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I simply removed to and didn't put it back on.
2015 an Am Spyder RT Limited
2013 Yamaha WR250R - Sold
2011 Can Am Spyder RT-S SE5 Limited - Sold
2011 Aspen Sentry Trailer
2003 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2007 Unigo Trailer - Sold
2001 BMW K1200LT - Sold
2001 Honda 750 NightHawk - sold
2015 RT Ltd , Canamspyderaccessories Brake pedal ext. Red
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Dealer charge is 198.00 labor + oil/filters. 2 book hours.
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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Originally Posted by bmwlarry
I simply removed to and didn't put it back on.
The lower matte black side panel? The splash pans I can understand.... But this panel would be pretty noticeable if left removed.
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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Originally Posted by Firefly
The lower matte black side panel? The splash pans I can understand.... But this panel would be pretty noticeable if left removed.
I swear nobody has read or looked at anything I posted in this thread.
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I'd love to see a pic of the new panel mounted on the bike.
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Originally Posted by hottrodd7
I'd love to see a pic of the new panel mounted on the bike.
IT will look just like the old one... hence why Lamont posted photos of the old panel and the new one side by side.... on the floor....
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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My dealer's response, "What Panel"?
We got the letter and voucher, but evidently BRP forgot to send the plan to all their dealers. Went in for my 600 mi. And presented a list of squawks and requested the panel. They had no idea of what I was talking about. I had to show them the voucher to prove I wasn't making it up, they said they'd look into it. Now, do they owe me, or do I have to wait for 4600 more mi to get it done?
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Originally Posted by BlueLine
We got the letter and voucher, but evidently BRP forgot to send the plan to all their dealers. Went in for my 600 mi. And presented a list of squawks and requested the panel. They had no idea of what I was talking about. I had to show them the voucher to prove I wasn't making it up, they said they'd look into it. Now, do they owe me, or do I have to wait for 4600 more mi to get it done?
If you are going to change your own oil and you want to save time then I would get the panel for your next oil change. If not what does it matter anyway? The only thing this does is help save time, that's it.
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Are 2010's included in this, no voucher received.
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Seems BRP is once again proving the old adage......"No good deed goes unpunished".
They try and do something nice... and FREE if people follow the guidelines... and all they get is bashed for not making them gold-plated and shipping them overnight to everyone that has an RT.....
Chill out people.. you never knew you 'needed' this panel until they invented it....
Sure I'd like one.... but I'm not gonna blow an artery over it if I don't. If I absolutely have to have a dealer oil change to get one... then I will as I know the panel will benefit me when I do my own oil changes.
They could have just as easily sold this as a kit for $100....... which many of us would have paid.
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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....and we're gonna ride, we're gonna ride.....
ride like the one-eyed Jack of Diamonds, with
the devil close behind,.....we're gonna ride....
2008 GS.....PE # 2888
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Originally Posted by SpyderDon
Are 2010's included in this, no voucher received.
All existing RTs are included. If you have not received a voucher, you should contact your dealer or BRP Customer Service, give them your VIN#, and be sure you are properly registered as the Spyder owner in BRP's database.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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2014 RTL-SE6 Cognac (Current Love)
2012 RTS-SE5 Pure Magnesium Metallic (Pre Loved)
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I'M at an airshow up in Oshkosh and there is a can am display here with all of their products. I asked them about the new panel and they had never heard about it
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Originally Posted by flybuddy
I'M at an airshow up in Oshkosh and there is a can am display here with all of their products. I asked them about the new panel and they had never heard about it
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It's just another example of the right hand not knowing what the left is doing. Happens in private industry, not just government as we all know. Most likely BRP has notified most dealers of the obvious but not PR and Marketing. Takes time...we got a lot more time than we got money!smoky
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Oil change....
Well, been doing my first dyi oil change on RT S today (actually the past two days) and replacing the new lower panel which is supposed to make oil changes easier in the future. It's not a complicated process but boy, is it a process! Quite labor intensive. But, again, once you do it, its almost second nature the next time around.
