Honey, I'm Home.....Again.

[NancysToy]

Picked up my RTS today. It has been nearly eight weeks in the shop. Night and day difference!!! I must admit, I was very uncertain. I was beginning to think I had lost the touch...and possibly my marbles, to boot. I was not crazy...my RTS had some serious problems.

This is like a whole new machine. Absolutely amazing transformation! Not only do all the lights work now, but it handles like I expected it to. No hunting all over the road, sudden lane changes, or need for my undivided attention. I can ride it normally, even on the highway. One hand is no longer a problem, and it does not feel like it is out of control on cruise. Yes, it is different from the RS, but it is not radically different, and unpredictable, as it was before. I am so relieved! Runs strong and true, now, too. I was able to drop down a gear in most situations. Very smooth, and no sign of the previous misfire. It stops, too! The brake problem has been resolved, and it stops as it should.

I have to do the remainder of the 600 mile service tomorrow, then I can start to rack up some miles, at long last. I have missed a few events, but there are several more on the horizon. No camping quite yet. The trailer hitch and mods will have to be installed in the next few weeks. I delayed my ESI and my comm system orders, in case things could not be resolved.

Many thanks to Carlo and Kurt from BRP for their valuable assistance in this struggle. Thanks also to Jeff at Leaders Marine, and the rest of Leaders' service staff, for their patience and persistence. Long delays are much easier to accept when the end result is this outstanding. Sorry I lost faith.

[Rando]

Congratulations! So, what was the cause of the handling issue?

[ThreeWheels]

I've had some handling problems with mine that got fixed so I always knew it was possible to get yours repaired, just didn't know if you would be successful with all your issues.

I'm very glad your on the road again.

[DynamoBT]

This has to be the best news in a long while!! So glad you are happy with your PE RT-S now! You and Nancy deserve some nice weather now to make up for time lost in the saddle!

[ameobe]

:congrats: Glad to here the great news.:thumbup:

[BRPjunkie]

Hey Professor, welcome Back to the Future". :D

[glynnk]

Glad to hear the good news!!:2thumbs:

Glynnk

[Lamonster]

:thumbup::ohyea:

[8LEGS]

:2thumbs: Thats good news !!!

[canam9]

:yes:Best of luck!

[northramp]

Thats great news Scotty.

Kurt took a personal interest in mine over a year ago and was instrumental in getting me back on the road... (First Ground Wire Problem)

BRP really does care about their customers.


Northramp

[jedd]

Excellent thanks for the update I was wondering but didn't want to ask. I do remember when you posted Kurt O. got involved not only was it nice to hear he is still with BRP I felt if anyone could oversee your machine repairs successfully it would be him. Having Kurt on the Spyder side of BRP is a asset for all of us.nojoke

Jim:thumbup:

[Jornie1]

This is and definitely re-assuring news. With your sad tail of woe along with my extreme clutch problem I too am a bit discouraged. Your news has lifted my spirits somewhat. Here I am facing 2-3 or more weeks of down time plus the fact that they have to pull my engine with only 620 miles on this rather expensive machine is very disappointing or worse. Thanks for your uplifting news... Here's wishing you some serious high mileage rewarding Spyder riding in the days ahead... Len

[bikeguy]

That's great news, Scotty. Really glad to hear that your RTS is finally right. Hope you and the wife are able to put some enjoyable miles on it now.

Cotton

[dltang]

Scotty, that is great news!! Hey I know you and Nancy have no desire to go the BRP event in Chicago, but I was wondering would you like to ride a ways with us as far as lunch at Portillos? You are right on the way, it wouldn't be much to make one more pick up. Lunch is just south of Gary IN so it would only be a few hours ride back as well. Just thinking about ways for you to get some miles on your spyder and get in some riding with other spyders at the same time.

[superfly3]

Awesome:yes::yes::congrats:

[8LEGS]

Scotty, that is great news!! Hey I know you and Nancy have no desire to go the BRP event in Chicago, but I was wondering would you like to ride a ways with us as far as lunch at Portillos? You are right on the way, it wouldn't be much to make one more pick up. Lunch is just south of Gary IN so it would only be a few hours ride back as well. Just thinking about ways for you to get some miles on your spyder and get in some riding with other spyders at the same time.

