If it's a maintenance thing, why the hell are they replacing every HU that
has failed. Maintenance is the responsibility of the bike owner! If the
failure occurs due to lack of proper maintenance then Yamaha would pay
NOTHING!! Instead they are replacing the units out of "good will".....I
don't think so. Their free replacement of the units up to this point is a
mild admission that there is a problem with the HU!! Any lawyer would
clearly see this! Now, wasn't the bike above 10 KPH when you applied the
brakes? If the ABS engages above this point, they don't STOP working as the
bike slows to a stop. If initial application of the brakes occurs below 10
KPH, then I would agree. As far as hiring expert witnesses, a large number
of affidavits from other GTS riders would provide pretty strong evidence!
Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC
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Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000
Time to update all. I wrote a few weeks ago to tell my ABS tale (rear end
locked up, dropped the bike, fight with service reps, etc.). Since then, I
have had the HU pump replaced and the brake system flushed at Yamaha's
expense, but they balked at any sort of bodywork replacement. Their line
has
been that the system malfunction has been a maintainence issue more related
to brake fluid deterioration than HU pump design flaw. They also
questioned
my rear tire's worn tread as contributing to the lock up. Ron Lubic, a
national warranty "trouble shooter" said the ABS was not designed to engage
at speeds under 10 kph (6.6 mph). Therefore in my case of slowing to a
stop
the ABS may not have engaged. I have consulted counsel, and it's a my word
against theirs sort of thing. The out of pocket expenses for experts for
my
side would soon overcome potential benefits for my winning a suit, as it
was
the bike which took the hit. Jordan Cavenaugh did not seem interested in
the
collective experiences of the group with the ABS. But he did say Yamaha
was
replacing the units as they see fit. From what I can tell, Yamaha's
behavior
is as close to performing a recall as one can get without declaring a
recall.
As for me I am trying to replace the plastic on the front end, and the
Krauser bags. If anyone has a lead on '94 bodywork or a right side
hardbag,
I'd love to know. Many thanks.
Tom Walsh
