Kawasaki Good Times Protection Plan

Jono · September 21st, 2012, 09:43 AM

What purpose does it serve? I recently got a used KLX250sf and the previous owner had bought the GTPP and it is still good for 3 more years or so. Should I even bother getting it transferred over in my name. (I usually try at all cost to keep my vehicles away from dealerships.) If I should, does anyone know if only a dealership can do it?

vman1313 · September 21st, 2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jono

What purpose does it serve? I recently got a used KLX250sf and the previous owner had bought the GTPP and it is still good for 3 more years or so. Should I even bother getting it transferred over in my name. (I usually try at all cost to keep my vehicles away from dealerships.) If I should, does anyone know if only a dealership can do it?

If it is FREE to you why not? I agree with staying away from STEALERSHIPS but if you can get a service or anything free then it may be worth your time to change over name. IMO!

Alex · September 21st, 2012, 11:23 AM

Absolutely change it over to your name. Odds are you won't have to use it, but in case you do, it can save you buckets of money.

Alex · September 21st, 2012, 11:24 AM

Info on how to switch it over to your name in this thread:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=98686

Jono · September 21st, 2012, 12:29 PM

Alright. Good to know. I guess I will get it transferred over.

arnoldc6 · September 21st, 2012, 02:39 PM

the idea is that it doesn't hurt to have too much.
I wish my 09' have it too..

Jiggles · September 21st, 2012, 04:16 PM

You can get it transfered to your name and then cancel it and pick up a nice check

Jono · September 21st, 2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

You can get it transfered to your name and then cancel it and pick up a nice check

You serious Clark?

Jiggles · September 21st, 2012, 11:28 PM

Yessir, you can do that with virtually any warranty and get back the percent you haven't used.

Jono · September 21st, 2012, 11:30 PM

I'm am going to look into this. First I have to get it in my name.

Jiggles · September 22nd, 2012, 12:01 AM

Yep, most likely the seller doesn't know you can cancel it so he thinks there's no value in it. What you should do when selling is say this is the price with warranty and this is the price without, cancel if the buyer doesn't want it

blink · September 23rd, 2012, 06:31 PM

Do it, if its free its worth it usually

LoneRonin · September 24th, 2012, 01:54 PM

what the hell type of question of this? Never heard of people refusing a warranty...
I had my engine rebuilt for free when I blew it up attempting a valve adjustment...

beren · September 24th, 2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneRonin

what the hell type of question of this? Never heard of people refusing a warranty...
I had my engine rebuilt for free when I blew it up attempting a valve adjustment...

Psssst.
Supposed to turn the bike OFF while working on it . . .

Jono · September 24th, 2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneRonin

what the hell type of question of this? Never heard of people refusing a warranty...
I had my engine rebuilt for free when I blew it up attempting a valve adjustment...

Wait.... So it covers mistakes you might make doing a valve adjustment? That is hard to believe.

Cause I looked it up. http://www.kawasaki.com/Content/pdfs/GTPPCert.pdf

They do not cover adjustments. So I am calling BS. Unless it was your dealership that messed up the adjustment.

And I cannot get a refund @Jiggles. Thanks for getting my hopes up. Only the original purchaser can get a refund.

It seems that the GTPP is a huge waste of money and I feel bad for all the suckers who bought it with their bike. But I am still going to get it transferred over just because.

Jiggles · September 24th, 2012, 08:22 PM

I got it on my 1000 and my 650

Jono · September 24th, 2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiggles

I got it on my 1000 and my 650

Why would you do that??? Haha. But seriously, tell me your reasoning.

Jiggles · September 24th, 2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Why would you do that??? Haha. But seriously, tell me your reasoning.

It would not be unreasonable for my 1000 to see 20k miles per year. The protection plan is unlimited mileage for 5 years and it was what, $700? $700 for 100k miles of protection, sounds good to me. For the average schmo that only puts on a couple thousand miles per year, I don't think it would be worth it, and its certainly not worth it on the ninja 250/300

Also, if I feel like its not worth it I can cancel any time, before 1 year, get all my money back, after 1 year get a percentage not used back

Jono · September 24th, 2012, 08:51 PM

Okay that actually makes sense. But like you said, for most motorcyclists it would be a waste. So like over 90% of people who buy it are wasting their money. Oh well. At least Kawasaki is making cool things with those idiots cash.

I don't know why the previous owner didn't cancel it like a year ago. The bike had less than 1300 miles on it when I bought it. And it hadn't been ridden in months since the p.o. broke his ankle on it.

Jiggles · September 24th, 2012, 08:56 PM

Some people don't know about canceling warranties, right Jono?

Jiggles · September 24th, 2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Okay that actually makes sense. But like you said, for most motorcyclists it would be a waste. So like over 90% of people who buy it are wasting their money. Oh well. At least Kawasaki is making cool things with those idiots cash.

