CanAmIamDavid
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What are the alternatives for getting standard maintenance done like oil change air filters check belts excetera any ideas?
The price at dealerships is outer space
The price at dealerships is outer space
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youngers
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get a repair manual , and owners book of the cycle you have , and start learning your self ! too be a rich toy owner , you have too learn how to repair the toys cheep cheep cheep , but for oil and filter and lubrication of the front end , do it your self is the best way , it is much faster , and you are sure it is done too your liking ... stuff like clutch and easy too get too things should be easy enough , with the repair manual ... did a few things myself from you tube , spyder lovers , and repair manual from amazon ... I did the clutch seals in the 2012 , took 2 days but only cost in the range of 50 dollars , the replacement parts ,and 2 tools to do the job ... going to get into an oil change next weekend
get a repair manual , and owners book of the cycle you have , and start learning your self ! too be a rich toy owner , you have too learn how to repair the toys cheep cheep cheep , but for oil and filter and lubrication of the front end , do it your self is the best way , it is much faster , and you are sure it is done too your liking ... stuff like clutch and easy too get too things should be easy enough , with the repair manual ... did a few things myself from you tube , spyder lovers , and repair manual from amazon ... I did the clutch seals in the 2012 , took 2 days but only cost in the range of 50 dollars , the replacement parts ,and 2 tools to do the job ... going to get into an oil change next weekend
Bob Denman
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You haven't mentioned the prices that you are getting... :dontknow:
Perhaps they're not as bad as you think!
(Or maybe they are!)
Perhaps they're not as bad as you think!
(Or maybe they are!)
Easy Rider
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Ever owned a Harley ??
What line of work are (or were) you in ? And how much do you "charge" for your services ??
Shop around; find another shop to do the work.
Some independents have enough experience to do the basic stuff......and often charge less.
Like others have said...
I see it like this...
#1 Do it yourself
#2 Find a smaller motorcycle shop
#3 Get used to what your dealer charges (Like Bob said maybe its not that out of whack)
I'm a firm believer (nowadays especially) you get what you pay for.
The dealer for sure can check for computer updates, & any service recalls. Not all small shops will be able to do that.
I see it like this...
#1 Do it yourself
#2 Find a smaller motorcycle shop
#3 Get used to what your dealer charges (Like Bob said maybe its not that out of whack)
I'm a firm believer (nowadays especially) you get what you pay for.
The dealer for sure can check for computer updates, & any service recalls. Not all small shops will be able to do that.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
My dealer currently charges $110 per hour. Down from $130 a year ago. Add parts, etc. and its not hard to get to those $300 to $350 oil changes that most encounter. :thumbup:
bboley
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I found an independent here in Janesville WI (Rock County Cycles) that did the oil change with Valvoline full synthetic and checked everything else out for $95. The Can Am dealers in the area want over $200, 
:yikes::banghead: Call the real motorcycle shops around your area there should be more cost effective options out there for you. In addition if you want to go to car tires in the future instead of the over priced Kendas you will want to have someone who is willing to do that for you also as most Can Am dealers wont. Good luck!
:yikes::banghead: Call the real motorcycle shops around your area there should be more cost effective options out there for you. In addition if you want to go to car tires in the future instead of the over priced Kendas you will want to have someone who is willing to do that for you also as most Can Am dealers wont. Good luck!
JayBros
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From your location I suggest scheduling your maintenance in the early spring or fall when the dealership doesn't have to have armed guards protecting the shop. Seriously, you didn't mention what model Spyder you have but with a service manual you can get online for $30 or so and a nominal suite of tools, Torx bits and metric sockets and Allen wrenches, you can do a lot of the routine maintenance yourself if you have average mechanical ability. There are also a good number of excellent videos that show in superior detail how to do a lot of the routine jobs. If you have an RT and learn the proper way to remove and reinstall the mirrors that's 90% of removing the Tupperware. There are always plenty of contributors here who can offer very good advice and tech tricks.
JP58
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I found an independent here in Janesville WI (Rock County Cycles) that did the oil change with Valvoline full synthetic and checked everything else out for $95. The Can Am dealers in the area want over $200,
My local dealer did car tires for me.
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Bob Denman
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:yes: Mine charges $65.00 per hour... :yes:
Bob Denman
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It's getting so that $100 bucks an hour for labor charges is the norm... nojoke
Get into a metropolitan area, and even that price will seem like a flaming bargain! :banghead:
Get into a metropolitan area, and even that price will seem like a flaming bargain! :banghead:
lewisalice
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120$ a hour in NYC
Bob Denman
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:banghead: I'm not the least bit surprised. nojoke
SteveandBelinda
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Dealers here around Detroit area for a 80 mile radius, is anywhere from 100.00 - 110.00 per hour. Called three dealers yesterday about oil change on a 14RT, and one said 120 plus parts (total around 210) and one was around 250 total, and the other one I forgot. So I went today and spent 86.00 on oil change kit and will do it myself. Just not sure whether to get more miles on it or not. Just had changed at SpyderFest with 8600 miles, and now have 14,7000, so I have about 6,000 miles on oil, but supposedly don't need to change till I hit the 18,000 mile mark , which is another 3,000.
ALOT CHEAPER TO DO THE WORK YOURSELF. Once you do the work, then you will feel more confident about doing it the next time. The first time is really nerve wrecking.
ALOT CHEAPER TO DO THE WORK YOURSELF. Once you do the work, then you will feel more confident about doing it the next time. The first time is really nerve wrecking.
spyderman33
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I'm getting a service manual
Hello from Ypsilanti :yes: I just paid $170 in Ann Arbor but that was with a discount from $250 (So that's what I'd have to pay next time) However the dealer I purchased from wanted to charge $500 for my first service. I understand it's an expensive toy but that's ridiculous I think. So now I think I'm going to learn to do my own. Easy choice really...
Hello from Ypsilanti :yes: I just paid $170 in Ann Arbor but that was with a discount from $250 (So that's what I'd have to pay next time) However the dealer I purchased from wanted to charge $500 for my first service. I understand it's an expensive toy but that's ridiculous I think. So now I think I'm going to learn to do my own. Easy choice really...
SpyderConvert
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First Service
I was taking part in a Hero Dogs ride recently so I had my first service done at 2700 miles. Took my RTL to Hanover, PA (about a 45 mile ride, mostly back roads) to a dealer that I had used for other things. I had been having a problem with the brake pedal not returning to the normal position since I put the larger brake pedal on and asked them to check it, they "tightened" the spring and did the service for $232.00 - I won't go to any other dealer!
I was taking part in a Hero Dogs ride recently so I had my first service done at 2700 miles. Took my RTL to Hanover, PA (about a 45 mile ride, mostly back roads) to a dealer that I had used for other things. I had been having a problem with the brake pedal not returning to the normal position since I put the larger brake pedal on and asked them to check it, they "tightened" the spring and did the service for $232.00 - I won't go to any other dealer!
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