I have owned 30 Harleys - only two of them new - both CVO's - the 01 FXDWG2, and the 06 FLTHCUSE. The 01 paid for itself after the factory dropped. Then I traded it to a friend for a tricked out 02 Road King (pearl white/slammed to the ground/96incher) only HD my wife said "don't sell that bike" oh well I did not listen. Anyhow my buddy proceded to use all HD parts and had a $10k motor built by the local HD dealer. The motor exploded and the extended was used to pay for it (as it was) still a hotrod.
My 06 SE Ultra has 51k on it. I smoked the rear exhaust valve on the last 50 miles of a 1250 mile day ( still made it to the house on one cylinder) at 40,000 miles. The extended paid for this - probably a $2500 out of pocket if I had to pay. The bottom line is this - I can change the fluids, and even dabble into a few other things here and there. With the computers, fuel injection, and expense of every nut, bolt screw, and labor on this thing I highly recommend the warranty.
Even the FXDWG2 had many minor issues repaired under this warranty before I transferred it to my friend. Like the other post - a dice roll. For me the extended has been a wise decision both times. I hope to keep the 06 for awhile - but next time I get a new HD - I will definately by the extended - If they will still sell it to me.
Ride Safe
David Mitchell
PS - I have 51k on my 06 103 - does anybody think I need to have the CamChainTensioner examined?