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    Active Member Stache's Avatar
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    Default In for the annual service visit.

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    Rode the Can-Ams in for their annual service visit yesterday. Hope we’ll get them back this afternoon.

    Chilly, but fabulous. Brought the feeling right back.

    MWO (Ret'd) SJ Barnes
    ‘20 RTL Stone Grey
    named Britannia in honour of EE Doc Smith’s
    Grey Lensman’s ship.
    Farkles:
    Bestem Carplay
    canamsypderaccessories hitch and wiring harness,
    showchrome trunk rack,
    12v AND dual USB direct to battery in the frunk,
    dual USB switched in the blank console switch spot (parasites the power off the seat heater switch),
    frunk lid organizer,
    trunk organizer,
    showchrome rider backrest,
    ryder and passenger cup holders,
    ram mount for the iPad mini I use for GPS
    quadlock phone mount
    Nautilus horn
    Data blocker on the glove box USB
    Big Bike Parts highway pegs
    Spyderzone dash pouch
    Convex mirrors

    ‘20 Ryker 900 (my wife’s ryde)
    Farkles
    Slingmods fwd/rev ‘suicide shifter’
    frunk organizer
    dual horn
    Max mount
    Rear seat with tall back rest (not mounted)
    Ryder backrest (not mounted)
    Side bag
    Top bag

    top bag makes a good backrest. Will swap on the rear seat if she ever wants to 2up
    2020 RT Limited , Stone Gray

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stache View Post
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    Rode the Can-Ams in for their annual service visit yesterday. Hope we’ll get them back this afternoon.

    Chilly, but fabulous. Brought the feeling right back.
    Nice post here. I will be taking the same type cold trip to my dealer in a few weeks But I am curious (not trying to start any arguments) about the items people have done or not done, compared to the BRP maint. schedule. Anybody care to tell me (us) what items they don't follow on the BRP maint. schedule? Primarily wondering about those based on "years/miles". Do you favor one point over the other, and why? Just curious, with so many "professional "facts/opinions" about any maintenance subject and components you want, showing up on the web.
    Ray & Marci
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    2014RTL Cognac
    ALWAYS ride 2 up.

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    At the moment, we are working with new Spyders. One brand new (3,000 miles) and one year old with (15,000) miles. Both just required oil change out and filter plus a check over to make sure other things were all right. Both exhibited NO issues or problems...so that is what we told LaMonster Garage. I did put a rear tire on the 15K bike (K9). No fronts, but maybe should have. Time will tell on that decision.

    When you get up to 28K miles...there is a pretty long service list. We did that on the previous bikes when it arrived. Neither of the older bikes made it to 56K service. They were traded off in the mid 40's.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    I believe the engineers who designed them understand the maintenance needs better than I do. Fluids (oil, brake fluid, coolant, etc. ) degrade over time as well as with use. There’s a reason the maintenance schedule has both time and mileage limits.

    I see following the maintenance recommendations as ‘cheap insurance’. I paid a hockey sock full of money for the things. I don’t want to spend even more on major repairs because I tried to save a few $ skimping on maintenance.

    MWO (Ret'd) SJ Barnes
    ‘20 RTL Stone Grey
    named Britannia in honour of EE Doc Smith’s
    Grey Lensman’s ship.
    Farkles:
    Bestem Carplay
    canamsypderaccessories hitch and wiring harness,
    showchrome trunk rack,
    12v AND dual USB direct to battery in the frunk,
    dual USB switched in the blank console switch spot (parasites the power off the seat heater switch),
    frunk lid organizer,
    trunk organizer,
    showchrome rider backrest,
    ryder and passenger cup holders,
    ram mount for the iPad mini I use for GPS
    quadlock phone mount
    Nautilus horn
    Data blocker on the glove box USB
    Big Bike Parts highway pegs
    Spyderzone dash pouch
    Convex mirrors

    ‘20 Ryker 900 (my wife’s ryde)
    Farkles
    Slingmods fwd/rev ‘suicide shifter’
    frunk organizer
    dual horn
    Max mount
    Rear seat with tall back rest (not mounted)
    Ryder backrest (not mounted)
    Side bag
    Top bag

    top bag makes a good backrest. Will swap on the rear seat if she ever wants to 2up
    2020 RT Limited , Stone Gray

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    I'd just suggest taking them in for annual service in late Fall to avoid the Spring rush and so they don't set with the used oil in them over the winter.
    "Love 'em all.... Let GOD sort 'em out!"
    2021 RTL Dark Chalk Metallic with comfort seat
    1978 GL1000 w/'75 engine show bike
    1976 RD400c

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