trailer tow
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From: Mishawaka,Indiana
Well that's what I'm saying, they could deny a claim, they cannot deny the entire warranty. They write my vin number down but they are not going to deny a claim on my infotainment system because I have hitch. But your right, a hitch can be reason to deny a drivetrain warranty claim whether the trailer had anything to do with it or not.
btw, the owners manual does say don't pull a trailer.
btw, the owners manual does say don't pull a trailer.
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From: Skunk Hollow, TX
This ...........
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Heck, the new Corvette even records the mileage point any time there is a change to the ecm.
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From: Tonopah Az
You have to be careful with having the hitch on the bike if you have to bring it in for warranty work. I had to have some warranty work done on my '09 ultra and the service writer had to pull the hitch off for me because the warranty people wanted to look at the bike before they approved the repair.
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^^^ Very true. I've been at my servicing dealer on several occasions just in time to watch the pissed off owner leave after being advised that their clutch or other drive train issue was being denied for warranty because of their trailer hitch. The mother ship could less how many miles one's ridden w/o issue. All it takes is that first time. ymmv
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From: Lake Orion, MI
A lot of this is interesting - and I sort of wonder if you have a hitch but don't pull a trailer. For example, there are racks that fit on the receiver hitch that are designed to allow you to carry additional items. These might be nice on long trips- and from my knowledge will not cause any additional drag on the drive train.
Is it incumbent on you to prove you don't tow a trailer or on MOCO to prove that you do. My bet is - if you have something like this, there may be one heck of a disageeement.
Is it incumbent on you to prove you don't tow a trailer or on MOCO to prove that you do. My bet is - if you have something like this, there may be one heck of a disageeement.
Last edited by cycle7447; Dec 26, 2015 at 09:04 AM.
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A lot of this is interesting - and I sort of wonder if you have a hitch but don't pull a trailer. For example, there are racks that fit on the receiver hitch that are designed to allow you to carry additional items. These might be nice on long trips- and from my knowledge will not cause any additional drag on the drive train.
Is it incumbent on you to prove you don't tow a trailer or on MOCO to prove that you do. My bet is - if you have something like this, there may be one heck of a disageeement.
Is it incumbent on you to prove you don't tow a trailer or on MOCO to prove that you do. My bet is - if you have something like this, there may be one heck of a disageeement.
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From: Lake Orion, MI
MikeyTX - I hear you...but, I would have to believe that the proof would be on their part. I'll have to read my book - but if it says pulling a trailer voids the warranty then, that is much difference from it reading installing a hitch could void the warranty.
My bike is in storage at the dealership - so I can not read what it says. Still, I have to believe that innocent until proven guilty is the case here.
I have a trailer registered in my name - but it is one that the bike is trailer ed inside when I take the bike in for service/storage during the winter. I do not have one that the bike can tow.
My bike is in storage at the dealership - so I can not read what it says. Still, I have to believe that innocent until proven guilty is the case here.
I have a trailer registered in my name - but it is one that the bike is trailer ed inside when I take the bike in for service/storage during the winter. I do not have one that the bike can tow.
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cycle7447, I understand fully what you are saying. I brought up what I did simply because if the mo co wishes to make an issue of it which, they obviously have, why would any one risk taking them on ? The solution is quit simple. Either don't install a hitch or, do so with one that can be removed road side should the need arise.
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LOL - MoCo is beginning to sound like a Home Owner's Association.
Our Board here decided to file suit against a home owner because he made some changes without getting prior approval. When I heard about it, I urged the Board to reconsider at the annual meeting. They told me they were in charge and this is what the Bylaws required.
Now, almost a year later to the date, the Judge dismissed the case - and we lost almost $8000 in attorney fees. Plus, the Association is now being sued - and there is a very good chance it will cost us about $10,000 or so.
Sorry to change or add this piece - but I do hope our MoCo does not follow the same track.
Our Board here decided to file suit against a home owner because he made some changes without getting prior approval. When I heard about it, I urged the Board to reconsider at the annual meeting. They told me they were in charge and this is what the Bylaws required.
Now, almost a year later to the date, the Judge dismissed the case - and we lost almost $8000 in attorney fees. Plus, the Association is now being sued - and there is a very good chance it will cost us about $10,000 or so.
Sorry to change or add this piece - but I do hope our MoCo does not follow the same track.