oil change body panels

[bluep]

Just a couple questions,
Looks like one has to tear half the bike apart to change the oil. How hard is it to get the mirror off . Book says push up on end and shove to the rear. Will this come right off? I'm afraid I'll break it.
Then book says pop the grommets out on the side panel. Just how do you pull on this panel to get this done?
Also this is all on the left side right??
Also what brand and wt. oil are you boys using?

 

[Chupaca]

Here's the thing..!!

I don't have an RT so can only refer to what I have heard. The mirror part is tricky and once you've done it it is easy. There are some videos you can search out showing it being done. The easiest on the oil and filters etc is to get a kit. You can find them on line ( ebay is where I go) for a little over $50.00 and has all you need. If you go aftermarket check with BajaRon who sells the filters and Amsoil. Otherwise you can find other oil but has to be the same spec's as brp...take your time..you can do it...:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Mirror Removal: from Scotty... :thumbup: :bowdown:
Most damage to the keyhole clips comes from improper or overly physical removal of the mirrors. I have never broken a clip on two RT's, although the mirrors have been removed frequently. To remove without damage I recommend the following:

1. Place one hand at the back of the mirror near the outer edge of the glass. This hand should apply light pressure toward the front to keep you from moving the mirror to far and breaking the clip.

2. With the other hand, rap against the front puter edge to pop the front spring clip loose. I describe the force of the hit as "firm, but gentle". A sharp, short rap is all you need. Do not tug or push, and be sure to resist with the other hand.

3. Move the backup hand to the top outer portion of the housing.

4. From underneath, rap upward with the other hand to pop the lower spring clip loose.

5. Gently lift straight up on the mirror assembly, about 1/2", then pull outward to slip the latch pin from the keyhole clip.

6. Pull the wires from inside the console until the wiring connector is clear of the body. An untrimmed wire tie on the cable will prevent the connector from falling back inside, when it too is pulled clear of the body.

7. Installation is the reverse of removal. Be sure to straighten the spring clips before you reinstall, so they are straight and parallel. Lightly lubing the latch pins helps, too.

 

[Mspiv]

Before you do it

Go to your dealer and buy a couple of the upper clips (aka keyhole). They cost about $8.50. Have them for spares. Don't ask me how I know this..

mike s

 

[bluestratos]

The mirrors are easy to remove and I have had mine off several dozen times. I place my left hand on top of the mirror to be ready to catch it incase I whack too hard, then with my right palm I strike the outermost part of the mirror in an upwards fashion from below. Mirror pops right off then disconnect the wiring and make sure it hangs out of the hole on the bike so it is easy to find later.

Next remove the access cover below the wind deflector by pulling on the leading edge(front near the frunk) on top and bottom, then the bottom on the inside. The top has no grommets, just a black locator clip.

You then remove the side wind deflector, the black plastic cover with a reusable rivet under the frunk lid, the upper side panel with 5 screws (the two stainless one you see on the surface are not removed, they are part of the pin that snaps into the center grommets) and the lower side panel with 5 screws and one plastic reusable rivet. I usually take the lower black wind deflector off as well to gain better vision and access.

It is no big deal and I can strip these parts off in less than 10 minutes using my power driver. I have a plastic partitioned bin that I keep each panels rivets/screws/bolts in for easy reinstallation. I never had to replace the mirror clips doing it this way.

Just a couple questions,
Looks like one has to tear half the bike apart to change the oil. How hard is it to get the mirror off . Book says push up on end and shove to the rear. Will this come right off? I'm afraid I'll break it.
Then book says pop the grommets out on the side panel. Just how do you pull on this panel to get this done?
Also this is all on the left side right??
Also what brand and wt. oil are you boys using?

 

[bluep]

oil

What brand an weight of oil are you boys using??

 

[Silvervette05]

What brand an weight of oil are you boys using??

Best to use it what the book says :thumbup:

 

[ulflyer]

Many of us use Amsoil 10W-40 motorcycle oil. BajaRon, a sponser on this forum, sells it at a fair price. Valvoline makes a decent quality synthetic cycle oil readily avail from Walmart.
Or you can buy it from your dealer along with the oil filter. As far as I know, there are no kits out yet for the '14. Read your manual; it calls for a little over 5 quarts, plus the filter. Be careful with the drain plugs, making sure you have the right tools to remove them.

 

[bluep]

Many of us use Amsoil 10W-40 motorcycle oil. BajaRon, a sponser on this forum, sells it at a fair price. Valvoline makes a decent quality synthetic cycle oil readily avail from Walmart.
Or you can buy it from your dealer along with the oil filter. As far as I know, there are no kits out yet for the '14. Read your manual; it calls for a little over 5 quarts, plus the filter. Be careful with the drain plugs, making sure you have the right tools to remove them.[/QUOT
The book says 5 W 40, I was concerned about the SE6 shifting right with 10W40 instead of 5W40?? My choice in oil is Mobile 1, 10W40 full synthetic. Anyone out there using this in the new 2014 , 1330 with SE6 ??

 

[Guzzi]

Many of us use Amsoil 10W-40 motorcycle oil. BajaRon, a sponser on this forum, sells it at a fair price. Valvoline makes a decent quality synthetic cycle oil readily avail from Walmart.
Or you can buy it from your dealer along with the oil filter. As far as I know, there are no kits out yet for the '14. Read your manual; it calls for a little over 5 quarts, plus the filter. Be careful with the drain plugs, making sure you have the right tools to remove them.[/QUOT
The book says 5 W 40, I was concerned about the SE6 shifting right with 10W40 instead of 5W40?? My choice in oil is Mobile 1, 10W40 full synthetic. Anyone out there using this in the new 2014 , 1330 with SE6 ??

Have Amsoil 10W40 in my 2014 SE6, and it does just fine.

 

[bluep]

Have Amsoil 10W40 in my 2014 SE6, and it does just fine.

Is this Amsoil 10W40 a motorcycle oil?

 

[SPYD1]

Is it necessary to take the mirror and attached panel off to change the oil?

 

[StanProff]

Is it necessary to take the mirror and attached panel off to change the oil?

You've paid a lot of money for your Spyder, Just use what the book says.
Mine is a older SM5 so it is going to be a little different, but I never remove any thing but the one little panel over the oil tank on the left side.
I don't see why the mirrors and side panels need to come off for an oil change. On the '14 maybe so :dontknow:
As far as removing mirrors and panels, it is not a hard thing to do. Just go on you tube and you'll find videos on how to do it. Also the site admin. of This forum (Lamonster) has many good Videos on do it you self maint. items for the spyder.

 

[ulflyer]

Is it necessary to take the mirror and attached panel off to change the oil?

Only on the '14 and thats so you can get to the oil filter.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Have Amsoil 10W40 in my 2014 SE6, and it does just fine.

Is this Amsoil 10W40 a motorcycle oil?

Yes, absolutely use 10W40 MOTORCYCLE oil from Amsoil.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

You've paid a lot of money for your Spyder, Just use what the book says.
Mine is a older SM5 so it is going to be a little different, but I never remove any thing but the one little panel over the oil tank on the left side.
I don't see why the mirrors and side panels need to come off for an oil change. On the '14 maybe so :dontknow:
As far as removing mirrors and panels, it is not a hard thing to do. Just go on you tube and you'll find videos on how to do it. Also the site admin. of This forum (Lamonster) has many good Videos on do it you self maint. items for the spyder.

The 2014 is completely different from older models. The mirrors and side panels do indeed need to come off to change the oil.