Picked up my new oil change access panel and grill

[MarkLawson]

I was talking with my dealer yesterday and was told that they are charged by BRP for the new panels. When they mail the voucher from the owner's letter to BRP, BRP then credits their parts account for what they were originally charged. That is how the dealer breaks even on the parts charge. If you don't give them the voucher, they'll not be reimbursed for it.

The BRP VP did say at the Owners Event that the panels would be free of charge when the dealer changes the oil. No mention of self-installation was made.

 

[Questions]

New Access Panel location

I got the letter and voucher last week (live in NJ). I've read about this new access panel's location on this board: "from the mirrors down" . Are you talking about the outside of the body? what about those who've had graphics put on the body? I just got some pin striping done. Is there a visual somewhere showing exactly what panel gets replaced? I sure hope I don't have to have the added expense of having the striping done again just to make a mechanic's time doing an oil change shorter, and still be charged the same !!! :yikes:

 

[NancysToy]

I got the letter and voucher last week (live in NJ). I've read about this new access panel's location on this board: "from the mirrors down" . Are you talking about the outside of the body? what about those who've had graphics put on the body? I just got some pin striping done. Is there a visual somewhere showing exactly what panel gets replaced? I sure hope I don't have to have the added expense of having the striping done again just to make a mechanic's time doing an oil change shorter, and still be charged the same !!! :yikes:

The panel is the matte black one on the bottom of the left side, just above the footpegs. It should not affect most owner's graphics.

 

[Lamonster]

I got the letter and voucher last week (live in NJ). I've read about this new access panel's location on this board: "from the mirrors down" . Are you talking about the outside of the body? what about those who've had graphics put on the body? I just got some pin striping done. Is there a visual somewhere showing exactly what panel gets replaced? I sure hope I don't have to have the added expense of having the striping done again just to make a mechanic's time doing an oil change shorter, and still be charged the same !!! :yikes:

The replacement part is a new grill and the bottom matt black bottom panel.
You don't have to replace if if you don't to, that's up to you.

Here's a pic of the new parts on the floor and the old ones on the Spyder.

 

[sinkhole]

side panel...

The panel is the matte black one on the bottom of the left side, just above the footpegs. It should not affect most owner's graphics.

Now it all makes sense. From the earlier posts I was under the impression that the panel in question was the oil filler panel. I can see the need to improve the bottom peg area panel. That one was a stinker to remove and reinstall.

 

[bmwlarry]

I simply removed to and didn't put it back on.

 

[spyder3]

Dealer charge is 198.00 labor + oil/filters. 2 book hours.

 

[Firefly]

I simply removed to and didn't put it back on.

The lower matte black side panel? The splash pans I can understand.... But this panel would be pretty noticeable if left removed.

 

[Lamonster]

The lower matte black side panel? The splash pans I can understand.... But this panel would be pretty noticeable if left removed.

I swear nobody has read or looked at anything I posted in this thread. :dontknow:

 

[rc51ny]

I'd love to see a pic of the new panel mounted on the bike.

 

[Firefly]

I'd love to see a pic of the new panel mounted on the bike.

IT will look just like the old one... hence why Lamont posted photos of the old panel and the new one side by side.... on the floor....

 

[BlueLine]

My dealer's response, "What Panel"?

We got the letter and voucher, but evidently BRP forgot to send the plan to all their dealers. Went in for my 600 mi. And presented a list of squawks and requested the panel. They had no idea of what I was talking about. I had to show them the voucher to prove I wasn't making it up, they said they'd look into it. Now, do they owe me, or do I have to wait for 4600 more mi to get it done?:hun:

 

[Lamonster]

We got the letter and voucher, but evidently BRP forgot to send the plan to all their dealers. Went in for my 600 mi. And presented a list of squawks and requested the panel. They had no idea of what I was talking about. I had to show them the voucher to prove I wasn't making it up, they said they'd look into it. Now, do they owe me, or do I have to wait for 4600 more mi to get it done?:hun:

If you are going to change your own oil and you want to save time then I would get the panel for your next oil change. If not what does it matter anyway? The only thing this does is help save time, that's it.

 

[SpyderDon]

Are 2010's included in this, no voucher received.

 

[Firefly]

Seems BRP is once again proving the old adage......"No good deed goes unpunished".

They try and do something nice... and FREE if people follow the guidelines... and all they get is bashed for not making them gold-plated and shipping them overnight to everyone that has an RT.....:roflblack::banghead:

Chill out people.. you never knew you 'needed' this panel until they invented it....

Sure I'd like one.... but I'm not gonna blow an artery over it if I don't. If I absolutely have to have a dealer oil change to get one... then I will as I know the panel will benefit me when I do my own oil changes.

They could have just as easily sold this as a kit for $100....... which many of us would have paid.

 

[Big Arm]

I swear nobody has read or looked at anything I posted in this thread. :dontknow:

You crack me up....:roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

Are 2010's included in this, no voucher received.

All existing RTs are included. If you have not received a voucher, you should contact your dealer or BRP Customer Service, give them your VIN#, and be sure you are properly registered as the Spyder owner in BRP's database.

 

[A1A]

We got the letter and voucher, but evidently BRP forgot to send the plan to all their dealers. Went in for my 600 mi. And presented a list of squawks and requested the panel. They had no idea of what I was talking about. I had to show them the voucher to prove I wasn't making it up, they said they'd look into it. Now, do they owe me, or do I have to wait for 4600 more mi to get it done?:hun:

I'm going in for my 600 mile service tomorrow July 25th. I don't have a voucher yet to show the Dealer. But I did mention the new panel to them and they looked at me, like I was crazy. They said all we know about is the new longer OE5 oil filter. So make room in the boat for me.:dontknow:

 

[flybuddy]

I'M at an airshow up in Oshkosh and there is a can am display here with all of their products. I asked them about the new panel and they had never heard about it

 

[smoky]

I'M at an airshow up in Oshkosh and there is a can am display here with all of their products. I asked them about the new panel and they had never heard about it

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It's just another example of the right hand not knowing what the left is doing. Happens in private industry, not just government as we all know. Most likely BRP has notified most dealers of the obvious but not PR and Marketing. Takes time...we got a lot more time than we got money!:bowdown:smoky