| Author | Message | ||
     Thedavyboy |
My 09 CR died in New York State and had to have the bike towed home and was wondering if I can get some of the tow or all of it covered . Bike is off to the dealer this afternoon . Court if you read this maybe you can shed some light if any . I have not contacted Buell Customer Service yet . | ||
| Xl1200r |
I believe you are covered by the factory warranty for towing, but only to the nearest Buell dealership, not back to your home or home dealership. | ||
| Fresnobuell |
AMA members have 35 miles of coverage incl. tow fees. (Message edited by fresnobuell on August 31, 2009) | ||
| Blake |
Warranty covers towing? I don't think so. | ||
| Doerman |
The standard warranty does not. Extended warranty covers towing to the nearest Buell dealership. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Doerman is correct. If you have an extended warranty, towing to the nearest dealer is covered from day one. Factory warranty covers the repairs only. | ||
| Oldog |
I wish that folks would not call the additional "warranty" warranty its not it is an insurance / service poloicy, just like the stuff that many electronics merchants sell, the ESP is through a third party, I just looked at it, almost 1k for 3 years AMA membership pays towing? at what level? | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Oldog, Here is the link to member benefits...there are expanded details on the Roadside Assistance program if you click on the link. http://www.ama-cycle.org/joinama/index.asp COnsidering the protection that the AMA gives us AND the free roadside assistance, the $50/year is a no-brainer for me. The AMA was integral in protecting Californians from motorcycle smog checks recently after it seemed like it going to happen. | ||
| Pizzaboy |
he AMA was integral in protecting Californians from motorcycle smog checks recently after it seemed like it going to happen. i was going to ask right before reading this last part... exactly what protection do you get?? mafia protection? haha | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Get on the AMA alert list and you will get emails when there is a "call to duty" somewhere in the country regarding riders' rights. Then you have the option to send email/written mail to the legislators involved. As far as I can tell, the AMA is a fairly strong presence when it decides to get involved somewhere, ie. California when the smog crap was heading towards becoming law. If you get the defender membership, you contribute $10 extra towards the watchdog stuff. | ||
| Froggy |
AMA Defender member here, haven't had to use the towing, hope I never need to. Anyway, where did they take the bike? To your house? Don't count on being reimbursed. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
speaking of warranty is there a link on the buell or HD site that breaks out the cost? | ||
| Thedavyboy |
Well from where I broke down in ny state the nearest dealer is Harley of bergen county . So if they do cover it my house is closer then the nearest dealer . This should be a covered expense , not that I'm going to hold my breath . For this bike to just suddenly develop a problem and within 5 min loss total power in the fast lane is unacceptable . If they don't cover it I will take it like a man but I will never put my faith in the fact that this bike will get me home from a ride without draining my wallet of over $200.00 I guess she will have to go . I'm not saying other brands are any better but this is my second buell and the first one left me stranded once as well . Lesson learned I guess ........ | ||
| Avc8130 |
What was wrong with it? ac | ||
| Rfischer |
Gotta say, I scratch my head every time I see a post where an owner experiences a warranty event, at times of a fairly trivial nature, and immediately declares that they will get rid of the bike. Before the problem has even been diagnosed, let alone corrected pursuant to the terms of the warranty. Wonder if any of them have bought a new car, boat, lawn-mower, refrigerator, etc. Life can get very basic very quickly if one dumps every modern machine any time it has a problem. Or perhaps I don't understand the purpose of a warranty very well.... | ||
| Lastonetherebuys |
statistically speaking every new vehicle is going to have to go back to the dealer for warranty at least once in its life. this applies to motorcycles or cars. I work at a nissan dealer and there is an aston martin and bentley dealership just down the road, even their $250,000+ car probably will have to go in for warranty at least once in its life Besides that the 1125r DID ONLY COME out in 2008 do you guys realy think that there wasn't going to be any issues with them? Understandably the 2009's should have much less issues with them and from what I have read this is true and the 2010's should have almost none. (Message edited by lastonetherebuys on September 01, 2009) | ||
| A10tankkill |
Lastonetherebuys hit it on the head. Every car I've owned has had a recall and at least one other item under warranty. I know I have been looking at the '08 1125r's because they are selling at wild deal prices, and I like to save a couple grand if possible. I know I will end up with issues if I finally do get one, and as far as I can figure they will all be warranty items. THe other issue which I have sworn I would never do, is buying a new model the 1st year. I don't understand why there has to be issues with all the testing that is done, but sure as heck I have yet to run into a new model that doesn't have problems. At the same time, I understand the frustration and being very pissed off. Especially if you get stranded away from home. It really shouldn't happen if something has been tested properly, but it is in no way unique to Buell. I've been looking at an '08 Bandit also that a dealer is trying to dump cheaper than the '08 1125R's, but it probably won't be as much fun if I go that route. At the same time the bugs were probably worked out of the Bandit model awhile ago. | ||
| Thedavyboy |
This is not my first new bike or experience with reliability issues and I'm not blind to the fact that things will break down . What I'm pissed about is having to pay for a tow on a new bike . $225 is a lot of money .That fact that the charging system in not working properly is not my problem . I bought this bike to be ridden not towed off the highway . Not to mention the fact that I was nearly run down when this bike suddenly shut off while I was in the fast lane . | ||
| Froggy |
I can't stand it when people use that excuse. People are always suddenly run down when something fails. I have been in the same situation a handful of times, and the traffic has always slowed down or gone around me. It isn't like your locking up the brakes while being tailgated. | ||
| Rubberdown |
Many drivers are inattentive and follow too close. The bike's primary tool for evasion is the throttle. without the throttle a rider is in an extremely vunerable position in traffic. Glad you were not hit. | ||
| Avc8130 |
I have lost power on the highway...it is NOT comforting. ac | ||
| Zac4mac |
The 'noid WILL kick in, in 3rd gear only, at 4850 rpm and WFO. Do NOT try to pass in this scenario. Drop to 2nd or up to 4th and you won't have the throttle cutout. Remove the 'noid cable and all you'll get is a CEL - Check Engine Light. Z | ||
| Avc8130 |
To follow-up on Zac Install $6 resistor plug, world is happy. ac | ||
| Froggy |
Davyboy: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?142838/493405 | ||
| Gman5700 |
does your bike insurance carrier cover towing? I have state farm and they will cover tow up to 35 miles to nearest dealership | ||
| Thedavyboy |
Froggy you have no idea what your talking about. First off I'm no novice to riding and that's right I was nearly run down when this bike died in the fast lane. Believe what you want I don't really give a shit ! I'm $225 lighter in the pocket and I'm STILL waiting for my bike to be repaired . | ||
| Froggy |
Right, I have accidentally caught my sleeve on my kill switch when adjusting my mirror on my Uly, and lost speed fast. The tailgating car behind me just went around me. Also another time on my Uly the BAS shut me off while cruising. Similar situation, the car went around me while I was pulling off on the left shoulder. I know every situation is different and it its dangerous, and there is a risk of getting hit, but not everyone is out to get you.  | ||
| Xl1200r |
The bike's primary tool for evasion is the throttle. Sounds like a dangerous mindset to me. | ||
| Black |
I believe that HOG membership covers a tow. | ||
| Froggy |
Indeed it is, otherwise you would be hearing all the time about how riders on a 25rwhp Blast keep getting killed. Although I do love the saying "When in doubt, gas it. It may not solve the problem, but it will remove the suspense!" |
