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 3000 mile checkup!
I just got to 1000 miles on my F3T and according to my manual I need to take it in for checkup at 3000 miles. Problem is I will be on a 4000 mile road trip when she hits 3000 miles. Can I get the checkup early? Is late ok? Is the oil in a new bike designed to take the heat for long periods of time? It has been 95-100 here now for two weeks with no sign of letup. Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
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Ahh Yes....
As I see it...you could do an oil change any time along the way if you want your dealer to do the service. You could set up an appointment at a dealer along your route and have them do it. I would go over rather than 2000 under. Many go over even as much as a 1000. Brp rates their oil good for 9300 miles I don't , I do use their oil blend cause it is good but only for 4 maybe 5000....you have options..
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Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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 Originally Posted by Chupaca
As I see it...you could do an oil change any time along the way if you want your dealer to do the service. You could set up an appointment at a dealer along your route and have them do it. I would go over rather than 2000 under. Many go over even as much as a 1000. Brp rates their oil good for 9300 miles I don't , I do use their oil blend cause it is good but only for 4 maybe 5000....you have options..
Do you know if the oil that comes in a brand new bike the real oil or is it a breaking in oil?
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I would find a dealer on the road ... do like HD riders stop at every dealer you encounter to kill time and get a shirt if they have one.
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If you decide to do an oil change on the road you really should make an appointment in advance. Oil changes are not emergencies so don't expect a dealer to fit you in just because you're traveling.
I went 1,000 over on my first service and also on a BRP owned RT that I was test riding. BRP had no problem with me going over and my Spyder hasn't had any oil related issues.
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2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
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2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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I'm in the same boat. 1000 miles on the clock and expect to do another 1000 before going on a 2000 mile tour. I spoke to my dealer who said no worries but don't go too far over the 4000 mark.
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