Yamaha Demo Days schedule

[atlm]

For anyone interested in test riding a new Yamaha, here's the Demo Days schedule for this year:

 

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/mcy/demo.aspx

 

It's because of free rides at demo days that my wife and I bought our RSV. Just like a drug dealer: give a taste for free and they'll come back with money! Only more healthy, of course.

 

 

Maybe we can convert a few more 1st gen folks.

[eusa1]

i have been to a couple of these demo days, if ya wanna have a laugh, ask'em to demo the tape player!! haven't seen them come up with a tape yet!!

[Wanderer]

The link doesn't work for me.

[RandyR]

link worked for me...

 

I see 2 demo days in the Atlanta burbs and another not too far in Asheville.

 

Moto400 is 10 miles from me... But conflicts with the M&E with Florida that I wanted to go to a day early.

 

May 7 – 8, 2010Moto 400 STAR Demo Event

Moto 400

108 Prominence Ct.

Dawsonville, GA

 

 

May 13 – 16, 2010Asheville BikeFest

Western NC Agricultural Center

Asheville, NC

 

 

May 21 – 23, 2010Bikelanta

Mountain Motorsports

899 Iris Dr. SE

Conyers, GA

Edited March 3, 2010 by RandyR

[jemorrisonjr]

One demo ride is not on this list.....

 

The Demo truck will be at the Midwest Star B Q on August 21st in Milwaukee WI

 

For information check the web page http://www.starchapter372.com/starbq/starbq_main.html

[CaptainJoe]

No RSV demo?

[atlm]

At last year's Demo Days, they had both the RSV and the RSTD. After a couple of rides that included an RSTD, we wanted to try the RSV, but it was the last ride of the day and the RSV was taken.

 

Over the next few weeks as our interest peaked and we actually became serious about buying a large touring bike, I did a bit of investigation and found out that Yamaha's Star division had a Ride and Try program for the RSV and RSTD, through most dealers. I called the local dealers and found one that participated and had 2 RSVs in stock. So, we made an appointment and went for a test ride.

 

Harley and European bike dealers have had bike demos through dealerships available for years, but they have a different clientelle than the typical 17 year old with no riding experience at the Japanese bike dealership looking for a sportbike. I think Yamaha/Star figured out that people shopping for RSVs and RSTDs are older, more experienced, and safer, and that's why they put this program in place.

 

The only caveat is that, unlike the Demo Days which fully insures the bike, the dealer program doesn't. So, if you drop or crash the bike while test riding, make sure your own insurance covers it, or you'll be buying it or paying for the damages.

Edited March 4, 2010 by atlm

[royalstarjac]

Thanks for the link. I'd love to try an FJR!

[CaptainJoe]

Thanks ATLM I'll keep that in mind. I need to order bike insurance toady. My 2005 650 Vstar has full coverage for about $100 a year so I'm hoping it's not to bad for the 2007 RSMV.

[Squeeze]

I'd suggest a Demo Ride on a VMAX .. ..

 

 

:happy34:

 

 

but be aware, it's addictive