TexasSpyder
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I just received an envelope from BRP. It contains a new maint. schedule and a voucher for new free body panels to access the oil filter easier. What a deal.:yes:
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New maint. schedule
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ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Me too!
ThreeWheels
Active member
Does anyone know anything about the new panel.
Is it Lamont's "Remove the bloody damn thing" design ?
Is it Lamont's "Remove the bloody damn thing" design ?
TicketBait
RT-S PE#0412
Got mine in today too!! And what timing.... ready for that 3K oil change (actually a bit over!!). I too, would like to know what the "new body panel" is...opcorn:
It was announced at the Owners Event that everyone with an RT would be given the opportunity at no cost to get an easier to remove panel to change the oil filter at no cost. Your choice if you want to do this.:banghead: Also the matinence schedule with the new filters will be extended to 4500 miles from the current 3K miles. Some other matinence change were discussed but I will have to go back and listen to the tapes as to not give out incorrect info.
Flight Risk
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
New maintenance schedule
Yep, I received it too. Maybe it's just the mood I'm in today but this all seems to be of benefit to the dealers. BRP made the original maintenance schedule and could have reduced the intervals between oil changes, between valve adjustments, holding the line on maintenance costs from the beginning. It just seems like this is more of a benefit to the dealers, rather than to the owners. I have been in marketing for decades and this just smells to me. The bikes haven't changed so why can we now go longer between these items. It's like putting lipstick on a pig.......or wagging the dog. I think they got called out and are covering their :cus: on all the overcharges we have experienced. My scheduled oil change/maintenance at 3,000-3,500 miles was well over $370. I waited while it was done and they tried to charge me for three hours shop time but I was there for just under 2 hours. Only reason I caught this was because I was there, disputed it and finally the owner "kindly" covered his :cus: "mistake" after I made a bit of a fuss. Only thing good I can see from this is the new body panel. I honestly think we have been duped for quite a while by BRP.
Yep, I received it too. Maybe it's just the mood I'm in today but this all seems to be of benefit to the dealers. BRP made the original maintenance schedule and could have reduced the intervals between oil changes, between valve adjustments, holding the line on maintenance costs from the beginning. It just seems like this is more of a benefit to the dealers, rather than to the owners. I have been in marketing for decades and this just smells to me. The bikes haven't changed so why can we now go longer between these items. It's like putting lipstick on a pig.......or wagging the dog. I think they got called out and are covering their :cus: on all the overcharges we have experienced. My scheduled oil change/maintenance at 3,000-3,500 miles was well over $370. I waited while it was done and they tried to charge me for three hours shop time but I was there for just under 2 hours. Only reason I caught this was because I was there, disputed it and finally the owner "kindly" covered his :cus: "mistake" after I made a bit of a fuss. Only thing good I can see from this is the new body panel. I honestly think we have been duped for quite a while by BRP.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Not sure how it benefits the dealers. They will do less service work.Yep, I received it too. Maybe it's just the mood I'm in today but this all seems to be of benefit to the dealers. BRP made the original maintenance schedule and could have reduced the intervals between oil changes, between valve adjustments, holding the line on maintenance costs from the beginning. It just seems like this is more of a benefit to the dealers, rather than to the owners. I have been in marketing for decades and this just smells to me. The bikes haven't changed so why can we now go longer between these items. It's like putting lipstick on a pig.......or wagging the dog. I think they got called out and are covering their :cus: on all the overcharges we have experienced. My scheduled oil change/maintenance at 3,000-3,500 miles was well over $370. I waited while it was done and they tried to charge me for three hours shop time but I was there for just under 2 hours. Only reason I caught this was because I was there, disputed it and finally the owner "kindly" covered his :cus: "mistake" after I made a bit of a fuss. Only thing good I can see from this is the new body panel. I honestly think we have been duped for quite a while by BRP.
The filters were redesigned to allow this change, especially the trans filter and cover...the Spyder therefore is not the same. Those using the old filters (while they last) should stick to the original oil change schedule.
Star Cruiser
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Have any of our Canadian SpyderLovers recieved a letter yet? I have't and am wondering if it is only in the USofA right now.
RydeOnThree
New member
Got my letter
Must not be a USA thing as I got my letter yesterday and have an appointment already set up for tomorrow. When I made the appointment they asked if I had got it yet.
Must not be a USA thing as I got my letter yesterday and have an appointment already set up for tomorrow. When I made the appointment they asked if I had got it yet.
DR Buck
New member
Yep, I received it too. Maybe it's just the mood I'm in today but this all seems to be of benefit to the dealers. BRP made the original maintenance schedule and could have reduced the intervals between oil changes, between valve adjustments, holding the line on maintenance costs from the beginning. It just seems like this is more of a benefit to the dealers, rather than to the owners. I have been in marketing for decades and this just smells to me. The bikes haven't changed so why can we now go longer between these items. It's like putting lipstick on a pig.......or wagging the dog. I think they got called out and are covering their :cus: on all the overcharges we have experienced. My scheduled oil change/maintenance at 3,000-3,500 miles was well over $370. I waited while it was done and they tried to charge me for three hours shop time but I was there for just under 2 hours. Only reason I caught this was because I was there, disputed it and finally the owner "kindly" covered his :cus: "mistake" after I made a bit of a fuss. Only thing good I can see from this is the new body panel. I honestly think we have been duped for quite a while by BRP.
In addition to the larger oil filter, the extended service periods are most likely a result of a few years documented maintence history that shows the interval could be safely extended. Thus, saving owners a few $$$ over the life of the Spyder and provide more/extended ride time just like the notice that came says.
My 3k service is coming up very soon and I will also be getting the nanny software update at the same time.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That has not changed from the previous schedule.
3leggedSpyder
New member
New Maintenance schedule
Also received mine in the mail yesterday. Nice to see the longer miles between oil changes and the valve adjustments and new panels.
Bad thing is, I paid for 3 years of maintenance (service contract), that was to save me some money in the long run, but
now it looks like it will be just the opposite due to the changes in the schedule. Hey, just like the stock market, make some money, lose some money.
I know,I know, it was MY decision to purchase the maintenance plan in the first place, but still doesn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling, now.
Also received mine in the mail yesterday. Nice to see the longer miles between oil changes and the valve adjustments and new panels.
Bad thing is, I paid for 3 years of maintenance (service contract), that was to save me some money in the long run, but
now it looks like it will be just the opposite due to the changes in the schedule. Hey, just like the stock market, make some money, lose some money.
I know,I know, it was MY decision to purchase the maintenance plan in the first place, but still doesn't give me that warm fuzzy feeling, now.
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1morespyderrid
New member
Dealer
i have not received a new schedule but I have an RSS. I try not to use the dealer for my maintenance because they did not tell me about the 6k mile check up and were going to charge me for that. I called another dealer and that particular dealer came clean. i use a guy that worked at a dealership that now has his own shop.:yikes:
i have not received a new schedule but I have an RSS. I try not to use the dealer for my maintenance because they did not tell me about the 6k mile check up and were going to charge me for that. I called another dealer and that particular dealer came clean. i use a guy that worked at a dealership that now has his own shop.:yikes:
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