Service contracts are they worth it on a new 2017 cb

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Does it make sense to pay 1700 for a dealer service contract that covers 3 years or 6 services for my new 2017 cb1100 ex (will get it in 3 weeks) - I plan to be a weekend rider , probably won't do more than 5k mikes a year

What are your typical maintenance costs ?

I initially thought you meant a warranty extension program. If it's for basic service over 3 years only, sounds quite high. If you're doing 5k miles per year, even the most expensive basic service (checking valves and/or replacing shim(s) would only be required once in 3 years. As others have said, oil changes are a piece of cake once you're able to loosen the oil filter the first time.

When I owned a W650, I added an extended 3 year unlimited mileage warranty for (as I recall)about $450.00. Several thousand miles into ownership, a weld broke on the exhaust system. The Kaw dealer took a few photos, submitted the claim, which Kaw honored