Like everything else on these forums, those that bought the ESP will say it's the cats pajamas and those who didn't buy it will say that it's a waste of money.

Here are some facts to take or leave.

I live in WA state, but bought my ESP with T & W from Jim Palmer at Cutter since it was the best price.

I have 8 dealers within 100 miles of me and none of them would touch Jim's price.

My factory warranty ran out in April 2011.

Since April, I've had my stereo volume control go bad, stripped tranny shift lever replaced and inner primary bearing replaced. All of this cost me $50 instead of $500.

I got no questions and no hassles from Sound HD, even though I bought the ESP..and the bike from other dealers.

I still have 4 1/2 years left on the ESP.

I ride between 10 and 12K a year and plan to keep the bike at least through the warranty and so I'll have 80K on it by the time the ESP runs out, so we'll just have to see if it pays off or not.

Not having to worry about something major going bad has some value....even if nothing major goes bad.

I personally think it is worth it on the newer bikes, especially the Ultras. Just too much stuff that can go bad.

JMHO.. To each his own.

 

Well I notice the list of great Mods on some of your threads what does the ESP say about that when trouble hit? A few Mods myself and I have 1 more year on the Factory 2 yrs.

 

I don't think the warranty completely covers the mods. For example, I asked if my new chrome wheels will be covered under the wheels and tires protection and I was told that if my wheel had to be replaced, I'd only get the replacement cost of the stock wheel.

I had a broken exhaust bracket replaced on my V&H pipes, and the factory warranty didn't cover it, so I doubt an extended warranty would cover it.

 

do not know where you heard that but if it was from a dealer I would check it out , don't sound right it is a factory warrenty not a state thing

 

bought my bike used and asked the dealer bout that and he told me if it was like that when I bought it that it would be covered , might be different on a used bike

 

A lot depends on the dealer . The HD ESP will only cover HD parts on your bike usually with like replacement. Aftermarket parts like a V & h Exhaust would not be covered by a HD ESP. And many SE add ons will not be covered as they are clearly excluded in the contract

 

My factory warranty runs out at the end of April...Have been checking all around for the best pricing and as was stated earlier in the thread, please do contact:

Jim Palmer at Kutter HD in Janesville, WI (608-314-1722)
or
Matt Britton at Legacy H-D in Effingham Illinois, 217 342 3494...

The 2 individuals listed above WILL offer you the best deals you can find...

Also, was informed that approx 2 weeks ago they started a plan in which you can finance the ESP - Interest FREE!!!

It's 10% down and you can spread the remainder over 12 - 18 months...Not bad at all...

Mike...

 

JIM PALMER @ Kutter hd did me right...great service

 

I called my local dealership and they said I could only finance ESP at the time the bike was purchased. Do you know if there's a website this is listed on?

 

Checked around also after my dealer only wanted MSRP. Got a killer deal at Legacy HD.