Should I buy the $580 3 year warranty ???
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Personally, I never get extended warranties. However, on a whim, I did on this bike- and a good thing I did. I've already had over $2000 worth of repairs done-all covered. I've gone through 2 engines already!!!! Turns out the culprit was a faulty oil pump that was never diagnosed the first time. I also think the mechanics at my stealership aren't the brightest. But she runs good now.
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RE: Should I buy the $580 3 year warranty ???
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Personally, I never get extended warranties. However, on a whim, I did on this bike- and a good thing I did. I've already had over $2000 worth of repairs done-all covered. I've gone through 2 engines already!!!! Turns out the culprit was a faulty oil pump that was never diagnosed the first time. I also think the mechanics at my stealership aren't the brightest. But she runs good now.
Personally, I never get extended warranties. However, on a whim, I did on this bike- and a good thing I did. I've already had over $2000 worth of repairs done-all covered. I've gone through 2 engines already!!!! Turns out the culprit was a faulty oil pump that was never diagnosed the first time. I also think the mechanics at my stealership aren't the brightest. But she runs good now.
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I never buy extended warranties. Shoot, I hardly ever take work back for regular warranty work. I have witnessed the "Warranty work breeds warranty work" syndrome. Every time that someone works on your bike they forget to put something back, or mess something else up and you end up in the shop more than you're out. I've just gotten into the habbit of trusting only myself or knowing someone that I trust when the repair is over my head. So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
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RE: Should I buy the $580 3 year warranty ???
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So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
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RE: Should I buy the $580 3 year warranty ???
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I never buy extended warranties. Shoot, I hardly ever take work back for regular warranty work. I have witnessed the "Warranty work breeds warranty work" syndrome. Every time that someone works on your bike they forget to put something back, or mess something else up and you end up in the shop more than you're out. I've just gotten into the habbit of trusting only myself or knowing someone that I trust when the repair is over my head. So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
I never buy extended warranties. Shoot, I hardly ever take work back for regular warranty work. I have witnessed the "Warranty work breeds warranty work" syndrome. Every time that someone works on your bike they forget to put something back, or mess something else up and you end up in the shop more than you're out. I've just gotten into the habbit of trusting only myself or knowing someone that I trust when the repair is over my head. So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
Especially true with motorcycle repair.
Here's something you may not think about. When you take a bike like ours into the shop, they see it as a "simple dirt bike" (compared to the 4-cylinder street bikes that they're usually working on)... So, they're most likely going to put the rookie mechanic on your bike, while the competent, experienced mechanics get the complicated jobs.
I think that's what happened when I took mine in for first service. I specifically asked them to do the valve adjustment, only to find out that they didn't do it. Man I was pissed. Lesson learned. Repeat after me - "If you want it done right, do it your damn self!"
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RE: Should I buy the $580 3 year warranty ???
ORIGINAL: Nobrakes
Tools to do your own work! [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
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So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
That was the plan with me. Buy the tools and do the work myself. I've never worked on a bike before, but I have to say with the knowledge in this forum, it seems like the only thing I will need will be the tools. All the experience and step by step instructions are already posted in here somewhere.
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wow! forget the warranty. how about some more clean pictures?????????????
wow! forget the warranty. how about some more clean pictures?????????????
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ORIGINAL: Kawi Wawi
Amen... There's nothing more true than the old saying... "If you want it done right, do it your damn self!"
Especially true with motorcycle repair.
Here's something you may not think about. When you take a bike like ours into the shop, they see it as a "simple dirt bike" (compared to the 4-cylinder street bikes that they're usually working on)... So, they're most likely going to put the rookie mechanic on your bike, while the competent, experienced mechanics get the complicated jobs.
I think that's what happened when I took mine in for first service. I specifically asked them to do the valve adjustment, only to find out that they didn't do it. Man I was pissed. Lesson learned. Repeat after me - "If you want it done right, do it your damn self!"
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I never buy extended warranties. Shoot, I hardly ever take work back for regular warranty work. I have witnessed the "Warranty work breeds warranty work" syndrome. Every time that someone works on your bike they forget to put something back, or mess something else up and you end up in the shop more than you're out. I've just gotten into the habbit of trusting only myself or knowing someone that I trust when the repair is over my head. So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
I never buy extended warranties. Shoot, I hardly ever take work back for regular warranty work. I have witnessed the "Warranty work breeds warranty work" syndrome. Every time that someone works on your bike they forget to put something back, or mess something else up and you end up in the shop more than you're out. I've just gotten into the habbit of trusting only myself or knowing someone that I trust when the repair is over my head. So my advise would be to save your $580. I'm sure that you will find something more useful to spend it on. IMO
Especially true with motorcycle repair.
Here's something you may not think about. When you take a bike like ours into the shop, they see it as a "simple dirt bike" (compared to the 4-cylinder street bikes that they're usually working on)... So, they're most likely going to put the rookie mechanic on your bike, while the competent, experienced mechanics get the complicated jobs.
I think that's what happened when I took mine in for first service. I specifically asked them to do the valve adjustment, only to find out that they didn't do it. Man I was pissed. Lesson learned. Repeat after me - "If you want it done right, do it your damn self!"
Not dissing your dog, just love the picture!!!
