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whats involed in the first service
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Sarge707
Active member
:yikes: Your manual tells you what to do and check and there is a GREAT
"How To" section here so you can do it yourself and KNOW it was done!
happyspyder2039
Active member
Thats a little Steep I think but depends where you live. I paid 175.00
Is that a Quote over the phone, Or did you actually have the 600 mile service done and that's what you paid?:dontknow:
I ask because that is high even for NJ.
i brought it in for the first 500mls service , thats the price i signed to pay after they finish..
i will not bring it back, i think its very steep..
and they made sure i didnt get a manual.. just there way of keeping me in the dark..
ill do the rest my self next time..
what do i need to keep track of so the the warranty is not VOID??
i will not bring it back, i think its very steep..
and they made sure i didnt get a manual.. just there way of keeping me in the dark..
ill do the rest my self next time..
what do i need to keep track of so the the warranty is not VOID??
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The manual is in the front trunk. If you have a trunk liner, it will be behind the zippered opening. It is also available online. The RS manual can be accessed from the SpyderLovers home page, and all owners manuals are available through the BRP Owners' Center, accessible from the bottom of their Web site pages. I doubt the dealer is trying to keep you from the manual...they probably failed to tell you where it is. If not, they owe you that and the safety DVD. You paid for them.
Bob Denman
New member
So what dealer is this? I paid about $170 at my dealers for the first service and thought that it was just a little high... Are there any other dealers within a reasonable ride that you can check out?
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
For the 600 mile checkup, which includes an oil change, there are about $80-$125 of parts involved, depending on what your dealer charges for oil, and on whether you have an SE5 which has an extra oil filter and o-ring. Approximately two hours of flat rate labor are involved for an RS, and another half hour for the RT. If you dealer requires more than three hours, find a better tech. Depending on your shop labor rates, the labor could run from $100 to $375. Your dealer is obviously charging the highest possible labor rates, longest shop time, and highest prices for oil. Shop around. You might also want to get an itemized estimate of these charges, to see exactly what is involved, so you can compare to other shops.
get this there labor rate is 55.00 half hour, lol they only charge by the half.. what a scam.... this is extreme machines in millstone twp. ,, nj
i had some other problem with it hasitating after gettting warm then cooling off.. it would hes. then.. also it would stall on start up cold every now an then .
they told it me it was from topping off the tank.
they said wait till first service and break in time bring it in then. but i didnt think service alone was going to be that much.. a little over the top for my taste. but they are always book solid, so they must do something right there.
but ill do the next service myself.
one other question do i need anything special to remove the oil, will it just drain out or do i need to suck it out?
thanks all
i had some other problem with it hasitating after gettting warm then cooling off.. it would hes. then.. also it would stall on start up cold every now an then .
they told it me it was from topping off the tank.
they said wait till first service and break in time bring it in then. but i didnt think service alone was going to be that much.. a little over the top for my taste. but they are always book solid, so they must do something right there.
but ill do the next service myself.
one other question do i need anything special to remove the oil, will it just drain out or do i need to suck it out?
thanks all
Warm the engine up remove the dip stick, unscrew the two drain plugs,
[crankcase and oil tank] Then remove the filter
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
The 600 mile service also requires the tank oil strainer to be cleaned and inspected. You will need a new hose clamp, and possibly an o-ring. The service also involves checking and adjusting the drive belt (to the new spec if that was not done), lubricating the front suspension arms, checking and clearing any faults through BUDS, and performing any updates or recalls shown as necessary. Don't forget to go through all the fasteners to check tightness. The required items are listed in the maintenance schedule in your Owners Guiode.
Just save all your receipts.
