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The 10 Most Reliable Motorcycle Companies
The Spyder has a die-hard following, which is good because, according to the Consumer Reports study
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The 10 Most Reliable Motorcycle Companies
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Hey, they're number 10; so, it gives them (BRP) something to shoot for. Can't always start off at numero uno.
Last edited by wyliec; 04-21-2017 at 04:33 PM.
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RELIABILITY
I am on my second Spyder and they both have been extremely reliable. Jerbear, I know your experience with your Spyder has been disappointing. You may have gotten a real lemon or it could be your dealer. I wish you could experience the thrill of a trouble-free Spyder.
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights
2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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I'm glad for you - I mean that too
Originally Posted by JKMSPYDER
I am on my second Spyder and they both have been extremely reliable. Jerbear, I know your experience with your Spyder has been disappointing. You may have gotten a real lemon or it could be your dealer. I wish you could experience the thrill of a trouble-free Spyder.
Thanks for that. That's all I really ever wanted.
As to my dealer. In the beginning they had an unbelievably qualified tech but, didn't appreciate what they had, and lost him to BMW. The new fellow has a mechanical military(helicopter) background and a few years experience with spyders. It's really hard to say it's anymore the dealers problem than it is the product.
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2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
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There is about 10K in repairs on my F3. Fortunately it was covered by warranty. They will need to make major improvements to convince me to by another one.
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I am on my second Spyder RT. Both were in the shop for some kind of a design deficiency and not anything that had to do with workmanship or parts failure. My Harley was far worse due the the fact that they would knowingly lie about issues instead of manning up and admitting their problems. They even lied to my wife the day before we got a flyer in the mail touting their fix for the problem they denied having. Great company. If I ever considered getting another Harley, my wife of 53 years would be gone or I would be out on my tail. My 1984 and 2004 Goldwings each had design issues which Honda gladly fixed without fuss or complaints. My Voyager XIIs (two of them) were less refined than the Goldwings but, absolutly reliable. My Yamahas never went to the shop. Maybe the article is correct but, I have had many other motorcycles that were not included on the list and for the most part, were never in the shop for anything but oil changes and tires. The outcome of this type of survey is heavily dependent on the personal bias of the person designing the it. It is interesting but not remotely conclusive.
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Sorry you don't like it Bob
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Have my bikes been perfect? No!
Does that ruin the experience for me? Hell no!
But I am starting to wonder why you're kicking BRP at every opportunity.
If they fix your bike: sell it, and go get something that makes you happy.
You owe that to yourself!
Have you ever considered how hard they have kicked me?
I understand you're a true believer. I wanted to be too.
Otherwise I'd never had made the investment.
Only wish BRP was as concerned about how I feel as you seem to be.
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Well....
We are on the board...we have the best die hard customers and an awesome warranty program... but I would like to see where they are pulling the stats from... sites like these don't help they are here to help fellow ryder and represent few...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Words and feelings
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
"Holding onto anger, is like holding onto a red-hot rock...
The only one who gets really burned; is you. '
Let it go, and find the happiness that you deserve!
I'm not angry Bob.
I'm disgusted.
They are miles apart by definition.
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Either one can raise your blood pressure, and sour your stomach...
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Just the facts
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Either one can raise your blood pressure, and sour your stomach...
"Unlike the emotions of fear, anger, and sadness, disgust is associated with a decrease in heart rate."
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Originally Posted by Jerbear
Victory (the company that shut down) is #5?
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Big decision for a parent company
Originally Posted by SpyderNeil
Victory (the company that shut down) is #5?
Yes, after 20 years of investment Victory fell pray to Indian's seemingly overnight success. Not an easy decision for corporate I'm sure, but one that made sense with thorough examination of the score card.
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I knew I should have kept our FJR1300 -- but common sense prevailed.
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
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Yay for #8 and #9
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Hi wyliec,
Re: Can't always start off at numero uno.
While my memory is not pefect, I do believe that Lexus, after one year of being on the market, was #1 in reliability & customer satisfaction. Probably why I am now on my 3rd Lexus.
To get to #1 in their first year, BRP ( IMO ) had a tough hill to climb due to it's being such a radical departure from conventional design.
My Spyder ( bought used @ 4,000 miles ) has been almost 100% problem free; just a couple of little things. JerBer has had an entirely different experience; anyone reading his post should reach the same conclusion.
Jerry Baumchen
PS) Again, I say that if BRP would let the independent mechanics have the parts at the same discount as their dealers, I think we would have less of the JerBer type of experiences. End of rant.
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My wife's Spyders have been pretty much trouble free, but would we keep one if it wasn't covered by warranty...NOPE.
As soon as Honda or Yamaha comes out with a three wheeled trike, we will be trading in the F3 for one of those.
These bikes have some issues that will cost thousands to fix when they are out of warranty. We won't take that chance, not at those kind of stats.
If my wife would ride a two wheeled bike, she would be on that instead. Probably a VTX1300, but she doesn't feel safe on two wheels which is why she is riding a Spyder.
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I ride a KTM 1290 SuperAdventure. I follow SpyderAnn around the country. Both of our bikes have been great! She has 100K in a bit over 3 years, and I have 50K in 20 months. Trouble (reasonably) free! IDK if this is because we fix little things easily, or we do good maintenance, but we are pretty happy with our choices. I'll be happy when BRP buys Ann's bike, and puts it in the museum. And gives her a new F3T to wail on for 100K miles. It seems that if you actually ride them, they depreciate madly! Why? These are good bikes! Use them, enjoy them, and ride them! We do, and if it means we take a loss, the experience is priceless! JMHO, Joe
Joe Meyer
Dealer for the Outlaw/ROLO laser Alignment system
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