha, as a corporation, is arrogant. I am disappointed with Yamaha, but
am
choosing to put my efforts elsewhere and disregard their short-sightedness
and bs.
Kurt
