Esp
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From: State of Confusion
well said, I'm of the former that leaving powertrain alone so it's worth it to me, won't be any hassles..if I was a bike night only cruiser mucking around with my bike not so much
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I worked for a major corporation, and managed an entire product line. Guess what our highest profit item was...extended warranties. We had a group of reliability engineers that could predict exactly what the average service cost would be. And we priced the ESP accordingly...with a 45% margin. Yeah sometimes we had to replace the entire machine. But the majority of customers were giving us money. And Im sure all the ESP providers do the same. Some may have lower overheads, and cut their margins. But still,the majority of people that buy extended warranties come out behind. But, if it gives you piece of mind, or you couldnt afford to cover an unexpected cost, then the ESP is for you.
I hope it doesnt. But if my motor grenades tomorrow, yeah I wouldnt like it. But, then Id have the flexibility to put in something like a 130 ci crate motor.
Heck, maybe Ill get in touch with some of my old employees, and start our own ESP company, since there are so many people willing to give away their money. But, the one advantage HD has is that they dont reimburse the dealer at prevailing labor rates. Wheres a 3rd party ESP provider doesnt.
I hope it doesnt. But if my motor grenades tomorrow, yeah I wouldnt like it. But, then Id have the flexibility to put in something like a 130 ci crate motor.
Heck, maybe Ill get in touch with some of my old employees, and start our own ESP company, since there are so many people willing to give away their money. But, the one advantage HD has is that they dont reimburse the dealer at prevailing labor rates. Wheres a 3rd party ESP provider doesnt.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: manchester tn
I worked for a major corporation, and managed an entire product line. Guess what our highest profit item was...extended warranties. We had a group of reliability engineers that could predict exactly what the average service cost would be. And we priced the ESP accordingly...with a 45% margin. Yeah sometimes we had to replace the entire machine. But the majority of customers were giving us money. And Im sure all the ESP providers do the same. Some may have lower overheads, and cut their margins. But still,the majority of people that buy extended warranties come out behind. But, if it gives you piece of mind, or you couldnt afford to cover an unexpected cost, then the ESP is for you.
I hope it doesnt. But if my motor grenades tomorrow, yeah I wouldnt like it. But, then Id have the flexibility to put in something like a 130 ci crate motor.
Heck, maybe Ill get in touch with some of my old employees, and start our own ESP company, since there are so many people willing to give away their money. But, the one advantage HD has is that they dont reimburse the dealer at prevailing labor rates. Wheres a 3rd party ESP provider doesnt.
I hope it doesnt. But if my motor grenades tomorrow, yeah I wouldnt like it. But, then Id have the flexibility to put in something like a 130 ci crate motor.
Heck, maybe Ill get in touch with some of my old employees, and start our own ESP company, since there are so many people willing to give away their money. But, the one advantage HD has is that they dont reimburse the dealer at prevailing labor rates. Wheres a 3rd party ESP provider doesnt.
Again 2 bikes with 2 motor failures and trans shaft seal.. cost me $150 in repairs instead of $13-$15k
I ride my bikes... ESP definitely worth it to me and for much more than piece of mind.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Her and her husband paid close to 3K8, for her 2016 Fatboy lo.
Her motor let go in late June. They said dont expect to get it back this riding season. Still no bike for her. *ricks!
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