Extended service plan
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Road Master
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From: Louisiana
Extended service plan
Hey all, I wanted to find out some thoughts on the extended service plan Harley tries to sell. For 2yrs it cost $1600, but you get 6 services done like the 5k, 10k and so on. If a person who rides a lot it may I guess it may be worth it.
I almost purchased a 2016 Ultra Limited yesterday with 900 miles on it. It had many upgrades too, but I backed out.
I almost purchased a 2016 Ultra Limited yesterday with 900 miles on it. It had many upgrades too, but I backed out.
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Big Mule, Welcome to the Forum.
If I'm reading this right you're saying a dealer will sell you a new bike with the factory 2 year warranty and for $1,600 an Extended 2 year, (total of 4 years), service plan that includes 6 "free" services at 1,5,10,15, 20 and 25K . Not bad if you don't like doing your own service.
What was the price of the Limited and what upgrades?
If I'm reading this right you're saying a dealer will sell you a new bike with the factory 2 year warranty and for $1,600 an Extended 2 year, (total of 4 years), service plan that includes 6 "free" services at 1,5,10,15, 20 and 25K . Not bad if you don't like doing your own service.
What was the price of the Limited and what upgrades?
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From: Mesa, Az.
I believe we are talking about two different things. The Extended Service Plan is an extension of the factory warranty.
Some dealers offer a prepaid maintenance plan that is good for unlimited miles for a set number of years. That is what I believe the OP is talking about.
Just like the ESP, it is a good deal if you put a lot of miles on the bike.
Some dealers offer a prepaid maintenance plan that is good for unlimited miles for a set number of years. That is what I believe the OP is talking about.
Just like the ESP, it is a good deal if you put a lot of miles on the bike.
Cruiser
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From: usa
I believe we are talking about two different things. The Extended Service Plan is an extension of the factory warranty.
Some dealers offer a prepaid maintenance plan that is good for unlimited miles for a set number of years. That is what I believe the OP is talking about.
Just like the ESP, it is a good deal if you put a lot of miles on the bike.
Some dealers offer a prepaid maintenance plan that is good for unlimited miles for a set number of years. That is what I believe the OP is talking about.
Just like the ESP, it is a good deal if you put a lot of miles on the bike.
OP is telling about extended SERVICE plan, not extended warranty
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From: North Carolina
I believe we are talking about two different things. The Extended Service Plan is an extension of the factory warranty.
Some dealers offer a prepaid maintenance plan that is good for unlimited miles for a set number of years. That is what I believe the OP is talking about.
Just like the ESP, it is a good deal if you put a lot of miles on the bike.
Some dealers offer a prepaid maintenance plan that is good for unlimited miles for a set number of years. That is what I believe the OP is talking about.
Just like the ESP, it is a good deal if you put a lot of miles on the bike.
As for the extended warranty I always wait till near the end of the factory warranty and buy then if I plan to keep the bike. It has always proven to be money well spent and peace of mind while traveling.
Road Master
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From: Eastern Iowa
When I got my "02 Sporty (new), the dealer offered me a service plan.
1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 7,500 mile maintance.
Change fluids and inspect the bike.
$325.28 for everything!
Coming from car oil changes, it was a "shocker" but after seeing what they cahrged in later years, it was a real deal.
Glad I bought it.
1,000, 2,500, 5,000 and 7,500 mile maintance.
Change fluids and inspect the bike.
$325.28 for everything!
Coming from car oil changes, it was a "shocker" but after seeing what they cahrged in later years, it was a real deal.
Glad I bought it.
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Welcome to the forum.
If you have not yet got the bike, and this is an upgrade from riding a big mule, then I highly advise the Road King. Nuttin' like 'em.
That's what I ride, and yes I keep the plan going on mine to deal with the "What if's" and most of the assorted hassles that could come from them. If you would rather deal with the "What if's" on your own where ever that could be as directed by you, feel free and what ever.
This time of year, 2 up cruising on a stout Road King thru the fall colors may remind you of riding along in comfort and power on a wide backed, big azzed grey mule.
Well, and however the Road King only snorts on one end.
Good luck, and ride safe!
If you have not yet got the bike, and this is an upgrade from riding a big mule, then I highly advise the Road King. Nuttin' like 'em.
That's what I ride, and yes I keep the plan going on mine to deal with the "What if's" and most of the assorted hassles that could come from them. If you would rather deal with the "What if's" on your own where ever that could be as directed by you, feel free and what ever.
This time of year, 2 up cruising on a stout Road King thru the fall colors may remind you of riding along in comfort and power on a wide backed, big azzed grey mule.
Well, and however the Road King only snorts on one end.
Good luck, and ride safe!
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From: anacoco, la
my dealer calls that the 'priority service plan' and it is a big rip off. sure, you can save money by using it, if you took your bike into the dealer every 2500 miles like they want you to. but you could save even more money by servicing the bike yourself, at the recommended service interval.
in reality, how many services do you think you're going to need in 2 years? if you ride the average (which is less than 4k per year) you're looking at 2. if you ride a bit and average 10k per year, that's 4. you would have to ride a lot to get all 6 services, and even then you'd be looking at an average cost of $266 per service. I can do 4 services on my own for less than that.
in reality, how many services do you think you're going to need in 2 years? if you ride the average (which is less than 4k per year) you're looking at 2. if you ride a bit and average 10k per year, that's 4. you would have to ride a lot to get all 6 services, and even then you'd be looking at an average cost of $266 per service. I can do 4 services on my own for less than that.