2022 Officially "On Order"!

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Thanks for clearing that up, Lee. I did not know that.

I did not buy the extended warranty for my RS, at the time of purchase or otherwise. I am more inclined to the side of ... I'll do my own repairs when stuff breaks and if too complicated will pay to have it done, and if too expensive will get rid of the bike. So far so good (knock on wood).

The extended warranty from BMW was not available in the US until sometime in 2021.

The only extended warranty I've purchased was on our first computer so I'm way ahead on that game
BUT, I'm going to consider this warranty from BMW before the regular warranty runs out.

Swung by Engle and chatted with the whole crew. RS is still "in transit" within their factory walls, so no Container number, so no Boat # or Est Date of Departure/Arrival in NYC. Probably will know better next week.

Confirmed (we think) that BMW has indeed NOT eliminated the Chrome Can, as it's still what prints out as part of the Premium Pkg. Good to see Item 192 (D-ESA) lined out on the spec sheet, though!

Went through the extended warranty conversation again with Becky, and she did confirm that BMW reserves the right to increase pricing on this add-on, just like they can adjust pricing on anything they sell. Since this plan is new as of 5/21, there's no history to track, but there is, in fact, no guarantee that today's price for the extra four years of coverage will be the same three years from your date of purchase. Will have to noodle that one, as well as the "Service Plan" options they offer through Rider's Choice (I think); they don't sell the BMW service plans, which I thought was interesting. The explanation was their long history and good experience with Rider's Choice = no need to add another provider (even if it is BMW).

Anyway, managed to get out without spending any money, but have my eye on the new "Black Series" rear soft bag (smaller of the two they offer), which is nowhere near as big as the old Soft Bag 3. No more luggage for now, though!