Second spyder in the family, advise please!

[Mexican]

Hello guys and girls, i have the oportunity of buying a second spyder, it is an 08 with 10k miles, standard and beautiful.
By reading some of the threads, i noticed that there are some issues and recalls but im not sure what to look for.
Any advise will be apreciated, if i decide to get it it will be in my garage tomorrow
What you guys think?

[arntufun]

Hello guys and girls, i have the oportunity of buying a second spyder, it is an 08 with 10k miles, standard and beautiful.
By reading some of the threads, i noticed that there are some issues and recalls but im not sure what to look for.
Any advise will be apreciated, if i decide to get it it will be in my garage tomorrow
What you guys think?

Since the Spyder you are showing is not a 08 body kit, front rims, and seat cover I'm sure it was taken care of and the recalls done.

It's easy to tell if they have been done or not.
1. Get vin number
2. call dealer

[Mexican]

Hey thanks!! what do you mean is not an 08 body kit??
The place where im buying it said they ran the numbers and there are no reaclls on it, i noticed the seat is different than my 09 also the wheels, it even has a backrest!, not sure if it has the auxilary lights but i think it does!

[arntufun]

Hey thanks!! what do you mean is not an 08 body kit??
The place where im buying it said they ran the numbers and there are no reaclls on it, i noticed the seat is different than my 09 also the wheels, it even has a backrest!, not sure if it has the auxilary lights but i think it does!

That matte black is called a phantom body kit. Those were not sold in 08. That Spyder used to be a different color. It's a good thing for you. It has fog lights and it looks like LED turn signals as well. It's a nice Spyder.

Just double check the vin number with a BRP dealer yourself. from the looks of the bikes in the background this is not a CAN AM dealer so double check vin yourself.

[Mexican]

Good eye!!
He did say it is a phantom edition, what worries me is, why did they change the color??
and the wheels, wonder if it was an upgrade or a rebuild?
is thear a car fax on bikes???

[docdoru]

Spyder GS Phantom Black Limited Edition SM5 roadster was made in 2009 and include the following accessories:
Phantom Black Body Kit, including:
Center panel, left and right front fenders, left and right side panels, hood, front facing, rear fender, rear tip.
6-Spoke Custom Wheel Kit
Fog Lights
Seat Skin
Mono Seat Cover -not in the picture
Trunk Liner
Anti Vibe Bar Ends - not in the picture
Front Axle Cap Cover
Front Shock Bolt/Nut Covers
Caliper Trim
Premium Decals - not in the picture
Ultra Sport Windshield
Billets Ends Caps -not in the picture
Billet Rear Axle Covers
Billet Swing Arm Cover

[arntufun]

Good eye!!
He did say it is a phantom edition, what worries me is, why did they change the color??
and the wheels, wonder if it was an upgrade or a rebuild?
is thear a car fax on bikes???

Alot of people changed the panels and the wheels so don't get nervous. If it is indeed a 08 who ever owned it probably upgraded all that stuff.


I have no clue how to tell if it been wrecked, but others on here might be able to help you with that question.

[Mexican]

Well, im approved by the credit union, i like the spyder, you guys are making me feel good about it so,, im going for a test ride tomorrow
I really like it, it is standard, my wife has hers and is automatic, she can't ride standard, i dont have to worry about her taking mine

[ARtraveler]

Looks like a nice . The funny seat looks like the BRP comfort seat. I put one on a 2009 and we liked it a lot compared to the stock seat.

I had a 2008 and put 23,000 miles on it before trading it on my 2010 RTS. Other than the dps replacement, I had zero problems with my 2008 SM5.

[NancysToy]

The main thing you should check is if the 2nd steering recall (DPS replacement) was completed. The dealer probably checked to see if any outstanding warranty bulletins or recalls applied to that serial number, but ask him if he can provide a list of what was previously done.

[mxz600]

The funny seat looks like the BRP comfort seat.

The seat is actually the stock seat with a seat skin. I have one on my Spyder as you can see in my signature photo.

It is soon to be replaced by the comfort seat.