Things to ask my dealer when I pick up my Spyder

[aperkin]

I'm going to pick up my new 2012 Spyder RT Limited on Fri afternoon or Sat morning.

Is there a list of items that I need to make sure that my dealer covers? Questions I should ask?

I want to appear that I'm and educated consumer.

Some of the questions are just to see if my dealer is as up on things as folks on this forum...

Some things I've picked up so far on this forum:

What updates have been done? Software and/or hardware...
Front shocks set @ 5?
What are the tire pressure settings? Should be on the high side of the range.
New oil and transmission filters? When?
Related to that is the new maintenance schedule.
New panel to make oil change easier? When?
Price of 600 mi checkup?
What kind oil did they use and what do they recommend?
What is their recommended shifting points?

[Bob Denman]

That's a pretty good-looking list!
on your new purchase!

Ask them to explain the rear suspension settings and how to adjust it...
The Cruise Control could probably stand a little bit of instruction as well...

[ARtraveler]

Congratulations on the new ryde. Your lists looks pretty complete.

[Arr MiHardies]

Make sure they go over the per delivery inspection with you!

[brodyson]

A fully charged battery

[Littlebadwolf]

A fully charged battery

....and make sure they secured the battery connections properly...It's a big issue with a lot of people.

[Ivorspyder]

Ask them to run over how to check your oil and water.Good luck with your new ride.


Ivor

[shrubs]

Good list. When I picked mine up last weekend, the dealer went over the checklist and a few other things. The one thing I didn't ask was what octane fuel to use as it was 165 miles home.

Check with service to see if they can get you in next week for your 600 mile check!

Exactly.

[lookerjdc]

gratz on your ride

also ask/check if the glove box locks when you lock the front wheels

[NancysToy]

They should go over the PDI with you. They should show you how to check the oil and replace the cover. They should explain the features, how the seat and cargo compartments open, how the multi-function control works, and how the cruise control works. You should try the controls with the Spyder running and in gear, to make sure the ACS works, all lights work, the GPS works, etc. They should show you the location of the owners manual. They should also explain proper break-in procedures. I'd also check the tire air pressure, and shoot for a bit more than the specified 15 psi up front.

[TuckMiddle]

Be sure to ride it aroud locally to begin to get the feel and to be sure no strange messages show up on the screen right away. Have you ridden a Spyder much? Many new owners have had scary trips home, the local jaunt should help that. Great catch on the #5 setting for the factory shocks.

Be sure to get the cell numbers for the maintenance honcho and maybe the lead mechanic. My one and only "message" was at 7 in the morning and nobody answered the phone!!

Have a good ride home and be sure to practice -it is a different, but very controllable vehicle.


Tuck

[Cruzr Joe]

Get them to show you where both fuse boxes are and how to access them.

Cruzr Joe

[aperkin]

Check with service to see if they can get you in next week for your 600 mile check!

They are closed on Mondays, so I'll have to slow it down and get in on Tues.

Unfortunately it is going to be rainy this weekend in Dallas.. and gotta paint a hallway and bathroom this weekend too..

but I'll get out as much as I can get away with..

[aperkin]

Good list. When I picked mine up last weekend, the dealer went over the checklist and a few other things. The one thing I didn't ask was what octane fuel to use as it was 165 miles home.


Exactly.

to you too. Fortunately for me my first ryde will be a bit shorter than yours.. maybe 10 miles.

[aperkin]

Be sure to ride it aroud locally to begin to get the feel and to be sure no strange messages show up on the screen right away. Have you ridden a Spyder much? Many new owners have had scary trips home, the local jaunt should help that. Great catch on the #5 setting for the factory shocks.

Be sure to get the cell numbers for the maintenance honcho and maybe the lead mechanic. My one and only "message" was at 7 in the morning and nobody answered the phone!!

Have a good ride home and be sure to practice -it is a different, but very controllable vehicle.


Tuck

I've only test driven the Sypder around the big back lot at the dealer a couple of time since I didn't have my license. Seemed very intuitive to me shifting up to 2nd, back down to 1st, turning, braking, etc. Except for my MSF class three weeks ago, I don't have any 2-wheel experience to unlearn.

There are some less busy roads roads behind the dealer that I can drive around before I drive on the larger streets. And I've learned here not to have a death-grip on the handlebars but to just relax and enjoy the ride. Hopefully I can do that.

[aperkin]

Thanks for all of the great info. Spyder Lovers is .

I will certainly create my own "checklist" to use when I pick up my

If I'm lucky and the dealer is thorough, I may not have to ask any.

[Bob Denman]

Well the best of luck to you!
And we're going to be expecting some pictures...

[Buttsy]

I want to appear that I'm and educated consumer.

You blew it once you signed the paper to purchase it Seriously lots of good idea's enjoy and post up some pictures so we can remember what ours looked like when they were all pretty from the dealer?

[d.o.spyder-rts]

on your spyder purchase andto the family. Dale

[MarkLawson]

Ask them about the right side missing grill. If they scratch their head and start trying to find one, or better yet, call BRP to ask about it, take that as a sign that you're dealing with someone who is clueless & then ask for someone who really knows the Spyder.

[Buttsy]

Ask them about the right side missing grill. If they scratch their head and start trying to find one, or better yet, call BRP to ask about it, take that as a sign that you're dealing with someone who is clueless & then ask for someone who really knows the Spyder.

I like it.............kinda twisted aand evil!

[Daisyjoe]

Ask them about the right side missing grill. If they scratch their head and start trying to find one, or better yet, call BRP to ask about it, take that as a sign that you're dealing with someone who is clueless & then ask for someone who really knows the Spyder.

BRUTAL!!! but true

[Dib52]

All good info above and good preliminary check list. My I just add one word of caution...DON'T RYDE THE BRAKE, or you'll get a pretty orange screen staring you in the face that will scare the crap out of ya! Otherwise congrats and enjoy!

[aperkin]

All good info above and good preliminary check list. My I just add one word of caution...DON'T RYDE THE BRAKE, or you'll get a pretty orange screen staring you in the face that will scare the crap out of ya! Otherwise congrats and enjoy!

Right... that's one of the great things I've learned here on Spyder Lovers..

At least, I think my brain knows what to do.. I just hope my right foot will listen...

[Blue Star]

Carefully inspect panels and rims for damage. I did when I picked up my bike, and I still missed the rash to the rim when did the inspection. Good for me that I had a picture with me and the salesman standing next to the bike that showed the damage (magnified 800 times) to prove it. I noticed it a week after delivery, and they were not going to replace it until I showed the picture proof.