:2thumbs:

[lawrenc454]

Glad it is running like you expected and glad BRP and the dealer supported you so well. Lonnie

[strats]

So glad to hear everythings well Scotty

[Magic Man]

That GREAT! :doorag::ohyea::yes:

MM

[groundeffect]

:thumbup::thumbup: That's great news, Scotty, good stuff !!!!

[docdoru]

:2thumbs:

[Capt John]

:2thumbs: Great news! :yes::yes:

[jimclarkf1]

BRP, knows a lot of people listen to what you say:2thumbs:

[fastfraser]

:2thumbs: Welcome back from the DARK side.

[retread]

Good news, Scotty, now start putting serious miles on it.
How long is the list of things done?

john

[Tenfour57]

Thrilled to hear this good news.

Lots of good times ahead for you both! Enjoy!

[frank3]

:2thumbs: Scotty, Did your RT have an alignment problem or something else to cause all the wandering?

[Vordak]

:2thumbs:

V.

[TMehaffey]

That's GREAT news Scotty:2thumbs:! I am so glad your dealer and BRP sorted
out all your problems...:congrats:

[NancysToy]

Scotty, that is great news!! Hey I know you and Nancy have no desire to go the BRP event in Chicago, but I was wondering would you like to ride a ways with us as far as lunch at Portillos? You are right on the way, it wouldn't be much to make one more pick up. Lunch is just south of Gary IN so it would only be a few hours ride back as well. Just thinking about ways for you to get some miles on your spyder and get in some riding with other spyders at the same time.
Both Carlo and Kurt have tried real hard to get us to come to Chicago. I ran it by Nancy again and again, but she does not feel confident enough to try. She has only been riding again for a short while now, after laying off almost completely for a year plus, due to her health issues. She said she might consider riding two-up on the RTS...if she could manage to close her eyes from Michigan City through Chicago. :D I told her that was pretty silly...and probably unsafe.

I will run your proposal by her, and see what she says. After our trip to and from the dealer on I-94 yesterday during rush hour, she may want to move to the UP...LOL. I-94 has become quite insane! Everybody wants to win, and they draft like they are on the last ten laps of the Daytona 500. I like Firefly's idea of taking US 12.

[sabunim5]

:congrats:

[jnt]

:2thumbs: You're back on the road!:yes::congrats: Glad it's better!

[tatt2r]

awesome scotty back in the saddle again!!!:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:

[Firefly]

GREAT NEWS Scotty!

Really was concerned about how this would turn out-- and glad they were able to please you on these problems!

I'm actually kind of shocked... but in a good way.

Hopefully a good learning experience for Jeff & Co. at Leaders. We're they able to detail what the various fixes were?

[Big Arm]

Scotty, Glad they were able to fix your RT and your happy with the results. :2thumbs:

[Rando]

After our trip to and from the dealer on I-94 yesterday during rush hour, she may want to move to the UP...LOL. I-94 has become quite insane! Everybody wants to win, and they draft like they are on the last ten laps of the Daytona 500. I like Firefly's idea of taking US 12.I'm with you Scotty! I'm originally from the UP. I avoid the freeways whenever possible. Why is everyone in such a rush?

[Sarge707]

I,m glad they did the right thing for you. You and your wife deserve an Excellent product and NO less!!nojoke

[SpyderWolf]

Scotty, I am glad to hear they were able to get the issues resolved for you. I cannot imagine the relief you are feeling at finally having the RT operate the way you expected it to from the start. It appears your patience paid off. Congrats on that.

[Prense01]

Outstanding! :clap:

Now go rack up a couple of thousand miles to make sure you still feel the same way after that.


Chris :spyder:

[FANG]

:yes::yes::yes: Scotty's back on three --- wheels that is :ohyea::ohyea::2thumbs: Enjoy!!!

[musicarcade]

I'm really Happy to hear BRP took care of you Scotty!:2thumbs:

[Oldmanzues]

Glad to hear of this.

Wish you both Good Luck and lots of safe riding.
Old Man Zues

[ontariospyder]

Followed all your problems. Please provide info on how they fixed it. I am having some of the problems you addressed.

[retired1]

Glad to hear that BRP and the dealer seem to have fixed the :spyder2: to your satisfaction. You certainly were patient enough!

[NancysToy]

Thanks for all the good wishes. You guys are the best! I guess I was a little hasty in my joy. Oil pressure switch failed today, so it's back to the dealer as soon as I can figure where to put the 18 replacement windows that are in my trailer. I am beginning to think this thing doesn't like me.