Ok so I have an oil question

[teninospyder]

Attitudes ?

And I could say the same thing about your last two posts too.

We ALL would be better off not trying to interpret the "tone" of text communications and instead trying to focus on and address the CONTENT.
That is, stick to the facts of the matter and sincere opinions about those facts......and NOT get derailed off on a discussion of personalities or communication styles.

But then you probably won't like the "tone" of that comment either.

Have a nice day )

 

[ARtraveler]

Partial quote from teninospyder: "as you say you are a consumer advocate, I am a little disappointed in the tone of your response to me. Maybe I'm taking it wrong. If I am I apologize and I am sure everyone will let me know."

I am sorry you did not like the tone. My information was meant in a generic manner and not directly a criticism or trying to imply anything specific to you. Just telling it like it is--IMO--without trying to offend the Mother ship this go around.

Bottom line--it could be better and there is room for improvement. It appears we are stuck with what we have for the present. When "they" are not helping--we go around them most of the time.

I respect all others opinions--regardless. :yes:

 

[teninospyder]

appreciate your response

Partial quote from teninospyder: "as you say you are a consumer advocate, I am a little disappointed in the tone of your response to me. Maybe I'm taking it wrong. If I am I apologize and I am sure everyone will let me know."

I am sorry you did not like the tone. My information was meant in a generic manner and not directly a criticism or trying to imply anything specific to you. Just telling it like it is--IMO--without trying to offend the Mother ship this go around.

Bottom line--it could be better and there is room for improvement. It appears we are stuck with what we have for the present. When "they" are not helping--we go around them most of the time.
I respect all others opinions--regardless. :yes:

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AKSPYDERMAN.
I thank you and appreciate your response. I totally agree with what you said about "When "they" are not helping--we go around them most of the time."
In reality, so do I. But it is seriously ridiculous and frustrating to have to do it on (from what I do read in here) such simple issues with these machines and not see a valid factory response.
You always hope you don't have the issue yourself, but when you do................................
Anyway.....thanks again and happy riding !!.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TONE ????

And I could say the same thing about your last two posts too.

We ALL would be better off not trying to interpret the "tone" of text communications and instead trying to focus on and address the CONTENT.
That is, stick to the facts of the matter and sincere opinions about those facts......and NOT get derailed off on a discussion of personalities or communication styles.

But then you probably won't like the "tone" of that comment either.

SERIOUSLY :yikes: ... You are a Major contributor with your comments..... talk about calling the Kettle Black :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ... jmho .....Mike :thumbup:

 

[Wildrice]

It is a power supply that has a plug for a cigarette lighter and two USB ports. For charging electronics.

http://spyderstore.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=68

Does that $50 include installation labor..:banghead:. Shop Amazon.com I bought mine-i installed it & everything works. Sometime one wants more than a 12 V aux power that under the passenger seat.
Darrell

https://www.amazon.com/Powseed-Moto...=8-3&keywords=dual+12v+power+for+a+motorcycle

 

[Wildrice]

OK....... but it mentions where on the dash the lights are and which come on during initial startup. The other multiple oil threads and DIY section videos here address every aspect of oil change/adding, etc.

Really, IMHO the best way to become a new Spyder owner is to read the manual front to back(repeat often), use this site's resources to learn as much about your bike as possible as there's likely no basic issue that hasn't been addressed already, then perhaps focus on farkles. The time spent here reading and learning has saved me hundreds of dollars and I've only had my Spyder 4 months.

It's real hard for most guys to read the instruction manual 1st:yes:. + most instruction manuals are copied from other model manuals that are full of errors. The specification sheet is usually accurate-- but he instructions---not so hot :-(

 

[Richzim275]

Does that $50 include installation labor..:banghead:. Shop Amazon.com I bought mine-i installed it & everything works. Sometime one wants more than a 12 V aux power that under the passenger seat.
Darrell

https://www.amazon.com/Powseed-Moto...=8-3&keywords=dual+12v+power+for+a+motorcycle

Ugh, maybe that little doomaflahtchey that connects it to the dash bar is what drove the cost up. Oh well, I am sure we have all made purchases that we didn't truly research. It's all good.

 

[Wildrice]

Tones are very important !!!

And I could say the same thing about your last two posts too.

We ALL would be better off not trying to interpret the "tone" of text communications and instead trying to focus on and address the CONTENT.
That is, stick to the facts of the matter and sincere opinions about those facts......and NOT get derailed off on a discussion of personalities or communication styles.

