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riding without warranty
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BillGargan
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I just have the factory warranty.
BLACK WIDOW
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Warranty
One can do a fair amount of work for the $1000 +/- that the warranty costs. It is just like any other insurance--They are betting that you won't use it---and you are betting that you will (paid up front). Can be a hugh benefit or a substantial expense. I have a seven year warranty on my GL 1800 and haven't used it at all.nojoke
Michael:doorag:
One can do a fair amount of work for the $1000 +/- that the warranty costs. It is just like any other insurance--They are betting that you won't use it---and you are betting that you will (paid up front). Can be a hugh benefit or a substantial expense. I have a seven year warranty on my GL 1800 and haven't used it at all.nojoke
Michael:doorag:
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I'm still on factory warranty then I gotta decide what to do next Spring.
BLACK WIDOW
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:agree:also checking on other warranty options besides Best :doorag:
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Good when you find something let us know. We don't want roadside assistance - already have it on all vehicles thru our RV
My warranty expires in March 2010 - depending on how she's behaving, I may roll the dice once again and not buy the extended warranty. Warranty is only as good as the manufacturer and dealer will honor (a dealer that will fight BRP for you is worth mega$)- generally not worth the legal hassle if they don't. From my internet findings most people have had good warranty support but some have not.
I rolled the dice the first time in buying a used Spyder - and she has been a reliable fun machine for almost a year now. I am not a high mileage user - probably 3-4K miles per year. I shut her down from NOV/DEC to March.
If I decide to sell, help to raise money for RT (I only buy my vehicles via cash), then the warranty coverage should help to attract buyers. Question is would I get my monies worth in resale - probably not but it would probably sell sooner and at a little better price:dontknow:
OOOPS - I just noticed my picture includes recently sold FZ1. I'll fix it.
I rolled the dice the first time in buying a used Spyder - and she has been a reliable fun machine for almost a year now. I am not a high mileage user - probably 3-4K miles per year. I shut her down from NOV/DEC to March.
If I decide to sell, help to raise money for RT (I only buy my vehicles via cash), then the warranty coverage should help to attract buyers. Question is would I get my monies worth in resale - probably not but it would probably sell sooner and at a little better price:dontknow:
OOOPS - I just noticed my picture includes recently sold FZ1. I'll fix it.
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Rando
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effgjamis
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At $80 per hour labor, plus parts, you can exceed the $1k in a heart beat. Unless of course you can sit and watch the dealer work on the spyder. Then who knows it might cost you more. ( watching fee :joke: )
Curious if you benefit from RPM One. At a glance, they are dealer specific and dealer financially benefits from not doing warranty work. Did I get it wrong?
bjt
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COOLMACHINE
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Just the 2 years.
I have the 2 year factory warranty. It will expire I believe in May 2010. My spyder has been wonderful. Right near 12 thousand miles now. I have no plans to purchase the extended warranty.
I have the 2 year factory warranty. It will expire I believe in May 2010. My spyder has been wonderful. Right near 12 thousand miles now. I have no plans to purchase the extended warranty.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I don't think I want to purchase one either. But I'll have to ask HDX what he wants to do.
I hear a lot of people getting the dps replace...that alone has to run a good buck:yikes:
+1
My buddy, who's coming with me to Gatlinburg, just tore down his 2001 Honda Valkyrie engine, cleaned it up, and has it back together and purring.
I own the :spyder: manual.
So... I have a friend, a manual, and all the right tools
hyea:Our wives are peeved they're not able to join us for the ride to Gatlinburg nojoke
Dudley
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With what I have done in 25,000 miles, my warranty is probably dust. I have not payed for any service since the 625 service. So, in quick calculation: 3K = $350; 6K = $450(?); 9K = $300; 12k = $600;, 15k = $300; 18k = $400; 21k = $400; 23k = $600. Comes to $3400 +/- (in 9 months since purchase) that I have not spent on the Spyder and it purrs like a kitten. I also have a 5-year warranty that pays..you bet it's not Best. Even the dealer didn't recommend Best. Same plugs, no valve check, nothing leaks, not using BRP oil, etc. I am not paranoid about the warranty. I just treat the Spyder well, and I ride.
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