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I need to find an alternative to the dealership for routine maintenance
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Albec
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When I was shopping for my Spyder, I checked out, and test rode, a Spyder there. I almost bought it there till I got a quote from iMotorsports.
I didn't like the buying experience at iMotorsports but the price was right at least.
Tango
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Value Accessories is in Ohio. They may service the Spyders. Rick and his wife are nice people.
Albec
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That's near Cleavland, right?
That's well over 600 miles and 4.5 hours from Rockford, IL. Not exactly local.
pegasus1300
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As a Died in the Wool DIYer I have found we always think dealer prices are too high, which is why we became DIY to begin with. Oh, that, and besides liking to do it.
BryanSD
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I'm curious what your "reverse problem" was. An issue with the controls, low oil, something else?
Tango
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I travel 800 miles to get my oil changed. Shoot the bull with the tech servicing my bike. Catch up with friends that are local. And ride some great roads to boot.
Albec
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Not everyone will have friends that they can visit while 600 miles away having their machine serviced.
I prefer to do my own oil changes, ride closer to home, and shoot the bull with local friends and my wife.
Tango
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We made friends while there. We are a group of 7 riders that met by chance in South Dakota. Wives and girlfriends that stay in touch and plan trips. We all meet up at rallies, and patronize the local indies that take care of our rides. Headed to TN., W.VA., OK., AR., FL.. this year.
LongIsland
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I feel your pain, brother. I can’t do my own maintenance anymore either. My 2022 RTL (bought 4/23) has only needed a few oil changes. In 2024 I needed brakes - $256 at a non‑dealer. In 2025 I needed a rear tire - $345.56 at the dealer.
The dealer I used for years stopped selling Spyders, so no more warranty work there. My 2025 yearly service was $322.98, but at the new dealer this year, it jumped to $628.28. Ouch.
On the bright side, that’s about $52/month for a year of fun, and anything major is still under warranty. Once that ends, there are a few non‑dealers on Long Island who work on Spyders, and I’ll be using them.
AbNormy
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How'd you like the process of buying from them? I had thought about trading my 14RT in on a new one at one point, and they offered a good trade in. Local dealers, there are 2 here in Austin, they were always hit and miss and weren't interested in my trade. But as for getting any service done, I drive to Selma for tires and some work and I have been pleased so far, aside from a service writer who got all worked up about what NewsMax was blasting in the waiting area, I'd go back. Also, remember what your annual average costs are and it doesn't seem so bad then.
tntnj
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The dealer said they adjusted the reverse pressure switch, ran a program to check the trans and clutch plates, did a safety check, and an oil change, It took about 2 hours.
Albec
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How did I like the experience of buying from iMotorsports? I gave my opinion a while back and it wasn't received well here since it seems that everyone loves them.
I was lied to, twice, and got the runaround. When I arrived to take delivery, the salesman was outside rubbing a dry rag on one of the gloss black panels, scratching it all to hell. Plus, I had them install a shorter brake rod and they couldn't even get that right.
For me, they talked the talk but didn't walk the walk, and I won't be back.
YMMV
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