Service costs - Am I getting taken to the cleaners?

[Preachy]

Greetings all. First post here by new RT-S owner. Had our toy for about a month now and it's time for the break-in service. I'm told that the service is around $300. After dropping nearly $26K, this seems a bit excessive. There is only one authorized service facility in our area. Does this seem high, or is it normal and should I just suck it up and quit whining? ray:

Thanks in advance!!!

Rick

 

[jaherbst]

Greetings all. First post here by new RT-S owner. Had our toy for about a month now and it's time for the break-in service. I'm told that the service is around $300. After dropping nearly $26K, this seems a bit excessive. There is only one authorized service facility in our area. Does this seem high, or is it normal and should I just suck it up and quit whining? ray:

Thanks in advance!!!

Rick

That's cheap. My first service was $386 on my 2014 RTL

Jack

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Rick!
Which Dealer? :dontknow:
I'm in Sullivan County; just to your North, and we've got two more dealers up here...
Arctic Adventures in Rosendale, NY
Klinger PowerSports in Walton, NY (MY Dealer!)

:welcome: :nopic::2thumbs:

 

[ROB K]

$335 for me at Dutchess Rec in Lagrange NY

 

[Chupaca]

Curious..!!

If you have the 2014/15 RT and you are talking about the first service (which is at 3,000 miles) its about right. They do have to do alot of techy stuff to make sure things are falling into place. Good idea to have that one done then its up to you for future services. Oil change kits run about $80.00 for oil filter and orings washers etc. You can also get all parts needed from our sponsor BajaRon. Congrats on your new ryde...:2thumbs: and welcome to this site.....:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Mine was just about $160 at Klinger's...

 

[Pampurrs]

Going to get mine next week. I negotiated a FREE 3,000 mile service when I bought my Spyder, so my cost is $0 :yes:

Pam

 

[JayBros]

My first service in Winston-Salem, NC was $255 so considering where you live you might do some shopping but that's your choice. JMO

 

[Bob Denman]

Going to get mine next week. I negotiated a FREE 3,000 mile service when I bought my Spyder, so my cost is $0 :yes:

Pam

:congrats: But are you just happy; or are you boasting??? :roflblack:

 

[Preachy]

Dutchess Rec in Poughkeepsie

Hi Rick!
Which Dealer? :dontknow:
I'm in Sullivan County; just to your North, and we've got two more dealers up here...
Arctic Adventures in Rosendale, NY
Klinger PowerSports in Walton, NY (MY Dealer!)

:welcome: :nopic::2thumbs:

 

[Preachy]

That's the dealership, Rob. I live I Dover Plains. Moved from Lagrange a few years ago.

$335 for me at Dutchess Rec in Lagrange NY

 

[Preachy]

Thanks for the welcome, Chup! 2015 RT-S. I was told that the first service should be at 600 miles, which we just passed.

If you have the 2014/15 RT and you are talking about the first service (which is at 3,000 miles) its about right. They do have to do alot of techy stuff to make sure things are falling into place. Good idea to have that one done then its up to you for future services. Oil change kits run about $80.00 for oil filter and orings washers etc. You can also get all parts needed from our sponsor BajaRon. Congrats on your new ryde...:2thumbs: and welcome to this site.....:thumbup:

 

[Ex Winger]

Mine was around the 300 dollar mark.But thats Canadian dollars.If you were up here using American money.It would be almost free.
Bill

 

[TexAmRider]

First service for 1330 at 3000 miles

Thanks for the welcome, Chup! 2015 RT-S. I was told that the first service should be at 600 miles, which we just passed.

First service for the 1330 is 3000 miles after breakin. After that my dealer recommended every 5000 even though the manufacturer said 9300. Im going with that and my next service at 8000 going full synthetic.

Welcome to Spyder Lovers !!

 

[Bob Denman]

Dutchess Rec in Poughkeepsie

Arctic Adventures: (845) 658 8844
Speak to Tom
Klinger PowerSports: (607) 865 6326
Speak to Aaron

It's good to have options available!
:2thumbs:

 

[Chupaca]

600 miles is for the v twin 998 motor the 1330 on RT'S and F3's is at 3000....

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder2:. The :ani29: is an expensive toy to work on as you are finding out.

A typical oil change/filter/check over service is usually around $300 - $350. Dealer shop time varies, but most of us find it to be about $110 per hour.

The 3000 mile check up is very critical, so I recommend having that done by the dealer.

Upside: You must have the 1330 ACE engine triple model (3000 mile break in service), Your next service is scheduled at 12,300 miles (9,300 miles later). If you do not drive 9,300 or more a season, you should have oil change/filter service done at least once a season.

The 1330's also do NOT need the expensive valve check service that the previous 990's did. $800 additional to whatever you are having done. You should be good to go for about a season.

The new RT's have been pretty much trouble free. I am going on 18K miles in a little over a year. Coming up on oil change #3. Have replaced one rear tire, and dealer had to fix a saddlebag cable. Vrooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmm! :yes::yes:

 

[ROB K]

Rick

Dutchess Rec is only 10 minutes from my house.I payed $340 only because I did not buy from them. If I had they said it would be around $260. Bob always says think about where you service when you buy it could be a big factor. Artic adventures price was about$75 dollars cheaper than Dutchess Rec. but it's your choice. Either way I just wanna ride and the cost is second thought. Life is to short to second guess everything. Enjoy your ride.

 

[Preachy]

Thanks for the tips, everyone. Much appreciated. Not sure why Dutchess Rec is telling me that the first service is 600 miles. I'll call and postpone the service until we hit the first tru mark of 3,000.


I do have to bring it back though, as one of the panels has a small gouge in it (it was there and noted by the dealer when we took delivery). They agreed to replace the panel under warrantee.

Safe riding, everybody!!!!