But then you probably won't like the "tone" of that comment either.

If we can't get our correct tone's I'll never be able to get my plan for a singing quartet on the road. We can't have everyone singing baritone--someone needs to sing soprano---I don't sing--I have trouble tuning in an analog radio--thus I'll just be the music director. Remember--I'm here to help.
Darrell

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

If we can't get our correct tone's I'll never be able to get my plan for a singing quartet on the road. We can't have everyone singing baritone--someone needs to sing soprano---I don't sing--I have trouble tuning in an analog radio--thus I'll just be the music director. Remember--I'm here to help.
Darrell

I'm sure you've heard of the fisherman's quartet. One sang bass, one sang tuna, and the other two sang for the halibut! :roflblack:

 

[Deanna777]

Pull the Oil dip stick out, add oil the same place where the oil dip stick was. Add oil to the "Full" line on oil dip stick.

Deanna

 

[Wildrice]

Pull the Oil dip stick out, add oil the same place where the oil dip stick was. Add oil to the "Full" line on oil dip stick.

Deanna

I blames Mike the Blueknight911 for this entire thread:bowdown: ever since he gave the idea to tip the Spyder upside down to drain the oil:spyder:. We need to have keyboards licenced:banghead:
Darrell

 

[Deanna777]

I blames Mike the Blueknight911 for this entire thread:bowdown: ever since he gave the idea to tip the Spyder upside down to drain the oil:spyder:. We need to have keyboards licenced:banghead:
Darrell

Sent Pm. Deanna

 

[Wildrice]

My humble Apology

Originally Posted by Deanna777
Pull the Oil dip stick out, add oil the same place where the oil dip stick was. Add oil to the "Full" line on oil dip stick.

Deanna



QUOTE=Wildrice;1317488]I blames Mike the Blueknight911 for this entire thread:bowdown: ever since he gave the idea to tip the Spyder upside down to drain the oil:spyder:. We need to have keyboards licenced:banghead:
Darrell[/QUOTE]

It appears that my attempt of twisted humor has made several people feel I was insulting Deanna. That was not my intention & I humbly apologize to Deanna. My sense of humor was directed toward my friend Mike who on occasion shares a similar sense of humor. On the bad side it will probably happen again to someone--please don't take me serious if any form of humor is involved.
Darrell

 

[Saluda]

ever since he gave the idea to tip the Spyder upside down to drain the oil:spyder:.

You mean you don't do that ??

 

[ofdave]

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And you did NOT mention what the level was when you checked it, at least not in this thread.

see post number 8, the one just above your #9

 

[harry1025]

i have a question to

when i change my oil do i only use brp oil or is there a better alternative this will be my first diy change on my spyder 2015 rt-s the mrs and i like our bike i dont want to hurt anything

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

when i change my oil do i only use brp oil or is there a better alternative this will be my first diy change on my spyder 2015 rt-s the mrs and i like our bike i dont want to hurt anything

That is a sometimes hotly debated question with opinions on both sides. Your best bet is to copy the following into a Google search box: synthetic oil site:spyderlovers.com. The reason for using Google search is because the forum search won't search on 3 letter words. You'll get about 400 hits so you can read until your eyes are rolling around in your head.

There is no one best answer except read the posts and make up your own mind. I use Amsoil 10-40W motorcycle oil.

 

[Easy Rider]

when i change my oil do i only use brp oil or is there a better alternative this will be my first diy change on my spyder 2015 rt-s the mrs and i like our bike i dont want to hurt anything

ANY name brand synthetic or semi-synthetic MOTORCYCLE oil will be just fine. There really isn't that much difference.

If it is convenient to get the BRP product, use that.
If not, the use something else and don't worry about it.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

" ANY " synthetic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ANY name brand synthetic or semi-synthetic MOTORCYCLE oil will be just fine. There really isn't that much difference.

If it is convenient to get the BRP product, use that.
If not, the use something else and don't worry about it.

Sorry but this is FALSE .... The requirements of the V-twin and the 1330 engines are .... " Different " ...so using " ANY " oil could actually damage your Spyder ....... Everybody likes to get their opinion heard and chime in etc., but you should Fact Check the opinions you post first ...... jmho .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[JayBros]

At the risk of being accused of packing another shovel of sawdust up the dead horse's backside, one cannot go wrong in following the manufacturer's instructions for the type and grade of oil listed in the owner's manual. If one really wants to know how the oil one uses performs one must have it analyzed. Attempting to prove one oil is better than another without analysis is an exercise in futility.