Maybe 90% of people who buy it on a 250 are wasting their money but people that actually ride more than once a week and have more expensive bikes will get their moneys worth. Always weigh the cost and value of a warranty with expected use and longevity of a product. For example, $100 for a warranty on my iphone that lasts 2 years and covers everything (including damage) short of theft? Sign me up for double **** yeah. A three year warranty for $150 on a 32" TV that cost $300, uhm I'll pass on that thank you though.

LoneRonin · September 26th, 2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by beren

Psssst.
Supposed to turn the bike OFF while working on it . . .

It was off...I either cranked it the wrong way when I lined up Top Dead Center or I messed up when I reset the CCT...

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Originally Posted by Jono

Wait.... So it covers mistakes you might make doing a valve adjustment? That is hard to believe.

Obviously I didn't tell them I ****ed it up...
I told em I was riding along and it started making noises and stalling, then I rolled it into the bike shop that was down the street.
Bike shop dropped it off at the dealer, its a reputable shop with good relations with the dealer so no questions asked...

In reality the bike shop picked up my bike from home, opened up my bike to see if it was a quick fix, but valves were bent and **** was facing in the opposite direction...
When I told em I have extended warranty they told me to just keep my mouth shut while they dropped it off at the dealers and have them deal with it.

My bike was at the dealer for almost 2 month in the prime of the riding season because of backordered parts, so I more than paid for my mistakes...

Jiggles · September 26th, 2012, 03:14 PM

^ Lmfao you lucky piece of ****

Jono · September 26th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Well there is the problem. See, unlike you @LoneRonin I actually have morals.

LoneRonin · September 26th, 2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

Well there is the problem. See, unlike you @LoneRonin I actually have morals.

4000 dollar bike, 2500-3000 dollar repair...
**** morals.
go preach to the stealerships about them...

Jono · September 26th, 2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneRonin

4000 dollar bike, 2500-3000 dollar repair...
**** morals.
go preach to the stealerships about them...

If you can't take the time to do something right, then don't do it. And if you mess up doing something you probably shouldn't be doing in the first place, don't put your problems upon someone else.

You do realize complete newgen used engines go for less than $800 dollars, right? But I guess since you couldn't do a valve adjustment you probably aren't capable of doing an engine swap.

And no thanks. I avoid stealerships for that very reason.

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 04:56 PM

i would be feeling guilty about it for sure...

i'm honest to a fault...

LoneRonin · September 26th, 2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

If you can't take the time to do something right, then don't do it. And if you mess up doing something you probably shouldn't be doing in the first place, don't put your problems upon someone else.

You do realize complete newgen used engines go for less than $800 dollars, right? But I guess since you couldn't do a valve adjustment you probably aren't capable of doing an engine swap.

And no thanks. I avoid stealerships for that very reason.

You're telling me you've never messed something up trying it the for the first time Mr. Perfect??
Also engines are a lot more expensive up here. Getting one shipped from the States after taxes would cost me over 1200 bucks and that's still cheaper than what I can find here..
Then the labour to install it...its not something I have the time to do myself.

lgk · September 26th, 2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono

If you can't take the time to do something right, then don't do it. And if you mess up doing something you probably shouldn't be doing in the first place, don't put your problems upon someone else.

You do realize complete newgen used engines go for less than $800 dollars, right? But I guess since you couldn't do a valve adjustment you probably aren't capable of doing an engine swap.

And no thanks. I avoid stealerships for that very reason.

in a weird way, i figure engine swap is probably easier.

Jono · September 26th, 2012, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneRonin

You're telling me you've never messed something up trying it the for the first time Mr. Perfect??
Also engines are a lot more expensive up here. Getting one shipped from the States after taxes would cost me over 1200 bucks and that's still cheaper than what I can find here..
Then the labour to install it...its not something I have the time to do myself.

Oh don't get me wrong. I have made a number of mistakes trying things for the first time. But you know what, I acknowledge the fact that I made a mistake and I try my best to fix it. How else are you going to learn what you did wrong if you don't fix it yourself.

You should have had the repair manual and/or a friend who knows what he is doing to help you out. And be sure do triple check everything before you start up the bike. Or you should have realized you don't have the mechanical ability to do the work yourself.

LoneRonin · September 27th, 2012, 04:51 AM

Its quite obvious from your post you probably have no idea what is involved in the valve adjustment of a new gen. Its not nearly as easy as the pregen...
I did have the service manual, and if I had no mechanical knowledge I wouldn't even have been able to do the dissassembly and get into the engine which is the hardest part.
You're just looking for reasons to **** on the GTPP.
Also since you're so awesome, If you ever get into an at fault accident (hope you don't) don't call your insurance to pay out your damages. YOU should acknowledge it was YOUR mistake and pay for it yourself.
Does that make sense?? I don't think so and neither do you. Good day.

