Stage 1 and warranty issues..denied?
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Road Warrior
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Stage 1 and warranty issues..denied?
Has anyone had an issue with their bike and being denied warranty work because a stage 1 was installed?
If so what was the outcome? Would the manufacture of the fuel system help fight them?
It would seem that adding a stage 1 would only make the bike run better.
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If so what was the outcome? Would the manufacture of the fuel system help fight them?
It would seem that adding a stage 1 would only make the bike run better.
Thanks
Road Warrior
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From: Vancouver, WA
If a problem is caused by the stage 1 and can be proven, then yes you're warranty is void only if you bought an aftermarket tuner or had it dynoed. Slim to nothing chance that it would be caused by the stage 1 unless it was a bad flash by an aftermarket tuner. If you had a dealer flash, you'd be covered but they're pretty much worthless.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Utah
If they "the dealer" can prove that your "mod" caused the damage then, yes, they can deny that claim. Your warranty isn't a "one and done" contract. Its on a claim by claim basses.
If you do a stage 1 and your transmission goes out or a wheel bearing goes bad, then you're still covered.
But, if you did that stage 1 and you burn a hole in a piston then you'll probably have to pay for that our of your own pocket, but your "warranty" for everything else is still "good".
Unless your local dealers service department is being really pissy, then all bets are off.
Last edited by Rat Trap; Apr 21, 2015 at 10:18 PM.
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Last edited by Harttoo; Apr 21, 2015 at 08:51 PM.
I've had a self-installed Stage 1 on mine since I brought it home and got the wrenches out.
Just modded my air cleaner to an external breather last week.
Had warranty work done this morning....
No issues.
So, no. My warranty has not been "voided".
Just modded my air cleaner to an external breather last week.
Had warranty work done this morning....
No issues.
So, no. My warranty has not been "voided".
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