Extended service plans
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From: Novi MI
I know when I bought my bike new they offered me the over priced plan. I don't see why you couldn't buy it later. If I can't do it my self, I use an indy. I have found the dealership service to be awful.
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yes, you can buy the esp if you are purchasing a used bike with those qualifications. however, you have to have the bike inspected, and i believe there is a 30 day wait period before it kicks in.
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Obviously the extended plan isn't a good investment for those who only ride a couple thousand miles per season but for others it can be a very good investment.
Even if you have a bike that's 25 months old and you loose a transmission you'd be thrilled to have an extended warranty.
I have a friend who owns a 2010 Ultra and his 103 was "fried" just past 10,000 miles and was he ever glad that he had the extended service plan!
I was told that I could purchase the extended service plan anytime prior to my factory warranty's expiration and I'm planning to do so.
I will shop around for the best deal as I hear the prices do vary from dealer to dealer.
Even if you have a bike that's 25 months old and you loose a transmission you'd be thrilled to have an extended warranty.
I have a friend who owns a 2010 Ultra and his 103 was "fried" just past 10,000 miles and was he ever glad that he had the extended service plan!
I was told that I could purchase the extended service plan anytime prior to my factory warranty's expiration and I'm planning to do so.
I will shop around for the best deal as I hear the prices do vary from dealer to dealer.
There is a difference between the normal ESP and the type of plan I think the OP is speaking of. The ESP that is offered at most dealerships is an extension of the factory warranty, or bought as a warranty on a pre-owned bike. It can be purchased on a HD not older than 10 years. Our dealerhip also offers a plan called "priority service" which I think is more in line with what the OP was asking. Ours is dealer specific. It is only good at our service dept or the one at our sister dealer. It is a pre-paid 3 year plan. Any of your scheduled maintenance is free for the three years, you get one free battery, and they will pick up/deliver the bike if needed. The mileage is unlimited during the three years. As for worth, if you are one to use the dealer for service and plan to ride the bike, it could be worth it. I figured it up for a customer the other day, based on the prices of each service, if he got to 20K miles, he saved like $800 by buying the plan.
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From: anacoco, la
There is a difference between the normal ESP and the type of plan I think the OP is speaking of. The ESP that is offered at most dealerships is an extension of the factory warranty, or bought as a warranty on a pre-owned bike. It can be purchased on a HD not older than 10 years. Our dealerhip also offers a plan called "priority service" which I think is more in line with what the OP was asking. Ours is dealer specific. It is only good at our service dept or the one at our sister dealer. It is a pre-paid 3 year plan. Any of your scheduled maintenance is free for the three years, you get one free battery, and they will pick up/deliver the bike if needed. The mileage is unlimited during the three years. As for worth, if you are one to use the dealer for service and plan to ride the bike, it could be worth it. I figured it up for a customer the other day, based on the prices of each service, if he got to 20K miles, he saved like $800 by buying the plan.
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And it's not "not older than 12 years", it's "not older than 10 years" and the bike must have less than 75,000 miles when you renew it, which means you can renew it for a maximum of 5 years when the bike is 9 years and 11 months old, which covers the bike for a total of almost 15 years.
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I wonder how many people who are pro-service plan also finance the plan, bike, or both. I'm willing to bet people who pay up front for a nice used bike, and don't finance, also don't buy service plans...regardless of miles ridden each year. You have to approach things with "the millionaire mind."