Alex · September 27th, 2012, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LoneRonin

IAlso since you're so awesome, If you ever get into an at fault accident (hope you don't) don't call your insurance to pay out your damages. YOU should acknowledge it was YOUR mistake and pay for it yourself.
Does that make sense?? I don't think so and neither do you. Good day.

What you did was wrong. You know it was wrong. If it weren't, you wouldn't have had to hide the truth from the dealer or the warranty people. You lied. If you're OK with it, great, but your arguments don't change that fact.

Insurance is completely different, as in your example if you called them and said "yup, i screwed up and ran into that llama", you still would be completely covered under your policy. Insurance covers accidents.

LoneRonin · September 27th, 2012, 02:42 PM

well, if you have to be wrong to actually get some use of of these warranties, so be it.

Jiggles · September 27th, 2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneRonin

well, if you have to be wrong to actually get some use of of these warranties, so be it.

Wah, kawasakis are so good they never break down and I never get to use my warranty wah

lgk · September 29th, 2012, 01:24 PM

first world problems, lol.

September 21st, 2012, 09:43 AM	#1
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Kawasaki Good Times Protection Plan What purpose does it serve? I recently got a used KLX250sf and the previous owner had bought the GTPP and it is still good for 3 more years or so. Should I even bother getting it transferred over in my name. (I usually try at all cost to keep my vehicles away from dealerships.) If I should, does anyone know if only a dealership can do it?

September 21st, 2012, 11:23 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Absolutely change it over to your name. Odds are you won't have to use it, but in case you do, it can save you buckets of money. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 21st, 2012, 11:24 AM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Info on how to switch it over to your name in this thread: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=98686 __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

September 21st, 2012, 02:39 PM	#6
arnoldc6 ninjette.org member Name: Arnold Location: Honolulu Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250r Posts: 191	the idea is that it doesn't hurt to have too much. I wish my 09' have it too.. __________________________________________________ "trust me, I am not a lawyer."

September 21st, 2012, 04:16 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	You can get it transfered to your name and then cancel it and pick up a nice check __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 21st, 2012, 12:29 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Alright. Good to know. I guess I will get it transferred over.

September 21st, 2012, 11:28 PM	#9
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yessir, you can do that with virtually any warranty and get back the percent you haven't used. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 21st, 2012, 11:30 PM	#10
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I'm am going to look into this. First I have to get it in my name.

September 22nd, 2012, 12:01 AM	#11
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Yep, most likely the seller doesn't know you can cancel it so he thinks there's no value in it. What you should do when selling is say this is the price with warranty and this is the price without, cancel if the buyer doesn't want it __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 23rd, 2012, 06:31 PM	#12
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September 24th, 2012, 01:54 PM	#13
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	what the hell type of question of this? Never heard of people refusing a warranty... I had my engine rebuilt for free when I blew it up attempting a valve adjustment... __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

September 24th, 2012, 08:22 PM	#16
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	I got it on my 1000 and my 650 __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 24th, 2012, 08:51 PM	#19
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Okay that actually makes sense. But like you said, for most motorcyclists it would be a waste. So like over 90% of people who buy it are wasting their money. Oh well. At least Kawasaki is making cool things with those idiots cash. I don't know why the previous owner didn't cancel it like a year ago. The bike had less than 1300 miles on it when I bought it. And it hadn't been ridden in months since the p.o. broke his ankle on it.

September 24th, 2012, 08:56 PM	#20
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Some people don't know about canceling warranties, right Jono? __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 26th, 2012, 03:14 PM	#23
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	^ Lmfao you lucky piece of **** __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

September 26th, 2012, 03:40 PM	#24
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Well there is the problem. See, unlike you @LoneRonin I actually have morals.

September 26th, 2012, 04:56 PM	#27
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i would be feeling guilty about it for sure... i'm honest to a fault... __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

September 27th, 2012, 04:51 AM	#31
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	Its quite obvious from your post you probably have no idea what is involved in the valve adjustment of a new gen. Its not nearly as easy as the pregen... I did have the service manual, and if I had no mechanical knowledge I wouldn't even have been able to do the dissassembly and get into the engine which is the hardest part. You're just looking for reasons to **** on the GTPP. Also since you're so awesome, If you ever get into an at fault accident (hope you don't) don't call your insurance to pay out your damages. YOU should acknowledge it was YOUR mistake and pay for it yourself. Does that make sense?? I don't think so and neither do you. Good day. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

September 27th, 2012, 02:42 PM	#33
LoneRonin ninjette.org sage Name: Jason Location: Mississauga Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 634	well, if you have to be wrong to actually get some use of of these warranties, so be it. __________________________________________________ ”Any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his f*ing corpse!”- The Hound

September 29th, 2012, 01:24 PM	#35
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	first world problems, lol. __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

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