[punishthetarget]

I need to decide if I'm going to buy the extended warranty on my 22 CRF1100D4.

Does anyone have any experiences with their extended warranties? Is the electronic suspension covered? These bikes are very complicated and have a lot of electronic parts that could go bad.

I can get 5 years for $655 or as low as 1 year for $450. Seems like it's no brainer to buy 5 years for the additional 205. I just wanted to make sure it was worth the expense.

Thanks for any advise.

 

[DoubleThumper]

Read your policy fine print, then you will have answers.

 

[Dado]

I need to decide if I'm going to buy the extended warranty on my 22 CRF1100D4.

Does anyone have any experiences with their extended warranties? Is the electronic suspension covered? These bikes are very complicated and have a lot of electronic parts that could go bad.

I can get 5 years for $655 or as low as 1 year for $450. Seems like it's no brainer to buy 5 years for the additional 205. I just wanted to make sure it was worth the expense.

Thanks for any advise.

US$655 for 5yrs is a no brainer...I paid CAD$1400 for 5yrs.

Here's some read for you:

Extended warranty with Honda Plus roadside assistance

purchased '22 ATAS DCT ES 3weeks ago, and today decided to buy the "Extended warranty" while it's still "cheap" (not :rolleyes:) @ CAD$1,415.00 for 48 months ($29/month or a buck/day). So 12mnths of Honda new bike warranty + 48mnths of extended...for the total of 5yrs. Reading through fine...

www.africatwinforum.com

 

[Bearikade]

Did you get that quote from your local dealer or from an online dealer? I’m in the same boat with a 2022, but I hadn’t started getting quotes yet.

 

[Snags451]

I personally have the 5 year and have used the extended warranty. Paid for itself in the first visit. It is a hassle for dealer to get things through Honda via warranty, but it worked out for me eventually - just long lead time. I dislike having shops do work and do all I am able myself, but to speak to your point, there are alot of components on the AT, especially if DCT, that I would be at a loss to fix myself. So IMO I would grab that 5 year if only $655.... even if never use, you'll have the piece of mind.....

 

[punishthetarget]

It an online dealer. Blue Ridge Power Sports, in Harrisonburg, VA.

 

[CavRider]

It an online dealer. Blue Ridge Power Sports, in Harrisonburg, VA.

Is that a Honda warranty or a third party warranty?

 

[punishthetarget]

Honda

 

[CavRider]

Honda

Well as @DoubleThumper stated you should read the fine print but at first blush that really does seem like a no-brainer for the 5 yr. Pretty inexpensive insurance.

 

[punishthetarget]

That price did not include roadside assistance.
I think, if you have it, nothing will go wrong and if you don't, you probably will. The AT is a great bike and Honda makes a good product, but the smallest problem will cover the cost of warranty. I'm going to get it.

 

[CavRider]

That price did not include roadside assistance.
I think, if you have it, nothing will go wrong and if you don't, you probably will. The AT is a great bike and Honda makes a good product, but the smallest problem will cover the cost of warranty. I'm going to get it.

One question I would ask is whether the warranty is good at an ANY participating Honda dealer. I ASSUME it would be but probably prudent to make sure of it. Also, deductible?

 

[Snags451]

One question I would ask is whether the warranty is good at an ANY participating Honda dealer. I ASSUME it would be but probably prudent to make sure of it. Also, deductible?

The honda warranty I have has no deductible and good at ANY honda dealer. I believe this is same for the newer Mfg warranty through Honda.

 

[CavRider]

The honda warranty I have has no deductible and good at ANY honda dealer. I believe this is same for the newer Mfg warranty through Honda.

That is what I would assume and expect too. Just nice to be certain I think. I'm used to the cost of BMW extended warranties which makes this seem unbelievably low cost. A "no brainer" as has been stated.

 

[punishthetarget]

One question I would ask is whether the warranty is good at an ANY participating Honda dealer. I ASSUME it would be but probably prudent to make sure of it. Also, deductible?

I bought my extended warranty from them on my Goldwing and it was the Honda warranty good at any Honda dealer. I'm confident this is the same, but will confirm today.

 

[Bearikade]

Thanks Punish,

I was actually going to reach out to blue ridge, so great to see that was the right call.

