Aprilia RS 660 First Service…what it includes and WHY you NEED to go to the dealer
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- Aprilia RS 660 First Service…what it includes and WHY you NEED to go to the dealer (SK XIII)
First service is just a glorified oil change right? Should you even go to the dealer to do it? Are there any consequences for not going to the dealer to get it done? Here is a quick video about my experience and what I learned after going through the process!
Definitely some good information. I just made my purchase of a 2024 RS 660. Thank you for this video sir.
That sounds crazy but the way you explain it makes sense.
Thanks mate!
Mods I ordered - MIVV full exhaust, all Evotech accessories (frame sliders, axle sliders, etc) Red rear wheel, MRA R Series tinted windscreen, ASV levers, passenger peg delete kit, New Rage Cycles fender eliminator kit, rear seat cowl. I bought the Apex black. I'm thinking of getting it wrapped also. 110% stripping all the decals regardless.
Under federal law, manufacturers and dealers can't refuse to honor your vehicle's warranty and can't deny warranty repairs just because someone other than the dealer worked on the car.
With that said, my closest dealer is 4.5 hours away, and I'm NOT going to drive that far just to have my oil and filter changed.
I hear ya mate! Laws are one thing, whether a dealer is willing to do something is another issue. Perhaps if you put some pressure on them, they would consider hahaha
@@SK_XIII You do know you can do you own Service look in owner's manual under Maintenance see a chart and Kasey is right under USA federal law, manufacturers and dealers can't refuse to honor your vehicle's warranty and can't deny warranty repairs all it takes is you to file a claim with FTC, BBB or Call and watch fast they jump, My Kawasaki dealer give me a quote that on my first service new 2022 Z650 of $180 just to change the oil check over all nut, bolts and fasteners to insure that they are there and are tight and or torque properly, I told them to drop dead their no way I'm paying them to that when I can do my self they started give me BS line so I pop my phone show the FTC website about Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse for Illegally Restricting Customers’ Right to Repair and Service and there in shock and said it all take one phone call to Consumer Response Center would like me to take the next step ??, they shut up.
@@SHSPVR Yup I know you can and there are laws to protect you. But on the flip side, relationship with the dealer would get damaged. At least during warranty period, I would want to maintain good relationship for the Aprilia. If it was a Japanese bike, there are way better indie shops for those around me so I wouldn't really care. Pros and cons. Thanks for sharing those talking points you use! good stuff
@@SK_XIII Your miss the whole point of right to repair and warranty and has nothing to do with any brand of bike and dealer they only end up hurt them self in long run with manufacturer they are representing and the customs and in case you didn't know this dealer absolutely hate doing warranty claims because they have to follow the manufacturer's guidelines and it fix price on a giving repair work as shop rate is way lower and they can't change for extra for additional parts or labor, it's the same song and dance with car dealers and auto manufacture warranties, Same apply to recalls warranty.
@@SK_XIII if a dealer refuses to warranty the bike cause u did a oil change. Would u really want to take ur bike to that dealer anyway? They already willing to cheat u. What makes u think they won’t screw u over later.
A very interesting vlog, I wholeheartedly agree about taking your bike to the dealer for it’s first service if only to maintain the warranty, I did similar with my mt 03. However, I was not worried about anything dropping off it ! As for mods on your bike, I’m at a loss, it’s a beautiful bike, I don’t think it needs any. Looking forward to seeing how it performs now the break in period is over but ride safe, best wishes from a lovely sunny England.
Warranty = key! :D Don't get me wrong, the bike is amazing as is! Just want to do some simply mods to make it more my own~
@@SK_XIII Hey, no probs, go for it, look forward to seeing the results. Take care.
Honestly is better than Ducati service, in my case I have a monster 797 2017 and next week I have to made the first service and the price that the dealer offered is $1200 for the first service 😮😮😮😢😢😢… your is nothing compared with me service; I’m 100% decided to switch to Aprilia. I love the technology everything is included in the rs660 2024 for $11000
Thank you for your information !!! I just picked up my 2024 RS660 Extrema.
Hey man, good to see you in my notifications.
I personally noticed a pretty solid improvement in the bike overall post first service. My dealer offered first service for free with the discount card you could buy, so all in all it was around 300ish for first service, but i also get discounts on some other parts and priority servicing if i have to drop it off. Which i did, due to 2 gaskets being borked, giving me a bit of an oil leak. Warrantys taking care of it though, and I should have her back next week i hope.
First mods? I dumped those mirrors cause i hated them, and put the rizoma stealths on, an arrow catless full titanium exhaust, spider clutch and brake levers, and an af1 ecu swap for the tune and enabling the integrated headlight turn signals. The mirrors look really sharp I think, and have almost no vibration, but the overall visibility isnt great, to be honest. In the end, it was worth it to me.
