First Service

[I-Day]

I know the manual says first service at 3000 miles but I have a question. What would happen if you wait to 6000 miles! Just seems like a waiste of oil to do at 3000!

 

[JayBros]

You've laid out a lot of dough for a very expensive and sophisticated machine for which the allegedly educated designers and engineers have said you should change the oil and filter the first time at 3,000 miles, not to mention at least have a dealer check a list of things other than the oil change -- or do the whole job yourself. IMO, one of the biggest reasons you want to change it at 3K will be ovbious to you when you pull the clutch cover drain plug and see all the residual metal shavings on the drain plug magnet, and get that oil out of the machine and any contaminants the filter has trapped during the break in of the engine. Using your logic, why waste the money for an oil change at 6,000, save more dough and just run it to 9,300 miles. If anything goes wrong and you cannot prove you had that initial oil and filter change done at about 3,000 miles you could see your manufacturer's warranty going right down the drain along with a bunch of dirty oil and money you allegedly saved. It's your Spyder and your wallet.

 

[ARtraveler]

The upside: the twin cylinders required a first service at 600 miles.

 

[4 MARIE]

Is this the 1st NEW vehicle you have ever owned ?

Probably 90% of the first 100,000 miles of engine wear, is going to occur during the "break in" period.

I would say postponing the first service is like putting 2 bullets in play, in Russian roulette.

It may work for you, but not for me.

 

[Saluda]

I wouldn't stretch it.

 

[PaladinLV]

You could and probably will lose your warranty.

AJ

I know the manual says first service at 3000 miles but I have a question. What would happen if you wait to 6000 miles! Just seems like a waiste of oil to do at 3000!

 

[L_r_g]

Agree with the others. Likely you'd be ok, unless you're not. If there was any internal engine component failure, it wouldn't hard to make a good case that it was due to not changing the oil. At worst you'd lose the fight and have to foot the entire repair bill. At best, you'd get it covered under warranty, but it would be a painful process and fight to endure.

That first maintenance isn't cheap but from there on out it's fairly infrequent if you abide by the manual and change at 9300 mile intervals.

 

[Little Blue]

For peace of mind. The 3,000 mile Service is the best way to go for your Spyder. Then follow the operation manual and you will be good to go. :thumbup:

 

[I-Day]

I guess what’s confusing to me is I have read several posts of people who have done there 3000 Mile service themselves! Basically an oil change. If you do the oil change yourself does that void the warranty?

 

[JayBros]

I guess what’s confusing to me is I have read several posts of people who have done there 3000 Mile service themselves! Basically an oil change. If you do the oil change yourself does that void the warranty?

No, the 3K oil change does not have to be done by a dealer. You should simply keep records of your parts purchases (I scan and file receipts) and make some kind of memo note of when you did the oil change and the mileage. I am one of those who advocates having the dealership to the 3k service to check over all the items listed in the service schedule. After that point I do most of the stuff myself except where B.U.D.S. is needed, like at the 2 year brake fluid flush. I fork over the $$ to have the dealer do it so the complete ABS system can be flushed.

If you're interested in doing the 3K oil change yourself, there is an excellent video by a very competent, certified BRP Spyder technician at this link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPeb1YqV4Gw&feature=youtu.be.

 

[PistonBlown]

Dont know the laws in the US but here as long as you keep proof ie part receipts then no issues. During the warranty period I did do my own servicing most of the time though I used the can-am filters and oil. Once out of warranty switched to the filters Bajaron sells though still use canam oil.

I personally do oil and filter changes more frequently than the manual says, have done with all my bikes - well since I blew up an engine on a honda that was overdue a service

 

[Highwayman2013]

You can do your own oil changes but don't skip the 3,000 break in change. Then your next changes will be at 9.300 mile intervals.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

You can do your own oil changes but don't skip the 3,000 break in service. Then your next changes will be at 9.300 mile intervals.

9300 miles is what the owners manual says but I personally wouldn't wait that long. I think 5000 to 6000 miles is a more reasonable mileage interval. But like others have said, keep all your receipts for the oil and filters, if you decide to do your own oil changes.

 

[tomand]

I have been told by competent mechanics that a big reason to have the dealer do the first 3000 service is to check over the bike for missing or loose items which could cause a warranty claim down the road. The factory isn't perfect of course and just another reason to have the bike checked over by a ""company guy or gal" to protect yourself. Then the next oil change can be done by yourself.

 

[Highwayman2013]

9300 miles is what the owners manual says but I personally wouldn't wait that long. I think 5000 to 6000 miles is a more reasonable mileage interval. But like others have said, keep all your receipts for the oil and filters, if you decide to do your own oil changes.

I had the oil (Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W40) analyzed and it was still good at 8,600 miles.

 

[I-Day]

Well I bit the bullet and scheduled my first service! They told me I need to put some miles on it cause I only have 2500 on it and I bought my F3T one year ago! Have been trying to sell it! Oh well dealer told me the cost would be $190.00

 

[jcthorne]

The first service is due at one year or 3000 miles which ever comes first. If your bike is a year old, take it in and get the service done. Your dealer telling you to put it off is incorrect.