I can afford the service on my Spyder but I don't like having to take to my closest dealer 50 miles have to have an appointment and leave it for three or fours days. They do not give a loner so someone has to pick me up and take me back. I enjoy doing my own work. I know it is done right. As I said before doing your own service is not for everybody.
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Spyder Running costs???
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I have done all the work on my bikes that I feel capable of(pushed that envelope a few times) for years because,as gerald says,I know it's right.It also gives a great opportunity to inspect parts of your ride that you otherwise wouldn't see.You want a really expensive toy that hardly gets used get a sled!Can you say $50 for a gallon of BRP 2 cycle oil!! It's all about fun!
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You think like I do. I do mostly long trips and travel alone. I like to inspect all parts and know everything is working correctly. Thanks for the come back.
Dawntreader2
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When l got a promotion at work, the better half let ME get a motorcycle. With the next promotion , I got a horse for HER. Just got another promotion, so I'm looking for a Spyder for US. Running cost are part of price in a relationship.
Over the years I've had both......
A horse is man's second best friend. I've had/owned a bunch of toys over the years, a plane, boats, motorcycles, cars, snowmobile and some I've even forgotten, but none of those toys ever returned affection. That's why the holders of the number one and two spots on man's/woman's best friends list will never ever change.
A horse is man's second best friend. I've had/owned a bunch of toys over the years, a plane, boats, motorcycles, cars, snowmobile and some I've even forgotten, but none of those toys ever returned affection. That's why the holders of the number one and two spots on man's/woman's best friends list will never ever change.
I like doing my own maintenance because I know what was done and that it was put back together the right way.
With that said, just happened to be at the ride now dealer today and asked off the cuff in service dept how much would it cost to change brake fluid. $637 without changing the pads. Just putting in new oil.
With that said, just happened to be at the ride now dealer today and asked off the cuff in service dept how much would it cost to change brake fluid. $637 without changing the pads. Just putting in new oil.
JS3535
New member
agree!!!!!!!
canamjhb
Well-known member
Cost is irrelevant. The expense is where each person chooses to spend their recreational money. Some have many passions and most of us have more than one..... and those change over time. For many years my passions were boating, snow skiing, golf, motorcycling and 4 wheel off roading. Each passion can be costly by themselves. I was an advid boater all my life until I sold the last one 3 years ago. There comes a time when choices need to be made and for me that was when I sold the boat. It was costing me over 20K each year to maintain which included yacht club membership, moorage, insurance, and upkeep. I did my own maintenance but it was a boat and "there is always something". Age and lack of proxomity to ski slopes got me out of skiing. Dust and too many scary experiences got me out of 4 wheeling. Golf and motorcycling now fill my activities. Do I miss the other activities.....? You Bet. But I am greatful to have had the experiences and memories. Time moves on and things change. I didn't buy a Spyder for an investment and I didn't buy a Spyder because it might be inexpensive to own. I bought a Spyder to scratch my passion itch. Maybe someday that will change too. But for now at this stage of my life, It fills my desire for adventure and provides a great get away. I suppose it's nice to know the true cost of ownership. But for me, again, that's irrelevent..... Jim
:agree: Similar background in recreational pursuits; over the last decade or so had to give all the others up due to increasing health issues, but I did learn my lessons well!
Ski-ing - somebody else's hill in the snow country where you get to repeatedly chase your money down-hill... Fast! :sour:
Boats - a hole in the water that you get to pour money into.... :sour:
4WD's - a hole in the back-country that you get to pour money into.... :sour:
Golfing - a great way to ruin a perfectly good walk..... and a hole in somebody else's lawn that you get to pour money into.... :gaah:
Motorcycling - the best value for money physical & mental therapy around that does all that therapy and still gets you out of the house & exercising, plus it keeps your knees in the breeze!!
"Ride More, Worry Less!"
And then there's "It doesn't matter WHAT you Ride; what does matter is THAT you Ride!"
And of course, you hafta remember.... "You don't Stop Riding when you Get Old, You Get Old when You Stop Riding!"
Ski-ing - somebody else's hill in the snow country where you get to repeatedly chase your money down-hill... Fast! :sour:
Boats - a hole in the water that you get to pour money into.... :sour:
4WD's - a hole in the back-country that you get to pour money into.... :sour:
Golfing - a great way to ruin a perfectly good walk..... and a hole in somebody else's lawn that you get to pour money into.... :gaah:
Motorcycling - the best value for money physical & mental therapy around that does all that therapy and still gets you out of the house & exercising, plus it keeps your knees in the breeze!!
"Ride More, Worry Less!"
And then there's "It doesn't matter WHAT you Ride; what does matter is THAT you Ride!"
And of course, you hafta remember.... "You don't Stop Riding when you Get Old, You Get Old when You Stop Riding!"
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bikerbillone
Well-known member
Good information to know what to expect in ownership.
bushrat
New member
It's just a matter of 'perspective'
Operating expenses really only serve to put original capital cost outlay into a perspective of personal financial viability.... either you can or cannot afford...
Life is really just a game - played by people of differing skills, abilities, financial resources, etc., and at widely varying levels, with equally varying results of success/failure. Gaining entry to the 'playing field' of a particular 'league' (e.g., original cost outlay in owning a Spyder, or anything else) is just the beginning. Maintaining your place there (operating cost) is yet something else. Some can play; others can't. Continued enjoyment simply means you are able to manage the parameters of the perspective... or you just don't give a damn about accounting theory and simply enjoy getting out in the breeze!!!!!
As Peter says: RIDE MORE; WORRY LESS..... and stay a mile or two ahead of the bill collector!!:doorag:
Operating expenses really only serve to put original capital cost outlay into a perspective of personal financial viability.... either you can or cannot afford...
Life is really just a game - played by people of differing skills, abilities, financial resources, etc., and at widely varying levels, with equally varying results of success/failure. Gaining entry to the 'playing field' of a particular 'league' (e.g., original cost outlay in owning a Spyder, or anything else) is just the beginning. Maintaining your place there (operating cost) is yet something else. Some can play; others can't. Continued enjoyment simply means you are able to manage the parameters of the perspective... or you just don't give a damn about accounting theory and simply enjoy getting out in the breeze!!!!!
As Peter says: RIDE MORE; WORRY LESS..... and stay a mile or two ahead of the bill collector!!:doorag:
Wahrsuul
Active member
Well, I don't think I'd by anything JUST to find out how much it costs to own. But as a potential new owner, it's great to see what people are paying to own. As has been said, it's what you can afford.
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