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    Default Oil change feedback

    Ron, just some feedback.

    I just did my 4500 mile service and oil change this weekend (did it myself )

    I have to say that the Amesoil you sent me is great! My top end has never been so quiet!
    Shifting also seems smoother even on my SM5.

    I will never use BRP oil again. I have to say about the last 1,000 miles before this service, the top end was getting pretty noisy after long rides. It was clear the oil had gotten thinner. Also start up after it had been sitting a few days was a little loud for the first 1-2 seconds. All that is gone now.

    If I was to go back in time I would say with the BRP oil I probably should have done the oil change at about 3,500 miles instead of waiting until 4,500. We will see how it goes now until the next oil change with this. But again, I notice the difference!

    Thanks again for another great product. That is your oil change kit (filters, orings, washers) and this great oil!

    FYI as a side note. My dealer did not put the washer on the engine drain plug during the $600 mile manditory service! I am suprised I never had an oil leak?

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    Just a warning!! If you "think" no washer was there - be careful! It has been known to stick to the bottom of the engine!! You definitely do not want two washers on there!!
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    Amsoil is the only way to transfuse my spyder. Great stuff for sure. Am sure you will be just as impressed with 5K on it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bmwlarry View Post
    Just a warning!! If you "think" no washer was there - be careful! It has been known to stick to the bottom of the engine!! You definitely do not want two washers on there!!
    I thought of that and triple checked! No washer!
    When I put the old oil in a container for turn in, it was not in the old oil either.

    It just was not there. My dealer must have forgot to put it on or whatever.

    Again I am suprised that worked and I did not have an oil leak.

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    Default Have to agree..!!

    could be they forgot the crush washer but then you would have some seepage..maybe. But if possible do a visual check to make sure the washer did not stay on the engine side or it came off into the oil..congrats on doing it yourself...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    could be they forgot the crush washer but then you would have some seepage..maybe. But if possible do a visual check to make sure the washer did not stay on the engine side or it came off into the oil..congrats on doing it yourself...
    I guess you didnt read my post a few minutes before yours?
    Maybe you were typing it as I posted mine

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    So Ron.... No comment back?

    I am a convert to Amesoil PERIOD! Thanks for offering such a fine product and filter kits!

    Bob
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    Thanks Ron!




    Bob
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    Default Congratulations!

    Yes! Doing your own maintenance can be fun, rewarding and save you money! And, you'll usually do as good a job of it (or better) than your highly trained professional at the dealership. Not only that but you learn something about your ride, and the familiarity gives you a better understanding of what's going on under all that Tupperware!

    I am not surprised that A- Your Engine Oil Drain Plug was missing and B- that there was no leak. A very highly trained professional (which will go unnamed) did my oil change at his house and did the same thing. We did not discover this until over 5,000 miles later when I did the next oil change. Zero oil leakage, not even a film of oil around the drain plug.

    Amsoil really is a superior product. I do sell it but I don't make any profit on the Amsoil products. Amsoil isn't the only way to go. But I do feel it is a very good way to go.

    There is more to enjoying your Spyder than riding it. You can get a great deal of satisfaction doing your own work whether it's maintenance or Farkeling. It's all good!
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    Amsoil is very good Out of curiosity Ron could you PM me the price for a full 2013 SE5 kit. I got miles to go before I change oil but want to weigh my options.
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    There is nothing to weigh. Clearly superior oil. I have found none better! We buy it by the case, keeping our fleet of 5 bikes in full synthetic oil. After tear down, we find no significant wear. I credit AMSOIL. As Ron said, learning to maintain your bike helps you keep tabs on what is going on. Saving money is nice, too! Remember, nobody cares for your stuff like you do! JMHO,
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    How to I order an oil change kit for my 2010 Spyder RT, manual?

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    Quote Originally Posted by debbieogden55 View Post
    How to I order an oil change kit for my 2010 Spyder RT, manual?

    Debbie
    Just send Ron a private message here http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/p...do=newpm&u=963 Tell him what you want and you can pay with paypal. He'll get it sent out to you. Pretty easy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by debbieogden55 View Post
    How to I order an oil change kit for my 2010 Spyder RT, manual?

    Debbie
    Sorry for the late reply. You can always get me at fyredad@hotmail.com

    Email is the best way to communicate because that way I have a searchable record. You can also PM me here at Spyderlovers but I prefer the email.
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