Impromptu Unscientific Satisfaction Survey
I'm just curious to know....
So, I am interested to know how many folks out there who own any year of the Spyder RT model who have:
1.- NEVER installed any upgrade to their machine for the purpose of upgrading an engineering failure or inferior quality part.
NOR
2.- never felt that any “consumable” items such as tires, brakes, light bulbs, switches, windshield brackets, electronics, speakers, heaters, air bag, compressor, air hoses/connectors, etc. didn’t last as long as you realistically thought it should.
NOR
3. Never had to have their machine towed for reasons that were not your fault. (If you forgot to check your oil, and you had to be towed but you aren’t disqualified by other qualifiers in this post please let us know. Just don’t mention you ran it low on oil!!)
If you added the bump skid because your machine scraped ground in inordinate amount, you’re out. Don’t comment. If you added a (anti-) sway bar because the front end was too sloppy and the bike leaned too much, you’re out. If you added the front shock pre-tensioners, you’re out. If you added the airbag rock guard, you’re out…no commenting. Unless you were truly “tickled to death” that your rear tire lasted 6K or 7K miles before the center was wore to the wear bars, you are out. If you got a special “laser alignment” because the original BRP alignment guidelines used before vehicle delivery wasn’t correct, you’re out! You get the picture….
If you added a cup holder and/or after-market GPS, or GoPro camera, or painted/wrapped your bike but nothing used to make up for engineering deficiencies in the safe operation of your Spyder ….you’re IN!
I understand that many of my disqualifiers range in severity from annoyances to "your bike is in the shop and you aren't riding it for an extended period of time". I know that in general, the pleasure of getting to ride one of these cool (LOOKING) machines out-weighs some of the issues with which they arrive at your door. BUT, my bet is that there are not many folks who can truly and honestly fit the above parameters
It's going as expected...
Bam Bam, if you are pleased with the life the original Kenda tire gave you, you are in and a lucky RT owner for sure. Otherwise ....not so much.
Cphillipsea ...looks like you are a very lucky RT owner indeed. Can I ask how many miles you have on it?
For the rest of the repliers, I feel your pain!
After rereading my reply concerning customizations to my bikes..
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Windagetray
Bam Bam, if you are pleased with the life the original Kenda tire gave you, you are in and a lucky RT owner for sure. Otherwise ....not so much.
Cphillipsea ...looks like you are a very lucky RT owner indeed. Can I ask how many miles you have on it?
For the rest of the repliers, I feel your pain!
I feel obliged to reply regarding Windagetrays survey as to changes that I have done to correct or minimize "engineering" flaws in the Spyders. As all surveys are opinions, I can only reply that my changing tires meet the stated requirements for being "out" as to changing the bike for the better. I don't blame the engineers or the bean counters for that change, only my desire for a better tire to meet my desires for a long lasting, smooth rolling higher quality tire. (quality being my view of what I require). Would I like the oil change serviceability to be easier? Sure, on this and several other vehicles I have owned, but I have only bought some aftermarket plugs due to peer advice. I think a more objective measure of satisfaction with the CanAm product would be how many Miles of Smiles I have on the Spyder vs other wind therapy toys. If I can remember, that tally is about 15,000 miles on the Yamaha (5 years), 40,000 on the Honda (5 years), 20,000 miles on the HD, (2 years), and 25,000 mi on the Spyders, (1 1/2 years). I have also enjoyed my wifes 110,000 miles on Spyders (4 years), since what makes her happy, makes me happy!:clap:
A little Jadded I Would Say
But to be honest I will respectfully say that I am IN! on all accounts. The one thing we did was add the sway bar and my wife did that as a birthday present to me. I loved the ryde before and felt an improvement after. We are up to 37000 on our 13 RTL. First Kenda rear lasted 12000 plus. Second lasted 13000 plus and the fronts lasted 26000. We ryde agressively and have never had a failure of any system. Other than routine maintenance the motorcycle has never been in the shop accept to do a recall and that was done when we needed an oil change. Sorry if you have not had the same experience. Also according to the majority or our 100+ Ryding club their experiences have been the same as mine. Then we all get them serviced at the same dealer! Hmmmmmmmmm........Guess it pays to be in Good Hands!!:yes:
Impromptu Unscientific Satisfaction Survey
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Windagetray
I'm just curious to know....
So, I am interested to know how many folks out there who own any year of the Spyder RT model who have:
1.- NEVER installed any upgrade to their machine for the purpose of upgrading an engineering failure or inferior quality part.
NOR
2.- never felt that any “consumable” items such as tires, brakes, light bulbs, switches, windshield brackets, electronics, speakers, heaters, air bag, compressor, air hoses/connectors, etc. didn’t last as long as you realistically thought it should.
NOR
3. Never had to have their machine towed for reasons that were not your fault. (If you forgot to check your oil, and you had to be towed but you aren’t disqualified by other qualifiers in this post please let us know. Just don’t mention you ran it low on oil!!)
If you added the bump skid because your machine scraped ground in inordinate amount, you’re out. Don’t comment. If you added a (anti-) sway bar because the front end was too sloppy and the bike leaned too much, you’re out. If you added the front shock pre-tensioners, you’re out. If you added the airbag rock guard, you’re out…no commenting. Unless you were truly “tickled to death” that your rear tire lasted 6K or 7K miles before the center was wore to the wear bars, you are out. If you got a special “laser alignment” because the original BRP alignment guidelines used before vehicle delivery wasn’t correct, you’re out! You get the picture….
If you added a cup holder and/or after-market GPS, or GoPro camera, or painted/wrapped your bike but nothing used to make up for engineering deficiencies in the safe operation of your Spyder ….you’re IN!
I understand that many of my disqualifiers range in severity from annoyances to "your bike is in the shop and you aren't riding it for an extended period of time". I know that in general, the pleasure of getting to ride one of these cool (LOOKING) machines out-weighs some of the issues with which they arrive at your door. BUT, my bet is that there are not many folks who can truly and honestly fit the above parameters
So like WOW! From what i gather you are asking if there are any stock RT's
Still in possession by original owners. (Special edition or otherwise)As if any manufacturer could produce a vehicle that actually meets & exceed the customers satisfaction with just stock equipment & performance?
Correct??