Folks, I will wind up having only about 1700 miles on my Rt-S before she goes in for hibernation. Just curious if I should have the 3000 mile service done before putting it up for the winter, get it done first thing in the spring before the season, or just wait until 3k? I don't really like the idea of letting it sit overwinter with the same old oil sitting in it. Anyway, any advice welcomed......
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Advice on servicing
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
When in doubt, change it out. IMO--it should be all right sitting over the winter and then have it done at the 3,000 mile interval as recommended.
Bfromla
Well-known member
Depends on your time. Have spare now get done then when spring hits :2thumbs::doorag: no wait just ride. Or wait till spring your wound up tight wanting to ride & get stuck waiting on dealer doing a dozen other bikes to squeeze you in:banghead::hun:. & hoping no tech is sick or there is any other problem in way. :cus: Not my cup of tea personally. Oil will sit fine for a season. Gas not so much. & ease any worrys by parking over news paper. Can spot any unsightly drips after a service.
Bob Denman
New member
If it was my bike; I'd wait until I had the 3,000 mile on it, before having it serviced...
I don't honestly know if the "Old Wisdoms" about storing a toy with the old oil in it, are still true... :dontknow:
I don't honestly know if the "Old Wisdoms" about storing a toy with the old oil in it, are still true... :dontknow:
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MelloYelloSpyder
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I have always left the old oil in over the winter. 28 years of riding and never an engine failure. When I pull it out I start it up to get the engine and oil warm and change it first thing in the spring. That is what I am doing with the Spyder this year as well.
AeroPilot
Member
I notice its a 2014...
Your call, but if I bought it in 2014 and put some miles on last year and this year.. I'd change the oil. The humidity and colder running mileage from short trips would have me wandering how the OEM stock oil was holding up. If a holdover model that was sitting and you just rode it this year I might wait to Spring. Your call.
Your call, but if I bought it in 2014 and put some miles on last year and this year.. I'd change the oil. The humidity and colder running mileage from short trips would have me wandering how the OEM stock oil was holding up. If a holdover model that was sitting and you just rode it this year I might wait to Spring. Your call.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Sadly, that is a ball park price for an oil change/filter and check over at most dealers.
Bob Denman
New member
The kit containing the oil and filters runs about $80...
The rest is labor; it seems on the high side of reasonable... but in the ballpark. :shocked:
The rest is labor; it seems on the high side of reasonable... but in the ballpark. :shocked:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Hi Jeff! That would be 9300 miles after the previous service
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