I debated long and hard about removing the drain plug for the transmission but after reading several posts about not doing so, decided to leave it in place. Put in my initial three quarts of Amsoil and immediately got oil pressure. I had decided earlier to use exisiting washers and o rings except for the new transmission oil filter. Had no leaks, so I topped it off with total of 4.5 quarts of oil and am ready for the world. I fully expect with the Amsoil to probably change oil only once yearly but, again, the more I ride the more I like it.
With the tupperware off you get a full view of all the engineering that goes into a Spyder and garnish a greater appreciation of that engineering. I left the undercarriage cover just below the oil resevoir off for easier access to future oil changes as recommended by knowledgeable persons on this board.
I am looking forward to my future mods which include front Elka shocks and Lamont's foot rests. With that I will be the happiest Spyder rider in the country!
smoky
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I guess local dealer has to call in your coupon and they order your panel.
they said they will only install the panel 1/2 labor $45 or it would be free with an oil change. no way to get panel and give them back old panel for free.
so we will wait until end of the ride season and have them do the final oil change before putting the spyder away for winter. coupon doesnt expire until spring 2013.
2013 Yellow ST-S SM5, Elka Stage1 Rear Shock, 2Brothers Exhaust, K&N Air Filter(soon), TricLED fnt fender LEDs, frnt LED daylight strips, 3rd Rear brake LED, ISCI Hand Brake, BajaRon Sway Bar&Links, Bullant Laser Aligned, Lamont's CAT ByPass, CALSCI Windshield, Works Performance Stage 5 Front Shocks
Previous = 2010 Blue RT-S Spyder SM5
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Folks, I gave the dealer $130 yesterday and heres what I got in return:
New panel installed free,
New transmission cover, filter, O ring,
New filter for motor and O ring,
New crush washers for two drain plugs and a
Grease job for front end.
I furnished my own oil. It also included a bunch of checks: tires, lug nut torque, etc.
Had I skipped these minor checks, which I would have had I understood in advance, I could have shaved about $30 off the price. Seems like a fair price to me.
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I agree. I had the coupon and it was free but it was check up time also..
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New Access Panel
I've been reading the thread re the new access panel, has anyone got a picture. Here is Australia I'm still wainting for further information. The new Oil filter and HCM Filter are available.
Regards
John
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Thanks Lamont,
I'll follow up with my dealer.
Regards
John
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Oil change panel
Originally Posted by Lamonster
The replacement part is a new grill and the bottom matt black bottom panel.
You don't have to replace if if you don't to, that's up to you.
Here's a pic of the new parts on the floor and the old ones on the Spyder.
I must be dense today, but I'm not seeing the difference. Are you able to remove this new panel with out pulling the ones above?
Mark & Evelyn
2010 Orbital Blue RT A&C SM5, Utopia back rest on a Rich's Custom seat and a 2 1/2 " home chop on the windshield.
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Mark, It was installed on mine a couple days ago but I didn't see it before it was installed. I think you still have to remove the lower air wing and then the grill, afterwhich you can bend out the black panel to access the transmission filter. Either that or the panel can be pulled completely off. Won't know till I do my next oil change in 4K miles.
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Originally Posted by mnefred
I must be dense today, but I'm not seeing the difference. Are you able to remove this new panel with out pulling the ones above?
Yes. That is exactly the point of the new panel. Lamont also posted a photo of them side by side where you can see the difference in the mounting tabs.
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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oil change, when you say voucher are you speaking the letter they sent out in the mai
when you say voucher are you speaking the letter they sent out in the mail.
Originally Posted by Lamonster
Some more info I was able to gather.
1. When maintenance done by dealer, panels are automatically free of charges for consumer. If maintenance done by consumer, it is dealer's prerogative to decide if panels will be charged or not. Please note that BRP does not have control over dealer's decision to charge for panels or not.
2. Dealers don't have panels in stock, therefore it is very important to contact dealer to order panels prior to show up to dealership. Don't forget to mention that you will do the change of panels yourself. Also, reinforce that the new panels should be install at the next maintenance.
3. In terms of availability of panels at the dealership, be aware that dealer may decide to prioritize customers that will perform their maintenance at dealership.
4. 1 voucher per unit. If not installed properly or damaged during installation, it won't be replaced free of charges and/or not be covered under Warranty.
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