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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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You can't really bash harley for offering these warranties. every industry offer it and i respectfully decline from all of them.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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I wish I didn't have or need ESP. I've saved a lot of money ( not enough to pay for ESP yet ) using it but I'd really rather have saved the $2K I paid for it. It's a pain in the *** to bring the bike to the dealer, waiting for the repairs. Then I might have to get a ride home and a ride back to pick up the bike. I could used that wasted time be riding somewhere else.

I know a bunch of people with Harleys and they don't have many problems, but they don't ride the miles I do. The more you ride it, the more chances for it to break, I guess. I also understand that most don't require a lot of repairs or ESP would go broke. I'd really rather be one of the guys who says "ESP is a waste of money-mine never breaks".

Overall, I'm happy with my bike and I have a great dealer with HD of Baton Rouge. When I walk in they smile and say "What broke this time?"

Cecil
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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I am not as financially fortunate as most of you folks and until I find a bag of money laying alongside the road I am perfectly content with my 01 Road King. Never had any problems other than a couple very minor issues which were quickly and inexpensively resolved. Do I want another bike? Of course but doubt I would go with extended warranty.
 
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