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CAM-AM Spyder mechanic certified
What does it take to be Spyder certified mechanic (technician)?
2012 Spyder RT SE5 Brake pedal mod
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From what I understand is you have to go to the BRP Can-Am School. It is something I have been thinking about doing.
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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.
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by joet82
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.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
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I think this would have to be on the list as the greatest job in the world.![no joke](images/smilies/nojoke.gif)
I would love to be a spyder mechanic![2thumbs](images/smilies/a18.gif)
Just sayin'............
Three in the garage, and I think I can fit at least one more in.....and then we will have to build another garage.
The roads in NY are so bad that I am glad we bought a Ryker Rally
Just sayin'............
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Farkling all day wouldnt be a bad way to go if i was younger i might would have look into it my self.
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by NancysToy
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.
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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.
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by bzbaeren
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. ![biker](images/smilies/doorag.gif)
Spyder Tech School part 1 "full version"
Spyder Tech School part 2 "full version"
Spyder Tech School last days "full version"
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CAM-AM Spyder mechanic certified
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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Outlander fairing - Fox-shock - BajaRon Swaybar - Hankook tire/ back - 165/50 Imperial tires front & longer front shocks - GIVI Topase - Shad sidecases -heated grips - new seats
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by MidLifeCrisis
..... The Spyder looks like either of my cars shrunk with a ray gun. ![Frown](images/smilies/frown.png) .....
Shhh! Don't let the secret out! ![Lecturef Smilie](images/smilies/lecturef_smilie.gif)
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
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Mutant Trikes Forever!
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CAM-AM Spyder mechanic certified
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Lamonster
How long was the actual "Hands On" part of the certification program?
Does BRP offer an "advance course" after completion of the basic course?
-Mike
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by SpyderFun
How long was the actual "Hands On" part of the certification program?
Does BRP offer an "advance course" after completion of the basic course?
-Mike
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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.
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Lamonster
Great write ups I am envious it sounds like a great opportunity even if you didn't certify.
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CAM-AM Spyder mechanic certified
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by bzbaeren
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?
-Mike
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Dealers probaably object to BRP doing this as it would cut into their business.
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CAM-AM Spyder mechanic certified
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by bzbaeren
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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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Lamonster
I'm sure it is.
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 !
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I want one of those. That is so cool.
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