mirider Posted October 28, 2014 #1 Posted October 28, 2014 Pulled the trigger yesterday on new to me 2009 RSV. Considering buying extended warranty and wondering what the consensus is on need.....are they a good deal ? I am generally not an extended warranty guy but have never owned a bike of this value. I know the RSV is bullet-proof but stuff happens.
adventurer 08 Posted October 28, 2014 #2 Posted October 28, 2014 First of all welcome to this site, best $12 bucks spent, I bought my RSV new in 08 and have had not one problem. It is a great bike.
bongobobny Posted October 28, 2014 #3 Posted October 28, 2014 IMHO waste of money but if you have zero mechanical aptitude then it may not hurt...
naturbar Posted October 28, 2014 #4 Posted October 28, 2014 I believe most will pipe up and say that these bike are fairly bulet proof.....if you'll do regular and required maintenance, I would concur. Had my 07 RSTD for 7 years. and have replaced tires, brake pads and point set in fuel pump, along with other maintenance while putting 38k miles on it. Suprisingly my battery is original. IMO if you are somewhat mechanically inclined and have some tools, then with all the tech support you can find on this site, as well as all the experienced riders, you should be able to handle most issues. Congrats on your never ride and welcome to the nuthouse.
ragtop69gs Posted October 28, 2014 #5 Posted October 28, 2014 I'd say that it depends on how cheap they will sell it. You may still have some factory warranty left depending on it's original selling date, its transferable. Shock, fairing, fuel pump key switch and a coil are the moat common failures. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2
Wrench Posted October 28, 2014 #6 Posted October 28, 2014 If you bought it from a dealer have them check to see if there are any outstanding recalls on it. If not then I personally would say no to buying the extended warranty, unless like Jay said, they make you a very good deal on it. I'm on my 2nd Venture, a '99 I've had for 2 years now, prior to that I had an '04 Midnight for 5 years. The only issue with either was dry drive splines on the '04. Just keep the oil changed regularly and ride the heck out of it. Welcome to the site!
midnightrider1300 Posted October 28, 2014 #7 Posted October 28, 2014 WELCOME TO THE ZOO..... I sent you a PM if i can help just let me know..
Sailor Posted October 28, 2014 #8 Posted October 28, 2014 On my 02 I have replaced tires and brake pads and done routine maintenance. Just had to replace boots and get some carb work but that is the only problem in 12 years of riding. If you decide on the extended warranty make sure it covers parts and labour both. Otherwise it is not worth it. I favour Avon tires.
cowpuc Posted October 28, 2014 #9 Posted October 28, 2014 Hi MiRider,,, thanks again for helping to shore up the Michigan riders here on VR - lord knows we need some more representation - especially over here on the west coast!! Anyway,, I am with you on the not really being an extented warranty kinda guy.. I have been had a couple times on those plans ( electronics related) - seems like the people who write the things are nice and really like to take the money up front but play a different tune when its time to pay out.. I am also with Raggie though, if it could be had for less than 4 or 5 hundred, at least added 2 years with unlimited miles,,, yea I might go for it.. but I highly doubt that is the case.. I know these bikes are not perfect, that stopped when the last 1st Gen was produced:stirthepot:.. But I also know they are very close to bullet proof, reguiring only maintenance to derive a couple hundred thou of miles... Tell ya what I would do... I would put my extended warranty money into a "go to VR meet and greets/rallies and maintenance days" funds jar instead.. In the end your Extended Warranty monies will become an Extended Family Fund and the return on investment potential is far greater on the EFF (not necessarily in silver or gold - but, like Capt'n Sparrow said "not all treasure is silver or gold)... Welcome to VR and CONGRATS on the new bike!! Puc
Santa Hal Posted October 28, 2014 #10 Posted October 28, 2014 Hi Welcome to the website. I have an 09 RSV went out of warranty sometime this year. Under warranty I replaced the following: rectifier rear schock gas tank because of paint problems front fender due to paint problems the front rider seat due to tearing at the seams. depends where u live we have a good group in Houston where we have maintenance days and we work on each others bikes. let me know if u live in this area if u don't im sure you can find someone to help u with your maintenanance. Hope this helps you,
mirider Posted October 28, 2014 Author #11 Posted October 28, 2014 WOW ! Thanks all for loads of good information. The bike has 40,000 miles on it and not a scratch so it has been well cared for. Rides like a dream and nice and tight so I'm not real concerned. To this point, I have done most of the maintenance on my bike, but previous ride was a v star 650 and this one is a little more complex. Based on the input I've rec'd. think I will pass on extended warranty and put the $800 quoted for a 3 yr. policy in the bank. Thanks again for the advice.
pbjman Posted October 29, 2014 #12 Posted October 29, 2014 Hope you get a chance to ride it; being a late season purchase. I'm in MI too and just bought the RSV 2-1/2 weeks ago. Anyone know how many Michiganians / Michiganders / Michiganites / Michiganese we have here?
1rooster Posted October 29, 2014 #13 Posted October 29, 2014 pbjman said: Hope you get a chance to ride it; being a late season purchase. I'm in MI too and just bought the RSV 2-1/2 weeks ago. Anyone know how many Michiganians / Michiganders / Michiganites / Michiganese we have here? One PUC too many:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::stirthepot::stirthepot:
cowpuc Posted October 29, 2014 #14 Posted October 29, 2014 1rooster said: One PUC too many:rotf::rotf::rotf::rotf::stirthepot::stirthepot: For a mild mannered genius who just created free power for the world I get NO respect!!
midnightrider1300 Posted October 29, 2014 #15 Posted October 29, 2014 air pressure in shocks... please use low volume pump...I run 40 lbs in rear shock as I ride 2 up 90% of the time.... I run 3lbs in front shocks...this is just in case ...
naturbar Posted October 29, 2014 #16 Posted October 29, 2014 cowpuc said: For a mild mannered genius who just created free power for the world I get NO respect!! Hey Pucster, Can you supply the part # and vendor for that part....I'm gonna buy a truck load and get rich....you indeed are a genius !
mirider Posted October 30, 2014 Author #17 Posted October 30, 2014 Picked up bike from dealer today and got some great news ! In spite of what I was originally told, I do have a year warranty left on original. Bike was first purchased Dec. 2010 so I am good til Dec. 2015. Guess that seals deal on NO extended warranty for now. BTW - 40 degrees this am, stayed very warm and bike rode like a dream. I am one happy camper ! Now to get some miles in before the snow falls........
eusa1 Posted October 30, 2014 #18 Posted October 30, 2014 welcome to the group David, you have some of the best of the bunch in your state, ya better get out there and meet with them!!
Angelo Posted October 30, 2014 #19 Posted October 30, 2014 mirider said: Picked up bike from dealer today and got some great news ! In spite of what I was originally told, I do have a year warranty left on original. Bike was first purchased Dec. 2010 so I am good til Dec. 2015. Guess that seals deal on NO extended warranty for now. BTW - 40 degrees this am, stayed very warm and bike rode like a dream. I am one happy camper ! Now to get some miles in before the snow falls........ Move south, we ride year 'round:thumbsup: unless you do something stupid and hurt yourself playing basketball so you have to cancel a nice scenic curvy road trip you had been planning for 3 weeks with your friends and wife who even took the day off to go with you. Now get out there and enjoy it as long as you can before that white crap starts falling on you.
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