89 klr w/7000 miles

[Randy Shultz]

Any thoughts on the 2-4 year extended warranty offered by Kawasaki? Anyone think it's a good deal? Anyone who bought it care to fill me in on what they paid for it? Anyone experience any problems trying to collect, particularly if they did their own regular maintenance? Randy

[Jud Jones]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Randy Shultz" wrote:

> > Any thoughts on the 2-4 year extended warranty offered by Kawasaki? > Anyone think it's a good deal? Anyone who bought it care to fill me in > on what they paid for it? Anyone experience any problems trying to > collect, particularly if they did their own regular maintenance?

I still think an extended warranty is a waste of money: 1. Typically a 100% markup, or 50% sales comission to the dealer, making it a really lousy insurance deal in actuarial terms. 2. You are dealing with an insurance company rather than the dealer or mfr. for the last word on claims approval. You will probably need a lawyer, or his fees' equivalent in your own time, to get most claims approved. 3. "Do I really need this warranty?" dealer: "Yes you do." "Then throw it in."

[klr250not]

I got one, full four year extended. Its a not an awful deal imo because its transferable, which might be worth a couple hundred or so down the line. IF I was a qualified motorcycle mechanic would I have bought it? No way Jose. I'm assuming the dealership collects from KHI for warranty work, at least on something major. So I'd be surprised if I had to fight a reasonable claim but then my dealership seems pretty reasonable and interested in perhaps selling me another bike someday. ------------------------------------------------------------------

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Randy Shultz" wrote: > > Any thoughts on the 2-4 year extended warranty offered by Kawasaki? > Anyone think it's a good deal? Anyone who bought it care to fill me in > on what they paid for it? Anyone experience any problems trying to > collect, particularly if they did their own regular maintenance? > > Randy

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

"Extended warranty? How could I lose?" -Homer Simpson. At 6:14 AM +0000 4/3/05, Jud Jones wrote:

>--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Randy Shultz" wrote: >> >> Any thoughts on the 2-4 year extended warranty offered by Kawasaki? >> Anyone think it's a good deal? Anyone who bought it care to fill me in >> on what they paid for it? Anyone experience any problems trying to >> collect, particularly if they did their own regular maintenance? > >I still think an extended warranty is a waste of money: > >1. Typically a 100% markup, or 50% sales comission to the dealer, >making it a really lousy >insurance deal in actuarial terms. > >2. You are dealing with an insurance company rather than the dealer >or mfr. for the last >word on claims approval. You will probably need a lawyer, or his >fees' equivalent in your >own time, to get most claims approved. > >3. "Do I really need this warranty?" >dealer: "Yes you do." > "Then throw it in."

[klr250not]

For about 32 cents a day, less than the price of a 1/2 cup of cheap coffee, you get peace of mind and the backing of the dealership's expert mechanics. I figure theyre on my side for the next 4-5 years anyway as they won't want it to fall apart anymore than I do. And I don't recall seeing any mileage limit on it. People have circumnavigated the globe on these bikes (except for the oceans). That could add up to a lot of miles under warranty over 5 years. And its transferable on resale! Homer was wrong as far as refrigerators and tvs, less wrong about kawa's extended motorcycle warranty imo. -------------------------------- --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote:

> "Extended warranty? How could I lose?" > -Homer

Simpson.

> > >

[Walter Mitty]

Most extended warranties are expertly crafted to cover only those parts that never break. Yep, thirty-two cents a day is close to five hundred bucks, hardly buy a pair of Gucci loafer for that. klr250not wrote: For about 32 cents a day, less than the price of a 1/2 cup of cheap coffee, you get peace of mind and the backing of the dealership's expert mechanics. I figure theyre on my side for the next 4-5 years anyway as they won't want it to fall apart anymore than I do. And I don't recall seeing any mileage limit on it. People have circumnavigated the globe on these bikes (except for the oceans). That could add up to a lot of miles under warranty over 5 years. And its transferable on resale! Homer was wrong as far as refrigerators and tvs, less wrong about kawa's extended motorcycle warranty imo. -------------------------------- --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Tengai Mark Van Horn wrote:

> "Extended warranty? How could I lose?" > -Homer

Simpson.

> > >

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[klr250not]

That cup of coffee some people get at 7-11 every morning is at least$1500 over the five years. One KLR650 front brake resevoir screw is $1.95, one little plastic tab to cover the handlebar mounting fasteners is $2.95. The engines covered I do believe. Fixing a blown engine could get expensive if the price of a screw and a plastic tab are any indication. Or are you saying the extended warranty only covers the taillight bulb?? I sense a lot of envy among some people who somehow missed out on the extended warranty opportunity. Remember too that with the warranty you become part of Kawasaki's extended worldwide family. They might even bail you out jail if you get arrested for speeding, or least send an emissary to visit you. Kidding, just kidding there. ---------------------------------- --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Walter Mitty wrote:

> Most extended warranties are expertly crafted to cover only those

parts that never break. Yep, thirty-two cents a day is close to five hundred bucks, hardly buy a pair of Gucci loafer for that.

> > klr250not wrote: >

[wannabsmooth1]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "klr250not" wrote:

> > For about 32 cents a day, less than the price of a 1/2 cup of cheap > coffee, you get peace of mind and the backing of the dealership's > expert mechanics. I figure theyre on my side for the next 4-5 years > anyway as they won't want it to fall apart anymore than I do. And I > don't recall seeing any mileage limit on it. People have > circumnavigated the globe on these bikes (except for the oceans). > That could add up to a lot of miles under warranty over 5 years.

snip>>>> Umm, "expert mechanics", "on my side"...... you obviously shop at different dealers than most of us do. Best of luck with your warranty! All the best, Mike

[John Biccum]

I agree with the others that suggest that extended warrantees are a rather bad investment. I think of the warrantee as the manufacturer betting the bike will be relatively reliable and the buyer betting that they know more about the reliability than the manufacturer But the A16 that I bought used came with a 7 year unlimited mileage Kawasaki Gold Card warrantee, compliments of the DPO. I do my own work but had the fork seals replaced under warrantee. The dealer has to call Kawasaki to get them to accept the charge but they did accept the change without hassle. I don't know how much the DPO paid for the warrantee but it saved me less than $100 for the replacement forks seals and labor. If I had no warrantee I would have just purchased the seals ( ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Shultz" To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 22:41 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Extended warranty > > > Any thoughts on the 2-4 year extended warranty offered by Kawasaki? > Anyone think it's a good deal? Anyone who bought it care to fill me in > on what they paid for it? Anyone experience any problems trying to > collect, particularly if they did their own regular maintenance? > > Randy > > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[klr250not]

You speak for most of us do you? Sure you dont just presume to speak for most us? Theres reportedly 3500 hangin around here and Iam not hearing from but a disgruntled handful i suspect. ---------------------------------------------- --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "wannabsmooth1" wrote:

> > Umm, "expert mechanics", "on my side"...... you obviously shop at > different dealers than most of us do. > > Best of luck with your warranty! > > All the best, > > Mike