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Is it dangerous to store bike a dealership over winter?

ScorpionT16 said:
Well, my bike is stuck indefinitely at the dealer, they were looking at an issue, now they are closed until further notice :( - With the lockdown, that could be well into February. I have no way of reaching them either, everyone just closed shop, I didn't even get a call or notice
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Look at the bright side... free winter storage.
 
racerschool said:
Not sure any of those factors will help you if the dealership goes under and your vehicle is seized by the landlord pending rent payment.
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Not possible, they have zero ownership claim. May be a pain in procedure but you'd get your bike back.
 
racerschool said:
Not sure any of those factors will help you if the dealership goes under and your vehicle is seized by the landlord pending rent payment.
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They cannot seize your vehicle, it's not their tenant's property and they cannot put a lien on it. If you have proof of vehicle ownership they are required to release the vehicle to you.
 
BKnight said:
They cannot seize your vehicle, it's not their tenant's property and they cannot put a lien on it. If you have proof of vehicle ownership they are required to release the vehicle to you.
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You will get it back eventually, eventually is not likely tomorrow. Depending on why the doors are locked, it can be easier or harder. If it is just rent, it is simpler than if there is a bankruptcy involved. If the store went bankrupt, the receiver needs to figure out what (if any) work was performed on your bike and get you to pay the bill prior to handing back your bike. I have no idea whether a similar process exists for rent only. If the shop had done work on your bike, it doesn't seem reasonable that the landlord hands you back the bike without the bill being paid.
 
GreyGhost said:
Your bike is at risk of dings or getting knocked over if you use your garage and store your bike in it.
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Hell no, try to stay away from letting a dealership store your bike. If you ever seen how they cram the bikes together, you won't be impressed.

There are many stories of customers picking up their bikes in the spring only to find broken and missing body pieces.
 
Mad Mike said:
I don't cover my bikes any more. A few years ago I got mice under the covers - they are trouble. I was lucky, a few nibbled wires and an airbox nest. I've seen them ravage seat foam, grips, wiring -- anything soft.
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Moth balls placed strategically within the bike itself and various openings helps keep varmits away. It does take a couple of weeks to get rid of the smell of those things tho once you get the bike out of storage..
 
Merkid said:
Moth balls placed strategically within the bike itself and various openings helps keep varmits away. It does take a couple of weeks to get rid of the smell of those things tho once you get the bike out of storage..
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I use a motorcycle cover in my unheated attached garage, never any issues. I keep mouse traps in the garage all year long as you never know when one want to move in. During winter I put 4 - 5 of them around the bike. So far so good.

BKnight said:
They cannot seize your vehicle, it's not their tenant's property and they cannot put a lien on it. If you have proof of vehicle ownership they are required to release the vehicle to you.
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I was at a dealer yesterday looking at a few used bikes. Sales guy said that anything dirt related flew out the door and they sold out of ATV's relatively early in the season, so I'm not sure just how many dealers would be in financial trouble due to COVID, maybe COVID tips the dealers who were already just scraping by over the edge.

If a dealer goes bankrupt today it could be months before you get your bike back, which probably isn't an issue as it's off season anyway. If the dealer goes bust April 1st next year then you're in a hard place and probably won't see your bike until sometime mid May at the earliest. Worse case is if you're having a valve adjustment done and your camshafts are on a bench, plastic all over the place as the shop closes up at day's end only to never open again.
 
Don’t forget the unfortunate possibility of a fire at any storage facility. Happen what 2 years ago. You will get paid eventually but fight on value and time and effort to find a new ride. Not that I should be able to happen now but back in 1988/89 the dealer sold someone’s cbr1000 to an off shore customer. Mix up on paperwork or just greed ? Lawyers got involved bu a season lost fighting.
 
Friend had a bike in for service at a local shop. It along with some other customer bikes were stolen.

Dealership offered the current version of the same bike as compensation. (ZX6R)

It was completely stock so no real loss.
 
I’ll just chime in here.
Given my recent experience at a dealer, there is also the chance that one of the service guys takes it out for a joyride....
 
