Thought I'd share some not so surprising news with Yamaha ownders!

I ordered some Yamaha Parts a week or so ago and got this e mail from the parts supplier yesterday. My price was locked in but we all knew this was coming just wasn't thinking it would be so soon. Anyhow, here ya are:

To all our valued customers,
I know its been only a few months since Yamaha's last price increase, but I received this letter the other day and wanted to give everyone a few weeks notice.


December 8, 2008

Dear Yamaha Dealer:

At Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, we work hard to remain your #1 source for parts and accessories. We continually strive to provide you and your customers with high quality parts and accessories at competitive prices.

As you are likely aware, commodity prices worldwide have continued to rise during the past year. These high commodity prices have meant that our suppliers have had no choice but to pass these increases on to Yamaha. This situation coupled with a weakening dollar means that we must adjust our parts prices accordingly. To that end we are announcing new pricing, which will affect parts only (not accessories, apparel, or oils/lubes), which we believe to be a fair and reasonable response to market conditions. The new prices will become effective January 1, 2009.

We encourage you to stock up now to meet as much as your anticipated needs while prices are still relatively low. By placing orders before January 1, 2009 for parts you know will be selling, you can certainly minimize the impact of these necessary price increases on your business.
Thank you for your continued support of Yamaha Genuine Parts and Accessories.


Trevor Kemp.
Sales & Marketing Manager.
Parts & Accessories Division.
Yamaha Motor Corp, USA


Thank you all for your business and have a Merry Christmas.
Dan Mcveigh

I wonder if all parts will go up the same percentage, or if certain parts will be effected differently?

Josh Starrett

It also didn't say just how big an increase things are going to take either I don't think.

Buy a Polaris, my dealer just had his yearly 50% off sale! And santa was good to me

GunRunner wrote:

Buy a Polaris, my dealer just had his yearly 50% off sale! And santa was good to me

That because you need more parts with polaris....

ChrisC wrote:

GunRunner wrote:

Buy a Polaris, my dealer just had his yearly 50% off sale! And santa was good to me

That because you need more parts with polaris....

ChrisC wrote:

GunRunner wrote:

Buy a Polaris, my dealer just had his yearly 50% off sale! And santa was good to me

That because you need more parts with polaris....

ChrisC wrote:

GunRunner wrote:

Buy a Polaris, my dealer just had his yearly 50% off sale! And santa was good to me

That because you need more parts with polaris....

Your one to talk, where ya at now, 18k in the big red turd

GunRunner wrote:

ChrisC wrote:

GunRunner wrote:

Buy a Polaris, my dealer just had his yearly 50% off sale! And santa was good to me

That because you need more parts with polaris....

Your one to talk, where ya at now, 18k in the big red turd

I know I got about 13K now in the Big Blue/Silver Turd.

i just bought an oil filter the other for my rhino . they charged me $14.00 a few months ago when i bought one they charged me $18.00. prices must be dropping in some places and not in others.

I got over 14k in my camo turd if you factor in the accessories and the extended warranty I bought. :afro: