600 mile service

[bikeguy]

The 6K service includes the first valve clearance check. Totally unnecessary at this early point, IMO, but that is another story. That takes time, but not the extra 12 hours worth. I suspect they also included actually adjusting the valves at that rate. That takes several hours. The actual adjustment shouldn't be necessary for several times the 6K figure.

I knew that the valves were supposed to be adjusted at 12,000 miles but I missed the note that says to inspect the valve clearance at 6,000 miles. I've adjusted valves on BMW's many times but I have absolutely no experience with the bucket and shim system the Rotax V-twin uses. I don't much think I want to try to learn it on something as expensive as a Spyder RT. I'm probably going to buy a 3-year maintenance agreement.

What really bothers me more than anything is the wide variation in prices for maintenance. Even taking into account the different costs of living and labor rates in different parts of the country, it doesn't seem like the cost of a 600 mile service should vary from $157.00 to $550.00.

Cotton

 

[boborgera]

How do you spell "Rip-off"? 14 hours! What's he doing for 14 hours? I would check for other dealers and drive 300 miles and get a motel if needed before I paid $1344.

1344$ Why do you think the service rep's are smiling.

 

[Dudley]

For those of you who are new to the forum...our 2008 SE5 has 32,765 miles on it. This summer we made a round trip of the US. After the 600 mile service, I have changed my own oil every 5,000 miles with filter, changed the spark plugs, air filter, rear bearings at 25,000 miles, changed the rear tire at 16,000 miles and the front tires at 32,000 miles. My first thought on valve adjustment will not be until 50,000 miles, if even then. The Spyder has never failed us in all those miles. I am not suggesting anyone do what I have done, just saying that without all the trips to the dealer that BRP "requires", the Spyder runs better than when it was new. Warranty? No worries. With the savings of over $6000 in maintenance costs, I believe I am way ahead.

 

[boborgera]

For those of you who are new to the forum...our 2008 SE5 has 32,765 miles on it. This summer we made a round trip of the US. After the 600 mile service, I have changed my own oil every 5,000 miles with filter, changed the spark plugs, air filter, rear bearings at 25,000 miles, changed the rear tire at 16,000 miles and the front tires at 32,000 miles. My first thought on valve adjustment will not be until 50,000 miles, if even then. The Spyder has never failed us in all those miles. I am not suggesting anyone do what I have done, just saying that without all the trips to the dealer that BRP "requires", the Spyder runs better than when it was new. Warranty? No worries. With the savings of over $6000 in maintenance costs, I believe I am way ahead.

:agree::agree::agree:The dealers love people who worry about losing
their warranty and follow the required maintenance.

 

[obiwanbill]

my 1000 checkup was $182 parts and labor
6000 miles: $214 parts and labor

prepaid plan

 

[PAPA G]

OIL CHANGE

Lamonster Oil Change on the RT

I DID THE LAMONSTER OIL CHANGE JACKED UP SPYDER PUT ON STANDS CHANGED OIL IN 47 MIN THANK LAMONSTER YOUR WAY IS VERY EASIE FOR THIS OLD MAN