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Thanks to all for your answers. It was good to see all the positive responses. The original question (I don't always explain myself very well) was based on the steering issue only and the consequences that may be involved. Would you buy one if you knew that up front and had not owned one yet. That is why my answer was maybe. Now that I've owned one for a year and know how much fun they are, even with potential problems I would definitely buy one again. The problems are few and far between for most of us.
I love my Spyder
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Originally Posted by mxz600
to ride a snowmobile is on a higher level.
You got that right, nothing compares.
Happy 2009 Roadster Red SM5 Owner
Two Brothers Dual Exhaust w/P1X Tips | Two Brothers Juice Box | KewlMetal Intake | Amber Fender Tip Lights | Fog Lights | SilverStar Headlights | Trunk Liner | 12v Acc. Plug | BRP Comfort Seat
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Absolutely would do it again. Article in today's paper reports that 43% of motorcycle owners are baby boomers (born 1946 - 1964) and will want to keep riding. Trikes are increasingly becoming the ride of choice. That was a big part of our decision; greater stability/safety. I think BRP was on to this trend.
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Originally Posted by j45p3r
You got that right, nothing compares.
Indeed. I grew up in Central NY, and there we did a lot of trail and lake riding. Most of the sleds I ever rode on were short track sleds, very fast.
Fast forward to when I started skiing out west... I'd break up my days of skiing with Snowmobile tours. What a difference sledding on 4+ feet of powder on a long track with huge paddles.
WackyDan - Fun, not crazy.
Charlotte (Matthews), NC
Silver Moon SM5 - V35 and V46 Givis, CHAD, Motolight 35w steering lights, Dash Powerlets, Helibar risers, Garage door opener, Eastern Beaver PC-8, Digital voltmeter, Kewl Metal Intake, Evoluzione Sway Bar, RT Shocks and Juice Box PRO.
*Mower deck in development*
2008 model -new in crate, April 09
26,000 miles.
Looking for other Charlotte area riders to cruise with and compare Spyders.
HAPPY SPYDER OWNER
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Yes, absolutely. Nothing is perfect or foolproof. BRP with get the issues resolved.
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Originally Posted by mxz600
Some Guy, I know I have a snowmobile suit and helmet that will fit you. Come on over some time and we'll go for a spin. If it snows some more.
You'd better watch it...I'm just crazy enough to accept that offer!
It's been a long time since I've been on a snowmobile.
Number One: 2008 Yellow GS SM5. I love my Spyder.
Number Two: 2012 RT-S Limited (the poop colored RT) I still have Number One, but Some Girl made me buy Number Two...
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Didn't find about some of the issues until after I bought it, but before it arrived. Didn't change anything. Been an advocate of reverse trikes since the late 70s and was glad someone finally built one.Doubr I would have interest in an RT, or BMW version. I like BMW's, but if I feel the Spyder is over technologized( is that a word?), I am sure a BMW version will make it look basic.
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Originally Posted by woodz428
technologized( is that a word?),
I don't know, but I like it.
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Originally Posted by Some Guy
You'd better watch it...I'm just crazy enough to accept that offer!
It's been a long time since I've been on a snowmobile.
If we get enough snow before the season ends (and we better) I'll PM you on a Friday to set up a possible Saturday ride.
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A B S O L U T E L Y ! ! ! One of the best things we ever did!!
08 RS/SM5 (Hers) (sold)
15 RT-S (Mine)
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A big yes !
I put 15 thousand miles on it last year, and loved every minute.
The only thing I would have done differently is wait for a better deal. I bought when demand was high, before the were any incentives or ability to deal. So I paid full price, prep, frieght, etc. and ended up waiting until November to actually get it anway. Had I waited until 2009 I may have saved a few grand, when people were selling low miliage Spyders at a loss. There was a niclely customised Spyder on sale in this forum I would have snappped up if I had not already purchased. So the loss in value over a year from 18 grand to about 10 hit hard.
Besides that, my dealer has been great and the machine has had minimal problems for the amount I use it.
Last edited by SpyderByter; 01-25-2010 at 04:17 PM.
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Have a 2008 PE girl friend has a 2009 had to sell one of my vehicles to pay lawyer fees from exwife kept spyder sold hummer and guess what would have been more practicle living in NH
THOSE WHO LIVE BY THE SWORD DIE BY THE SWORD... BUT...THOSE WHO MASTER THE SWORD SURVIVE BY THE SWORD....
Rev. J. Proctor
reverendproctor.com
HAPPY SPYDER OWNER
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When I bought mine the only gripe on the forum was the squeaky brakes.
If I had read all this stuff before I got mine, I wouldn't have gotten it.
Fortunately, I got it.
And have had no problems ever since.
Mike
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Registered Users
Yes I would.I have yet to have a problem with my spyder
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Registered Users
No question . . . .
. . . . yes I would.
It has been about a year now. A few issues ( steering, being the big one ) but, with a new service shop and BRP standing behind their product - everything got fixed fast, less than a week over Christmas.
Really, this thing is the most fun and enjoyment I have ever had on wheels.
Tom
2008 GS SE5 -> 2013 STS SE5 -> 2015 F3-S SE6 . . . Still riding & smiling.
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Originally Posted by 1VENOM
I never had the steering issue. Looking to buy another one soon.
Awesome avatar.
A VERY HAPPY RIDER!
Even duct tape can't fix stupid - Cody Stell
'08 Yellow SM5, 2" BRP handlebar riser, Super Trapp exhaust, sport rack, seat back.
Future wish list of updates, too numerous to list and too expensive to afford....and I just found Corbin.
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Definitely
I definitely would have. I'm with the others, a new concept design takes awhile to iron out the bugs. I usually wait on vehicles until a year or so has passed so that the bugs can get ironed out, but in this case, everything just came together so I bought.
Going back in time, knowing about the steering, YEP, would of still bought. And am having a blast....also steering seems to be fixed. Haven't had a problem in the last 200 or so miles.
A VERY HAPPY RIDER!
Even duct tape can't fix stupid - Cody Stell
'08 Yellow SM5, 2" BRP handlebar riser, Super Trapp exhaust, sport rack, seat back.
Future wish list of updates, too numerous to list and too expensive to afford....and I just found Corbin.
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I like the concept, but not the "solutions" BRP has come up with when dealing with the various issues many people have had with their rides. Would I have purchased one knowing what I do now....probably not.
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In a word, yes!
But as my father used to tell me: "I trust you but I watch you." RIP
YMMV,
Ryde safe,
Rod.
'08 GS SM5 Full Moon -- after 15,000km sold May'11
'10 RT A+C SE5 Full Moon -- after 30,700km traded in 2014
'17 RTL Pearl White -- new-to-me in 2023
"I guess its better to bend a valve in Missoula than to lose your mind in Bozeman", my wife said, patting my hand as if to console me. I winced and wondered if Phaedrus ever took the bus." -Peter Egan, Leanings
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