Good News, Bad News

[dltang]

Well, my motor is back together and ready to drop in my spyder, that is the good news. The bad news is that when they ordered the gasket kit there were no exhaust gaskets in there and so now they have those ordered now. Should be here by the weekend and everything back together sometime next week. The true test, how will it run. They are going to flush the coolant system and clean it all up. My best guess is 3 weeks out, not next week, why not make it 5 months...Grrrrr

I am pretty sure for future service, we will check out Ray C's in Lapeer, it is actually closer to our home anyway.

[SpyderGirl]

I hope you get it back soon and with no more problems.

[Roaddog2]

Hope your nightmare with this whole thing is finale over

[Smylinacha]

Good for you! I am glad they finally got off their butts and got to work on your Just think, you'll be ryding soon!

[FANG]

Well Deb you have pasted the patience test for sure. I would have been livid by now. Hope you get your ryde back real soon - just think with every day that passes the ryde days will be better as the warmer weather starts to get here.
Keep the Faith

[bone crusher]

Hope you get out soon! Only decent point is that this is occurring over winter, not prime riding season...

[irish2themax]

Hope you get out soon! Only decent point is that this is occurring over winter, not prime riding season...

Unfortunately, Deb lost a good deal of riding season too. She has the patience of Job

[Diggittt]

Deb im glad to see there is some light at the end of the tunnel for you....

Diggittt

[Magic Man]

Deb im glad to see there is some light at the end of the tunnel for you....

Diggittt

Is it a light or is that a train?


Deb glad to hear you will get your Spyder back soon.

Ev

[SpyderWolf]

Hopefully they will get the exhaust gaskets quickly. Would these happen to be the same ones Lamont and others have said you can get for a Goldwing 1800? Perhaps that is another option to look at.

Best of luck getting over the final hurdle.

[northramp]

Deb:

You are a saint. I was down for four weeks and couldn t take it. I hope that this is a done deal for you ..

[dltang]

Deb:

You are a saint. I was down for four weeks and couldn t take it. I hope that this is a done deal for you ..

Not a saint but more like a hostage. For the first month and a half, I just believed that everything was on back order, then as I called to check things out and found they had to tear the whole engine down, it just got worse. What was I going to do at that point, they had my spyder in pieces and my dealer had never let us down before. Just before Christmas, I started getting mad and making more phone calls. I have talked to the service manager, to the assistant manager and to the owner. Carlo has called twice. I am kind of at their mercy right now. My engine is back together and once again, I am waiting for a part. I do not blame this wait on BRP, the service dept should have know or looked at what I needed in advance and had everything there and ready when time for reassemble. I am mad right now, but also not in a position to do anything. I do know that if they get it all back together and there is anything at all slightly not working right, you will not see the same Deb that you have seen sit for the past 4 months.

[bone crusher]

Unfortunately, Deb lost a good deal of riding season too. She has the patience of Job

Argh...that long, eh? Maybe we can get Deb into skiing to burn off some of the winter months? It works for me!

[dltang]

Argh...that long, eh? Maybe we can get Deb into skiing to burn off some of the winter months? It works for me!

I haven't skied in 20 years. Heck I still have old skis up in the rafters in the garage, don't think they are even useful anymore...LOL I am keeping busy, but I do miss riding.

[NancysToy]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Next you can start the second phase of Brian's (BJT's) saga. Both Spyders out of service for that very long is just too much to bear. You are the most patient and kind people I have ever known.

[boborgera]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Next you can start the second phase of Brian's (BJT's) saga. Both Spyders out of service for that very long is just too much to bear. You are the most patient and kind people I have ever known.

I absolutely mean NO disrespect = Remember what Leo D always said,

NICE GUYS FINISH LAST

[NancysToy]

I absolutely mean NO disrespect = Remember what Leo D always said,

NICE GUYS FINISH LAST

.....but they don't have ulcers!

[Magic Man]

.....but they don't have ulcers!

It's correct because the nice guys always have something sticking out their backsides

The "squeeky wheel gets the grease" saying has not been around so long because it's not true.

MM

[sabunim5]

Best wishes headed your way that your wait is truly about to be over. I hope that Brian's is right behind on the to be resolved and returned list.

[BajaRon]

I am glad that it appears you are near the end of the tunnel. I am hoping it is the RIGHT END you are approaching!

But there is something VERY WRONG with this story. An entire engine could have been fabricated from raw materials in this length of time. If we'd have known it would go this way we would have sent NMN up to knock some heads right off the bat!

The story stinks and it is too bad that you or anyone else should have to suffer this kind of wait. There is no rational excuse for what your dealer has been shoveling.

Your patience and loyalty are beyond understanding. Hope to ride with both of you again!

[bjt]

... Hope to ride with both of you again!

That will happen, even if it's not on a Spyder. Just try not to let your buddy shoot any more embarassing videos of us on the road.

[Roaddog2]

I am glad that it appears you are near the end of the tunnel. I am hoping it is the RIGHT END you are approaching!

But there is something VERY WRONG with this story. An entire engine could have been fabricated from raw materials in this length of time. If we'd have known it would go this way we would have sent NMN up to knock some heads right off the bat!

The story stinks and it is too bad that you or anyone else should have to suffer this kind of wait. There is no rational excuse for what your dealer has been shoveling.

Your patience and loyalty are beyond understanding. Hope to ride with both of you again!

To Date I purchased 11 new H-Ds in 97.
had one springer with a bad main bearing with about 12.000 miles on it dealer flew motor to plant new engine same numbers all done in less than 11 days.I usaly trade in around 50/60.000 Miles all of my bikes total have never been to a dealer as much as my at 20.000 my would have about 30.000 if it wasn't for shop time not dealers fault at all waiting 23 days for parts a week here 2 weeks there adds up and I'm all about riding just lucky enough to have a spare ryde but lately I feel I ride it just to get to the next problemNow winter is here and only get out in spurts

[Roaddog2]

He would look good on a Tri Glide wouldn't he

[bjt]

No telling what the coming days / years may bring...

Of course, if the local economy and housing doesn't pick up, I'll be riding the Spyder until the wheels fall off.

[Smylinacha]

So far I think 2010 has been interesting and good and you guys are good people so I see good things happening for you!

No telling what the coming days / years may bring...