So I brought in my 2018 F3 Limited for its first service. At the time, I mentioned to the service writer that my right mirror is partially dislodged, and that my handlebars shake at practically all speeds as if one or both front tires are unbalanced.
Today I went to pick my Spyder up and was told that the handlebars were shaking because of low air pressure in the tires (???). That's strange, since I use the recommended pressure from the manual. He said they increased the pressure and now the shimmy is gone. Hmmm. Never knew that low pressure in a tire can cause vibration.
Then, he said "we fixed your mirror for free". I told him that I sure hope so, since the bike is still under warranty (I have it for almost one year). His answer was that "loose mirrors are not covered by the warranty". If the mirror broke, or fell off, then "maybe", but not for loosening up. "They don't really cover small items like that. That's why it's called Limited Warranty"
I just gaped at him. How can they say such stupid things?
And by the way, on the way home I noticed that my handlebars are still shaking.
$268 for a freaking oil change, and then being fed a load of BS!
I'm done with them. I need to bring it somewhere to have the front wheels balanced.
Not a bad price for oil change. But...... blah, blah, blah (I don't know what I'm talking about) blah, blah, blah (I have no idea how to fix it) blah, blah, blah (please believe me) blah, blah, blah..... (Go away) Seen this way too many times..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
If you are running stock Kenda's. It may be an out-of-round issue, not necessarily a balance issue. The symptoms are the same. Ride your Spyder for several miles to warm them up and get the flat spot out of them. Then jack the front end up as soon as you get back and spin the front tires. Set a can of WD-40 with the flex nozzle (if you have one) or something similar that you can put right up near the tread portion of the tire. This will give you a good reference point from which to gauge how round your tires are.
If they are too much out-of-round it will be difficult, if not impossible, to get them balanced.
Unfortunately, Kendas are a very low quality tire. Some are round. Some are not.
I just picked mine up yesterday from the dealer for its 3,000 mile service.
Oil, filter. 2 page checklist of things and an update to the dps. Already had 20.8.
$422.00 I will be changing my own oil from now on but wanted the service done. Service isn't free if that's what you were thinking under warranty.
When your mirrors start shaking again you need to order our Mirror Wedgies, the best $25 you can Spend.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
Given the "expertise" of the dealership shown here, would it be worthwhile checking the wheel alignment too?
We have an awesome dealership here in Tulsa, but maybe too far away for most of ya'll.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
I've been lucky so far - my RTS came with Kendas on the front, and they seem to track straight with minimal shaking. The rear is a Kumho Ecsta. It's nearing the wear bars so it'll need to be replaced soon.
2014 RT-S Orange - LED headlights/driving lights, LED under mirror turns, LED brake/run lights along trunk and saddlebags, LED third brake light, LED turn bulb replacements, Magic Mirrors, Voltmeter, Oil PSI gauge, heated gear connection, BRP backrest, dash Mount USB plug, Lamonster belt tensioner, Baja Ron sway bar, NBV highway pegs, BRP arm rests M2 suspension.
If you care to, there should still be the FB group that rates and discusses Spyder Dealers, and allows you to post about your experience whether good or bad.
I've been lucky so far - my RTS came with Kendas on the front, and they seem to track straight with minimal shaking. The rear is a Kumho Ecsta. It's nearing the wear bars so it'll need to be replaced soon.
The Mirror Wedgies are only for the F3T and F3Ltd. If you have issues with your RT mirrors you would want Magic Mirrors from Lamonster Garage.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
I find most OEM garages ( not just CAN AM) are crap - once had a MINI R50 where the BMW dealer set the front alignment - it was so dangerous afterwards that it almost swapped ends touching a white line on the motorway in the rain!!!! I checked the setting myself and it was out by over 2 degs
That road looks like many typical 'non-East Coast' Australian Highways without all the ruts, gibbers, whoop-de-do's, & the frequent 200 yard long bulldust 'tank traps'... only your scenery probably has a tad more variety going for it!
I expect the ambient temps might be a little different too.... and we don't get too many of those 'frost heave' thingies in our roads. And while we do have a few dodgy dealers, we do have some really good dealers too!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 08-30-2019 at 09:04 PM.