Regret buying this piece so crap !

[Edsts]

Like I have said in many other occasions . For the money this machine cost they should have built it way better . All the issues I am having is frustrating and just bout done with it . Between the heat and the battery issues now clutch issues . A clicking noise coming from my left shock then at my first service the tech tells me to stay on top of the oil cus the can am burn lots of oil , then again dealer is also idiots . My sts is not even 1 week shy of being 2 month old . I have been at the dealer 3 times already and the second time I had to leave it for bout a week . Here in the east coast we only have few month of to ride . These issues driving me crazy they just did not equipped these units with a bigger battery . Then they sell all these after market accessories to try to keep the dam thing cool . Again imma spending $20.000.00 I should not have to buy any thing accessories for that . Confidence level is low I am scared of being stranded .

Me too taught it was cool machine in terms of getting one and having fun . I had lots of bikes and all my bikes together I did not have issues like this one . Like any thing else when every thing is working it is fun to ride . Next season I will be giving this to my fiancée or selling it , getting back on my gsxr1000 or picking up a gold wing !

[spydercowboy]

It does seem like the more money you fork over, the more trouble you have. That's one reason I buy used. Let the first owner have all the headaches and heartaches. Plus depreciation. Hate that part. You'll be better off fighting through this now though and sell in a few years because of depreciation. Good luck though what ever you do.

[SpyderAnn01]

Wow, I guess you really aren't happy with your Spyder. I read your other threads and I see that you had a problem with your tail light staying on after the key was off. Did you add any lighting like HIDs or the fog lights that you were inquiring about? They may have contributed to your problem.

Other than the tail light you complained about the cost of the 600 miles service which at $400 is pretty high so if I were you I would look for another dealer for service. Or make sure you get them to give you an estimate before you have them do any service. I recently had my 600 mile service done on my RT and I was only charged for 1 hour labor (I did my own oil change).

My old Spyder typically used a quart of oil in 3000 miles which I don't think was excessive. My new Spyder has 3,000 miles on it and it hasn't used any oil yet. You should check the oil on all of your vehicles at regular intervals so the Spyder is no different in that.

I'm sure that nothing I have to say will change your mind so I wish you luck in whatever you choose to do with your Spyder.

[Netminder]

I'm totally unhappy with mine and it's up for sale. The sucker, I mean buyer who comes up with the money will be the new owner.

Not a real good selling pitch! JMHO.

[Jeriatric]

Not a real good selling pitch! JMHO.

But it's a

[murphybrown]

For me I just keep working on finding the solution to a particular challenge/problem...do I get ...absolutely...so my encouragement to you is to sound off here..but you take responsibility for finding what it takes to solve this most frustrating situation. Cheering for your win in this..

[Edsts]

Thanks guys for some support . Like many said on here it was just venting . Most if not all of my question are answered on thus forum . As far as the foul language all I have to say is I can show 8 different post of some worse language at the end of the day I do listen to the more experience spider owners . Dealing with a new dealer now and also getting my more experience friends involved .

The Spyder will be going to the fiancée next season by then I will make sure all the inks are worked out .

Will keep moving forward
Thanks guys !

[ARtraveler]

Thanks guys for some support . Like many said on here it was just venting . Most if not all of my question are answered on thus forum . As far as the foul language all I have to say is I can show 8 different post of some worse language at the end of the day I do listen to the more experience spider owners . Dealing with a new dealer now and also getting my more experience friends involved .

The Spyder will be going to the fiancée next season by then I will make sure all the inks are worked out .

Will keep moving forward
Thanks guys !

Welcome back OP. As you can see, there are some very passionate people on the SL site.

I for one am glad to see that you have taken the to another dealer. Also hoping they get your issues solved and that you can move on to a great experience.

This next step will help determine if you had a bad dealer mechanic, or a bad .
I am guessing it will be the former. Please keep us posted on the outcome.

[wyliec]

Thanks guys for some support . Like many said on here it was just venting . Most if not all of my question are answered on thus forum . As far as the foul language all I have to say is I can show 8 different post of some worse language at the end of the day I do listen to the more experience spider owners . Dealing with a new dealer now and also getting my more experience friends involved .

The Spyder will be going to the fiancée next season by then I will make sure all the inks are worked out .

Will keep moving forward
Thanks guys !

I wasn't go to respond to this; but, I couldn't let it go. Did I misread your original post before it was edited. I thought you used the 'f' word (although misspelled to get under the radar) and the same for the 's' word comparable to crap? If I did get you mixed up with someone else, I apologize. I haven't seen those eight posts you mentioned; could you p.m. those links? I'm curious. I'm not asking to have you post them here. I'm the only one that's curious.

In any case, I do hope you get your spyder fixed to your satisfaction.

[Derek Paisley]

Sorry to hear.

I hope it works out for you! I expect your issues are attributed to your dealer.

D

[Edsts]

My sts is fully stock no HID's and LEDs yet , I really want to customize it to my liking . I decided to hold off a bit till I get these issues worked out . The first service was a joke the dealer got me . The report at the end said they inspected every thing and retorque the motor mounts then it also said filter and oil change . Wat a joke I could of done that my self . I usually take all my bikes for the first service . My fiancée wants me to keep it and I really do want to dress it up . For now I am just gonna ride it as much as I can this season .

