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    Default 600 mile how critical is it?

    I'm close to the 600 mile service. There's no way I'm going to be able to get it done before the BBQ. Looks like I'll have close to 1500 miles (or more) before I get to it. What are the consequences???



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    They slap you and take away your bus pass...
    1500 miles would seem to be stretching it a little bit... As long as you're keeping an eye on the oil you should be okay...
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    I pushed mine to 800, but I wouldn't personally go above 1000, can you get it done on the way?

    Pre-book on route and take a break while its done, only works if there is a dealer on route

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    (I DID pass 1100 miles on my way to the 600 mile service...)
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    Default I'd sure get it done, if at all possible

    In case you ever have a warranty problem (particularly engine or drive train accessory), there is no telling what BRP would say about going 1,000 miles over the first look see, IMHO. The mx people are supposed to do several other things also - evidently some don't do much, but that's another issue.

    Schedule at least an oil change enroute next week, if possible. Only takes an hour or two and you've done the most important part, in theory. I doubt if Lamonster has oil changes in mind on Thursday. I think there's a dealer in Morristown.

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    Been there and done that on pretty much all the 's. I would keep an eye on the fluid levels though--so you don't run anything dry.

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    Default 600 miles

    go for a ride tonight put some miles on it so you can get it done before

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    Plus they do updates which supposedly prevent TB and limp home mode.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bruiser View Post
    I'm close to the 600 mile service. There's no way I'm going to be able to get it done before the BBQ. Looks like I'll have close to 1500 miles (or more) before I get to it. What are the consequences???
    I'd think you are farther ahead getting it serviced at 500 miles as opposed to 1,500.

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    Default 600 mi

    I push mind to 1000 mi they could 'nt get me right in.
    dealer said don't worry.

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    There's no way I can get it done before the trip. However, an oil change at the BBQ is possible.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    I'd think you are farther ahead getting it serviced at 500 miles as opposed to 1,500.

    I'd get 'er done before you go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bruiser View Post
    There's no way I can get it done before the trip. However, an oil change at the BBQ is possible.
    Do it here, BajaRon will have filters and oil I think and I got BUDS for any updates.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lamonster View Post
    Do it here, BajaRon will have filters and oil I think and I got BUDS for any updates.

    Thanks for the PM.



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    There will be a lot of folks who will want oil at the BBQ so I would, to be safe, bring the oil and filters with you if you can and then do it at the BBQ. Or just do it early!

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    i done my owen and the dealer sigend off for me,so no big deal going over did mine at 1000 miles,but i do help out at my dealer,and have helped on some other spyders,do like he said at the bbq,the oil is the main thing. now have fun and eat a lot of bbq.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bruiser View Post
    I'm close to the 600 mile service. There's no way I'm going to be able to get it done before the BBQ. Looks like I'll have close to 1500 miles (or more) before I get to it. What are the consequences???
    BRP uses a beak-in oil and it can cause problems down the road. There is alot people to help change it on Thursday let BajRon bring some oil and filters for you.

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