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Grandpa Spyder
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I did my own oil & filters change and the 600 mile check up was just under a $100.00
harrypottar
magical member
There is a little more than oil change I believe, check belt tension, check bolts etc
there is a good thread here.
Waiting for my hitch to arrive at the dealer, bike as 800 miles on it now, just under 200 miles to get to the dealer, so I be at around 1000 miles for my first service.
Need to get the first service before I head to Americade on Friday, but need the hitch.... :gaah:
harry
there is a good thread here.
Waiting for my hitch to arrive at the dealer, bike as 800 miles on it now, just under 200 miles to get to the dealer, so I be at around 1000 miles for my first service.
Need to get the first service before I head to Americade on Friday, but need the hitch.... :gaah:
harry
vampyregirl
New member
I just had mine done and it cost $339. :yikes: I was hoping for about $100 less, but.... There were 5 Spyders in for service at the same time!!! I think they only have 1 tech that takes care of them, and we all showed up at once!! Including someone from Michigan that had the back fender torn off of theirs with the license plate still attached!!! It was at Honda East in Maumee, OH. Was is anyone here???
I'm definitely going to learn to do an oil change on my own. I do the oil changes on my Jeep, so this can't be too much harder!!! :doorag: I ain't afraid of gettin' dirty!!!! Plus, I'll wipe off any extra oil that spills on the bike......
I'm definitely going to learn to do an oil change on my own. I do the oil changes on my Jeep, so this can't be too much harder!!! :doorag: I ain't afraid of gettin' dirty!!!! Plus, I'll wipe off any extra oil that spills on the bike......
here???
I'm definitely going to learn to do an oil change on my own. I do the oil changes on my Jeep, so this can't be too much harder!!! :doorag: I ain't afraid of gettin' dirty!!!! Plus, I'll wipe off any extra oil that spills on the bike......
When you do it your self, Take your time nobody is given out trophies for the fastest oil change. And most important Make sure you use the ''right tools'', [read some posts about that lately]
And remember;;
A ''really'' wise person learns from other peoples mistakes not their ''own'' mistakes.
All Around
New member
I just did my first oil change yesterday. A little bit of a pain in the you know what. So many panles to take off:shocked:. I dont think I would reccomend this to a mech challenged person.
Luckyme
New member
Uh, Oh. I guess I'll plan to keep going to the dealer.
Seems crazy to make an oil change so complicated, needing to remove so much Tupperware and all. I always changed the oil and diff. Fluid on my Goldwing. Was easy.
I may attempt it once, but from what I've read on the site, it seems a bit challenging.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
It's not challenging, it just takes a little time and care. The panels and parts on a Spyder overlap, so things have to be removed and reinstalled in order, that's all. If you can change oil on a Wing, you can do it on a Spyder. Keep in mind, though, that there are more things involved at each maintenance interval than just an oil change. Some may require BUDS or special tools. Still, doing your own oil changes reduces maintenance costs if you must see the dealer, and it gets you up close and personal with your ride, so you can take better care of it, check it over carefully, and head off any budding issues. JMHO
Buttsy
New member
I think there is a "hidden" key in this whole thing. The use of the "Budds" system to perform updates and the such to the system. I just got mine done yesterday (600 mile) service. Now I spent a couple extra dollars on shiny stuff but the actual fee for the service was $ 193.00 taxes in with parts included. We pay 13% HST so do the math, remember mine is the manual transmission so a few less parts for sure.
For me at $ 193.00 every 7500kms .....................I think I get the dealer to complete the task? They hooked up the Budds and it ran a couple of updates on it so this is a hidden value that you absolutely cannot complete without the dealer? I appreciate each service interval can include different items which will affect the price.
I will continue like all my other toys to complete modifications and accessories on my own but really the dealer in my case is just not that far out of line? Let them get down on their knees and get there hands filthy...:thumbup:
PS: Got home and chopped 4.5 inches off my windshield..............much better. I know there are conflicting opinions on this but I do not like to look through a plastic windshield, especially if it is raining like my trek home from the dealer yesterday!
Cheers
For me at $ 193.00 every 7500kms .....................I think I get the dealer to complete the task? They hooked up the Budds and it ran a couple of updates on it so this is a hidden value that you absolutely cannot complete without the dealer? I appreciate each service interval can include different items which will affect the price.
I will continue like all my other toys to complete modifications and accessories on my own but really the dealer in my case is just not that far out of line? Let them get down on their knees and get there hands filthy...:thumbup:
PS: Got home and chopped 4.5 inches off my windshield..............much better. I know there are conflicting opinions on this but I do not like to look through a plastic windshield, especially if it is raining like my trek home from the dealer yesterday!
Cheers
cdavid
New member
I just had mine done and it cost $339. :yikes: I was hoping for about $100 less, but.... There were 5 Spyders in for service at the same time!!! I think they only have 1 tech that takes care of them, and we all showed up at once!! Including someone from Michigan that had the back fender torn off of theirs with the license plate still attached!!! It was at Honda East in Maumee, OH. Was is anyone here???
I'm definitely going to learn to do an oil change on my own. I do the oil changes on my Jeep, so this can't be too much harder!!! :doorag: I ain't afraid of gettin' dirty!!!! Plus, I'll wipe off any extra oil that spills on the bike......
Hey Vampyregirl,
I was at Honda East on Thursday to pick up the GPS harness I ordered. I saw 4 or 5 Spyders sitting in the service area. I'm scheduled for the 600 mile service this next Wednesday (06/06). I'll keep an eye out to meet you someday. I'm in Waterville.
David
steve635
New member
Good point Buttsy
"I think there is a "hidden" key in this whole thing. The use of the "Budds" system to perform updates and the such to the system."
That's why I went to the dealer for my 600 mile service. I think long term I will do most of the oil changes myself, but will bring it in to the dealer for significant mileage interval service.
"I think there is a "hidden" key in this whole thing. The use of the "Budds" system to perform updates and the such to the system."
That's why I went to the dealer for my 600 mile service. I think long term I will do most of the oil changes myself, but will bring it in to the dealer for significant mileage interval service.
Dudley
New member
I remove the panel for the oil check, the lower black panel, and the one above the black panel. Also the plate under the engine. I do not remove the mirrors or any other panels.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I remove all the panels. I want to look everything over real good, check fasteners tightness, hose integrity, belt tension and condition, oil the shift linkage, etc. I can't do that too well with the panels on...and changing oil without that, with the Spyder sitting on the ground, is a hassle.
I had mine done yesterday in Granbury Texas, $290.00, sounds like a pretty average cost. I had thought about changing the oil myself. I dont know enough about my :spyder2: just yet to be working on it, and mine needed a minor adjustment to the belt. I would rather ride it than work on it.
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Allen & Patti
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Allen & Patti
vampyregirl
New member
Amen to that!!!! I'll be following tips from here when it comes time!!!
I think once I change the oil myself a few times, I'll just get more efficient about it. That's what happened with my Jeep. The first oil change was a pain in the butt!!! After that, I just got better and better at it. Only takes about 20 mins now!! :thumbup:
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