FIRST SERVICE -- Many Questions.....

[Rokonman]

How much did the 6,000 mile service cost? They do a valve check at that service, correct?

 

[Belo]

It is important to verify the belt tension after 600 miles and I doubt any home mechanics has it's own sonic tension meter! If you do have one, make sure you keep bills for oil and filter with the date to back you up if you ever have a warranty issue.

IMO, 200$ is cheap for the first service and the peace of mind (my 2 cents...)

 

[mike3069]

My first service cost: $69.98 for oil & filter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love my dealer Progressive Motorsports, Hudson Falls, NY.


At 1st service my belt tension when I rode in was ~350 on the meter. After cool down meter read ~250. Factory recomended is 1500. Had them reset to 1400. I have since lowered the tension another 1/4 turn (90 degrees) on the screws. And I'm considering going looser yet.

At Homecoming, I talked with one of the enginners at the factory and asked him how critical this tension thing is.

His reply: "As long as there is no issue with belt vibration FOR YOU (my emphasis) the tension is not critical." :shocked:

 

[NancysToy]

At Homecoming, I talked with one of the enginners at the factory and asked him how critical this tension thing is.

His reply: "As long as there is no issue with belt vibration FOR YOU (my emphasis) the tension is not critical." :shocked:

Now that's some useful inside information. Thanks!

 

[blown34]

I spoke with my selling dealer and they said that anyone can do their own 600 mi. service. I spent about $55.00 for the BRP Oil and filter and did it myself. My dealer wanted $200.00. I strongely recommend doing the oil services yourself, I was able to pull the drain plugs and leave them out for a few hours to throughly drain all the oil, the dealer can't spend that much time and they aren't nearly as careful as I am doing the work.

 

[Sopher]

600 mile service completed today at C&C Sports in Brighton, MI. $91/hr labor, 1.5 hrs, $136. Oil $44, misc washers, o-rings and disposal fees brought total to $192. I provided the filter as I purchased one when I took delivery. That would have added $17. Only adjustment needed was drive belt which had worked its way too close to the flange. Response to the muffler burn spot was that the replacements have been burning too, so I should wait until BRP gets it right. Not sure if that means they are working on it, that they hope we all just ride and forget or that we switch out pipes and don't care. I've seen lower and higher prices, but not too unhappy with $200.

My dealer charges $70/hr and the first service takes 2.5 hrs. Final charge: $250

 

[scottmanesis]

My first Spyder addition is going to be the Service Manual. The way I see it, I will have just as much experience with the machine as the local tech, he is just going to refer to same manual, pretty sure I own the wrench already....if I did not I would still go buy that before I pay that other guy to read the manual and follow directions. The split knuckles, well that just strengthens our relationship now don't it? We can fight all nite out in the garage if need be but she better be nice to me while out on the road because of the love I gave her in blood and sweat to get us out there!


Wait a minute is this a vehicle I am talking about?

 

[Wheelz]

Man, down here in San Diego (alba action sports) the initial 600mi service was $327. You guys are getting a bargain. And to top it off, (literally) the tech put too much oil into the crankcase. it was way over the "full" mark. I swear man, it's better to do our own service if you want it done right.

 

[SSL4X4]

My dealer charges around $300 for the first service. I bought a service package/extended warranty however. This covers UNLIMITED service and warranty for an extra year beyond the standard BRP warranty and they will service it as often as I like. This includes oil changes and there is no mileage limit. As much as I plan to ride this could definitely be worthwhile. While I never buy extended warranties this seemed like a decent deal since it covers all the service too!!