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jerpinoy
02-28-2013, 01:39 PM
What does it take to be Spyder certified mechanic (technician)?

Wiredux
02-28-2013, 01:41 PM
From what I understand is you have to go to the BRP Can-Am School. It is something I have been thinking about doing.

ARtraveler
02-28-2013, 02:43 PM
If you pursue the mechanic certification, please tell us more.

joet82
03-28-2013, 01:15 AM
I'm going to be going in August, but I have a dealer backing me (Pitbull Powersports in Springfield, MO) and will be working for them after I move there in August. I know you have to get the account set up to take a 30 hour online course and then a week of hands on in Canada. as for the details of who to contact, you'll have to ask someone else.

TicketBait
03-28-2013, 01:30 AM
I'm going to be going in August, but I have a dealer backing me (Pitbull Powersports in Springfield, MO) and will be working for them after I move there in August. I know you have to get the account set up to take a 30 hour online course and then a week of hands on in Canada. as for the details of who to contact, you'll have to ask someone else.

WOW, CONGRATS "joet82" :yes::ohyea:

NancysToy
03-28-2013, 07:01 AM
I'm going to be going in August, but I have a dealer backing me (Pitbull Powersports in Springfield, MO) and will be working for them after I move there in August. I know you have to get the account set up to take a 30 hour online course and then a week of hands on in Canada. as for the details of who to contact, you'll have to ask someone else.

The hands-on tech school should be in Wausau, WI, unless they have started to offer it at additional locations.

otter28169
03-28-2013, 07:12 AM
I think this would have to be on the list as the greatest job in the world.nojoke

I would love to be a spyder mechanic:2thumbs:

Just sayin'............

mcaccamise
03-28-2013, 07:53 AM
Farkling all day wouldnt be a bad way to go if i was younger i might would have look into it my self.

Lamonster
03-28-2013, 08:09 AM
The hands-on tech school should be in Wausau, WI, unless they have started to offer it at additional locations.

I think there are 3 locations for the tech school, Atlanta GA, Wausau WI, and Sherbrooke CA. Chances are he'll be going to the one in Wausau. :doorag:

bzbaeren
03-28-2013, 08:59 AM
Can anyone take the thirty hour online course, if they pay for it or do you have to have a dealer sponsor? It might be cost effective for some who do a lot of their own maintenance.

Lamonster
03-28-2013, 09:19 AM
Can anyone take the thirty hour online course, if they pay for it or do you have to have a dealer sponsor? It might be cost effective for some who do a lot of their own maintenance.

You have to be a dealer. I had the lifetime opportunity of going to the school in WI but I was not certified and it was an special arrangement so I could write a blog about what the Spyder techs go through. :doorag:

Spyder Tech School part 1 "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30230-Spyder-Tech-School-part-1-quot-full-version-quot)

Spyder Tech School part 2 "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30231-Spyder-Tech-School-part-2-quot-full-version-quot)

Spyder Tech School last days "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30336-Spyder-Tech-School-last-days-quot-full-version-quot)

MidLifeCrisis
03-28-2013, 09:35 AM
It really is too bad it's not available to someone willing to put the time and money into it. I'd love to know more about the ins and outs of the Spyder and what does what. I don't think I've met a more intimidating machine and it really shouldn't be. I thought my cars were bad! The Spyder looks like either of my cars shrunk with a ray gun. :(


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chris56
03-28-2013, 10:00 AM
I think there are 3 locations for the tech school, Atlanta GA, Wausau WI, and Sherbrooke CA. Chances are he'll be going to the one in Wausau. :doorag:

I think the best is here in Austria at the ROTAX factory ..;)

Lamonster
03-28-2013, 10:08 AM
I think the best is here in Austria at the ROTAX factory ..;)

I'm sure it is.:doorag:

http://youtu.be/JjOk3lXBjQw

NancysToy
03-28-2013, 11:41 AM
..... The Spyder looks like either of my cars shrunk with a ray gun. :( .....

Shhh! Don't let the secret out! :lecturef_smilie::roflblack:

SpyderFun
03-28-2013, 12:52 PM
You have to be a dealer. I had the lifetime opportunity of going to the school in WI but I was not certified and it was an special arrangement so I could write a blog about what the Spyder techs go through. :doorag:

Spyder Tech School part 1 "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30230-Spyder-Tech-School-part-1-quot-full-version-quot)

Spyder Tech School part 2 "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30231-Spyder-Tech-School-part-2-quot-full-version-quot)

Spyder Tech School last days "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30336-Spyder-Tech-School-last-days-quot-full-version-quot)

How long was the actual "Hands On" part of the certification program?
Does BRP offer an "advance course" after completion of the basic course?



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Lamonster
03-28-2013, 01:31 PM
How long was the actual "Hands On" part of the certification program?
Does BRP offer an "advance course" after completion of the basic course?



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This was the advanced course and I think it was three days, maybe four, can't remember. Basic course is taken online.

bzbaeren
03-28-2013, 01:48 PM
You have to be a dealer. I had the lifetime opportunity of going to the school in WI but I was not certified and it was an special arrangement so I could write a blog about what the Spyder techs go through. :doorag:

Spyder Tech School part 1 "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30230-Spyder-Tech-School-part-1-quot-full-version-quot)

Spyder Tech School part 2 "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30231-Spyder-Tech-School-part-2-quot-full-version-quot)

Spyder Tech School last days "full version" (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?30336-Spyder-Tech-School-last-days-quot-full-version-quot)

Great write ups I am envious it sounds like a great opportunity even if you didn't certify.

SpyderFun
03-28-2013, 03:34 PM
Can anyone take the thirty hour online course, if they pay for it or do you have to have a dealer sponsor? It might be cost effective for some who do a lot of their own maintenance.

Sounds like an opportunity for a dealer to make a little profit by offering their "Sponsorship" by adding a "sponsorship fee".....just sayin. :). They do offer an "extended manufacture's warranty" so why not this?? Silly thing is, why doesn't BRP directly offer the online program to the buyers of their product?


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bzbaeren
03-28-2013, 04:15 PM
Dealers probaably object to BRP doing this as it would cut into their business.

SpyderFun
03-28-2013, 05:50 PM
Dealers probaably object to BRP doing this as it would cut into their business.

Not sure I agree.
Owners can already buy the Maintenance Manual from their Dealer (and online as well) but what owners do not have access to is BUDS. Any "online" course can never take the place of actual hands on instruction. What it can do is help a mechanically inclined owner to better understand their hi-tech vehicle.

Hey BRP, What's wrong with offering to educate the owners who purchase your product about how your product operates?


-Mike
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ussoldier
12-20-2016, 11:16 PM
Is this still possible?

youngers
12-21-2016, 07:40 AM
not sure about the buds https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Mea099c2fe42b2ecde6ae9780cb896730o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=180&h=153 , but they are every where near me ! :roflblack: I am surprised , that our buddy bob , didn`t hit this one before me !

youngers
12-21-2016, 07:42 AM
I'm sure it is.:doorag:

http://youtu.be/JjOk3lXBjQw

thanks for the information , and this video of the rotax , is very cool , it took a lot of time , too cut and piece this thing together , just too run with out falling apart !

pegasus1300
12-21-2016, 05:51 PM
I want one of those. That is so cool.

ussoldier
01-06-2017, 12:26 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z57VOFXmCCE