A question for all Spyder owners.

[mxz600]

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

[j45p3r]

to ride a snowmobile is on a higher level.

You got that right, nothing compares.

[BRPjunkie]

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.

[WackyDan]

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.

[SpydeeBite2]

Yes, absolutely. Nothing is perfect or foolproof. BRP with get the issues resolved.

[Some Guy]

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.

[woodz428]

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.

[mxz600]

technologized( is that a word?),

I don't know, but I like it.

[mxz600]

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.

[jnt]

A B S O L U T E L Y ! ! ! One of the best things we ever did!!

[SpyderByter]

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.

[tatt2r]

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

[Arachnid]

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

[ocfire82]

Yes I would.I have yet to have a problem with my spyder

[Tom in NM]

. . . . 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

[txknight67]

I never had the steering issue. Looking to buy another one soon.

Awesome avatar.

[txknight67]

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.

[Way2Fast]

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.

[RodO]

In a word, yes!
But as my father used to tell me: "I trust you but I watch you." RIP

YMMV,