Fender eliminator and progressive turn signals for the rear coming up next i think, along with the MIA, whenever those make it back from across the ocean.
Ride safe bro!
Dangg, where you get this hook up?? hahaha, thats dope! Man...I HATE those mirrors to be honest. Glad to hear the Rizomas help with the vibration. That's a hefty price tag though :/ Did you do the straight ECU swap? Or get the UpMap? Thanks for the recs mate!
That bike would sound very good with an aftermarket exhaust and a fuel controller.
Sounds like a review is coming sometime in the not-too-distant future.
An exhaust would be dope! :D
I bought my bike(acid gold RS660) at Rockridge in Oakland and I asked the salesman about the first service and he said not to worry about it. I assumed he meant I can get it done anywhere. I guess I need to talk to someone else there. But the vibration is terrible so riding it to Oakland from Modesto isn't something I look forward to. My S1000RR runs so much smoother. I hope my Aprilia runs that smooth after the service.
Would need to be at a dealer if you want the light reset :( But it does feel smoother after the first service! Less vibrations, but definitely still there
I have to shout out to Imperial Sportbikes in Denver. They’re cool with me servicing my bike and they’ll clear the lights for nothing. I installed IMU and quickshifter, and they did the updates, even let me watch the update process.
Nice! You are lucky to have nice folks out there haha
I juist bought my RS 660 from them last week
Under warranty all services as per the log book need to be done by a dealership. However, I always change the oil and oil filter (at least) in between the log book ones. Fault codes can be read and erased by yourself if you buy an OBDLINK2. As it’s basically what the dealerships use and you can buy one for less than $100. Cheap investment/insurance. 👍😎🇦🇺
You bike sounds great by the way! I’m also getting ready for the 600 service on my Tuono 660 in about 2 months and will likely need my ECU flashed since engine light flashes after 80mph. Heard it has something to do with quick shifter being installed, but coming off a 2015 cbr1000rr I am impressed with performance plus features of the 660 models
Ooo I actually haven't heard about that issue. Not too familiar with the Tuono specific cases. But sounds possibly software related so hoping its quick fix for you! What color-way did ya end up getting? Glad you're enjoying it mate!
I’ve experienced the gears selector that has unscrewed during the first 200 km and It fell down, an interesting sensation with the feet not being able to change anymore the gears during a mountain pass! I called the assistance that then fixed properly the screw of the selector and now I always take care of all the screws and bolts before a new ride and I’ve in my backpack a kit from Bosch in order to do some little repairs if needed during the trips. Anyone else who experienced something similar ? Enjoy your bikes guys and take care of them ! :)
That sounds like a dangerous situation! But I have heard of that happening on forums. Was the crew/bolt that just vibrated off?
@@SK_XIII Exactly! I’ve been to Aprilia last week and they told me that the engineers know this and they’ve designed a new component to replace the actual gear selector and it will be delivered with a newer code in the next weeks. The problem was that the selector is done in aluminium and it can have a bit of space with the shaft that is done in steel. With the newer version everything should be solved. In the meantime, they replaced to me the selector with a new one of the “old” series
@@superandre200 Oooo man that sucks. But glad they are aware of the issue and are taking the steps to get it fixed! I'll pay more attention to it on my bike. Thanks for the heads up mate, appreciate you!
@@SK_XIII Happy to inform other riders and to share the passion for this brand, I think you can ask also to your garage to order the newer component to avoid any issues :)
@@superandre200 Nice! this is good news
So my aprilia dealership told me I could do the first service since it’s just an oil change and chain adjust, as long as I use the oem aprilia oil filter, if I don’t and use something like k&n it would void the warranty if there was a catastrophic engine failure
Yup yuppp! I keep hearing the same thing, it's just based on the dealer and whether they are open to letting the owner do this. Glad your dealer lets you brotha!
Nope my dealer said it’s recommended and require that the dealer do the first initial service there’s a whole checklist that they have to turn into Aprilia so that the warranty is not voided. Don’t screw around with the first service just let them do it and then do what you want after that. I was also told that they recommend that you can come in optional at 2500 to 3000 miles and get another service but usually it’s every 3000 miles that you should take it in and get a service if not you do it yourself every 3000 miles. First service don’t screw around my suggestion do what you want but when something happens and you have to take it in all they’re gonna do is find out did the dealer do the first service? Than your left out to hang out to dry brother. Don’t let that happen to you
idk for sure but pretty sure most motorcycles simply change the oil and filter and "check" everything which is ridiculous to pay hundreds of dollars it IS a rip off on mst vehicles. As for bolts you can check all that yourself and use blue locktight on various things. WAY back when I was a Kawasaki mechanic and I LOVED doing first services Cha CHING literally took me less than 1/2 and that was back when you actually did have to worry about adjustments way way more than today but it was easy peasy. Customers were delighted that drive chain and brake levers were adjusted etc and really felt they got their money worth ....they did NOT...lol they could and SHOULD adjust their own levers drive chain etc but whatever.