I think the biggest concern with a 2020+ Africa Twin is the TFT screen. It’s a $2k part and you see many horror stories online. I know they get replaced regularly on factory warranty, but not sure about extended. I did some asking in a different thread and the consensus I got was that Honda’s documentation was to vague to be sure. That being said, I’d still take the chance for just 700 bucks!

 

[don67]

I used to sell extended warranties in my younger years. They are a tax on fear.

Nobody can tell you if it will pay off or not. All they can do is share their anecdotal experience, which is persuasive but not predictive. Even the manufacturer cannot predict how your Africa Twin will hold up. They only know how much the average Africa Twin tends to cost in repairs, and then they price the warranty just high enough to make it profitable for them. On average.

The smartest financial play is to buy a bike you can afford, leaving some money in the bank for future repairs. Skip the added warranty. You might win or lose in the short-term, but over a lifetime of vehicle ownership you will almost certainly come out ahead.

The dumbest financial play (no offense to anyone... we're all guilty at times) is to buy more vehicle than you can afford and then spend even more money on extended warranties because you're terrified that something might go wrong. That's the "tax on fear". It's the reason why so many people get into debt and never get out.

 

[Bearikade]

A tax on fear is an interesting way to put it, but I think that overly simplifies the situation though.

I feel it would be more accurate to say that the warranty game is more akin to gambling.

He's putting down a bet of $655 dollars. If the bike has even a single a problem in five years he wins because virtually any issue you run into is going to cost more than $655. Honda is gambling that he won't have any problems and they get to pocket the bet.

Though I think the original post wasn't about whether or not the bike will have a problem, but rather if Honda would honor the warranty if there was a problem. I've found plenty of stories on issues being fixed on the factory warranty, but I haven't found them on the extended warranty so there is still a lot of speculation there. Honda's documentation I think is very intentionally vague so they can worm out of situations if needed.

I wouldn't touch a third party warranty with a 10 foot pole, but I would hope Honda is more honorable.

 

[Moto Vita]

I used to sell extended warranties in my younger years. They are a tax on fear.

Nobody can tell you if it will pay off or not. All they can do is share their anecdotal experience, which is persuasive but not predictive. Even the manufacturer cannot predict how your Africa Twin will hold up. They only know how much the average Africa Twin tends to cost in repairs, and then they price the warranty just high enough to make it profitable for them. On average.

The smartest financial play is to buy a bike you can afford, leaving some money in the bank for future repairs. Skip the added warranty. You might win or lose in the short-term, but over a lifetime of vehicle ownership you will almost certainly come out ahead.

The dumbest financial play (no offense to anyone... we're all guilty at times) is to buy more vehicle than you can afford and then spend even more money on extended warranties because you're terrified that something might go wrong. That's the "tax on fear". It's the reason why so many people get into debt and never get out.

You're neglecting to consider some pertinent factors such as, your local laws that extended warranties have to comply with (state federal etc.), proximity to dealership and competency of said dealership, miles ridden during the warranty period, resale value, refundability of warranty cost...

 

[don67]

I feel it would be more accurate to say that the warranty game is more akin to gambling.

In other words, "the house always wins" in the end.

I agree

 

[CavRider]

I used to sell extended warranties in my younger years. They are a tax on fear.

Nobody can tell you if it will pay off or not. All they can do is share their anecdotal experience, which is persuasive but not predictive. Even the manufacturer cannot predict how your Africa Twin will hold up. They only know how much the average Africa Twin tends to cost in repairs, and then they price the warranty just high enough to make it profitable for them. On average.

The smartest financial play is to buy a bike you can afford, leaving some money in the bank for future repairs. Skip the added warranty. You might win or lose in the short-term, but over a lifetime of vehicle ownership you will almost certainly come out ahead.

The dumbest financial play (no offense to anyone... we're all guilty at times) is to buy more vehicle than you can afford and then spend even more money on extended warranties because you're terrified that something might go wrong. That's the "tax on fear". It's the reason why so many people get into debt and never get out.

Interesting take. I don't find it so much a tax as an insurance policy. Vaguely similar to purchasing put options for your portfolio it just helps to cap your downside risk.

Totally agree though about buying more than one can afford. Bad mistake.