Non-C14 owner, Kawi dealer question...

[Son of Pappy]

Easy there Steve, I think we are trying to get him to buy a BMW and he ain't never gonna' do that if he finds out about the <k-word>.

Brian

So true, I mean, why buy a bike that needs serviced once a year when you can buy one that requires quarterly services?

[VirginiaJim]

At an exorbitant price.

[Tim]

Humbucker, Welcome. I have a red 09 I bought 150 miles from my house only because the dealership came up with a decent price for an 09 I bought at the end of 08. There is a Kawasaki/Harley dealership 60 miles from home. I have used this dealership for service and a warranty replacement battery. (they have a old Kawasaki wrench who grew up on Z-1's so I have not been upset with the service I have received so far. I also bought the extended 3 year warranty which gives my C-14 6 years of unlimited mileage warranty.  This is huge. The only issue I have had thus far is I had a battery replaced because it would not supply enough amps to start the bike.  The dealership did not require the bike be at the shop. I was going to a 2 day match and dropped the battery off and on my way back, picked up a new battery. The battery is not hard to understand and install. At least I know my terminals are tight. No Kawasaki I have owned starting in 1973 has ever left me stranded with a bike problem other than no gas or a flat tire.    I’ve owned 5 Kawasaki’s with 3 being bought new. I even owed a Honda once. The thing I like about the C-14 is I've not gotten off of it in a foul mood or felt like I had been riding 2 weed eaters.. 2 strokes ya know.

[maxtog]

There is a Kawasaki/Harley dealership 60 miles from home. I have used this dealership for service and a warranty replacement battery.

OK, that is a REALLY strange combination.

[Son of Pappy]

OK, that is a REALLY strange combination.

Well, I dont think the location (Wenatchee I assume?) would support seperate dealers.  The one I have in mind is in a great location, I could see the test rides over Blewett Pass, "Well, I'm not sure, could I take the ZX10 for a quick ride"?

[DaveO]

i try to never go back to the dealer for anything.
Its just a place to buy  a bike for  me.
I do have an indy shop that i trust .

[Tim]

I dont think the location (Wenatchee I assume?) would support seperate dealers.

Yes the dealership is in Wenatchee.  The Northwest Regional COG ride was held in Wenatchee this year. When asked for support they gave up some plastic Harley Davison bags. It’s not that I think they should have given us the store but a few cans of even dust off would have been nice. It’s hard living out in the sticks for service work. Yeah, I will start doing my own maintenance. Thanks for reminding me why I was mad at the dealer.