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Got my Break-in Service done on 2014 RT

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Bob Denman

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I just got back from my Dealer for "Bon Temp's" 3,000 mile servicing. ;)
at 3,256.48 miles...
I've spent 22.49% of the time below 2,000 rpm...
76.48% between 2,000 and 4,000
and 0.04% in the 4,000 to 6,000 rpm range.
Curiously enough; BUDS DID rat me out; it recorded a maximum rpm of 7680... :opps:
Aaron: the technician who works on my bike, also tightened up the mirrors, printed me out a copy of the BUDS report, and replaced a missing clip in the bodywork...
TOTAL BILL... $136.07. :yes::ohyea::yes:
My Happy Dance, is busting-out all over! :D
 
excellent..!!

congrats..!! I think you hold the record for least spent on a first service on any spyder...!! :yes::yes:
 
Just think now you have 9300 or I prefer 10000 until you next service.. I had that one done, also very reasonable since these units are easier to work on now I am closing in on my next service already . will be well before year end.... I had to start using the eco mode more to keep my rpm profile down (old habits hard to break)
 
Bob Denman said:
I just got back from my Dealer for "Bon Temp's" 3,000 mile servicing. ;)
at 3,256.48 miles...
I've spent 22.49% of the time below 2,000 rpm...
76.48% between 2,000 and 4,000
and 0.04% in the 4,000 to 6,000 rpm range.
Curiously enough; BUDS DID rat me out; it recorded a maximum rpm of 7680... :opps:
Aaron: the technician who works on my bike, also tightened up the mirrors, printed me out a copy of the BUDS report, and replaced a missing clip in the bodywork...
TOTAL BILL... $136.07. :yes::ohyea::yes:
My Happy Dance, is busting-out all over! :D
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Nice Bob. Great price for the first service! Keep smilin' rydin' that 2014 RT :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

BTW, what were you doing at 7680 RPM???? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
 
Nope... everything was lookin' good! :thumbup:
I DID mention bumping off the redline to the tech... I might even have touched on it in here... :D
That was a run-up at 500 miles... I couldn't help myself!
The max RPM episode occurred in 3rd gear. ;)
 
BREAD IN

WOW.....
YOU GAVE ME A WHOLE NEW IDEA ON HOW I CAN BE OF HELP TO ALL NEW SPYD3R OWNERS.....
BREAK IN PERIOD..... why didn't i think of this b4.....????
ANYONE BUYING A NEW SPYD3R.... SHOULD YOU WANT ME TO 'BREAK IT IN' FOR YOU, JUST PM ME.... I'LL BE HAPPY TO PUT THE FIRST 3000 MILES ON YOUR RIDE.... :roflblack:
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
SPYD3R
 
A big difference from the 2010 for sure. Now you get 10,000 or one year or so before needing more service. I like that part also.
 
3000 mile service....

I am taking my 2014 RTS SE6 in for its "break-in" service and was wondering when should valves be adjusted.......I was told by my salesman the oil change would be about $180.00 and the full service (oil change and valve adjustment) would be around $400.00!!!!!! There is nothing in owners manual about valve adjustment in the service requirement section.......just wondering....
 
WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAT

Kelly1952 said:
I am taking my 2014 RTS SE6 in for its "break-in" service and was wondering when should valves be adjusted.......I was told by my salesman the oil change would be about $180.00 and the full service (oil change and valve adjustment) would be around $400.00!!!!!! There is nothing in owners manual about valve adjustment in the service requirement section.......just wondering....
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:gaah:...I think ...NEVER......imho.......Mikeguyver :thumbup:.....................PS, I would run not walk away from this STEALER :barf:
 
BLUEKNIGHT64425 said:
:gaah:...I think ...NEVER......imho.......Mikeguyver :thumbup:....individual.................PS, I would run not walk away from this STEALER :barf:
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How can you tell who is a reputable dealer and won't take advantage of a person who wants to enjoy their Spyder????
 
Kelly1952 said:
How can you tell who is a reputable dealer and won't take advantage of a person who wants to enjoy their Spyder????
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Word of mouth, or in one major case: If a dealer tells you that you NEED to get valves adjusted at your first service OR if they say you need a 500mile break in service.....as I've heard on this forum MANY MANY times....RUN FER DEM HILLS!

Bob or anyone, correct me if i'm wrong...i'd hate to give any misleading/incorrect info....(i read a ton of posts...just dont get alot of opportunity to post stuff...usaually at work wich is a big no no ;) )
 
:agree:
It NEVER hurts to know more about your bike, than the dealer does! :thumbup:
And NEVER let them know, all that you know... it'll keep them on their toes! :D
 
Just got a quote for my first service on Camus - 190.00, I also got quotes from 2 other dealerships at these prices, $299 & 399.
 
Just a bit higher

Bob:

I just picked up my '12 RT from servicing at 24,000 miles (767.21 hours) and found I had exceeded the limit as well. My top end recorded as revealed by BUDS was 9520 RPM.

That wasn't why the service manager yelled at me though. She was unhappy with the RPM profile showing that 39.87% of the engine life has been between 2000 and 3999 versus 37.43% between 4000-5999.

I thought I was doing real good at keeping the revs up but I guess I have been moving it up to 4th gear too often. Comparing my record to my wife's RT I find that she stays in third gear a whole lot more than I do.

The service manager also mentioned as an aside that if the clutch on my RTSE ever has to be replaced, BRP will look at the BUDS profile to see the engine speed report. If it shows the majority of the time spent in the under 4000 range it is quite likely they will deny the warranty claim.

I just need to change my driving habits a bit or move to the 2014 model. I think it will be cheaper to stay in lower gears longer.

(I think I will also post this on the 998 forum).
 
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Look at it this way; NOW, you know! :D :thumbup:
The BUDS reports don't lie... :shocked:
Glad to hear that you caught the "errant behavior" in time!
 
Kelly1952 said:
I am taking my 2014 RTS SE6 in for its "break-in" service and was wondering when should valves be adjusted.......I was told by my salesman the oil change would be about $180.00 and the full service (oil change and valve adjustment) would be around $400.00!!!!!! There is nothing in owners manual about valve adjustment in the service requirement section.......just wondering....
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There is NO valve adjustment they are Hydraulic Lifters
 
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