fjr1300 said:
I had the extended warranty on my Yamaha Grizzly ATV. The clutch let loose and had to be replaced ( about $800.00). And the motor started to use oil, so they did a complete topend rebuild ( $1470.00 ). I've had snowmobile issues, motor replaced ( $ 4,300.00 ). I kind of like Y.E.S.
This purchase will be my first Yamaha, so I sure hope that your experience is not typical of Yamaha engineering.
In my youth, I was a "if it ain't squeeking, it don't need tweeking" kind of guy, and I did virtually no preventive maintenance on my Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Honda dirtl bikes, and I almost never had to do anything at all to them. Heck, I never even changed the oil! I just added a little every now and then when the crank case started to sound a little dry.
I know better now, and I understand the value the recommended maintenance schedule, but I would hope that that is all that is necessary to ensure many miles and years beyond the Y.E.S. limit before any Y.E.S. type repairs are needed. I don't believe in extended warranties. I believe that if a material failure occurs that is obviously beyond normal wear and tear, that the manufacturer should have the integrity and honor to make it right without me having to pay a fee in advance for that honor. I know that many of you will purchase the Y.E.S. just for peace of mind, and I think that if fine, but it is not for me.