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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:01 AM
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I'm going to build or buy a pull behind trailer.
Should I cancel the ESP?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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? I don't get it.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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? I don't get it.
Well I hear that pulling a trailer voids the factory warranty,how about the ESP warranty.

Anybody with experience/claims?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Suggestion: Read the factory warranty (IIRC, towing voids the warranty); and, ditto the ESP--it should clearly state what voids or excludes coverage.

Carl
 
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I say keep it. If you have a serious problem remove the hitch before heading to the dealer.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by redman2636
I say keep it. If you have a serious problem remove the hitch before heading to the dealer.
Ya I thought of that but what if on the road?
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Harleypingman
Suggestion: Read the factory warranty (IIRC, towing voids the warranty); and, ditto the ESP--it should clearly state what voids or excludes coverage.

Carl
I know that would be to easy!

Guess I'm trying see if anybody has been able to use a warranty when pulling.
Have 6 months left on factory.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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I say keep it. If you have a serious problem remove the hitch before heading to the dealer.
And some bash Dealer's for being dishonest??????
 
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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If I owned it already...probably would not cancel..

There is a LAW that says they have to prove that pulling a trailer (or something you did) caused the problem before they can deny the claim. It may take you a while fighting them to get your bike fixed but the proof will be on them.
If you have a good dealer, and approach it nicely...you probably will never have an issue. I would not go to the dealer pulling the trailer...I know the hitch will be there but can they prove you ever pulled a trailer or used it for one of those cooler holders that hang off the back of the bike?

I did not buy the ESP...past experince with one on a Volvo when I was younger taught me a lesson about ESP.
 

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I was once very honest. As good as that felt inside it gets old always coming in last.
 
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