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2014 RT maintenance. Smoke and mirrors?
I like the specs on the 2014 RT, but will the maintenance costs be less for most of us who ride 5000 miles or less per year? Beside mileage there is usually a time limit for most maintenance items and BRP has only increased the mileage as far as I can tell. Not having to do a valve adjustment is great, but are oil changes still going to cost $300? The Spyder needs to be simpler to maintain in terms of manhours. Dealers aren't going to lose much money with the 2014's on maintenance profits. Keeping my 2013 RT for now.
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If you're paying $300 for an oil change... you're getting hosed.
Most dealers do them for around $120-150.
I do mine myself....for around $50.
You should still change your oil at least once a year regardless of the miles.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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The new maintenance schedule is going to save me more then a few bucks .
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oil changes
Originally Posted by Firefly
If you're paying $300 for an oil change... you're getting hosed.
Most dealers do them for around $120-150.
I do mine myself....for around $50.
You should still change your oil at least once a year regardless of the miles.
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...Question...what kind of oil/filter do u use in ur bike when doing the changes..??
chuck
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Originally Posted by RidersInChrist
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...Question...what kind of oil/filter do u use in ur bike when doing the changes..??
chuck
I use Amsoil or Valvoline Motorcycle oil and BRP filters (2); cost about $65. I believe you can get the BRP kit for around $67.
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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If you can afford $20,000-plus for a bike...
I'd graciously accept whatever the savings are!
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