Can't wait any longer for 6,000 mile service and DPS recall. Going in Thursday and I doubt BRP update to recall will be out. Hope I'm one of the lucky ones. In scheduling with the dealer, they asked if I had any mods done. They told me that there may be an additional labor charge if any of the mods interfere with the service work. Specifically they noted that some after market bags affect removal of certain panels. I don't know what all has to come off for 6,000 mile service, but I know you can't get to the battery with Givi racks on. I could just tell them to skip battery inspection since it is out of warranty, but they may have to remove the rear panels for other work. Rather than risk paying them extra, I guess I'll just pull the racks. 45 minute job for me, but glad the service writer said something rather than ride 60 miles and find out. One advantage of the BRP system is easy removal for maintenance.
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Anyone else told this?
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Tom in NM
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No, I have not heard that, but it makes sense. Since they are charging by the hour, if accessories get in the way, it is going to take more time than a stock configuration would.
My former dealer probably never would tell me this in advance, they would just charge for the time - or the extra time needed on warranty work that went over the BRP time reimbursements.
The only thing that I see they have to Inspect or Adjust on the 6K that is different from the 3K is throttle/fuel system, radiator & cooling system, wheel speed & seat sensors, air filter, and clutch fluid. But, given possible error codes, they my need to inspect the battery.
However, in your position, just to be safe and to protect them, I would remove all the luggage and accessories that you can. Some shops are very careful, others are not - I am just guessing, but you will probably take more care of them then they will.
Tom
My former dealer probably never would tell me this in advance, they would just charge for the time - or the extra time needed on warranty work that went over the BRP time reimbursements.
The only thing that I see they have to Inspect or Adjust on the 6K that is different from the 3K is throttle/fuel system, radiator & cooling system, wheel speed & seat sensors, air filter, and clutch fluid. But, given possible error codes, they my need to inspect the battery.
However, in your position, just to be safe and to protect them, I would remove all the luggage and accessories that you can. Some shops are very careful, others are not - I am just guessing, but you will probably take more care of them then they will.
Tom
Same issue with BRP bags
I have the BRP/Givi bags on my Spyder. I took off the bags and rack before going in for the 625 mi. service. Dealer never mentioned a problem and didn't charge extra for having to work around my floorboards or hiway pegs.
But with the BRP/Givi bags, the turn signal posts are relocated and come out through the rear panels, so you still loose access to the battery since the rear panels can't be removed without taking off the turn signals. If I remove all the rear panel screws and pins I can flex the panels enough to work on some of the lower mechanicals, but so far have not found a quick way to access the battery without disassembling the turn signal posts. Any one else notice this?
I have the BRP/Givi bags on my Spyder. I took off the bags and rack before going in for the 625 mi. service. Dealer never mentioned a problem and didn't charge extra for having to work around my floorboards or hiway pegs.
But with the BRP/Givi bags, the turn signal posts are relocated and come out through the rear panels, so you still loose access to the battery since the rear panels can't be removed without taking off the turn signals. If I remove all the rear panel screws and pins I can flex the panels enough to work on some of the lower mechanicals, but so far have not found a quick way to access the battery without disassembling the turn signal posts. Any one else notice this?
Even the oil change instructions say remove the rear panel, but most of us who do our own oil changes have found that isn't really necessary. I'm sure most techs pull off lots of body panels just to make access to everything easier. I'm not complaining about the question because some of the mods do make service work take longer. Changing rear light bulbs with a sport rack on is a PITA, but add side cases and it is a @#%^ PITA. I will spend the 60 mile ride over enjoying a smooth running, trouble free Spyder and hope that the return trip is the same.
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