I Guess These Are Just too High Tech For Some People

[Grandpa Spyder]

I Guess These Are Just too High Tech For Some People. Maybe it is because they are just low tech people.

[Bob Denman]

That IS a possibility...

[boborgera]

Not so much for the owners, But definitely for most Dealers and their mechanics....

[shelbydave]

When you look at the technology in the Spyder, it isn't too far off from most new cars. Heck, my 1997 Dodge Intrepid had the main OBD2, a spark computer, a transmission computer, and a body computer. The car I traded that for wasn't anything special - 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4, and I couldn't change the factory radio out without throwing a code, and having to visit my dealer. So in 2012, the technology on the Spyder doesn't surprise me. What DOES surprise me is that lagging behind (technology) of the motorcycle industry in general compared to the automotive industry. The other thing that kind of surprises me is that BRP seems to be toward the "leading edge" in the tech, and they don't try to standardize their system, or more align it with something like OBD2. While they can make a lot of money right now with their proprietary software / firmware, they have a lot more to lose if someone else jumps on, and starts leading the bandwagon.

[kepople]

Still though, for the price of these things, I do have a couple expectations that are not included with the RTS.

1) computer should be able to calculate mileage
2) speakers should not sound like a tin can and string
3) Should be able to check the oil and water without removing panels
4) Secondary guages, such as fule, should actually indicate the fuel in the tank.
and lastly:
5) with all that tupperware, there should be a molded in CUPHOLDER!

[Chupaca]

We have it wrong. It's not the tech part but the physical part..the techy folks control there lives with their thumbs,what makes us somewhat better than monkeys, so when faced with a machine that doesn't fit in their palms and requires major body parts and full eye motion to enjoy they freak..

[ARtraveler]

Many good points here.

: I am agreeing with the fact that the machine may be more technical than some of the mechanics are out there.

: With all the computer stuff--why not an accurate analog gas gauge (that you pay extra for anyway)? Why not a mileage calculator? I can watch mileage 2 or more ways on my new car--which cost less than my .

: Cupholder--why not?

[OldCowboy]

If you look at a 2013 HarleyDavidson, the technology is not that much different from a 1913 H-D. Yes, it has fuel injection and throttle by wire, but the technology is strictly 20th Century.

OTOH, the Spyder is state of the art with more sensors and computer controls than you can shake a stick at. I'm completely flabbergasted that H-D can charge more for a solid axle trike with a simple V-twin engine than Can-Am can charge for a state-of-the art Spyder.

[shelbydave]

: Cupholder--why not?

You got a sunroof, didn't you? You want a cup holder too?

[spydaman60]

two thumbs up for the cup holder idea!!!

[ARtraveler]

two thumbs up for the cup holder idea!!!

Thank you!

[willey]

the yellow bird never leaves the garage with out the cup holder.she is always setting rite behind me.lol