sorry sir, don't have an answer but i'm interested in the responses.
Extended Warranty and Engine Mod's
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Extended Warranty and Engine Mod's
Been lurking around for a couple years researching (bike and a dozen or so mods), appreciate all those that have helped by their postings. One I have not found and need some perspective on:
What worries are there with HD Extended Warranty coverage on a bike with minor engine mods?
Have a stock 2011 RK and am adding a de-cat header, Jackpot 4 and VIEDs. Will I get any hassle on covered repairs if I bring it in for engine/trans noises or problems, etc.?
The bike is a Police and I got the max HD ESP (Jim at Kutter), 8000 miles (1900 when I got it last fall parade only use not expecting problems, but never know).
Thanks in advance!
What worries are there with HD Extended Warranty coverage on a bike with minor engine mods?
Have a stock 2011 RK and am adding a de-cat header, Jackpot 4 and VIEDs. Will I get any hassle on covered repairs if I bring it in for engine/trans noises or problems, etc.?
The bike is a Police and I got the max HD ESP (Jim at Kutter), 8000 miles (1900 when I got it last fall parade only use not expecting problems, but never know).
Thanks in advance!
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+1 on that. I have a set of XIED's and a decatted header, both obviously non-OEM. I also have Screamin' Eagle pipes and the Ventilator air cleaner. I asked the service manager at the dealer if I needed to worry about anything relative to my extended warranty, which is your question. The answer I got was a definite "No", but I'm thinking it's because some of the stuff is OEM and besides the XIED's, they put it all on for me. In other threads, folks on here have shared they've gotten different answers when they posed the question. What I don't recall seeing is anyone sharing a story where there was an issue and they were flat out denied warranty coverage for a specific mod(s). My advice - ask the dealer you go to.
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When I had my Road King I asked about that after about 9 months owning it and having the dealer doing a 103 upgrade. I was told that anything done within the first 60 days would be covered, after that my engine would not be covered but the other components; trans, primary etc would be covered.
Personally I think if I had encountered a problem, the service manager would have made it good.
Personally I think if I had encountered a problem, the service manager would have made it good.
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+1 on that. I have a set of XIED's and a decatted header, both obviously non-OEM. I also have Screamin' Eagle pipes and the Ventilator air cleaner. I asked the service manager at the dealer if I needed to worry about anything relative to my extended warranty, which is your question. The answer I got was a definite "No", but I'm thinking it's because some of the stuff is OEM and besides the XIED's, they put it all on for me. In other threads, folks on here have shared they've gotten different answers when they posed the question. What I don't recall seeing is anyone sharing a story where there was an issue and they were flat out denied warranty coverage for a specific mod(s). My advice - ask the dealer you go to.
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Sounds like you're covering it -- check with your most likely service/dealer shop first.
Twice on road trips I was unable to 'check first', but both service managers were very easy to work with.
I've never had a problem with either the factory or the ESP on my last two bikes and both were modded a bunch, to the engine/intake/exhaust anyway.
The ESP has paid for two engine rebuilds and numerous other things. They both paid for themselves at least four times over....
I've had three dealers and two HD authorized indies perform warranty work and never a problem.
But I also know there are some who have had issues over quite minor mods with warranty claims.
Twice on road trips I was unable to 'check first', but both service managers were very easy to work with.
I've never had a problem with either the factory or the ESP on my last two bikes and both were modded a bunch, to the engine/intake/exhaust anyway.
The ESP has paid for two engine rebuilds and numerous other things. They both paid for themselves at least four times over....
I've had three dealers and two HD authorized indies perform warranty work and never a problem.
But I also know there are some who have had issues over quite minor mods with warranty claims.