I would fall into that category. The only thing I had my dealer do was a water pump replacement and that was only because it was under warranty and didn't cost me anything
Now that mine is out of warranty it probably will never see the dealer again.....
I do all preventative maintenance, dealers are really expensive. If/when I need major work will decide if I can do it or not.. Have done all my farkles except the wrap.
[QUOTE=akspyderman;775768Dealer gets to do most anything technical. I am not very mechanically inclined.[/QUOTE]My Can-Am dealer does the mechanical work on my spyder. I am not mechanically inclined, and I don't have the time to do it. ( That Work Thing, Riding my spyder etc.) Deanna777
Do all my own Maintenance, and Farkle additions. Use the dealer for everything else. BTW the RS was so much easier to maintain than the RT. I am now looking for a funnel from the "Wizard of OZ" just to add coolant.
I prefer to do my own maint and customization to my own high standards,I don't like anybody touching my toys even with warente work I still go over everything just to make me happy.
I am the most mechanically-challenged Human in the Universe (Forget about the Planet)
I add farkles; only if it's not too deep into the mechanicals of the bike...
It takes me about three times longer to perform the tasks that I choose to undertake; I enjoy the challenge and the satisfaction gained from the experience!
Mine only goes to the dealer for warranty work. I'll take it in for the 3,000 service but will not have them change the oil.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
I prefer to do my own maint and customization to my own high standards,I don't like anybody touching my toys even with warente work I still go over everything just to make me happy.
Haha...I thought I was the only one that did that.....I did the same thing when I got mine back after the warranty water pump. I had all the plastics torn off in the garage and went over everything!
I would never hesitate to do anything on my wife's Spyder or my valk including engine work. I don't bring anything to the dealer unless it has to do with the computer. I am actually right now in the process of a complete rebuild on my snowmobile. As long as I have the torque specs I am good to go.
I'm inclined to design and build things for my Spyders that weren't available when I bought my 08 like a touring windshield.....which I made from a GW 1500 it's like 472 sq.in......and Risers, the handlebar type. I made mine from Sno-mobile risers that needed extensive metal sculpting so the clutch would work, and it does.......tail rack for Hard trunk.......5 position adjustable passenger pegs with an adjustable upright for child use ( and it's almost in the mail Chad ).........and the first Bolt on front shock Angle Adjusters ( really ).............I do all maintenance ...farkeling, and if it gets complicated my personal mechanic "Andy" will help out. ......Mike
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I had a 2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak that I purchased used from a guy that added some of the loudest pipes ever made! I loved that bike but hated the noise, found a stock exhaust on ebay and put her back stock, found out why it was so loud... engine problems specifically knocking noises!!? The local Kawi dealer said it was rod noise and wanted $2600 for major rebuild of the engine. I decided to fix it myself, found out that the exhaust caused a lean running engine and the detonation caused the piston skirts to collapse and the pistons were slapping in the bores. Turned out to be a simple (sort of) fix. Cost was 2 pistons, 2 ring sets, gaskets and seals to the tune of around $450.
So clearly I'm not afraid to tackle anything with my bike that I can do without having the BUDS system, that's my only limitation.
"It takes tools and talent and I can buy the tools"
Sold my 14 RTS went back to 2 wheels.
2014 Kawasaki Vaquero SE