New guy with Questions about dealer add-ons before closing deal

[BigIronBoogie]

1. Tire & Wheel -- covers tires and wheels, towing, hotel etc. (with limits) --
2. Key and Battery Replacement - lifetime (with limits) --
3. Micro Dot Security -- you know
4. Extended warranty -- (5 year) -- bumper to bumper w/ limits
5. Ceramic - paint/seats/fading, poop, acid rain (lol) etc. etc. etc.

Which ones make sense? I am not a mechanic If any, I would lean towards tire and wheel and extended warranty (although I might wait until just before my factory warranty expires before purchasing the extended.

Lets hear it-- what makes sense? What do folks consider much needed? Which to avoid? Why? Thanks in advance!!!

 

[Gorilla]

1 depends on the condition of the tires you normally ride on, are you going to take long trips,
2 what are the limits? If that the trike battery? If so how long will you be keeping the trike,
3 micro dot security I have no knowledge
4 extended warranty again depends on how long you think your going to own it, plus you say your not mechanically inclined.
5 ceramic do you wax you cars? If so I think you can handle this

Good luck just my feelings

 

[BigIronBoogie]

---New trike, new tires, plan on riding local versus cross country but may take some longer trips if we are loving it!
--planning on keeping the trike indefinitely. Limits are his warranty covers one key/key fob replacement per 12-month period, up to $500 per claim. Covers one battery per 12 month period as well
--MIcrodot is the "Security" offering where they put tiny dots on key parts and that makes them more easily identifiable by law enforcement
--Im pretty sure Im getting the extedned warranty---

 

[BigIronBoogie]

Gorilla, thanks for you feedback!

 

[Pegasus1300]

My experience with the tire warranty is that you have to go back to your selling dealer and only use the tires they suggest.
Micro Dot security no experience.
Key and battery no experience, but new keys can be very expensive again depends on the limits, also is this only at original selling dealer?
Extended warranty depends on limits length of time and is it only at original selling dealer. What if your breakdown is not near him?
Wax, you have 2 arms you can do that yourself.

 

[BigIronBoogie]

Pegasus,

All of this is at any Harley Dealer….

Yup, no stranger to waxing a car!

 

[RKplus10]

I have no personal experience but several members have been quite pleased with the extended service and/or insurance with Jim Palmer. Maybe worth checking out.

 

[BigIronBoogie]

I’m not familiar with Jim Palmer etc…. More info?

 

[RKplus10]

My understanding is that he is fair, reputable and honors your warranty even with cams, tuners, etc. I’m sure someone who has dealt with him will chime in soon.

 

[Silver Foxx]

My understanding is that he is fair, reputable and honors your warranty even with cams, tuners, etc. I’m sure someone who has dealt with him will chime in soon.

It is cheaper than factory with more coverage.

 

[BigIronBoogie]

Who is Jim Palmer? Where is he located? Are we saying he is a rep for extended service agreements? Sorry but I’m completely confused

 

[RKplus10]

You can search Jim Palmer Motorcycle Agent. There also may be some reviews that will help you.
I have no experience with him and am in no way connected. Just trying to help. You’re on your own.

 

[BigIronBoogie]

Found him! Thanks!

 

[Silver Foxx]

You can search Jim Palmer Motorcycle Agent. There also may be some reviews that will help you.
I have no experience with him and am in no way connected. Just trying to help. You’re on your own.

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[BigIronBoogie]

Had a long conversation with Mr. Palmer. He was super knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. I'll likely move forward working with him!!! Thanks to the group for the suggestion/information!

 

[RKplus10]

We’re always here to help you spend your money and sometimes even help you save a few bucks. Good luck and ride safe!

 

[BigIronBoogie]