Guess who needs a new front sprocket?

[boborgera]

Good point: when changed 7 front sprockets in 120K miles I was named "destroyer"...
To bodorgera: I have a spare front sprocket to loan, let me know.

Thanks for the offer, But they have the sprocket it's other parts that are holding up the show.

[boborgera]

Thanks for the offer, But they have the sprocket it's other parts that are holding up the show.

UPDATE;
Well i finally have my Spyder back, Picked it up Friday Night.
1,823 $ Less tax and a few extras. Total 2,151 $
I've had a few people this weekend ask me how do i like the Spyder,
I Just show them the invoice.
Even my dealer thinks it's a Manufacturers defect, But BRP thinks differently.

[spyder30517]

UPDATE;
Well i finally have my Spyder back, Picked it up Friday Night.
1,823 $ Less tax and a few extras. Total 2,151 $
I've had a few people this weekend ask me how do i like the Spyder,
I Just show them the invoice.
Even my dealer thinks it's a Manufacturers defect, But BRP thinks differently.

HOLY ! What did they replace?
How may miles were on yours? Mine is in for same issue with 22k miles on it

[dave01]

UPDATE;
Even my dealer thinks it's a Manufacturers defect, But BRP thinks differently.

I believe you are right about it either being a defect or poor construction. My chains and sprockets last much longer than most are getting on the spyder with belts and sprockets. Gonna check mine real good on the RT to make sure there isnt any play or visible wear.

[musicarcade]

UPDATE;
Well i finally have my Spyder back, Picked it up Friday Night.
1,823 $ Less tax and a few extras. Total 2,151 $
I've had a few people this weekend ask me how do i like the Spyder,
I Just show them the invoice.
Even my dealer thinks it's a Manufacturers defect, But BRP thinks differently.

I now have over 20k on my 08 and am heading to MV wed. These posts are making me nervous as my seems to "catch" whatever issue seems to arise. I just spent $$$ on front tires and gaskets so I am hoping that is it until I need a new rear tire which I'm planning on getting before traveling to AZ next fall.

I know for certain I'll be having BRP ck my belt tension while in MV.

At least I'll be heading in the right direction for repairs and assistance if need be!

[boborgera]

HOLY ! What did they replace?
How may miles were on yours? Mine is in for same issue with 22k miles on it

17429 MILES, Front sprocket, main shaft, and all assorted bearings, oil gaskets. seals,etc. [motor had to be removed]
And that's with out adding in rear bearings / tire but those i consider normal ware.

[Raptor]

This issue is getting more widespread for sure. I don't think the problem is so much bad design or engineering (though I think that they should have come out with a tensioning system much like Capt. Jim's right from the git-go) it's just reeeeeally cheap materials and components being used. There is alot of this throughout the machine, but this is an area that they should have ponied up on and made better.

We'll have to see how many more go down now that the riding season is here.

[SpyderWolf]

UPDATE;
Well i finally have my Spyder back, Picked it up Friday Night.
1,823 $ Less tax and a few extras. Total 2,151 $
I've had a few people this weekend ask me how do i like the Spyder,
I Just show them the invoice.
Even my dealer thinks it's a Manufacturers defect, But BRP thinks differently.

Ouch! I am very sorry to hear BRP did not cover yours under warranty.

[boborgera]

Ouch! I am very sorry to hear BRP did not cover yours under warranty.

The price to fix it bothers me, The month to fix it annoys me, BRP's not standing up to a defect just plain ticks me off.
In the month the Spyder was in the shop i put 800+ miles on my Er-6n,
The Spyder doesn't do it for me any more, Kind of like having a fight with a friend, You might be friends again but it will never be the same.
At this point i think I'll relegate the Spyder to riding in bad weather,
And wait [hope] for some other manufacturer to come out with a reverse trike.

[SpyderWolf]

The price to fix it bothers me, The month to fix it annoys me, BRP's not standing up to a defect just plain ticks me off.
In the month the Spyder was in the shop i put 800+ miles on my Er-6n,
The Spyder doesn't do it for me any more, Kind of like having a fight with a friend, You might be friends again but it will never be the same.
At this point i think I'll relegate the Spyder to riding in bad weather,
And wait [hope] for some other manufacturer to come out with a reverse trike.

I totally understand your feeling like that after what just happened. It is a crying shame that it had to be that way, as it could have definitely been handled much better and you would have been a much happier owner than you are now.

[Firefly]

UPDATE;
Well i finally have my Spyder back, Picked it up Friday Night.
1,823 $ Less tax and a few extras. Total 2,151 $
I've had a few people this weekend ask me how do i like the Spyder,
I Just show them the invoice.
Even my dealer thinks it's a Manufacturers defect, But BRP thinks differently.

Hold the phone just a minute here--- was your Spyder no longer under warranty???

I believe many others have had the sprockets and shafts replaced under warranty---- I have the BEST so I'm still covered and I fully expect them to replace my shaft and sprocket under warranty.

I just put a new sprocket on --- and the shaft is NOT in good shape and will need replacement--- hoping to ride all summer and have it done in the winter.....

Rode her fast and rough today in the smokies and everything held up fine...

When you put a new sprocket on-- mark it along with shaft and bolt so you can tell if there has been any movement....

[SpyderWolf]

Hold the phone just a minute here--- was your Spyder no longer under warranty???

I believe many others have had the sprockets and shafts replaced under warranty---- I have the BEST so I'm still covered and I fully expect them to replace my shaft and sprocket under warranty.

I just put a new sprocket on --- and the shaft is NOT in good shape and will need replacement--- hoping to ride all summer and have it done in the winter.....

Rode her fast and rough today in the smokies and everything held up fine...

When you put a new sprocket on-- mark it along with shaft and bolt so you can tell if there has been any movement....

I think this is definitely something worth talking to the BRP reps at the owner's event about.

[StriperKing]

If anyone has one of these bad sprockets laying around I would love to have one. I will pay shipping if someone will ship it to me. I need it for a template. Please PM me if you want to help.

[boborgera]

Hold the phone just a minute here--- was your Spyder no longer under warranty???

Out of warranty,