Extended Service Plan - Worth it?

Harley-Davisdson Motorcycles - All aspects of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 

Page 1 of 11       1 2 3 > last >> Bookmark this page:  YahooMyWeb Yahoo!  Google Google  Windows Live Favorites Windows Live  del.icio.us del.icio.us  digg digg  Add to Netscape Netscape
Subject Author Date
Extended Service Plan - Worth it? banker 09-10-2008
If you were  Registered and logged in, you could reply and use other advanced thread options
Posted by banker on September 10, 2008, 9:25 am


Drinks all around. (George, is my credit OK?)

Never really thought about an extended warranty before. Had wore out
and traded in the last couple of bikes before it was needed.

This might be different. They want $2,295 for a five-year extension
plan. I suppose by the time seven years rolls around there could be
150k or more on the clock.

All I have to look at is the glossy sales pamphlet. Anyone carefully
read the actual contract to get the real language on what is covered,
under what circumstances coverage applies, and what is specifically
excluded? I do intend to get a copy and read it myself but am curious
as to what better-informed netscum have to say. And good experiences?
Bad experiences?

TIA

Banker

Posted by Dr Quin on September 10, 2008, 9:55 am


bumping into a tree and falling down, mumbled:

>Drinks all around. (George, is my credit OK?)
>
>Never really thought about an extended warranty before. Had wore out
>and traded in the last couple of bikes before it was needed.
>
>This might be different. They want $2,295 for a five-year extension
>plan. I suppose by the time seven years rolls around there could be
>150k or more on the clock.
>
>All I have to look at is the glossy sales pamphlet. Anyone carefully
>read the actual contract to get the real language on what is covered,
>under what circumstances coverage applies, and what is specifically
>excluded? I do intend to get a copy and read it myself but am curious
>as to what better-informed netscum have to say. And good experiences?
>Bad experiences?
>
>TIA
>
> Banker

I got it with my 07 RG and haven't had one problem. Paid for itself
in the first month even... and I take it in roughly every 10-14days
for it's next 2.5k service. This Thursday I'm taking it in for its
62.5k service and so far each service has only cost me $20 and change
'cause I switched to synth. ($30 and change for the 5 and 10k
services).

They've replace the stereo twice (damn display keeps going out), the
left speaker (just died), a leaking clutch cable, did two upgrades to
the mapping and all the usual things that wear out (except brake pads)
and all it cost me was a "thank you".

For me, it's been well worth it...

Dr. Quin BS#268 *Remove yourclothes to email me*
we are not evil (just don't piss us off)

Posted by DM on September 10, 2008, 10:17 am


Dr Quin wrote:
> bumping into a tree and falling down, mumbled:
>
>> Drinks all around. (George, is my credit OK?)
>>
>> Never really thought about an extended warranty before. Had wore out
>> and traded in the last couple of bikes before it was needed.
>>
>> This might be different. They want $2,295 for a five-year extension
>> plan. I suppose by the time seven years rolls around there could be
>> 150k or more on the clock.
>>
>> All I have to look at is the glossy sales pamphlet. Anyone carefully
>> read the actual contract to get the real language on what is covered,
>> under what circumstances coverage applies, and what is specifically
>> excluded? I do intend to get a copy and read it myself but am curious
>> as to what better-informed netscum have to say. And good experiences?
>> Bad experiences?
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Banker
>
> I got it with my 07 RG and haven't had one problem. Paid for itself
> in the first month even... and I take it in roughly every 10-14days
> for it's next 2.5k service. This Thursday I'm taking it in for its
> 62.5k service and so far each service has only cost me $20 and change
> 'cause I switched to synth. ($30 and change for the 5 and 10k
> services).
>
> They've replace the stereo twice (damn display keeps going out), the
> left speaker (just died), a leaking clutch cable, did two upgrades to
> the mapping and all the usual things that wear out (except brake pads)
> and all it cost me was a "thank you".
>
> For me, it's been well worth it...
>

Is this apples and oranges here? Extended Warranty, Extended Service Plan?

Fins BS#221

Posted by banker on September 10, 2008, 2:55 pm


DM wrote:
> Dr Quin wrote:
>> bumping into a tree and falling down, mumbled:
>>
>>> Drinks all around. (George, is my credit OK?)
>>>
>>> Never really thought about an extended warranty before. Had wore out
>>> and traded in the last couple of bikes before it was needed.
>>>
>>> This might be different. They want $2,295 for a five-year extension
>>> plan. I suppose by the time seven years rolls around there could be
>>> 150k or more on the clock.
>>>
>>> All I have to look at is the glossy sales pamphlet. Anyone carefully
>>> read the actual contract to get the real language on what is covered,
>>> under what circumstances coverage applies, and what is specifically
>>> excluded? I do intend to get a copy and read it myself but am
>>> curious as to what better-informed netscum have to say. And good
>>> experiences? Bad experiences?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> Banker
>>
>> I got it with my 07 RG and haven't had one problem. Paid for itself
>> in the first month even... and I take it in roughly every 10-14days
>> for it's next 2.5k service. This Thursday I'm taking it in for its
>> 62.5k service and so far each service has only cost me $20 and change
>> 'cause I switched to synth. ($30 and change for the 5 and 10k
>> services).
>>
>> They've replace the stereo twice (damn display keeps going out), the
>> left speaker (just died), a leaking clutch cable, did two upgrades to
>> the mapping and all the usual things that wear out (except brake pads)
>> and all it cost me was a "thank you".
>>
>> For me, it's been well worth it...
>
> Is this apples and oranges here? Extended Warranty, Extended Service Plan?

I think maybe not. The glossy brochure says "Extended Service Plan"
and is offered through the MoCo but was described to me as an add-on
warranty to the original two-year warranty.

Some dealers offer an "extended service plan", not offered through
the MoCo, that give you a specific number of major services and oil
changes for a price they set.

Banker
>
> Fins BS#221

Posted by AH#104 on September 10, 2008, 10:15 am


banker sed:
>but am curious as to what better-informed netscum have to say. And
>good experiences? Bad experiences?

I did it with the '99 Dyna because it was the first year for the TC88.
Used it for a couple of speedo sensors.
I don't remember the exact numbers but I think I remember getting a
check back for non-use.

With the 2 year warranty and a good dealership, I never looked at
another one.

You won't own the bike long enough to get any use from it.

ASSHOLE#104 Len



Page 1 of 11       1 2 3 > last >>
Similar ThreadsPosted
Re: Plan B it is... May 31, 2007, 5:27 am
Plan Pink (get rich) April 11, 2006, 9:33 am
Re: Extended Warranty April 23, 2006, 10:36 am
Question about extended footpegs July 13, 2007, 10:45 pm
Re: NET WORTH TAX February 10, 2008, 6:04 pm
OT - no MC content, but worth the look August 8, 2007, 11:09 am
worth reading September 10, 2008, 11:52 pm
FXB Sturgis - worth bothering with July 20, 2007, 10:47 am
somes pics worth seeing August 7, 2007, 7:59 am
TC88 Cam assembly - worth updating to new design? August 10, 2007, 10:26 am

Contact Us | Privacy Policy

XML SitemapXML Sitemap