[Stharbor99]

My sts is fully stock no HID's and LEDs yet , I really want to customize it to my liking . I decided to hold off a bit till I get these issues worked out . The first service was a joke the dealer got me . The report at the end said they inspected every thing and retorque the motor mounts then it also said filter and oil change . Wat a joke I could of done that my self . I usually take all my bikes for the first service . My fiancée wants me to keep it and I really do want to dress it up . For now I am just gonna ride it as much as I can this season .

Where in NJ are you? I did have problems with my 2012 RTL last Aug! In n out of shop but ledgewood power sports in North Jersey really went to bat for me n got everything fixed! So far so good!!! They did send two of their guys to school to learn how to work on the Spyders! I think I paid like $275.00 for my first checkup!!

[flaggerphil]

I started taking my Spyder to a dealer that only sold and serviced BRP/Can Am products about 20 minutes from me and it was a disaster. They simply didn't care about the service part of it...at least with Spyders. They didn't know about some things, they didn't care about others and they outright lied to me about service that was to have been done.

I fired them.

I finally found a dealer a bit over an hour away from me who sells Spyders, Hondas, Yamahas and Suzukis. One of the best dealers and service departments around.

I have to say, the original dealer never has more than a couple of Spyders on display and you pay what the tag says...no dealing at all. However, they have TONS of watercraft around, though I have no idea how their sales are with them. But they really don't care about the Spyders after the sale has been made.

Just goes to show that, unfortunately, you really have to look around for competent dealers and service providers with Spyders. There's a lot of hit or miss out there.

[lookerjdc]

I would have to agree with you Phil...

they are more focused on the water craft and it seems like the Spyders are an after thought

I dont mind dealing with Dave there, and he has pointed out a couple of things to me, but, the bulk of the service is done by the people in the back who you never see or talk to, and when I bought my bike and my brothers bike, I was not very happy with the 'welcome/thank you for buying here' sort of thing.... it seemed like they did not really follow the BRP delivery/construction check list cause both my brother and I had to bring our bikes in a couple of times for things like the glove box cable not being attached, etc... the little things.....

we too are going to CFPS

[Edsts]

The service their is horrible , at the end I am always going to feel I payed way too much money for issues that I or any one should have to be dealing with .


Either way bike being sold !

Where in NJ are you? I did have problems with my 2012 RTL last Aug! In n out of shop but ledgewood power sports in North Jersey really went to bat for me n got everything fixed! So far so good!!! They did send two of their guys to school to learn how to work on the Spyders! I think I paid like $275.00 for my first checkup!!

[BajaRon]

The service their is horrible , at the end I am always going to feel I payed way too much money for issues that I or any one should have to be dealing with .


Either way bike being sold !

Well, there you go! Problem solved!

[bullant12]

Once in a while we get a complainer. Then takes the to a different dealer and they are happier than Eddie Money running a travel agency (2 tickets to paradice).

$400 for the 600 mile checkup is expensive, and that would make me look for another dealer ASAP. That was the first thing I asked my dealer when I bought it, and even gave me an estimate.
My 2010 gave me a few issues, but between this website and going to a good dealer, I got over 12K miles until I went to a 2013. Now it has close to 3500 and it has been flawless. Again, thanks to Spyderlovers and a good dealer (which I haven't seen since the 600 mile checkup ).

[PrairieSpyder]

I guess you hate your Spyder so much you had to post it twice! Sorry to hear of your experience.

The profanity is unnecessary, though.

[Ga Blue Knight]

The fact that they told you that they retourqued your motor mounts makes me suspect that they took you for a ride. I have not heard of that as any part of a checkup not to mention the 600 mile one. Sorry for your issues but having a bad dealer could be the source of them.

[Bob Denman]

How many places are you going to put this?

[jthornton]

How many places are you going to put this?
Do I dare; throw the troll?

Yep, the same post elsewhere...

JT

[Chupaca]

apparently you have reached the end of your rope, as short as that may be. If you have been here for any length of time you must know you have not had that much go wrong as many others. Your girl will benefit from this unfortunate expierience and when you find the right dealer to work on it you will enjoy it. I find to many folks see the roadster as more of a car than a motorcycle and expect it to ride that way. You ride a gxsr 1000 tell me it doesn't have it's vibrations, creeks rattles and other problems. I worked with them since they came on the market. They had lots of problems but then they are bikes with tons of dealers mechanics and riders that accept them that way. I digress do hope you get yours running to your liking and join the many many spyders running around with no problems or all their problems solved..good luck with all..

[Bob Denman]

Dave,
Sorry Pal; his was either profanity, or as close as you can get to it without getting caught. Either way; his intention was pretty clear with it.

[wyliec]

That ain't profanity, it's called venting, and it got your attention, didn't it? Maybe it'll grab BRP's as well but I doubt it.

He removed the profanity, I believe. Also, from what other members have posted, some of their grandchildren read over their shoulder. So, I guess this is not the place for profanity. But, vent all you want.

[Biosafena]

I just noticed something that I hadn't considered before. The term "field representative" was used. Does BRP actually have any of these?? If so, do they they come to dealerships to help resolve issues? And to maybe be sure things are being done at the dealership to ensure high standards? I know the auto manufacturers surely have field reps as do most other major companies that deal with products that can't be easily sent back to the manufacturer to diagnosis and repair or replacement. If BRP doesn't have these reps, then I think we have identified a major flaw in the customer satisfaction chain.


Sent from the corner of walk and don't walk....