I'm PO'd about oil change cost!

**johnny canuck** · 10-12-2017, 07:31 PM

Ouch, ouch, ouch!!!! Took the spyder into the dealer for it's first inspection and oil change. Before they even started they quoted me over $500 bucks. Said it takes three hours for their inspection, oil change and test ride. Supplied my own oil which dropped the price to $475+. No wonder people complain and dealers aren't selling a ton of spiders. "OR" maybe this is the continual and perpetual gouge and screw we get here in Canada.

**tomand** · 10-12-2017, 08:19 PM

Just had mine done at Proshop in Henderson NV and with my own oil, it was $265.00

**johnny canuck** · 10-12-2017, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by tomand

Just had mine done at Proshop in Henderson NV and with my own oil, it was $265.00

My final price included sales tax of about $50 bucks (Which is major theft in itself) - but still $475+............ Robbery!

**SpyderAnn01** · 10-12-2017, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by tomand

Just had mine done at Proshop in Henderson NV and with my own oil, it was $265.00

Mine was only $54 but I did the oil change.

**ARtraveler** · 10-12-2017, 09:07 PM

$500 Canadian--I am guessing equal to about $375 US. (25% exchange rate??). $350 is ball park here--for those of us who have to get someone else to do it for us.

One of the complaints I have about the brand. Very expensive to maintain.

**Navydad** · 10-12-2017, 09:19 PM

Wow! My first checkup and oil change was $167. I like my dealership more every day.

**Chupaca** · 10-12-2017, 11:09 PM

Many have the first service done by the dealer then do oil and filter themselves and more. A lot has to do with where you are and the shop rates. As AKSPYDERMAN stated your in the price range here as well...

**Ex Winger** · 10-13-2017, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by johnny canuck

Ouch, ouch, ouch!!!! Took the spyder into the dealer for it's first inspection and oil change. Before they even started they quoted me over $500 bucks. Said it takes three hours for their inspection, oil change and test ride. Supplied my own oil which dropped the price to $475+. No wonder people complain and dealers aren't selling a ton of spiders. "OR" maybe this is the continual and perpetual gouge and screw we get here in Canada.

Ontario is a big place.I would look for another dealer.My first inspection was approx 300 dollars after that i did my own.
Bill

**mcpjan** · 10-13-2017, 06:01 AM

Just had mine done in Central PA and it was around 300. I had a few other things done as well. Love my Service center and well worth the price for the service they provide. They are not the closest dealer but worth the hour drive to them.

**Bob Denman** · 10-13-2017, 06:51 AM

P.T. Barnum was right...

Perhaps you should find another dealer.

**joebryanjr** · 10-13-2017, 06:53 AM

Mine have been included in my original purchase so far. I asked what the cost would be when I pay for it and they said about $150, which is what was on the invoice they gave me, then zeroed it out.

**classicvw** · 10-13-2017, 08:02 AM

You guys that supply your own oil, why? Save money? Goodwill is a two way street.

The next time you go to a restaurant, bring your own steak and ask them to cook it for you and ask them to take $5 off their price of a steak dinner. Let me know how that works out.

**joebryanjr** · 10-13-2017, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by classicvw

You guys that supply your own oil, why? Save money? Goodwill is a two way street.

The next time you go to a restaurant, bring your own steak and ask them to cook it for you and ask them to take $5 off their price of a steak dinner. Let me know how that works out.

I don't supply anything. I agree with your comment about "goodwill" In essence you are insulting the dealer by implying that he is charging too much for the oil.

**bcer960** · 10-13-2017, 08:43 AM

I live in B.C., and i took all the tupperware off..... still cost me $565

**Pirate looks at --** · 10-13-2017, 08:51 AM

To the OP: While it may seem high, when you convert the "dollars" it is about average! Certainly nothing to be angry about! Life is too short. You next service will be in 9300 miles, just enjoy the ryde!

**NorCalBud** · 10-13-2017, 12:00 PM

I can understand the concern about the price of maintenance. Nobody wants to pay more than they think something is worth. But, on the other side of this coin is a dealer needing to pay for quality technicians and keep the doors open so that we have a place to take these wonderful machines in the first place. Yah, I agree that it's steep... but these aren't just your run of the mill bike.
And the point about not having another scheduled maintenance for quite some time is extremely valid.

Just my 2 cents.....
~Bud~

**HankD** · 10-13-2017, 12:10 PM

I just paid $400 for my 3,000-mile service....cheapest of 5 Certified Dealers. I can't say that I'm super happy about it, but it is what it is.

**Motorcycledave** · 10-13-2017, 12:24 PM

I am still at a loss as to why they charge $250 for an oil change... I can have
our 1 ton shop truck serviced/oil changed 7 times for that amount, even here in
rip you off California...

Originally Posted by johnny canuck

Ouch, ouch, ouch!!!! Took the spyder into the dealer for it's first inspection and oil change. Before they even started they quoted me over $500 bucks. Said it takes three hours for their inspection, oil change and test ride. Supplied my own oil which dropped the price to $475+. No wonder people complain and dealers aren't selling a ton of spiders. "OR" maybe this is the continual and perpetual gouge and screw we get here in Canada.

**Motorcycledave** · 10-13-2017, 12:29 PM

WOW ! the dealers around here wont get out of bed for $150

Originally Posted by joebryanjr

Mine have been included in my original purchase so far. I asked what the cost would be when I pay for it and they said about $150, which is what was on the invoice they gave me, then zeroed it out.

**canamjhb** · 10-13-2017, 12:50 PM

Dealer here charges $120.00 hourly to work on anything from BRP. The rate for any other make is $100.00 hourly. Oil change is as follows;

Spyder oil change kit $87.99
Oil service labor $120.00
Shop supplies $10.80

Total cost $218.79

**mark4Jesus** · 10-13-2017, 01:03 PM

The cost of a service for a Spyder is the same as one for a Victory with the Freedom 106 engine. There is no tupperware to take off of the Victory either! Retail on the oil change kit is the same also. The 500 mile service on mine was over $300 U.S., and the 5000 service was in the mid $200's. So, for me, it's not bad coming from a Vic.

**JerryB** · 10-13-2017, 01:20 PM

Hi Bob,

Re: P.T. Barnum was right...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Showman

Jerry Baumchen

**Brentc** · 10-13-2017, 01:32 PM

Johnny, it can be expensive no doubt. There are some real detailed you tube videos out there that walk you through doing your own. After having the dealer do my initial service at 3000 I do my own oil now, can am kit is about $85. It’s my relaxing piece of mind garage time

Originally Posted by johnny canuck

Ouch, ouch, ouch!!!! Took the spyder into the dealer for it's first inspection and oil change. Before they even started they quoted me over $500 bucks. Said it takes three hours for their inspection, oil change and test ride. Supplied my own oil which dropped the price to $475+. No wonder people complain and dealers aren't selling a ton of spiders. "OR" maybe this is the continual and perpetual gouge and screw we get here in Canada.

**NCSpyderGurl** · 10-13-2017, 01:58 PM

I just had my Spyder 1st service done here in NC. The service was $265 and the hour ride there and back was priceless! I ❤️ My Spyder

**Road-Kill** · 10-13-2017, 03:17 PM

My dealer charges me $200.00.
If he charged me $500.00 I would sell my bike as I don't believe in being robbed.
The Spyder is great......not that great.

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