600 mile service

[SAPD911]

Dealer quoted me $280 for the 600 mile service. I have the 2014 RT SE6. Sounds kinda high. Dealer said they have to replace the oil and transmission filter. Thoughts? They also said I can't put Amsoil or other kinds.

[SAPD911]

Seems pricey.

[Jeriatric]

Dealer quoted me $280 for the 600 mile service. I have the 2014 RT SE6. Sounds kinda high. Dealer said they have to replace the oil and transmission filter. Thoughts? They also said I can't put Amsoil or other kinds.

600 mile? Isn't the first service at 3000 miles. Check you OM

[jerpinoy]

600 miles is that your first oil change IAW with you owners manual?

[Rob Rodriguez]

First service was changed to 1200 miles I think. Used to be 600. I paid $180 which basically covered oil and filter change (including the transmission filter, I have the SE5 transmission) a BUDS update and belt tension/alignment check.

[fastfraser]

You need to drive that 2014 another 2400 miles before it's due for service. You need to learn how to do the oil /filter changes yourself, save a bundle and no waiting for the dealer .

[SAPD911]

First service was changed to 1200 miles I think. Used to be 600. I paid $180 which basically covered oil and filter change (including the transmission filter, I have the SE5 transmission) a BUDS update and belt tension/alignment check.

just read the manual (pg 120), it says 3000 miles for the first service (break-in inspection). Thanks all. Guess I need to RTFM! lol

Dealer is replacing the oil at 35 miles anyway due to a set screw leak.

[SAPD911]

You need to drive that 2014 another 2400 miles before it's due for service. You need to learn how to do the oil /filter changes yourself, save a bundle and no waiting for the dealer .

Does that void your warranty? or you just save the oil receipts?

[ulflyer]

Buds update
Replace oil/filter
Inspect throttle grip operation
Check and re-tighten exhaust pipe, clamping rings, joints & gaskets.

Check clutch fluid on SM6
Check: reverse mechanism operation, coolant,lighting system, control switches, front wheel torque, drive belt tension, rear wheel torque on axle bolt, parking brake, wheel wear, align if necessary, tire pressure, brake pads, passenger handholds, footrest looseness, body panel looseness, storage compartment latches, hinges, and gaskets.

Listed as 2 Hrs labor, plus oil/filter. Alignment extra. My dealer charges $241 or $341 if you need/want laser alignment.

I'll change my own oil, and have them do selected items like:
Buds update, wheel/axle torque, drive belt, the exhaust pipe things. Maybe an hour at the most for $75. Gets me on record, and I stay in touch with svc mngr and techs.

[Bob Denman]

It's hard to believe that the "600 miler", has been pushed back that far!

BUT IT HAS!!

[bcoulter19]

Wow!, it is still 600 miles on the 2013 RT-S SE5. I was qouted $350 for the service.

[Cruzr Joe]

Dealer quoted me $280 for the 600 mile service. I have the 2014 RT SE6. Sounds kinda high. Dealer said they have to replace the oil and transmission filter. Thoughts? They also said I can't put Amsoil or other kinds.

Tell your dealer that the first service is at 3,000 miles not 600

cruzr joe

[Bob Denman]

Will Len come get yours, for this service??
Both he and his lovely Bride need a day out of the shop anyway!

[ARtraveler]

As others have mentioned--its 3,000 miles for that first service on the 2014 RT. I commented about the high price of service, but was thinking dealer said $600--not $280--which is in the ball park. Oooops!

[Cruzr Joe]

As others have mentioned--its 3,000 miles for that first service on the 2014 RT. I think your dealer is about $300 to high, compared to what others post on the site.

How is $280.00 $300.00 too High?? ( i think the battery in your calculator needs replacing)

at that rate the dealer would have to give him $20.00 for bringing it in.

Cruzr Joe

[Cruzr Joe]

Will Len come get yours, for this service??
Both he and his lovely Bride need a day out of the shop anyway!

I never asked him, but i think if the situation called for it, he would do it. I think his wife Vanessa needs some time off, Len keeps going to these races and other social events and leaves her in charge of the kids and the business.

Pit Bull Power Sports Rocks

Cruzr Joe

[ARtraveler]

How is $280.00 $300.00 too High?? ( i think the battery in your calculator needs replacing)

at that rate the dealer would have to give him $20.00 for bringing it in.

Cruzr Joe

How did I miss that? I thought he said $600 for the service--not $280. Time for me to go back and edit.

[Chupaca]

the price will vary from shop to shop and we don't have enough feed back on the new 1330 cc engine first service. What is true is that it is not at 600 miles. If your dealer did not understand what year your roadster is then it's an honest mistake if he did know they need to get with it...

[Cruzr Joe]

How did I miss that? I thought he said $600 for the service--not $280. Time for me to go back and edit.

If you edit it, everyone will wonder what the hell i was talking about.

Cruzr joe

[ARtraveler]

If you edit it, everyone will wonder what the hell i was talking about.

Cruzr joe

Nah--you were right on. It's kind of neat to see that some read posts very carefully.

[Cruzr Joe]

Nah--you were right on. It's kind of neat to see that some read posts very carefully.

Cruzr joe

[NancysToy]

Your dealer needs to get his act together. Not only is the first service for the ACE 1300 changed to 3000 miles, but the (expensive) transmission filter change interval has been altered, too. Have them do some studying and quote it again. Meanwhile, you can ride five times as far before you have to visit them. They may have figured things out by then.

[Bob Denman]

I never asked him, but i think if the situation called for it, he would do it. I think his wife Vanessa needs some time off, Len keeps going to these races and other social events and leaves her in charge of the kids and the business.

Pit Bull Power Sports Rocks

Cruzr Joe

Think about it...
Would you leave your kids with Len??

(They'd have so much fun, that they'd never want to come home! )

[BikerDoc]

Dealer quoted me $280 for the 600 mile service. I have the 2014 RT SE6. Sounds kinda high. Dealer said they have to replace the oil and transmission filter. Thoughts? They also said I can't put Amsoil or other kinds.

The 2014 means re educating a lot of the lower quality dealers all over again. or catching some of them who will want to do unnecessary maintenance just for the $$$$$

[Cruzr Joe]

Think about it...
Would you leave your kids with Len??

(They'd have so much fun, that they'd never want to come home! )

Promises Promises.

Cruzr Joe