Agree with having the dealer do the first service for all of the reasons stated. However, Eurocycle charged me $700, and I doubt they did anything other than an oil and filter change and lubed the chain. Yes, a rip off.
Holy....700?! Definitely scam/rip off territory there...i'm sorry mate :(
I don’t see how you would mod it ?
The bike is beautiful
Agreed! Just trying to make small changes to make it more my own~ That license plate tail is not the greatest hahaha
I got my rs660 today. It might’ve been the last one produced in apex black with the silver A and 2 different wheels it’s a 2023 model that looks like a 22? Lol love your channel bro
Nice pick up brotha! Did you place an order or did you end up picking it up today?? Yeah idk how they are rolling out the new colors for 2023...but if the VIN runs as 2023, it's probably a 2023 haha. Appreciate the support bro! Ride safe
@@SK_XIII I placed an order for an acid yellow one but they’re still making it so I got this. When my yellow arrives I may trade this one in 👀🤣
@@hyeGUY25 Ayeee nice nice! I am not a huge fan of the acid yellow in-person, but it looks damn good in pictures. Congrats!
i will never undesrtand why people skip first service and just do an oil change. it is SOOOOOOOO much more than just that, first service is retorquing, oil and filter change, valve clerance check, new sprocket, unlocked ECU etc. this is why people claim that apilias leaks oil.but its their own fault
I see your point, and I didn't skip it for similar reasons. BUT I wouldn't say the oil leaks are due to not going to dealer for first service lol
Let's be honest, it IS a glorified oil change. You can do everything at home, including turning off the service light however that will require a $500 OBD tool made for Piaggio. Changing oil/filter/crush washer, checking bolt torque and cleaning/lubing chain should not cost $300+. If you have a '21 model you may need ECU updates from the dealer. If your dealer won't honor warranty because you used OEM parts (with receipts) or turn off your service light for ~$30, find a new dealer.
I agree to some degree. But...there are so few Aprilia dealers already that it becomes tough to just find a new one by you :/
No it's not a glorified oil change, the first service is very important to check the bike is still at spec(correct torqued bolts, nuts, screws, etc. Correct tension and lubrication in cables and more) after those first 600 miles. I knew someone whose wheel nut became out of torque and fell off during a ride. You tell me you do this all at home ? You must be a very skilled hobbyist technician.
@@alexv5581 Been riding for 25 years but it's not rocket science. Some googling will get you OEM torque specs for everything on the bike. I checked every bolt/nut/screw I could find and yes, some were a little loose. Chain tension was fine. Chain lubrication is an every ~500 mile service. I learned from wanting to learn over the years along with some non-mechanic friends.
You’re not talking about Spirit Motorcycles are you? Im at 500 miles atm and honestly not a big fan of them, even though I bought my bike there
I can neither confirm nor deny. Based on your description, I am not a big fan either haha ;) The dealer you mentioned is not where I took my Ape though
I have the Same Problem, i Make the 600 miles Service But the dealer can not delete the service key!? They told me they dont have the System here and Must wait and he call! Now i wait 3 weeks no phone calls at all
That sounds terrible man. 3 week wait just to reset a light...rough!
wtf, 300 bucks to do what?...an oil change, check chain, check fluids and bolts...cant you just do it yourself at home
Some dealers won't reset the service light if you don't get the service done with them. Warranty can also be voided :/ Not a fun situation lol
It will definitely void your warranty. A dealer must do the first service just verified at the dealer this week for mine personally.
Japanese parallel twins are buttery smooth tho
good point haha
Does have to be a aprilia dealer? because i live in st.louis and the closes dealer is in Kansas
To reset the light, yes. They don't allow anyone else to purchase the tool to reset it :/
Yeah...thats Aprilia......that are italian bikes..... It´s clear why the japanese bikes "only" need a oli change and a quick overview, because its quality by good engineers! :)
Hahahahaha well said :D
Lasting longer doesn't make something better engineered necessarily. F1 cars are a great example. They are the peak of automobile engineering and their engines wear out completely after like 500 miles lol. Aprilia is getting far more performance from their engine compared to Japanese bikes in the same class. It makes sense it wears down quicker.
@@ProudFilthyCasual good analogy!
