Originally Posted by dyna2319

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Extended Service Plan (ESP) is not what you think it is. I recently had the front two lifter's or cams start to have metal come off of them. These metal shavings made there way their way into the oil pump which circulated around and wiped out my crank. The issue being that ESP DOES NOT pay for any diagnostic time. They did pay for the repairs, but until the problem was diagnosed and found to be a covered repair I was on the hook for the tech's time. The ESP did cover the repairs less the $50 deductible. But to find the issue was about 4 hours of time at $100 per hour. So my rebuilt motor costs me about $450 but was cheaper than paying the whole bill of $4500. So beware you are definitely on the hook for some of the repair time unless it is really obvious what the problem is.

Originally Posted by TxCowboy

I have to think the ESP is a good thing if (1) you can afford it and (2) you're not doing most of your own work on the bike.

I've purchases an extended service plan on most of my vehicles and on more than one occasion it has paid off. In fact, from my perspective, if you actually have to use it, it'll pay for itself with the first use.

If nothing else, it gives some additional peace of mind.

Just my .02 worth.

Originally Posted by oldairboater

Never purchased any extended warranties or extended services plans. I think that most people loose money on them. I have 1700 dollars in new cams and gear driven cams with an oil pump change out with 50,000 miles on a seven year old bike. Got 100 dollars tied up in a voltage regulator on a 12 year old bike with 25,000 miles on it. Both HD's have needed batteries, tires, oil, filters, and gas.