Don't be sorry UncleErnie, It's a fair point. But I think we have seen the 2nd year improvement in the rear fender and stay design.Ya, my fender was clearly made wrong at the factory last year. There's guys on this forum who got there bikes around the same time as me, who are not having a problem. I don't know how the bikes are delivered to the dealer. And to what extent the dealer has to set the bikes up. But I would think they would give it a good going over. A test ride perhaps?
What would this problem have cost the dealer? A little aggrevation over calling in for a new fender? And a Phone call to Mr. gasehousegorilla saying I'm sorry, but your bike is gonna be delayed,cause my guy who does a good job at set up, found something. You know, those good dealer mechanic's that take the time and effort to get things right. Like adjusting those front fender stays so your shrouds are not scratched to hell. Maybe there's just some new dealers out there with not a lot of experience with these bike's? If there good, they will adjust to this different brand there selling and take the time to get things right in the beginning. You know, do a little reserch, get into this brand your selling. listen to the factory reps.Most probably are.
As far a parts are concerned? Well I think thats just a fact of life now a days. For any brand to a greater or lesser extent. Like it or not, and I don't. More and more people are getting there parts online, I hate waiting a week or two to get a part I need. Until there's a dealer in every area, what are you gonna do? Order it from the dealer, who will order it from the supplier and then it is shipped to you. I deal with that with Honda, and it Blows!! I try to order from the people who actually stock what the sell, then i get it in a few days. Again, the dealers are gonna have to adjust.
With a good effort by both the factory and the dealers , issues like this should never happen.
Dan.