Anyone Living Outside the Warranty?

[ruthvofmc]

My rig is back to the shop for supposed bad TB, which is what I thought was going bad 2 months ago when the tech said it was only the spark plugs. But reading about George and his BR1 and his ECU going bad, I am wondering if the bad pothole I hit coming back from the Redwoods that took out a fuse on the radio is going to be the next problem. I am starting to get concerned as the time ticks away on the warranty and BEST if these rigs are going to be at all affordable after the warranty runs out. I haven't been stranded yet, and enjoy the heck out of it, but in trying to recommend it to someone interested in getting one I find myself telling them it is finicky with a high maintenance cost of ownership like a porsche. Once the warranties run out I'm not sure I will be able to afford the $500-700 in repairs every 3000 miles. Anyone have theirs after the warranty runs out? Still replacing the same parts every few thousand miles?

[Firefly]

My rig is back to the shop for supposed bad TB, which is what I thought was going bad 2 months ago when the tech said it was only the spark plugs. But reading about George and his BR1 and his ECU going bad, I am wondering if the bad pothole I hit coming back from the Redwoods that took out a fuse on the radio is going to be the next problem. I am starting to get concerned as the time ticks away on the warranty and BEST if these rigs are going to be at all affordable after the warranty runs out. I haven't been stranded yet, and enjoy the heck out of it, but in trying to recommend it to someone interested in getting one I find myself telling them it is finicky with a high maintenance cost of ownership like a porsche. Once the warranties run out I'm not sure I will be able to afford the $500-700 in repairs every 3000 miles. Anyone have theirs after the warranty runs out? Still replacing the same parts every few thousand miles?

Why not extend your BEST warranty and still be covered?
Will help with any possible resale down the road too.
Considering the RT's came out in 2010... you can have it under warranty until 2015 with the BEST... by which time you'll want a new bike anyway....

[Bob Denman]

Mine wore out last month...

[boborgera]

The warranty on my 08GS ran out around a year or so,Then soon after the front sprocket and main shaft went the way of the ghost, 18 Hundred + dollars, And a lot of down time, On My dime. If you can extend the warranty and you don't have an option to get a different ride Extend the warranty.

[ARtraveler]

My warranty is out on the 2010. Having 28,000 mile service done Monday. Got a couple issues, will see how things transpire.

[Ga Blue Knight]

I thought that you could only get three years on BEST? Plus the two BRP to equal five years.

[Chikez]

I got the extended after the ECM went up in the dash board a week before the factory warranty ran out. No way I was going the next three years alone. That module was $1,000, thank heavens the warranty covered it.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have heard some good things about the ZURICH co. warranty......maybe someone will chime in.....Mike

[Bob Denman]

Question: Since I'm already beyond the two-year warranty, where should I start looking (if anyplace!) to obtain more protection?

[pro10is]

Question: Since I'm already beyond the two-year warranty, where should I start looking (if anyplace!) to obtain more protection?

If it's protection you need (especially in NY) you may want to talk to this guy:

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[BaldEagle]

When I got my 2012 RT in April, I bought a 4 year extended warranty from the dealer,(the warranty is from RPM ONE) taking me out to six years. Anyone familiar with this one?

[SpyderDon]

Mine will be two years old next month. Can anyone recommend a dealer that sells best at a resonable cost?

[punji]

Mine will be two years old next month. Can anyone recommend a dealer that sells best at a resonable cost?

Just bought 3 years @ $750. She's quick, efficient and very polite.

Bryce Page
Customer Relations Manager
& Executive Assistant
Berts Mega Mall
626-430-9449 Direct
626-831-6020 cell
626-915-2607 fax
Bryce.Page@bertsmegamall.com

[Bob Denman]

If it's protection you need (especially in NY) you may want to talk to this guy:

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Thanks! I'll make him an offer that HE can't refuse!