Todays the day...
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Clay
Banned
When I asked yesterday about the shipment of 250s and 200s here is the answer I got........ "because you can start deals about the shipment, bikes could be loaded next week (Monday and Tuesday are National holidays..)".
So..... no, they did not leave the factory today. If they had, this would have been the first shipment this year that left the factory when promised. However, if they leave Wednesday (because Monday and Tuesday are National holidays), they will be less late than the other shipments!
Sorry to be cynical but I am tired of delivering bad news.
Glenn and John...who do you plan to buy your bike from?
So..... no, they did not leave the factory today. If they had, this would have been the first shipment this year that left the factory when promised. However, if they leave Wednesday (because Monday and Tuesday are National holidays), they will be less late than the other shipments!
Sorry to be cynical but I am tired of delivering bad news.
Glenn and John...who do you plan to buy your bike from?
blitz11
Silver Level Site Supporter
So, that makes today a pre-National Holiday? Jeesh, wonder why Spain has economic issues? (Don't get me wrong, I love Spain, but c'mon. You need 2 days of national holiday? One won't do?)
I have a better understanding now of what you've gone through in this endeavour. Your statement about "betting the farm" last week really hit home.
I know what it's like to struggle with things that are out of your control, what it's like to be made promises that are never kept, and how difficult it is to work with people when you can't look into their eyes.
You've done one hell of a good job with what you've been given, and I believe that the vast majority of people on this board would agree with me. Let's hope that the post-holiday Spanish hangover isn't too bad, and those bikes make it here.
thumperrider1
New member
I know it sucks guys, but believe me the bikes are worth the wait.
Clay- I dont know you personally obviously- but I must commend you for being a stand up guy- participating on the forums with the information you have- and for being as honest and forthright as I have read.
You are the back bone of the Gas Gas movement in this country and I for one applaud your efforts.
SO if you never hear this- or dont hear it enough- THANK YOU!
You are the back bone of the Gas Gas movement in this country and I for one applaud your efforts.
SO if you never hear this- or dont hear it enough- THANK YOU!
Clay don't sweat it. Without you and your team some of us may be on different color bikes. We really do appreciate all you do and like the tell it like it is way you keep us informed. I'm in no hurry I was just messing with GMP. He just wanted someone to say "it's so" so I helped a brother out. I have three other bikes I can ride, don't race, and lol still think one week I want the 200 then 250 the following week. Like thumperrider1 said " they are worth the wait". 
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.Clay is doing an awesome job as are the dealers. The feeling I've gotten with the Gas Gas family is it's more about passion than numbers. What I don't seem to understand though is the industry as a whole seems to be going in the same direction. From bikes to protective gear delivery dates are way behind. I've had some gear for my son on order for quite a while and same song...it will be delivered this date or that date but it gets pushed back. Don't quite get it. Again though, Clay and the Gas Gas US crew are doing all they can and doing it well with what they're given.
+1
it's awesome what you are doing. Don't see this kind of interaction or advice from the other manufacturers. Super
Clay
Banned
Wow! Thank you all for the kind words. I appreciate it very much.
I was telling a friend of mine last week about our issues with getting bikes in. He works for a Triumph dealer. He told me thay had a bike pre sold and when it came in there were no handlebars. They called Triumph and were told that the bars were on back order for three months. Luckily they were able to get aftermarket bars for the customer.
I picked up a motorcycle magazine at Books A Million the other day called Trailbike and Enduro Magazine (TEM). It is published in the UK. There was an article in the mag about visiting the TM factory. It says in the article that "this year TM have built their own shocks. With Ohlins demanding even greater order numbers...the factory decided they could make their own."
Seems like GG is not the only company with vendor issues so that makes me feel a little better. I just hate telling you guys bikes will ship on a certain date and they don't.
Clay
I was telling a friend of mine last week about our issues with getting bikes in. He works for a Triumph dealer. He told me thay had a bike pre sold and when it came in there were no handlebars. They called Triumph and were told that the bars were on back order for three months. Luckily they were able to get aftermarket bars for the customer.
I picked up a motorcycle magazine at Books A Million the other day called Trailbike and Enduro Magazine (TEM). It is published in the UK. There was an article in the mag about visiting the TM factory. It says in the article that "this year TM have built their own shocks. With Ohlins demanding even greater order numbers...the factory decided they could make their own."
Seems like GG is not the only company with vendor issues so that makes me feel a little better. I just hate telling you guys bikes will ship on a certain date and they don't.
Clay
blitz11
Silver Level Site Supporter
Parts availability issues can mean one of two things.
1. The economy is getting better, sales are up, and outstripping demand. Even Chrysler made the most profit it's made since 2009, which is probably due to increased demand and their new CEO reinventing the company.
2. Suppliers are still gun shy, afraid that the upturn isn't going to hold, and as such, are holding back on employment, tooling, and production volume.
I am hoping for the former, but really have no idea.
1. The economy is getting better, sales are up, and outstripping demand. Even Chrysler made the most profit it's made since 2009, which is probably due to increased demand and their new CEO reinventing the company.
2. Suppliers are still gun shy, afraid that the upturn isn't going to hold, and as such, are holding back on employment, tooling, and production volume.
I am hoping for the former, but really have no idea.
+1 and well put. I think from what I see/have seen in the construction industry that it is a combo of both your #1 and #2 issues above and it seems to be consistant across several industrys.
sierrarider
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Wish one of them was going to be mine
twowheels
New member
It's easy to make money with equipment that was bought with borrowed capital when the debt associated is wiped out.
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