You can train a Chimp to change oil. Just tell your Dealer when bringing in the Bike, DON'T CHANGE THE OIL,/FILTER I DID IT MYSELF, I EVEN BOUGHT THE OIL FROM YOU TO DO IT MYSELF...REMEMBER ?? Keep your receipts. And just let the dealer do any torque specs, software updates and re-sets.
Brother i got scam with the fist seivce, $550 for first service, that is the only dealer that is close to me. about 1 hour away the other are about 2:30 hours or 3 hours away. i think 300ish sound more realistic
Wow, thats super high! At least the rest of the maintenance you can do on your own and don't "have" to go to to the stealer :/
You went to Rockridge Two Wheels? I'm waiting for my RS660 to arrive there. Put a deposit down like two months ago
Yessir! Great folks up there! What color did ya order?
@@SK_XIII Apex black. I'm probably gonna get it wrapped. I been outta the country for 7 weeks and come back next week and the guy said my bike should be ready for me when I get back.
@@grahambillions ayee lets go! Fingers crossed!
@@SK_XIII did Rockridge charge you $600 for your first service? They hit me for $592 for mine. Something seems off
@@grahambillions Did they do extra work on top of the first service? They charged me ~300
I know this video is 5 months ago thinking about get same bike. Any issues with accessories or parts are hard to get in the USA ?
I haven't had many issues so far, but I haven't bought that much. The longest wait was probably for the UpMap since it was out of stock for a while.
the first service is about 300~400 miles right?
600 miles for first service
@@Spitfiya.rs660 Yessirr
@@SK_XIII You wanted to know upgrades if we had an RS 660 so I do have a few upgrades on mine which is a 2022 Apex black color. I would highly highly did I say highly? Highly recommend the CRT-1 full titanium exhaust with carbon fiber tip it sounds incredible. I’m glad I made the choice and I will never change this muffler. It impresses everybody that comes across my bike wants to hear it and it’s very surprised even Harley riders how well this bike sounds. Just got compliments today. So again look into that exhaust is incredibly awesome you will not be disappointed I won’t change it for the world. And wait to hear that first initial cold start fantastic. Make you stop and think like oh my god this is not an RSV4? No!! A parallel twin perfect with this muffler. Enough said.
I do have Evo tech frame sliders and rear spools. Trickle charge adapter installed quick connect. I have RSV fully adjustable Shorty black brake and clutch levers, also include a sprint filter when you get your titanium exhaust knock it out at the same time. Tail tidy with Razoma amber LED turn signals. Tech spec snake skin tank grips and Aprilia tank protector. And lastly an Evo tech radiator guard. I had all these mods put on my first bike that I’ve never had a sports bike before, even before it even came out of the dealership. Home delivery was free and much appreciated.
Anyway enjoy your bike sorry you’re too far away to ride out with you and share the experience. Have fun be smart be safe and I look forward to your next video. Oh I do have a question if you wouldn’t mind looking into it deciding on whether to change out the mirrors that shake at least at 4000+ RPMs and very frustrated with that but that is the only negative I can fine with the bike. Don’t know if I’m going with Razoma mirrors with the turn signals included in the light or eliminating them all together. Still undecided. Either way let me know if you know of any way to minimize the vibration through the mirrors. Thanks again enjoy your video
@@Spitfiya.rs660 The CRT is definitely nice! I kinda like the look of the SC project they put on the trofeo more. Just worried the CRT may be TOO loud ya know? Thanks for the recs! THe mirrors are probably one of my biggest dislikes about the bike :/
@@SK_XIII No bro trust me with the sound I thought that it was gonna be obnoxious but it sounds so awesome it’s got a nice low hum to it A strong growl and when you get on it it lets you know that you are coming and if you blow by anybody that you’re gone, ha ha but it’s not obnoxious trust me you will definitely appreciate the referral to that exhaust. There’s also another SC project silver can with a grayed out SC on it that sounded good as well and that was on a Tuono.
I’m glad I made the choice without even hearing this exhaust on an RS660 I’m definitely amaze and you will be to trust me
I called Aprilia dealer for the first service, and they gave me a quote for $450.
I paid 250€ for my first inspection.
How expensive is your service station? 👀
@@TheOnlyRaichuu $450
@@xinyuzhang No, I meant the hourly rate. The inspection work load for each entitty is given by Aprilia. The only variable is how much the service station charges per hour.
@@TheOnlyRaichuu oh, they told me $150
My first service is free.
Omg 3 Aprilia dealer near you? What kind of non existent place do you live in?!
To the stealership first service is unavoidable? Lol what!
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Crash guards
Thinking about some frame sliders!
Evo Tech
Sexy Italian bike. Like a girlfriend, expensive. I'll dream of her but stick with my Yamaha R3 for now.
Can't go wrong with a R3 mate!