Aftermarket warranty on MPI turbo viper question

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RMKing1

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Hey Guy's I'm picking up a 2015 MPI 190 hp Viper MTX that is a dealer demo and will come with a years Yamaha factory warranty my question is how many of you opted for an extended service contract when purchasing your machines through a external party warranty company and have you found it necessary, have these thing's had big enough issues to warrant it. Three years extra for bumper to bumper coverage is being quoted to me for 2000.00 Canadian, what are some of your thought's and experiences on this as it will be my first Yammy and boosted four stroke?

 

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Just like to mention the machine has just over 600 miles on it.

 

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If you don't work on your own stuff you should have the warranty for sure. Nothing major to worry about.. but little issues may come up over time. It is an Arctic cat after all.

 

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I'm a wrench and do all my own work it is more the concern of rod, crank or block issue which in parts alone would be very expensive that has me considering it.

 

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RMKing1 said:

I'm a wrench and do all my own work it is more the concern of rod, crank or block issue which in parts alone would be very expensive that has me considering it.

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The '15's had the strong motor components. The '16's were hit and miss. If nothing else, it'd help cover the starter/block issues.

 

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• Apr 27, 2016

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What starter/block issues did the 15' have?

 

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A few reported backfire issues where it would shatter the starter gear inside the case. Sometimes it would punch a hole through the block at the same time.

 

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turbo800 said:

The '15's had the strong motor components. The '16's were hit and miss. If nothing else, it'd help cover the starter/block issues.

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Must have been more of a lean condition at low level, as neither of our Vipers ever did the backfire here at altitude

 

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I wouldn't hesitate to pick up a '15 viper. They are about as reliable as a sled is going to get.

The warranty would just be a piece of mind...if something did go wrong a new engine is $$$$, but the likelihood of that is pretty low.