My 2011 SHO blew up with 430 hrs on it, something in the crank let go. Yamaha has been great, motor was 4 yrs out of warranty, but they are sending me a new long block free of charge, just need to pay labour for installation. Question, has there be any significant changes to the new SHO's?
Thanks in advance..
Yes.
I'm curious why Yamaha is sending you a new block when you were 4 yrs out of warranty? My buddies 2012 power head went and yamaha said tough shit. Why do they help some and not others?
Most likely the dealer and how much pull/debating they are willing to do for the customer...
I got the ‘tough sh*t’ from Yamaha too however I’m the 3rd owner (and it already had a new PH put on in 2015) ... the mechanic said Yamaha is more responsive / helpful if 1. You’re the original motor owner and 2. if it hasn’t had a new power head yet. Which makes sense to me I guess.Originally Posted by flipNfrog
2024 Z520R / 2022 250 ProXS
It depends upon the serial number of the motor. There was a program to replace a considerable number of long blocks. By serial number.
Fall into the category and get a new power plant. Fall outside of the category and no new power plant.
Yamaha was not picking and choosing winners and losers.
Most definitely the situation.
I doubt that they really used the words "tough sh1t". Or "pound sand". lol
just to clarify they didn't say "tough shit " but they were not willing to help. I do know he is the 2nd owner.
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