ghs3 Posted August 23, 2012 #1 Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) All the threads regarding Yamaha dealers are in the "Watering Hole" forum, so here goes... In a couple of weeks I'm taking a bike trip through 11 states and wanted to take a list of Yamaha dealers in those states with me 'just in case'. Does anyone know of a website that lists Yamaha dealers by state? I don't care if I have to cut & paste each state into a 'master list'. The problem I'm having is that the sites I've been to require a zip, or city, or only list 'featured dealers' etc... and others just list links to the individual dealer's web site. I only need name, address and phone number in case of emergency, which seems like such a simple thing... Any help will be greatly appreciated. Edited August 23, 2012 by ghs3 corrected typo.
ghs3 Posted August 23, 2012 Author #3 Posted August 23, 2012 States are: Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and back to Wisconsin. Major stops are: Montrose CO, Arches National Park UT, Dinosaur National Monument CO, Yellowstone National Park WY, Glacier National Park MT, plus whatever 'amazing' ride I hear about along the way. Route is subject to change without notice - complete freedom for 16 days.
M61A1MECH Posted August 23, 2012 #5 Posted August 23, 2012 Try this link to Yamaha's web site you can search for dealers there. http://www.yamaha-motor.com/corporate/dealers/locator.aspx?ls=corporate
Freebird Posted August 23, 2012 #6 Posted August 23, 2012 I found a POI list of Yamaha dealers for my GPS. If you have a GPS, I will find and post the URL for it.
CaptainJoe Posted August 23, 2012 #7 Posted August 23, 2012 to find a business: http://www.anywho.com/yellowpages type in: Yamaha dealers WV or use the white pages for indivual searches
Cougar Posted August 23, 2012 #8 Posted August 23, 2012 Iowa -- Iowa City MotorSports http://www.iowacitymotorsports.com/
dacheedah Posted August 23, 2012 #9 Posted August 23, 2012 sounds like an awesome trip, would make an interesting thread. My son lives in Telluride, Co not far from Montrose. Keep us posted and post pictures . . .
Phoneman1981 Posted August 23, 2012 #10 Posted August 23, 2012 Hello: Having access to this website and the wonderful members is the best insurance a biker can have. Members have the best knowledge of good dealers/parts new and used if you need them. 16 days of freedom. I am jealous. Keep us posted.
Freebird Posted August 23, 2012 #11 Posted August 23, 2012 Here is the POI file for Yamaha dealers. The first are the USA dealers and the second is Canada. Unfortunately, both are from 2007 so are very outdated. http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2941 http://www.poi-factory.com/node/2942
GeorgeS Posted August 23, 2012 #12 Posted August 23, 2012 08 Venture, I would only worry about keeping the Gas Tank , Full !!! Assumeing, of course, you have a good battery, and good tires !!! Hit the road, enjoy the ride, don't worry so much !!
CaptainJoe Posted August 23, 2012 #13 Posted August 23, 2012 He may be a ex Harley rider.... and, we all know they can't drive past a dealership without stopping....
motorcycle_1300 Posted August 23, 2012 #14 Posted August 23, 2012 http://startouring.org/dealermap.aspx?us=true
Pegasus1300 Posted August 23, 2012 #15 Posted August 23, 2012 Moab UT close to Arches Moab Powersports & Rentals http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/dealer_newwindow_icon.gif 1082 South Main Moab, UT 84532 435-259-7800 I don't know anything about this dealer but given the area is more likely to be mostly off road oriented. When are you going and are you coming any further north into Utah then Arches?There are dealers in Price,Fairview,Richfield,St.George,Nephi,Provo (good dealer with RSV/RSTD knowlegde),3 or 4 in Salt Lake(Southtown Yamaha very good),Tooele(best in state imho),Centerville,Layton,Ogden,Logan etc etc If you get in trouble I have a trailer and also a lift for the RSV?RSTDI am in Central UT.PM me for phone #
motorcycle_1300 Posted August 23, 2012 #16 Posted August 23, 2012 http://startouring.org/dealermap.aspx?us=true OK startouring dealer search does not find all the dealers for the areas I checked, but it is a good place to start. the Yamaha corporate page will return a better list if you know a zip code for that area. Notice the bronze. silver and gold stars assigned to each dealership. keep in mind that the dealer who cracked my cam shaft and then claimed my bike was running right was a bronze star dealer I do not reccomend Lake city choppers, plattsburgh NY, I do reccomend Roadside power sports williston, VT(they diagnosed and fixed what the other dealer did certification qualifications below http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/common/blank.gifhttp://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yta/img/tabs/YTAcertification_3.gifhttp://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yta/img/tabs/techgrandprix_1.gifhttp://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yta/img/tabs/toptechaward_1.gifhttp://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yta/img/tabs/spacer.gifhttp://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/common/blank.gifYamaha Technical Academy The Yamaha Technical Academy (YTA) is the cornerstone of Yamaha’s Technical Training Program. Our YTA Instructors combine comprehensive technical model information from the Yamaha Factory with ‘real-world’ diagnostic and troubleshooting skills developed over many years of actual dealership experience. http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/common/blank.gifYTA Bronze YTA Bronze is the introductory training course intended primarily for the entry-level technician or the technician new to Yamaha products. YTA Bronze is available as a self-paced, correspondence training course designed to be completed by the technician in their dealership. To successfully complete the Bronze course, the technician must pass a wide-ranging Bronze Test that covers the engine, drive-train and chassis systems and service procedures on Yamaha products.http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yta/img/Bronze1_150w.jpg http://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/common/blank.gifYTA Silver YTA Silver level is a comprehensive week-long training course offered only at one of the Yamaha training facilities. The focus is on advanced system diagnosis and troubleshooting, with about 70% of the class work providing hands-on learning using the most recent products, tools and troubleshooting techniques available..http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/yta/img/Silver1_150w.jpghttp://www.starmotorcycles.com/assets/common/blank.gifYTA Gold YTA Gold is the most advanced Yamaha Factory Training course available to provide an even higher level of system troubleshooting and diagnostics. YTA Gold is designed to challenge even the most skilled technicians. This five-day class includes over 80% hands-on training and uses the most recent products and equipment available. YTA Gold is also is a week-long training course offered only at one of the Yamaha training facilities Al
ghs3 Posted August 25, 2012 Author #17 Posted August 25, 2012 Thanks to all - I will use what I can to put together a dealer list, but most of the links require a zip, city/state, or don't display all the dealers (one doesn't even list the dealer in Green Bay where I bought my bike). The GPS was a good idea, but my GPS is maybe 4 years old and not updateable. I keep using it because it has an audio jack for earbuds. One day I'll go Bluetooth... I'm not an ex-HD owner - thought about it but couldn't bring myself to spend the extra 10 grand or so to get a Harley similar to the RSTD. Just wanted a smooth and reliable ride. Really, I don't expect any problems (unless you consider a sore butt a problem), just trying to be prepared. Battery/tires ok, getting a routine tune-up before I leave, just put on a new lower Clearview shield (I'm short and look thru the stock shield, not fun in the rain). I'm happy to post pictures if you're interested, and if you have any advice on surviving a two week cruise let me know. Thanks for the offers of assistance if needed - if I meet any of you I hope it's not under those circumstances!!!
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