Extended Warranty---worth it?
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Gilbert, AZ.
I think it really depends on how long your going to keep your bike. If you plan on selling in a few years having the extended warranty can help attract buyers and also offer peace of mind. It also can help get you a better selling price when compared to the bike down the street without a warranty.
If I was shopping for used it'd be one of the top criteria.
If I was shopping for used it'd be one of the top criteria.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: St George, UT
I bought the 3 year extended warranty for my Ultra. I put a lot of miles on my motorcycle so I'm covered for about 90,000 to 100,000 miles, fender tip to fender tip. If I didn't use the bike very much, I wouldn't have bought it.
My refrigerator bellied up yesterday. The extended warranty I didn't buy would have cost $200. It cost $621 to fix. But you can't never tell what is going to happen. If you don't have, you might wish you did. If you have it, and never use it, you'll wish you hadn't bought it.
My refrigerator bellied up yesterday. The extended warranty I didn't buy would have cost $200. It cost $621 to fix. But you can't never tell what is going to happen. If you don't have, you might wish you did. If you have it, and never use it, you'll wish you hadn't bought it.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
It's all a big gamble. Odds are you won't need it. Most consumer advocates advise NOT to waste your money. Usually, people that have the money buy it, us cash strapped folks tend to pass and hope for the best.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 234
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From: La Crosse, WI
Warranty vs Mods??
Am I mistaken, but if I added true duals, air cleaner, and pcIII to my 08 Road King, didn't I just void the warranty? I haven't read the warranty in detail, but it seems that HD can't stand behind aftermarket parts, although they sure have a sh*tload of them on display at the store. Just curious what people's experience is with this issue. If the performance is modified in any way, shape, or form, does that void the warranty? Now, I have heard people argue that a tear in a seat or burned out light bulbs can still be covered.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
Last edited by mja52403; Apr 29, 2009 at 09:55 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Gilbert, AZ.
Am I mistaken, but if I added true duals, air cleaner, and pcIII to my 08 Road King, didn't I just void the warranty? I haven't read the warranty in detail, but it seems that HD can't stand behind aftermarket parts, although they sure have a sh*tload of them on display at the store. Just curious what people's experience is with this issue. If the performance is modified in any way, shape, or form, does that void the warranty? Now, I have heard people argue that a tear in a seat or burned out light bulbs can still be covered.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
In short the dealer must prove that the aftermarket parts you added were the root cause of the failure, otherwise they need to abide by the terms of the contract.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 485
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From: East Tennessee
I purchased an extended warranty through Western Service for $750 when I bought my 05 Road King used in early 2006. Last year the engine started using oil about 40k and it got worse. Also a small oil weep began at the base of the front cylinder. Took it in last summer and they replaced the valve guide seals, valves, rings, head and base gaskets. Would have cost me more than $1200 but the warranty covered all of it. I have 57,000 miles on the bike now and it runs great. I usually don't buy extended warranties but this time I did the right thing. I still have another year left on the warranty as it didn't kick in until the HD warranty expired.
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6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2006
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....again....why does the ext. plan cost less on date of purchase than after 2 year Harley warranty is expired. This, I don't understand....
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Alberta Canada
Well just my opinon but for one as mentioned before it is a huge money maker and is considered an extra "bonus" for the dealer when you are buying your machine. If you walk in later on and decide you wish to purchase the warranty odds are pretty good that there is something wrong with the bike (not always but a betting man would think so) and there will be a warranty claim into harley shortly after. If that is the csae then hey why not pay a little more for the warranty down the road as in the end your saving money on the repair. When I bought my bike this year I talked it over with the salesman and he said around 50% of people buy it for peace of mind but with the factory warranty and the riding you do in the first two years you will most likey know if you had a lemon or not...Harely has come along ways in reliability and the design as mentioned is proven. I didnt buy one but thats just me, but my new LCD TV is a different story they are made to be thrown away and worth the extra 400 for the warranty. Sorry if this is too long.
