Todays the day...

[GMP]

That 250s ship, please say its so.

[john01]

It's so.... It's so !! At least I hope so I may want one too. So Clay is it so for real ?

[Clay]

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?

[blitz11]

Originally Posted by Clay

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, 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?)

Originally Posted by Clay

Sorry to be cynical but I am tired of delivering bad news.

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.

[GMP]

+1, we all appreciate your participation and transparency.

[thumperrider1]

I know it sucks guys, but believe me the bikes are worth the wait.

[crews]

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!

[Wimpy525]

For sure worth the wait. And I have had very good service after the sale.

[john01]

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". .

[STEVEV]

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.