03-13-2022, 03:45 PM
It is a great idea to split up threads as soon as the subject gets even slightly off topic, as it helps greatly when searching for info - well done.
I don't think you are missing anything, really. It all depends on how much you are inclined to ride the bike and whether or not you are willing and able to work on the bike yourself. If there is a good chance that you won't hit the 18k miles in 2 years and you are prepared to work on the bike yourself, then this may be wasted money. On the other hand, if you are not willing to work on the bike or don't have the time then buying the plan could be worth it, regardless of the mileage. You'll likely not need a battery in 2 years so no savings there.
Just remember the high shop rates are such that even an oil / filter change, plus all the inspections that they need to do, plus the hooking up to the computer and updating the firmware etc. will cost you good money ... like $300+ for the 6000 mile service. Now if you ae a long-standing customer like Lee or Darrell you may get a bit of a break but for regular folk, each visit seems to like want to start at $300.
Everyone is different.
For me, I declined any service plans at the outset and for the duration of the factory warranty I bought all my consumables from the dealership and so I paid only for those aspects of the service that they had to do (like updating the firmware etc.) or I preferred that they do, for whatever reason. No one but me ever changed any oil / fluids anywhere on the bike, since new, and I will do all straightforward maintenance on my bikes myself. That is all part of my fun, but not all owners are the same.
I don't think you are missing anything, really. It all depends on how much you are inclined to ride the bike and whether or not you are willing and able to work on the bike yourself. If there is a good chance that you won't hit the 18k miles in 2 years and you are prepared to work on the bike yourself, then this may be wasted money. On the other hand, if you are not willing to work on the bike or don't have the time then buying the plan could be worth it, regardless of the mileage. You'll likely not need a battery in 2 years so no savings there.
Just remember the high shop rates are such that even an oil / filter change, plus all the inspections that they need to do, plus the hooking up to the computer and updating the firmware etc. will cost you good money ... like $300+ for the 6000 mile service. Now if you ae a long-standing customer like Lee or Darrell you may get a bit of a break but for regular folk, each visit seems to like want to start at $300.
Everyone is different.
For me, I declined any service plans at the outset and for the duration of the factory warranty I bought all my consumables from the dealership and so I paid only for those aspects of the service that they had to do (like updating the firmware etc.) or I preferred that they do, for whatever reason. No one but me ever changed any oil / fluids anywhere on the bike, since new, and I will do all straightforward maintenance on my bikes myself. That is all part of my fun, but not all owners are the same.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Grumpy Goat
2016 BMW R1200RS
2023 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro