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Has anyone here purchased an extended warranty for their Triumph? If so do you have any advice on who has a good reputation and who to stay away from?
My 2005 America has a month or two of warranty left, the bike has had so many mechanical problems I'm scared to go without a warranty.
Thanks,
John M.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Extended warranties, in general, are B.S.
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2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Wow. Who has money for a plasma TV? It was all I could do to buy an LCD. 
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My sister just got a huge one.I told her that means they are making way too much money.It's like 5' across one of those wide screen kind.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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We have old school projection, but its 1080 HD and friggin HUGE! 70"
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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My question has been hijacked... Any advice about extended warranties?
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Quote:
My 2005 America has a month or two of warranty left, the bike has had so many mechanical problems I'm scared to go without a warranty.
John, what where all the mechanical problems you've had?
I also have a 05 America and my only problem in almost 8000 miles was a bad CDI that just got replaced on warranty.
Bob
2005 America, 904cc - sold. 2014 Trophy SE.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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My question has been hijacked...
Sorry, man.
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Well...
1. Severely corroded fuse block causing electrical problems
2. Leaking petcock
3. Leaking rubber gasket near oil site glass
4. Warped front brake disk
5. Loose steering head (forward and back wobble in fork)
6. Squishy brakes - needed brake system bleeding
7. Stuck fuel float - Twice, once filling the entire crankcase with gasoline the second time filling just the airbox. The bike was started and ran for a minute or so with a bunch of gas in the cylinder (both times). I'm afraid the cylinders may be scored because of the "gas flush" that occurs when the cylinder is flooded. The normal oil coating on the cylinder walls is washed away which can cause huge problems later on.
Anyway, I'm sure there are a few more things I can't remember just off the top of my head. I'm primarily interested in the warranty to protect myself from piston/cylinder damage that could have happened by the engine being severely flooded.
Jm
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Quote:
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My question has been hijacked...
Sorry, man.
me too.
my SM has had a broken speedo cable and now warped rotors.
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Sound like an excuse to buy the 904 kit
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Get it in before the warrenty runs out. If the problems are there now they'd have to sort them out. They won't stop the work the day it does run out, surely.
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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My sister just got a huge one.
I hope they are both happy.
2004 Triumph Speedmaster (J Lo) 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner (Adele)
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John, It was a very valid question.
My only limited advice to you would be to look at the cost and coverage items on the warranty. Short of major motor work, would the extended warranty have covered the above listed items? Meaning how comprehensive are they and do they carry a deductible.
If its a few hundred bucks I would certainly consider it. My 05 America runs out in December and I will look into them too. The odds of you vaporizing the motor are remote, or losing a transmission, but can you afford it if it happens?
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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