It's Becoming Clear To Me...
Given the number of very odd and complex issues with the Spyder, BRP has created an unsupportable monster. Obviously, the self-diagnostic systems in place are not capable of complete diagnosis - sometimes in the most mundane of circumstances.
So far my RTL has run flawlessly (2500 miles) but it is hardly broken in and I am beginning to fear taking it far, far away from home and having one of these "star wars" type issues. It isn't practical or possible that a small dealer in Jasper Junction could be expected to have the expertise to diagnose and/or repair some of these issues which, unfortunately, can leave the riders stranded. Out here in the western desert (where the riding is good) there are lots of miles between towns but only the largest cities have powersports dealers servicing Spyders,
I bought the RTL so the wifey could drive it and she has and loves it. She takes her driving test this weekend and I am sure, as soon as the pizza oven type temps go away, she will want to go touring. I am a bit worried about reliability though.
23k and still going.........
Have had and still have some small issues but have never been left stranded like some folks. However for some reason Can Am spyders are rated the least dependable machine out there. By-the-way, don't fly Bombardier airlines on a hot day, they can't get off the ground. :lecturef_smilie::roflblack: So far I love my spyder and the best thing about it is that third wheel, if you know what I mean.