Dealer delivery delays in USA?

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desmo907

Discussion Starter · 11 mo ago

Walked into local CT dealer and put $500 deposit on a 2022 AT DCT model on May 27. They told me they come in the country to CA (form Japan) then get shipped to regional warehouses for local distribution. Our warehouse for the northeast is in Norfolk, VA.
On May 27 I was told the bike would be shipped about May 31.
Then I was told it was rescheduled to ship from Norfolk on June 30.
Now I am told it is to be shipped from Norfolk on July 31.

Dealer tells me this is the same for most vehicles/bikes.....they are stuck in the middle. Nothing they can do.

I know there are global supply chain issues but it seems hard to believe that Honda cannot provide a valid estimate to dealers.

Thoughts and experiences?

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AT-Dragon

· #21 · 10 mo ago

From what I understand each reign of the US has its own distribution hub and the dealer is NOT allowed to get a bike from any other hub but the one for their reign. Only Honda corporate can move stock between hubs..

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desmo907

Discussion Starter · #22 · 10 mo ago

Best quote was the MSRP + Freight (775$)+ Dealer Prep (150$).
Think most may get that give shortages.

Tetz

· #23 · 9 mo ago

I've had a deposit on a '22 AT AS since late May. Originally it was supposed to be shipped at the end of June, then the end of July, then the end of August. The latest was that they had a firm date for August 15th and I just got word that date had slipped again.
I hate waiting, especially since I have $2000 worth of parts waiting to be installed.

If anybody is looking, there's an AT and AT AS (both are DCT) on the showroom floor here at Musselman in Tucson.

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desmo907

Discussion Starter · #24 · 9 mo ago

Same with me.. .delayed from May 31, then June, July, August, and now they say Nov 29. Dealer thinks the bikes are built but logistics is the hold up. Northeast gets the bike from Norfolk, VA. The other concern is damage in shipping.... they have seen that a lot more with inexperienced delivery crews ): I got my SW Moto crash bars waiting in garage too

There goes the remaining riding season...

Mightyhorse

· #25 · 9 mo ago

My shipping was last week of July, now into first week of September.

DoubleThumper

· #26 · 9 mo ago

Tetz said:
I've had a deposit on a '22 AT AS since late May. Originally it was supposed to be shipped at the end of June, then the end of July, then the end of August. The latest was that they had a firm date for August 15th and I just got word that date had slipped again.
I hate waiting, especially since I have $2000 worth of parts waiting to be installed.

If anybody is looking, there's an AT and AT AS (both are DCT) on the showroom floor here at Musselman in Tucson.

Yeah, that is pretty crappy - but sounds universally common.

Thankfully in Tucson, the riding season is ahead of you, versus riders in the northeast.

Welcome to the Forum @Tetz.

Mightyhorse

· #27 · 9 mo ago

Good news! They found the shipping container with my AT!

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wags

· #28 · 9 mo ago

Today the Dealership Salesman where I bought my new 2022 AT Standard two weeks ago did a follow up with me on how things are going. Told him well, and was going to do my 600mi 1st oil change shortly. He said another 2022 AT Standard was shipped and en route in case I knew anyone interested. Ok, how many times have we heard this? But in his defense when I first called him he said the same thing, one is en route and to arrive shortly. My thoughts were sure, right, checks in the mail. Then two weeks later he calls me and asks if I'm still interested...... So I guess is don't give up hope. They're in the pipeline somewhere. This Dealership is in southwestern Ohio.

Tetz

· #29 · 9 mo ago

Looks like two Adventure Sport ES showed up in the western US. One is listed in Temecula, CA and the other is in Fort Collins, CO. Both are listed with VINs, so maybe they actually got them.

Mightyhorse

· #30 · 8 mo ago

In early July it was "arriving soon." Then it was end of July. Then it was August. ...September. Now shipping October 28. Just in time for snow.

11x

· #31 · 8 mo ago

My buddy has been wanting on a crf300l rally since Aug. has had 3 different ship dates. The last was September 28 I believe. Now it’s hopeful late October. He got his deposit back and bought a Ktm 390 last week.

Mightyhorse

· #32 · 8 mo ago

11x said:
My buddy has been wanting on a crf300l rally since Aug. has had 3 different ship dates. The last was September 28 I believe. Now it’s hopeful late October. He got his deposit back and bought a Ktm 390 last week.

I'll take deposit back if no show by Nov. 1.

Hood

· #33 · 8 mo ago

There doesn't seem to be much of a problem here, certainly always new Hondas on the showroom floor when I visit my dealer.

Tetz

· #34 · 8 mo ago

I’m wondering if it’s an allocation thing. The dealer that I’m going through is pretty small. They have a base model DCT that’s been there since I put the deposit on my bike in May. They sold an AS model just before I put my deposit down and then received an AS DCT and had that on the floor for about a month. If it is an allocation issue and Honda won’t give them any more than two at a time, mine may be next.
Supposedly, my ship date is October 28th also. We’ll see if it slips again.

desmo907

Discussion Starter · #35 · 6 mo ago (Edited)

Well just heard from dealer (CT), and after maybe 5th delay, the Nov 29 delivery for a 2022 model (0rderd in June) is pushed into Jan, 2023.
No word yet on ordering a 2023 that is the same bike except colors and I do prefer the tri-color so may change.
Dealer said Honda could also just cancel all remaining 2022 orders. Wonder when Honda would start producing bikes marked 2023?

So I lost my riding season as I expected the bike in June 2022 just after I sold my 2018 AT

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Tetz

· #36 · 6 mo ago

Yeah, mine's December 28th as of today. It's irritating that they're getting a 2023 Rebel 1100T in before my bike.

irsh

· #37 · 6 mo ago

desmo907 said:
Well just heard from dealer (CT), and after maybe 5th delay, the Nov 29 delivery for a 2022 model (0rderd in June) is pushed into Jan, 2023.
No word yet on ordering a 2023 that is the same bike except colors and I do prefer the tri-color so may change.
Dealer said Honda could also just cancel all remaining 2022 orders. Wonder when Honda would start producing bikes marked 2023?

So I lost my riding season as I expected the bike in June 2022 just after I sold my 2018 AT

Honda should have already switched to MY'23 production.

DoubleThumper

· #38 · 6 mo ago

Tetz said:
Yeah, mine's December 28th as of today. It's irritating that they're getting a 2023 Rebel 1100T in before my bike.

Maybe the Rebel is easier to manufacture for Honda, that is, easier to source components.

Jart2313

· #39 · 6 mo ago

Tetz said:
Yeah, mine's December 28th as of today. It's irritating that they're getting a 2023 Rebel 1100T in before my bike.

I went through the same thing. I took my deposit back and currently shopping around. I found a used AF AS that I am working on getting.

desmo907

Discussion Starter · #40 · 6 mo ago

Dealer said no word yet on 2023 production of AT, else I may change colors

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