Waranty Advice...

[chris-red]

Here is a copy of the waranty for my bike, I Have fitted to my bike a K&N Air Filter a Scotoiler, and I am getting Crash Posts and a Sporty Can. Will this void my waranty? It says in the warranty that consumables including airfilters are not covered, but it also says that any modifications need to be done by a triumph mechanic. Basically I want to know what putting these parts on my bike will do to my waranty.

Thanks, Chris




Thank you for choosing a Triumph motorcycle. This motorcycle is the product of Triumph’s use of proven engineering, exhaustive testing, and continuous striving for superior reliability, safety, and performance.

Maintain maximum protection under warranty by ensuring your motorcycle is serviced in accordance with the recommendations of the scheduled maintenance chart in the owners handbook. The appropriate service record must be stamped by your authorised Triumph dealer.

Whenever service, repair or warranty work is undertaken the motorcycle service handbook must be made available to your Triumph Dealer.

All new Triumph motorcycles which are registered on or after 1 December 1992 are covered by a 24 month unlimited mileage warranty, commencing from the date of first registration or the date of sale if the motorcycle remains unregistered.

Within the warranty period, Triumph Motorcycles Ltd warrants the new Triumph motorcycle to be free from any defect in materials used in the manufacture, and/or workmanship at the time of its manufacture.

Any part found to be defective during this period will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd by an authorised Triumph Dealer.

Any part replaced under the warranty will be covered for the remaining period of the warranty.

Any parts replaced under warranty must be returned to Triumph Motorcycles Ltd by the dealer/distributor and will become the property of Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

Triumph may, at its discretion make any repairs or replacement of defective parts falling outside the warranty, but such work shall not be deemed to be any admission of liability.

Triumph will bear labour charges for work carried out under the warranty. The warranty may be transferred to subsequent owners for the balance of the remaining period.


Conditions and Exclusions

1. The machine must not have been used for competition, *misused, inadequately maintained, or incorrectly serviced or maintained.

2. The machine must not have been subject to any modification, repair or replacement other than as authorised by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

3. The machine must have been serviced by an authorised Triumph Dealer, at the intervals specified in the Triumph Owners Handbook and the service log completed accordingly.

4. Defects caused by faulty adjustment, or repairs and alterations performed by a non-authorised Triumph Dealer are not covered by this warranty.

5. Defects caused by the use of parts and accessories not authorised by Triumph Motorcycles are not covered by this warranty.

6. The warranty does not cover the cost of removal and replacement of parts and accessories, unless supplied as original equipment, or recommended by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

7. The warranty does not cover the cost of transportation of the machine to or from the authorised Triumph Dealer, or expenses incurred while the machine is off the road for warranty repairs.

8. Normal servicing and normal service items, such as spark plugs, oil and air filters are not covered by this warranty. Similarly items which are expected to wear as part of their normal function such as tyres, bulbs, chains, brake pads and clutch plates are also excluded, unless there is a manufacturing defect.

9. Front fork seals are not covered by this warranty being subject to wear and tear (particularly stone damage to inner fork tubes).

10. The motorcycles exhaust silencers are warranted for 12 months from the commencement of the general motorcycle warranty. During this 12 month warranty period, internal corrosion or deformation of internal baffles are excluded from the warranty. After this 12 month period, the motorcycle silencers are excluded from the terms of this warranty

11. Other items excluded from warranty are seats, luggage, paint, chrome, polished aluminum items, or trim deterioration caused by normal wear and tear, exposure or lack of correct maintenance.

12. The motorcycle battery is warranted for 6 months from the original date of purchase of the motorcycle. After this 6 month period, the battery is excluded from the terms of this warranty. The battery supplied with the motorcycle must be provided with sufficient charge to replenish that lost by the operation of the starting mechanism and/or the use of electrical equipment whilst the engine is not running.

13. The warranty does not cover machines used on a commercial basis.

14. The warranty does not cover defects which have not been reported to an authorised dealer within ten days of discovery of the defect.

15. The warranty does not cover machines which have been inadequately lubricated, or for which the wrong fuel or lubricant has been used.
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[TheDonUK]

2. The machine must not have been subject to any modification, repair or replacement other than as authorised by Triumph Motorcycles Ltd.

Theres alot of other parts that seem to strongly discourage modification, but what can they say, ok so you get a "sporty exhaust" you may have to pay for it to get jetted properly (if you have carbs..)

you will be ok though, ask them sensibly...

[McJamweasel]

In theory it will void your warranty, however in practice you will be OK unless what you have done is the cause of any problems. However, Triumph do not recommend the use of K&N's as the ECU cannot properly set itself for them. You will quite possible find that the bike will idle at 2~3k rpm.
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[Walloper]

Rule of thumb:
If you develop an engine problem you may have more hassle getting it sorted under warranty.
Due to aforementioned fueling quirks. A no brainer.
If fitted by a dealer they probably would not use Non OEM 'approved' equipment or components.
A technicality but could be valid.
If on the other hand you pay a dealer to mod the machine they would advise what keeps you covered.
But you would pay for that.
Do it cheap and gamble.

Under EU rules, Non dealer servicing is OK as long as you buy genuine parts and service at the correct intervals you protect the warranty. I was informed.....
But someone here will correct if I'm wrong.

I just found this snipet:

"Vehicle Manufacturer Warranty
The EU rules have recently changed, and the Motor Manufacturers have accepted that any competent workshop can service their vehicles providing they use Genuine or Equivalent Quality parts, without invalidating the warranty.

For your peace of mind, our policy is to use only Genuine or Equivalent Quality parts in our workshops.

Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
This Government Department issued a report on vehicle warranty in Dec 2003, and one of their conclusions about servicing was:

“…franchised dealers are significantly more expensive than independent garages, and overall there is no clear difference in quality between the services offered by each…” "
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[feef]

depends on the context of the modification and any effect it may have on any warranty claims.

For example, if you were to fit, say, a race exhaust, and your bike was to be damaged because it was running lean due to the can, I doubt Triumph would be keen on repairing it for you.

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[chris-red]

I can understand with the k&n and the exhaust, but what about with the crash posts and scotoiler, surely they are modications too?
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[Gazdaman]

If they follow it to the letter then yours is invalidated.

But in real life they won't. Unless it was your K&N catching fire which in turn caught your scottoiler all caused by your race can, then they'd tell you to piss off.

Gaz

[Walloper]

Scott Oilers are driven by the bikes induction system.
Is it connected to the correct port???
It is a grey area dicking with a new bike.
If you want peace of mind.
Lift the handset.
Dial the number of your local dealer.
Speak..
Pimps.
I have had bungs on both my triumphs and never failed muster at warranty.
As long as you follow OEM fitting guide.
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[Cillit-BANG]

If you buy your mods from the Triumph dealer, then the chances are they will be happy enough to sell you the items and turn a blind eye when it comes to the warrenty. I really can't see issues with crash bungs, lets face it, if you crash it your not likely to be making a warrenty claim anyway!!

One of the plus points to buying through a local dealer and not a unknown internet site

[Finglonga]

Easiest way is to pop down the dealer and ask them.
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