Rear Tire change at Calgary, Alberta Spyder dealer

[Rotaxer]

So I am in getting my analog tach problem checked out and hopefully fixed by replacement of the cluster gauge, and because i am leaving next weekend on a 5,000 km trip I decide to get my rear tire which only has 12,500 kms on it replaced as the center is definitely worn. If driving locally I would squeeze a bit more out of it, but don't want to have problems away from home. So the dealer has price to "Tire Change - Spyder Rear" posted of $323.00 and I think holy crap that is expensive!:yikes: Then I find out that that price doesn't include the tire, just the labour. I think that might be a record!!! Won't be getting them to do it. Only Spyder dealer in the city.

 

[Chupaca]

Wow..!!

That's outrageous..!! They must have a labor rate of $116.50 an hour. That's giving them 2 hours to do it. Bummer and no one else around..maybe call ahead on you trip route for dealer that are down to earth on prices..good luck and be safe..!! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Jeriatric]

:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:

RUN!! :roflblack:

 

[Rotaxer]

That's outrageous..!! They must have a labor rate of $116.50 an hour. That's giving them 2 hours to do it. Bummer and no one else around..maybe call ahead on you trip route for dealer that are down to earth on prices..good luck and be safe..!! :thumbup::thumbup:

That is $323, not $223 thats like 3 hours @$108/hour. Maybe I should show their BRP certified Mechanics the Lamonster method!!!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

My guy changed the tire in l3ess than an hour; including some time spent checking out the underguts of the bike for me...
Your dealer is definitely taking advantage of you; RUN! :yikes:

 

[Rotaxer]

My guy changed the tire in l3ess than an hour; including some time spent checking out the underguts of the bike for me...
Your dealer is definitely taking advantage of you; RUN! :yikes:

Thats the problem...run where?

 

[Jeriatric]

Thats the problem...run where?

You're heading on a trip. Yes.

On BRP's web site you'll find a map of their dealer network. Call ahead until you find a dealer that has what you need. If need be you can place a hold on a tire by using your credit card, then set up an appointment, if possible. tol

 

[Rotaxer]

You're heading on a trip. Yes.

On BRP's web site you'll find a map of their dealer network. Call ahead until you find a dealer that has what you need. If need be you can place a hold on a tire by using your credit card, then set up an appointment, if possible. tol

I'm heading down to the states and am travelling with seven other riders on a fairly tight schedule and don't want to hold them up. So I would like to get this done before I go and will probably do myself.

But having said that I think I will take a look at the route and find some dealers along the way in case of emergencies. Any one can have those along the way but with the Spyder you cut the number significantly of who can help you vs other bikes.

Thanks

 

[gypsy_100]

Hate to ruin your day but my dealer charges $127.50 (USD) for the rear tire and 0.8 hours labor. I'm out the door for $200 total for everything.

 

[Spyder4Tess]

I have read the prices of motorcycles/accessories are higher in Canada,is that true?
How about labor?

 

[Rotaxer]

I have read the prices of motorcycles/accessories are higher in Canada,is that true?
How about labor?

Don't know about the rest of Canada but this dealer must be smoking something if they think I will get my bike serviced there. They must lose a lot of potential customers.

 

[ChasingWind]

I'd change the tire myself - ask dealer if you purchase tire from them if they will mount it on the rim for you for free - if answer is no then order online ---

Removing back tire is very easy -

take off rear brake assembly - loosen axel bolt/ nut - do not touch Allen adjustments on back of swing arm- jack up spyder till rear shock is equal out - remove bolt to rear shock- remove rear axle - jack up more till tire will clear and belt will be loose to remove -both

Take to dealer to mount new tire

Install in reverse order

It's actually very easy to do yourself but does take a little bit of time


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[ChasingWind]

And just a thought - make sure to check the bearings w tire off - you might want to change them too

 

[Rotaxer]

And just a thought - make sure to check the bearings w tire off - you might want to change them too

I have checked all the bearings and there as good as new, but I only have 12,500 Kms on mine.