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Originally Posted by
Kev
In Australia you can get your vehicle service by any recognized mechanic or service centre, it does not need to go to Yamaha dealer for services. Any warranty work has to be done by a Yamaha dealer.
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It's the same in the UK, despite how the manual is worded, the problem is what they say (same with cars) they cannot force you to use a Yamaha dealer for the service, but it
MUST be done in line with the service specifications - which only go to the Yamaha Dealers !! There is also the 'problem' of training, if the mechanic isn't 'properly' trained then this is where warranty claims can go south. That's how they force it, and of course there aren't many people who will risk the fight if it's done wrong and the warranty is blown, legal nightmare.....
To be honest, I do use my Yam dealer, I have three Yamaha's and I'm in the dealers at least onec of twice a month so I have a good relashionship with them. Only the Tenere gets the full treatment, the others get home serviced (mainly cos the TTR gets so much abuse I service it every 2 months!).
I also have a Landrover, and that's a real problem for servicing, Landrover have specific service requirements, so having it done by an independant is a leap of faith with regard to warranty.
If you buy a new bike, then in reality you are stuck with the dealer for the duration of the warranty - thankfully I have a great dealer (J&L Motorcycles)