10 minute oil removal with new panel for the RT

[Lamonster]

I just did an oil change with the new setup and it took 10 minutes to pull the panel and drain all the oil and remove both filters. This is WAY faster than the old way. Thumbs up to BRP for this mod.

All you do now is loosen the two bolts in front of the foot peg (do not remove), then remove the air wing, remove the two push pins that hold the panel on and slide the whole thing out.

[MidLifeCrisis]

I asked my dealer about the panels and they said the only way I could get a set was to bring it in for an oil change. I. Checked another dealer and was told the same thing. Sad part is, I had the tupperware totally torn down and could have dropped the parts in on re-assembly. That would have been way too easy. Now I'm stuck paying the full price and letting the dealer tear off the parts all over again for nothing. Now that's customer service.

Glad to hear it reduces the time so much though. That's a huge plus.

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[sinkhole]

Lamont, when you get time, post pics of the new panel. Also explain exactly what changes were made that makes it easier to remove.
Thanks,

[Lamonster]

Lamont, when you get time, post pics of the new panel. Also explain exactly what changes were made that makes it easier to remove.
Thanks,

Click on the picture.

[recordingguy]

My dealer handed me my update panel with no cost to me. I had to give them my letter from BRP. I do my own oil change on the RTS. Bob

[flybuddy]

My dealer handed me my update panel with no cost to me. I had to give them my letter from BRP. I do my own oil change on the RTS. Bob

I was lucky enough to get one also and installed it. Fairly easy overall and look forward to my next oil change.

[ICE]

I have not received my letter from BRP for the new panel. Are they still rolling them out or is mine MIA?

[rcturner]

I just did an oil change with the new setup and it took 10 minutes to pull the panel and drain all the oil and remove both filters. This is WAY faster than the old way. Thumbs up to BRP for this mod.

I have the new panel on my RT and see no way that this helps anything unless you put the hole in the support as suggested in a previous post. The filter screw that is behind the support is almost totally inaccessible. Tightening that same bolt to the proper torque is impossible. Other than that, it is a great improvement.

[Lamonster]

I have the new panel on my RT and see no way that this helps anything unless you put the hole in the support as suggested in a previous post. The filter screw that is behind the support is almost totally inaccessible. Tightening that same bolt to the proper torque is impossible. Other than that, it is a great improvement.

It helps because you don't have to take off any of the painted panels.
I did drill the support and that is approved by BRP now.

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Lamont!
This has certainly reduced the "pucker factor" of an oil change...
Give me a little more time, and I might just dare to give it a try!

[Schnauzer]

I have not received my letter from BRP for the new panel. Are they still rolling them out or is mine MIA?

You need to check and make sure your dealer turned in your purchase info to BRP. I've heard that some are not in the BRP system...Go figure
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[jmstiffany]

I just did an oil change with the new setup and it took 10 minutes to pull the panel and drain all the oil and remove both filters. This is WAY faster than the old way. Thumbs up to BRP for this mod.

I am still buying oil from the dealer. Is there better oil out there I should be using? Less or more expensive?

[boborgera]

I am still buying oil from the dealer. Is there better oil out there I should be using? Less or more expensive?

Check your other post.

[gln2]

I dont understand why but if you live in California you won't be getting one.

[Jeriatric]

I dont understand why but if you live in California you won't be getting one.

We did not get a letter because per CA. law BRP could not include us in the new maintenance schedule. But, that does not mean you can not get the new panel. Check with your dealer and see how he is handling it. Probably pay to play since we don't have a letter to give him for reimbursement.

[Y Rider]

Does anyone with SpyderPops Cat Shields know if they will still fit with the new panels?

[R.T. Smith]

Does BRP furnish the new panels?

[clueless]

It helps because you don't have to take off any of the painted panels.
I did drill the support and that is approved by BRP now.

I thought you just went in thru the bottom lamont. they you didnt need to remove any of the painted panels.

jack up the Spyder and access from the bottom (after you remove the splash panel)

[Lamonster]

I thought you just went in thru the bottom lamont. they you didnt need to remove any of the painted panels.

jack up the Spyder and access from the bottom (after you remove the splash panel)

Not that easy on the SE, I've tried.

[flybuddy]

Does anyone with SpyderPops Cat Shields know if they will still fit with the new panels?

Yes, I installed new panel myself and have the cat shields on there..No problem....Plus with the cat shields I feel comfortable when I'm riding and there are stray cats on the road

[Bob Denman]

You ryders in California might have to figure out an address in a nearby State to get the letter and the parts???

[Jeriatric]

You ryders in California might have to figure out an address in a nearby State to get the letter and the parts???

Not sure why we didn't get at least the letter. Oversight?

[Jeriatric]

I haven't been paying too attention to this matter but I seem to recall a couple of posts stating that for some reason the new oil change/filters/etc hasn't been approved for CA as yet.

No clue as to why.

Got the new filter and housing. Just no letter for a free or low cost panel set?

[bluestratos]

I had to pay for my panel since I do my own oil changes. According to BRP this at the perogative of the dealership as charge or not since they get the panel for no charge with the ticket I could have supplied. Shame, I like my dealer but this type of thing costs them more than they know. The panel costs a little over $30 with the 10% discount I get for buying the bike there.

Regards,

Randy

[Dudley]

Well, I guess I am one of the few. I take over 3 hours to do the oil change. I kinda talk to the Spyder, look for things that seem unusual, let the oil drain thoroughly, etc. When the new oil is all in the Spyder, I Simple Green the engine and hose off. The engine looks almost as clean as when it was new. Taking time to observe gives me the time to notice if some things may be a little unusual from the last oil change.
And, I do not want the new panel!

Happy Trails!