Greg H.
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I took delivery of my Full Moon Spyder SM5 on Sept. 27, 2008. I just recently turned over 31,500 miles.
Nothing crazy maintenance has been required since ownership.
I am blessed to have a great dealer; FRS Powersports in Memphis. They have always done 'all' of my work - including oil changes.
Typically, I have changed the back tire at about 10,400 miles. At 31,100 miles, my last back tire was installed.
I have had my oil changes done at between 3,000-4,000 miles. And, only once have the brake pads required replacement. And, each time my Spyder is in the shop, I have them check everything. The air filter has only required replacement once.
My front tires have been replaced one time. That was at about 21,000 miles.
The lifters have still not needed to be adjusted. And, the spark plugs have been replaced once. And, my dealer told me that the drive belt will probably not require replacement until maybe 45,000-50,000 miles.
What else? What else? Oh! My instrument cluster glass had a leak. But, after a couple of tries, that looks to be fixed. The glass had to be replaced.
At this last service, they found the right front headlight out. So; I had them replace both (total cost of about $24). And, this had to occur right before taking it in. I check that stuff all the time.
July of 2009, I replaced both taillights after finding one out. And, as anyone will tell you that has the Spyder backrest system, it's a little nightmare replacing the taillight bulbs! Lol! Just last week, another one of the taillights had burned out, so again; I replaced both (long life 1157s). Easier the second time around; since I knew what to expect.
Also; while it was in the shop this last time, they replaced the rivets on the Hindle heat guards. Both were quite loose. They didn't even charge me for that service. But, somewhere around that time, that Hindle badge fell off. It's probably lying by a roadside..
Now; I have been told by my dealer that before long, a major (5 or 6 hour) brake system cleaning and refill will be due. And, this is going to be an expensive bill at $60 per hour. But; apparently, it is required over time.
Of course, at this last visit, they did the DPS recall. And, as I mentioned previously, I can tell no difference. My steering has always seemed fine.
Oh! There is one major irritant! About every 5-6,000 miles, an exhaust gasket blows. That's the thing that's a pain! In the summer, especially, my Spyder does backfire on deceleration, and I was told that that will cause the exhaust gaskets to live a shorter life.
But all in all; it has been nothing but a great experience! After our 8 day (1,706 miles) trip to Asheville, NC and around, and back in September; I have decided that GIVI removable bags are the next major order of business. The Nelson-Rigg soft bags do a nice job. But; being out 7 nights, nice removable GIVI's, I think, are the hot ticket!
Nothing crazy maintenance has been required since ownership.
I am blessed to have a great dealer; FRS Powersports in Memphis. They have always done 'all' of my work - including oil changes.
Typically, I have changed the back tire at about 10,400 miles. At 31,100 miles, my last back tire was installed.
I have had my oil changes done at between 3,000-4,000 miles. And, only once have the brake pads required replacement. And, each time my Spyder is in the shop, I have them check everything. The air filter has only required replacement once.
My front tires have been replaced one time. That was at about 21,000 miles.
The lifters have still not needed to be adjusted. And, the spark plugs have been replaced once. And, my dealer told me that the drive belt will probably not require replacement until maybe 45,000-50,000 miles.
What else? What else? Oh! My instrument cluster glass had a leak. But, after a couple of tries, that looks to be fixed. The glass had to be replaced.
At this last service, they found the right front headlight out. So; I had them replace both (total cost of about $24). And, this had to occur right before taking it in. I check that stuff all the time.
July of 2009, I replaced both taillights after finding one out. And, as anyone will tell you that has the Spyder backrest system, it's a little nightmare replacing the taillight bulbs! Lol! Just last week, another one of the taillights had burned out, so again; I replaced both (long life 1157s). Easier the second time around; since I knew what to expect.
Also; while it was in the shop this last time, they replaced the rivets on the Hindle heat guards. Both were quite loose. They didn't even charge me for that service. But, somewhere around that time, that Hindle badge fell off. It's probably lying by a roadside..
Now; I have been told by my dealer that before long, a major (5 or 6 hour) brake system cleaning and refill will be due. And, this is going to be an expensive bill at $60 per hour. But; apparently, it is required over time.
Of course, at this last visit, they did the DPS recall. And, as I mentioned previously, I can tell no difference. My steering has always seemed fine.
Oh! There is one major irritant! About every 5-6,000 miles, an exhaust gasket blows. That's the thing that's a pain! In the summer, especially, my Spyder does backfire on deceleration, and I was told that that will cause the exhaust gaskets to live a shorter life.
But all in all; it has been nothing but a great experience! After our 8 day (1,706 miles) trip to Asheville, NC and around, and back in September; I have decided that GIVI removable bags are the next major order of business. The Nelson-Rigg soft bags do a nice job. But; being out 7 nights, nice removable GIVI's, I think, are the hot ticket!
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