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Wrong Oil Change Kit
I should never take anything for granted. Went to change the '14 RT's oil and filter and found the filters didn't match. Now I will have to drive 80 miles round trip to exchange it for the correct kit. I guarantee that from now on I will not "assume" anyone at the dealership knows what they are doing. I got to ask myself. Did they do this on purpose, knowing I was doing the oil change myself? That thought does not set well with me!
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All the great movements in the world began with a cup of coffee!
2018 F3-T
My mods: Can am Trailer hitch, USB and 12 volt power outlets, Gustason windshield, Bead rider seat cushion, battery harness for electric gear and battery tender, Time out trailer.
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My old dealer didn't like it but I always open the box after the first time they sold me a kit for an SM5 and I have an SE5. When I went back to get the trans filter the smart parts guy said "you don't have to change the trans filter every time anyway".
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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i had the same problem the 14's changed. we live and learn
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Bummer..!!
been ordering my kits online dilivered to my door without a hitch. Always give myself enough time for a return if this should happen. I do feel for your situation especially if your all apart and miss out on the 80 mile ryde.. but your right to check it before leaving the store...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Thanks, everyone! I should learn to not trust other people on stuff like this. My trip over and back was fruitful (got 2 filters) and has caused me to pose a question. The dealer had no oil change kits in stock. So, does that mean when you have a service that they just change the filter and leave the copper washers and rubber O rings? And if that is the case, are they charging for a full kit when in reality you are only getting a filter? I know that the last service the dealer did I was charged for a full kit.
I will start ordering my kits online though.
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
Thanks, everyone! I should learn to not trust other people on stuff like this. My trip over and back was fruitful (got 2 filters) and has caused me to pose a question. The dealer had no oil change kits in stock. So, does that mean when you have a service that they just change the filter and leave the copper washers and rubber O rings? And if that is the case, are they charging for a full kit when in reality you are only getting a filter? I know that the last service the dealer did I was charged for a full kit.
I will start ordering my kits online though.
You have a very valid question. Dealers stocking bare minimum of parts are starting to crop up a lot. The oil change kits should NOT be an out of stock item. IMO--that's like McDonalds running out of hamburgers.
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.
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
I should never take anything for granted. Went to change the '14 RT's oil and filter and found the filters didn't match. Now I will have to drive 80 miles round trip to exchange it for the correct kit. I guarantee that from now on I will not "assume" anyone at the dealership knows what they are doing. I got to ask myself. Did they do this on purpose, knowing I was doing the oil change myself? That thought does not set well with me!
Happened to me once and I live 60 miles from dealer, one way. Best thing to do is go to the BRP sight and get the part number/numbers from the OEM parts catalog, then double check the part when it gets set on the counter.
2008 GS SE5 in 2008
Traded at 43,000 miles for a left over
2010 RT SM5 in 2011
Traded at 57,000 for a left over
2014 RTS SE6 in 2015, which has 35,000 miles
Oct 19th, 2017, totaled 2014 RT while killing a Javaline
Dec 12th, 2017 drove a 2017 F3L home. What an awesome machine!
Never had any breakdown stranded issues.
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Originally Posted by Dudley
Happened to me once and I live 60 miles from dealer, one way. Best thing to do is go to the BRP sight and get the part number/numbers from the OEM parts catalog, then double check the part when it gets set on the counter.
I will do exactly that next time I buy from the dealer. Thanks!
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All the great movements in the world began with a cup of coffee!
2018 F3-T
My mods: Can am Trailer hitch, USB and 12 volt power outlets, Gustason windshield, Bead rider seat cushion, battery harness for electric gear and battery tender, Time out trailer.
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
Thanks, everyone! I should learn to not trust other people on stuff like this. My trip over and back was fruitful (got 2 filters) and has caused me to pose a question. The dealer had no oil change kits in stock. So, does that mean when you have a service that they just change the filter and leave the copper washers and rubber O rings? And if that is the case, are they charging for a full kit when in reality you are only getting a filter? I know that the last service the dealer did I was charged for a full kit.
I will start ordering my kits online though.
Doc, I doubt that dealers use the oil change "Kit" when doing an in-house oil change. My dealer stocks the kits for customers as well as the individual parts and pieces. They use the individual parts and pieces as well as BRP bulk oil when they do in-house oil changes. Of course, as we all know, all dealers are not created equal. Good luck.
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They use the individual parts and part numbers because it results in more profit than using a kit.
Just contact BajaRon and get an oil change kit for your bike. Order a complete set with o-rings the first time, replacement oil filters from then on until you need the o-rings again. You do not need new o-rings every change unless you nick the o-ring or its getting hard. Replace the copper crush washer each time or switch to rubber bonded washers.
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