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Rear Tire Installed - $$$$$ !!!

effgjamis said:
Well........
 I just returned from my dealer to schedule the 6,000 mile service, and asked about a New Rear Tire in as I am planning on the trip to LA.
 The man said " Cost of tire is $ 198, but I will let you have it for $ 145." I then asked " how much for installation ? He replied " Due to the time for Removal, and replacement, and re-synk of the electronics, the Labor will run $ 330.00 but that includes tax for tire etc or a total of $ 475 " . I just about s..... in my britches.
 However, since I have pre-paid my service to include the 6,000 service, I scheduled to have them to the service.
But, if they think I am going to pay them $ 475 for a tire and the installation of the tire, they have some thoughts comming.
 No way do I see the exchange of the tire having any effect on the electronics of the spyder. Of course I could be wrong, but I don't think so.
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I'm no whiz in doing mechanical stuff... I can do it but I tend to be slow... to enjoy it... and even I can remove and re-install the rear tire in less than one hour. That's $95 labor at my dealer.

And, you're right... there's no re-sync'ing of any thing electronic for a tire change.
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picked up 2 of 3 tires Sat. We will install as Clawsons wanted almost $400...and my tires would be the first set they installed. Clawsons had an advertised special, $40 per tire installation for Sat. only. The parts dept said I should take advantage??? Service dept. said it was for bikes only, exclude the Spyder...even if I just got the front wheels changed!
 
ataDude said:
I'm no whiz in doing mechanical stuff... I can do it but I tend to be slow... to enjoy it... and even I can remove and re-install the rear tire in less than one hour. That's $95 labor at my dealer.

And, you're right... there's no re-sync'ing of any thing electronic for a tire change.
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thank you... I could not visualize the electronics being involved, unless they lost my Magnets for the McCruise Control, but that would have nothing to do with the spyder's electronics.
 
Shouldn't be any electronics invloved - unless they bumb something they shouldn't!

Getting the belt correct would be the most difficult part I believe.

Mine was the first for my dealership too.

I'll do the fronts myself for sure. The rear I would be more apt to do when it's not nice outside - :D

BRP has a set time that dealers are supposed to charge for various things - as a guideline - and the dealer can charge whatever per hour. My shop has at least 10 techs - probably more - but only one has been to Spyder School.
 
My rear tire replacement was a little over $300 including tire and labor at the dealer. Done at 15,000 miles.
 
Wait till you have to pay for repairs, and diagnostics.

When your warranty runs out, and you need to pay for the BUDS service fee to reset your ECU I do not want to hear any complaining for the people that feel a owner has no need to own such a device. :clap: I can read it here already plan as day, my dealer charged me $100 dollars to tell me I had a bad spark wire, and the charged me $30 for that wire. A total of $130 for two minutes. Two weeks later same problem with bike went back to dealer with problem, and paid another $100 to hook up to BUDS to be told it is a bad coil so you throw out $150 for the coil. That is $250 total.


Soon you will have a name that fills in the letters BRP. In the Harley Davidson world HD does not stand for Harley Davidson. HD stands for hundred dollar. You do not walk out of a Harley Davidson dealer with out spending at least $100.:clap: Walk in to a dealer just ask how much does something cost. The answer with be either 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, ect. You will ask what 1 means? The response will be what ever number is said just add the words hundred dollar.:bowdown:
 
nater1 said:
When your warranty runs out, and you need to pay for the BUDS service fee to reset your ECU I do not want to hear any complaining for the people that feel a owner has no need to own such a device. :clap: I can read it here already plan as day, my dealer charged me $100 dollars to tell me I had a bad spark wire, and the charged me $30 for that wire. A total of $130 for two minutes. Two weeks later same problem with bike went back to dealer with problem, and paid another $100 to hook up to BUDS to be told it is a bad coil so you throw out $150 for the coil. That is $250 total.


Soon you will have a name that fills in the letters BRP. In the Harley Davidson world HD does not stand for Harley Davidson. HD stands for hundred dollar. You do not walk out of a Harley Davidson dealer with out spending at least $100.:clap: Walk in to a dealer just ask how much does something cost. The answer with be either 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, ect. You will ask what 1 means? The response will be what ever number is said just add the words hundred dollar.:bowdown:
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Not sure what your post has to do with tire replacement, but I've got 5 years warranty on Spyder - and will renew it after that.

Also, any decent dealer would hook up to BUDDS for no charge even out of warranty - like any decent auto place does. My auto guy will hook people up and not charge them - but he does hope that if service is needed you will consider using him.;)

Either way - not a concern for most for 5 years as it seems most Spyder owners went with the BEST extended warranty.
 
nater1 said:
When your warranty runs out, and you need to pay for the BUDS service fee to reset your ECU I do not want to hear any complaining for the people that feel a owner has no need to own such a device.
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Sooooo... you're just doing this in advance as a service for all of us?

