Question about '08 models

Hi Folks,

I found a new '08 for $5,200 and I was wondering if there are any problems or quirks with that model that have been worked out since then?

Thanks,
Ken

I haven't heard of any major changes except for colors from one year to the next. Pretty much the same bike since '08.

The '08's had one minor and one rare major issue. The minor issue was with chain skipping, it was fixed by changing the tension spec and on later models removing a rubber ring around the edge of the sprocket. It is not a problem on bikes with aftermarket sprockets and I never experienced it on mine when stock.

The major issue is fuel pump failure on a small number of early '08's. As far as I know, any/all pumps that failed have been replaced under warranty and VIN's were around 1500. It was likely a bad batch of pumps as I've yet to hear of someone outside a fairly narrow VIN range centered around 1500 or so having a problem.

I've had 16,000+ trouble free miles on mine so far, loving every minute of it.

Thanks for the responses. I'd better not let this one get away.

$5,200 for an 08 seems kinda high to me.

I hope you get plenty of goodies and extras for that price.

I found a used 08 with only 300 miles on it for $4000

$5200 does sound high. I got my new 08 X for $4500 in mid November.

It is high. Maybe that's tax, tag, & title too?

I picked up my new '08 for $5400 OTD in April of last year, ~$4600 base price I think.

I was priced a new '08 today for $5450 otd. I thought that was a good price ? But according to you guys maybe not ?

I found another one about a 6 hour drive away, new '08 for $5,080. I thought that was a low, low price but now after reading this I'm not sure.

It's hard to sort out the price comments on chat forums because many have odd opinions about what is a low price. Some people make up prices and some include tax, processing fees and such. So....I'm trying to sort it out in hopes of buying a new R2.

If you're giving prices for brand new bikes on a Yamaha dealer's showroom floor, that ain't bad at all.
I say that if you want the bike, go with it and enjoy it.

How much lower do you really think you're gonna' get a new one for?
The bike lists for $5,899 before tax and other fees. :)

YZEtc wrote:

If you're giving prices for brand new bikes on a Yamaha dealer's showroom floor, that ain't bad at all.
I say that if you want the bike, go with it and enjoy it.

How much lower do you really think you're gonna' get a new one for?
The bike lists for $5,899 before tax and other fees. :)

+1. This past summer my dealer quoted $5400 OTD for a new 08 on his floor & $4500 OTD for a very clean used 08 w/1000 mi on it. So I wouldn't worry about it.

Mine has a problem. The front wheel doesn't want to stay on the ground.

Wow, mine stickered at $5200, and I got OTD at $4800.

I always try to buy used whenever I can; bikes, accessories, gear, whatever. I've heard this site provides accurate info on new prices:

http://cyclebuy.com/

Sarah

I bought my X off of E-Bay from a dealer in Ohio. I'm pretty sure they sold it at a loss. The $4500 price I mentioned didn't include tax or title.

We bought her 08 in mid '09 with 175 miles, a transferable YES warranty, a new Thor helmet ($200), a Joe Rocket DS jacket ($175) and a cover for $5K.

Well the bike was $3K, I paid $2K for the equipment.

hughtwg wrote:

I bought my X off of E-Bay from a dealer in Ohio. I'm pretty sure they sold it at a loss. The $4500 price I mentioned didn't include tax or title.

im pretty sure i was looking was looking at that same bike and almost bought it, buy it off a guy named duane?

oh-so-slo-hb wrote:

im pretty sure i was looking was looking at that same bike and almost bought it, buy it off a guy named duane?

Not me

Money$hift wrote:

Wow, mine stickered at $5200, and I got OTD at $4800.

$4800 sounds great!
I am talking to a couple dealers and they don't want to give me an 08 for 5300 OTD.
Were are you located
I want to pick one up this friday hope I can get one of these places to come around.

I'm in Australia and I got my '08 as a brand spanker in October '08 for $10100 AUD on-road. They also chucked in some renthall 'bars and Dunlop Full trail tyres to replace the crappy Trailwing tyres that come standard. I guess you jst have to shop around and snag the best deal you can....