my first 600 miles

[govner]

I bought this bike new '13 st-s circuit yellow of course, not knowing anything about spyders cept I enjoyed the ryde. Now I am at 600 miles just talked to the dealership about the first service. He sayes checking valves are recommended by bpr but he said was a waste of 2 to 300 dollars. The service was already close to 300 without it. .... do I need to pay for this I have had no issues ?........... also it was 90+ degrees today I put well over 100 miles some stop and go city some 70 mph interstate no heat issues. I find out there is no recall/update stuff been done to this bike should I get it done even though I have had no issues. All in all I have enjoyed the spyder this site and everything. Even though I broke a aluminum bracket today while putting on my rigid saddle bags so now im looking for a welder or a replacement part lol. Stuff I have added are the flat black rigid bags and a Smoothspyder adjustable seat .... oh yeah and one sexy driver haha I kid I kid:roflblack:

 

[Chupaca]

Here's the thing..!!

if this is what the dealer told you beware...valve adjustments are not recommended till you reach 14,000 miles and most don't need it then either. I have 18,000 and valves are fine. Its your choice. First service is not free but I recommend doing it. You heat recalls and updates should have been done already. You can have it checked with your vin# at the dealer. If they did not do it have it done...:thumbup:

 

[WashingtonApple]

There are two reasons the dealership would tell you that. One is they are not well versed in the Spyder's maintenance schedule, or they are looking to make a fast chunk of cash. Neither is a good sign about the dealership. Also keep in mind that if someone other than the service manager said you need to get the valves adjusted take it with a grain of salt. Sales and Finance people don't seem to put much effort into gaining product knowledge. The finance manager at the dealership I bought my ST at told me I needed the valves adjusted at 100 miles and then tried selling me a $2200 "maintenance plan". I got my break in service done as BRP requires, and that does not include a valve adjustment. Cost me about $280.
But as I said if it was the service manager that told you that then I would try to find another dealership for your service. If it wasn't then talk to the service manager about it.

 

[IGETAROUND]

Great looking bike, and welcome to the forum. Are those BRP bags or another supplier??:yes::clap:

 

[govner]

Yeah there brp the rigid bags I guess I am missing the plastic color piece I bought them from a dealer. The plastic piece is 130ish. But I prefer the black. And I broke the aluminum bracket lol