Everyone got your message... many multiple times... from post one... how about stopping now? I had you on "ignore" up until last night... back you go.

p.s. I have never blocked anyone else... so, congratulations... you're my first. :dontknow:

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nater1 said:
When your warranty runs out, and you need to pay for the BUDS service fee to reset your ECU I do not want to hear any complaining for the people that feel a owner has no need to own such a device. :clap: I can read it here already plan as day, my dealer charged me $100 dollars to tell me I had a bad spark wire, and the charged me $30 for that wire. A total of $130 for two minutes. Two weeks later same problem with bike went back to dealer with problem, and paid another $100 to hook up to BUDS to be told it is a bad coil so you throw out $150 for the coil. That is $250 total.


Soon you will have a name that fills in the letters BRP. In the Harley Davidson world HD does not stand for Harley Davidson. HD stands for hundred dollar. You do not walk out of a Harley Davidson dealer with out spending at least $100.:clap: Walk in to a dealer just ask how much does something cost. The answer with be either 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, ect. You will ask what 1 means? The response will be what ever number is said just add the words hundred dollar.:bowdown:
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Please explain to this ole man what your post has to do with tires.

I think it is time that you stop being so negative and posting stuff in non related topics or threads. IMHO
 
How does my post apply.

Dudley said they have him between a rock, and a hard place. I was just letting him understand how big of a rock it will become.

If you can not really work on your bike your self with out a special tool then you are at the same spot.

Do you really think when the warrant runs out there will be no few for diagnostics?


Eff for example how does $20 a gallon gas sound. If it is not ok why?
 
nater1 said:
Dudley said they have him between a rock, and a hard place. I was just letting him understand how big of a rock it will become.

If you can not really work on your bike your self with out a special tool then you are at the same spot.

Do you really think when the warrant runs out there will be no few for diagnostics?


Eff for example how does $20 a gallon gas sound. If it is not ok why?
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I'm usually the one who comes to folks defense when they're being picked on. It's usually their own fault because they have an off the wall opinion on a subject. However, they usually carry on enjoying the Spyder Lovers forum and participate actively in other threads and topics. You, Nater1, have not let up on the BUDDS subject, you hijacked threads, been nasty to BRP and truly have made your point known. Now it is time for you to think about something. If you want to be taken seriously, then act serious. If you want to be considered educated, act educated. If you want to be perceived as well written... then for gods sake, proof read your posts. Now, either drop it, 'cause we all know you aren't going to get the software without working at a dealer (that's what I've done), or go away. You have succeeded in having folks here block your posts. Most are annoyed with you. Stick around, make your posts to be of a positive note, encouraging, even one or two expressing displeasure at something... then drop it.
 
Firefly said:
I have no problem with $150 delivered. Robs stocks them and I got it in 24 hours.

My dealer ordered one for me and they are on backorder for a month - so unless your xps place stocks them - they wouldn't have been able to helpe me.

I checked pricing on your XPS site and they want $ 176.99 for a rear tire !

I'm loyal to companies that take care of me - that is more important than price. Robs has been great and gives me 10% just like my local dealer does. I would order more from my local dealer, but they just don't stock Spyder stuff - only order when the customer asks for it. Tires should be a no-brainer.

I'll have my next rear tire (which is on backorder from my local dealer) installed by the dealer because I'll be due for rear bearings by then.
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You are right about the XPS price. I sent the following in an e-mail to XPS. I haven't received a reply as of yet.


"There seems to be a price discrepancy in your online price for a Can-Am Spyder rear tire part number 705500958. The MSRP is $149.99 and when I checked your price several weeks ago it was $120.00 which was a 20 percent discount. I didn't buy the tire then because I decided to go with an automotive tire. However, now I recommended your company to a friend of mine who needs a tire and he pointed out that you wanted over list price. Your online price is shown as $176.99. Please explain."

When you get around to doing the rear wheel bearings, you may want to look into the change made for the 09 model. There are two bearings (from China) in the wheel and one in the sprocket. For 09 the part number for the two in the wheel has changed. The one in the sprocket has not. The change may indicate a different vendor, or it may indicate a physical upgrade. I don't think the wheel changed in 09, so maybe the new part could be used in the 08 model. It may be worthwhile to ask the question.
 
I have access at my school to a tire machine, but it's an automotive shop. I am wondering how difficult it is to do the rear tire change by yourself. I am pretty techinically inclined and I do have the shop manual. Is it something I could really screw up easily or ???
 
SpyderGirl said:
I have access at my school to a tire machine, but it's an automotive shop. I am wondering how difficult it is to do the rear tire change by yourself. I am pretty techinically inclined and I do have the shop manual. Is it something I could really screw up easily or ???
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It's really not a big deal. It's a car tire on a car rim basicly. The hardest part is getting the belt to track right. I've gotten pretty good at it but some seem to have more problems with it than others. :dontknow:
 
SpyderGirl said:
I have access at my school to a tire machine, but it's an automotive shop. I am wondering how difficult it is to do the rear tire change by yourself. I am pretty techinically inclined and I do have the shop manual. Is it something I could really screw up easily or ???
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Wait 'til lamonster gets out there for the Transformers event then change your tire and bribe him to help you set the belt tracking. :D
 
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