View Poll Results: To extended warranty or not......
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extended warranty or not
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: way down upon the Suwannee River
Wrenching ability had nothing to do with it for me. I'm an ASE certified mechanic Been wrenching my whole life and rebuilt many Harley motors and trannies, But being as how I should have well over 150,000 Miles on the bike when the 7 years runs out One breakdown out of town will pay the $1,250 it cost me. Plus the fact that it covers road hazards (WINK,WINK) on tires, and room and board and rental for out of town breakdowns I can say for sure That if I live that long It will more then pay for itself. That said: If you don't put many miles on it might not be the way to go.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Texas
I bought a 2 year extended warranty when I got my RG in May of 07. It had 33,000 on it when I bought it and now has almost 78,000. It has been well worth it for me. I have had to replace the clutch basket twice, the starter twice, the shift linkage, the speed sensor and a few other items that I can't remember right now. The last trip would have been right at $1,000.00 on it's own and that mostly parts. I think there was less than 2 hours labor on the bill...
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: way down upon the Suwannee River
That's why they have Laws pertaining to warranties, Everyone is different If you think it's a bad deal, Don't buy it. I however know it's a good deal for me. Off the subject we are riding to the gulf coast the 20 th If yer interested.
Last edited by honestbob; Apr 16, 2009 at 10:39 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 123
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From: NW PA
You can buy it before your normal extended warranty runs out... I just did it an got 2 more years.. My bike has 22,000 on it now and I have heard some real horror stories about them at the 30,000 mile marks.... Bike is 2007 Ultra.. The 50.00 deductable is nothing if the crank or cam takes a crap...
Last edited by skunk237; Apr 16, 2009 at 08:09 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,231
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From: Texas
Mine has several, like the pipes, VPC pressure plate, etc. They can't deny your warranty because of aftermarket parts unless that part causes the problem...