R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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The general rule is that extended warranties are not worth it. If your vehicle is so breakdown prone to justify the extension, it’s a bad choice. Both factory and extended warranties are crafted to expire before major mechanical issues develop, and they usually don’t cover what’s considered “wear” from use. So, again, if your bike had issues crop up before the warranty expired, perhaps that’s a good reason to buy it, but if you’ve had no issues, odds are your won’t get to use it.
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I had warped front brake discs replaced under warranty (the original 2 year warranty), which made me think it was a good idea to get the extended warranty when that original warranty expired. |
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It’s difficult to put a value on peace of mind, so it’s really a personal choice, but I take the following view:- |
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Zitat von Nickmiles24 im Beitrag #19 this is my philosophy - I own 2x 2016 BMWs (RS & XR). I have chosen not to extend the warranties so have £1600 in the bank (in theory) not handed over to the insurance company. Add that to all of the other years I have not had an extended warranty on vehicles and you could probably buy a brand new R1250RS with the money saved. |
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I received my letter today inviting me to enjoy another year of carefree motorcycling courtesy of the BMW Motorrad Extended Warranty at a cost of £397.85.
2017 R1200RS Sport SE. 1990 K100RS 16v.
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This is always a tough call, my general approach is to “self insure” and forego extended warranties whether on TV, fridge or bikes. It’s a risk but the more I save the more affordable the occasional failure becomes. But I’m with you on Roadside assistance, whether it’s from BMW or another provider, I want the reassurance and convenience of a recovery service. |
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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #22 Ditto. Lots of breakdown/recovery services available at a reasonable cost. I certainly go for that additional “peace of mind” if it’s not included with my regular insurance policy. And that supplier varies from year to year.
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Bought an extended warranty when I picked up a used GS, cost was 1200.00 for 2 years. Within 2 weeks, throttle bodies were replaced and that paid for the warranty. Year later, fuel pump replaced under that warranty, another 800.00USD saved due to the warranty. |
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Funnily enough a friend told me a story last week whereby his neighbour purchased additional warranty for his BMW car (£400) and a few months later had to have £3.5K work done all covered under warranty. The neighbour told my mate he always feels it worth it to have the additional warranty. |
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Took an extended on the new to me 2011RT, still have the 16RS under extended warranty as well. |
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Mon May 09, 2022 11:12 pm (Last edited: Mon May 09, 2022 11:15 pm)
Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #27 I understand the maths (or math as you guys say) but I feel you've been unlucky with those purchases and lucky that you had bought an extended warranty. The important thing is - you're happy  |
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Tue May 10, 2022 4:06 pm (Last edited: Tue May 10, 2022 4:08 pm)
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #28Zitat von azqkr im Beitrag #27 Here in Az, the Sonoran desert reaches upwards of 115F in the summer, 100 days over 100F, that kind of continued heat. My mechanic informed me throttle bodies crack [ the gyst is variance of heat between winter and summer [ it can get to 32F here in the winter and can average 45-50F for a month or two ] has the plastic plate that's attached to a metal plate differing in contraction/expansion which very often cracks the plastic [ should have stayed metal ] but bmw cheaped out. I asked him again on the 11RT, think the throttle bodies are cracked? His response verbatim was "I can guarantee you they are" due to the age of the bike here in the desert. The issue here isn't seen across the US but rarely, here in the sonoran, far too regularly. With the GS, I took the warranty by happenstance not knowing the above and the throttle bodies [ one cracked, one broken and just by chance hadn't left me stranded ]. With the 16RS and now the RT, I took the extended knowing the possibility of their needing to be replaced was high. Besides the other major components that can be rather expensive if not under warranty. I know quite a few members here have stated they trade their motors in for a new model after their bmw 3 year warranty expires, or after an extended warranty expires, not wanting to ride one without warranty. There's a reason for that with many members/riders of this product. Yes, I'm ahead of the game of warranty service and I'm fortunate to have a mechanic that has worked in the sonoran as a bmw mechanic for 2 decades and gives recommendations as he has myself on these motors. So has the extended warranty on the various motors been worth it? To answer the OP's question, emphatically yes, for me. The mind is the limiting factor |
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