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    Default Anyone from around the SW Michigan area?

    Just wondering if anyone else is from or has purchased a Spyder from this area. Looking for a reputable dealer or any suggestions, thanks.

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    We purchased our Spyders from Leaders Marine in Kalamazoo. Matt Van Dam was our salesman. The service that I do not do myself is done there, also. We have been customers for the last three years, plus. There are several good dealers in the area, depending on your exact location. PM me if you want to chat about the subject more.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KyleKruko44 View Post
    Just wondering if anyone else is from or has purchased a Spyder from this area. Looking for a reputable dealer or any suggestions, thanks.



    I got mine from Leaders Marine in Kalamazoo. They have taken good care of me. My salesman was Mike Campbell, he also owns a Spyder.

    Other dealers in the area:

    Krupp's Power Sports in Edwardsburg

    Lake Effect Powersports in Benton Harbor

    Shawmut Hills in Grand Rapids.
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    Shawmut Hills Sales in Grand Rapids has been pretty good for me on service. They were recently purchased by Fox Motors and I understand that their labor rate jumped $10 hour. There is also a dealer in Holland.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    Shawmut Hills Sales in Grand Rapids has been pretty good for me on service. They were recently purchased by Fox Motors and I understand that their labor rate jumped $10 hour. There is also a dealer in Holland.
    I didn't know that. Interesting!
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    Quote Originally Posted by NancysToy View Post
    I didn't know that. Interesting!
    They kept all (or most) of the employees and they all seem excited about being part of Fox. I'll tell you for sure about the labor rate this week when I take mine in for service.
    2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
    2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
    2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
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    2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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    I haven't had a lot of luck with Shawmutt sales and I hope Fox will change that...although I believe some of the people need to change to improve. I have been dealing with them for nearly 10 years. I like the parts department, they will work with you on price. The people at Village seem to be very nice.

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    Town & Country in Cement City, my dealer...and one of the good ones...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Town & Country in Cement City, my dealer...and one of the good ones...
    Larry how's the ticker? We missed you at Spyderfest.
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    Ann...as you're aware...I couldn't make Spyderfest because the doc wouldn't let me go. My BP was acting up and he had 4 scans done on me...echo and 3 others. Anyways...I've got a lot of plaque build-up in my arteries on both the upper and lower ends. I'm being scheduled for surgery to put in some stents on my lower area (groin, legs) sometime this week..waiting for them to contact me. They plan on bringing me back in to do the stents in my upper areas (arms) as soon as it's safe to go back in...can do it all at one time because of the dye. Thanks for asking...I'm still riding locally but won't be doing any long distance until they're finished with the surgeries.

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    Larry you will be in our prayers. Let us know how it goes.
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Ann...as you're aware...I couldn't make Spyderfest because the doc wouldn't let me go. My BP was acting up and he had 4 scans done on me...echo and 3 others. Anyways...I've got a lot of plaque build-up in my arteries on both the upper and lower ends. I'm being scheduled for surgery to put in some stents on my lower area (groin, legs) sometime this week..waiting for them to contact me. They plan on bringing me back in to do the stents in my upper areas (arms) as soon as it's safe to go back in...can do it all at one time because of the dye. Thanks for asking...I'm still riding locally but won't be doing any long distance until they're finished with the surgeries.
    Larry, glad to hear you are out riding some. Take it easy and follow the doctors orders and I pray for healing and full recovery for you.
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