GVH said:
Don’t forget the unfortunate possibility of a fire at any storage facility. Happen what 2 years ago. You will get paid eventually but fight on value and time and effort to find a new ride. Not that I should be able to happen now but back in 1988/89 the dealer sold someone’s cbr1000 to an off shore customer. Mix up on paperwork or just greed ? Lawyers got involved bu a season lost fighting.
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Your house could burn down too and if your bike was stored offsite, you could go out riding to clear your head :) I dont see fire being hugely different wither way. I suspect theft may be higher at a dealership but if they have 100 bikes stored you are statistically safe as they can only steal so many.
 
blackcamaro said:
Dealers can be open during the lockdown, just has to be appointment only. I know some places have closed up for a little here and there but they should be checking voicemail/email and able to get you your bike back.
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Aens said:
Call their service department and ask them to release it as is. Your many posts still indicate that they aren't willing to warranty your concern so just get it out of there and talk to a different Yamaha authorized service department. You are doubling down after the cards are already shown. Dealers are fine with the warranty work cause they get paid. If you got a legit warranty issue that's demonstrable, there's no reason a service department would waste time on the diagnostics stage of the issue. They'd have a hard time getting the manufacturer to pay for those hours of diagnostics if/when they found the problem.
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I did call, no answer. However to their credit, they replied to my e-mail's asap and said they assumed they would just look into it next year and I knew. They are still trying to replicate the issue and speak with Yamaha. Honestly, I understand we are in different times and I'm in no place to push anyone over the edge. I just hope the issue is resolved without fuss, and I all ask is they keep me posted. Any clutch issue, even if it's wear, should not happen at just 1,500kms. They gave a good rate at replacing the sprockets/chain so I'll pay to get that done from them if they can sort out the main issue.
 
Hack said:
The only problem I have with storing my bike at home is having to walk by it and see it every time I leave the house... A painful reminder that it's winter:(
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Time to buy a sled.
 
timtune said:
Time to buy a sled.
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Sleds... 'Never understood the allure.

When it come to bikes, at least you can actually "go somewhere" whether its commuting, touring or whatever...
Sleds on the other hand are for most of us a purely recreational vehicle. You have to tow it to a place you can ride it, so really the only purpose it has is to enjoy just riding it.
Where I live people used to ride their sleds on the roads... I'd see sleds at the beer store, plaza, tim hortons... I don't know if it was completely legal, but it seemed as long as sledders weren't being a nuisance the local constabulary didn't seem to care
These days though... I only see sleds on trailers around town.
If I lived out in the country I'd probably have a sled... But here in the suburban utopia, no thanks.
 
Hack said:
Sleds... 'Never understood the allure. ...................If I lived out in the country I'd probably have a sled... But here in the suburban utopia, no thanks.
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I feel pretty much the same way, way too cold, rather be in front of a nice fire. On the other hand, our cottage is on a lake in the Kawarthas that apparently is part of the provincial network of trails used by snowmobilers. We can see a 100+ sleds go by on a Saturday or Sunday, so there would be no need for me to trailer the sled anywhere.

Always a blast seeing some lunatic running down the center of the lake at 100 - 120 km/h a couple of days after it froze and the ice is not even 2" thick. I guess as long as you keep moving fast you're OK.
 
ReSTored said:
Always a blast seeing some lunatic running down the center of the lake at 100 - 120 km/h a couple of days after it froze and the ice is not even 2" thick. I guess as long as you keep moving fast you're OK.
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I've seen guys out on Lake Ontario on their sleds at Port Weller Beach in July, so yeah, as long as you keep going. Cops showed up. It was amusing.
 
racerschool said:
Having a debate with a friend who's had a bad experience with their bike in for service when a dealership went under. With the economic climate for dealerships a bit iffy, would you reccommend anyone keeping their bike at a dealership for winter storage or safer to store in at home with a good tarp?
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This story sounds familiar. Was it a Kawasaki dealership in the east end that went into receivership and did your friend break into the dealership to steal his race bike back?
 
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Hack said:
Sleds... 'Never understood the allure.

When it come to bikes, at least you can actually "go somewhere" whether its commuting, touring or whatever...
Sleds on the other hand are for most of us a purely recreational vehicle. You have to tow it to a place you can ride it, so really the only purpose it has is to enjoy just riding it.
Where I live people used to ride their sleds on the roads... I'd see sleds at the beer store, plaza, tim hortons... I don't know if it was completely legal, but it seemed as long as sledders weren't being a nuisance the local constabulary didn't seem to care
These days though... I only see sleds on trailers around town.
If I lived out in the country I'd probably have a sled... But here in the suburban utopia, no thanks.
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From my driveway I could probably go very far on a sled but that requires good snow down here. A lot of my neighbours have sleds but most trailer further north for most of their riding to get more consistent snow. I have gone on a week long trip in QC before. There are places to go, but the cost adds up quickly as there are limited places to stop and they know it so the rooms are priced accordingly. It is also hard to plan a trip as the comfortable distance can vary tremendously based on whether the groomer came through the night before or you are pushing through 12"+ of fresh powder.
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