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Things to ask my dealer when I pick up my Spyder
Make sure they go over the per delivery inspection with you!
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Originally Posted by brodyson
A fully charged battery
....and make sure they secured the battery connections properly...It's a big issue with a lot of people.
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gratz on your ride
also ask/check if the glove box locks when you lock the front wheels
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They should go over the PDI with you. They should show you how to check the oil and replace the cover. They should explain the features, how the seat and cargo compartments open, how the multi-function control works, and how the cruise control works. You should try the controls with the Spyder running and in gear, to make sure the ACS works, all lights work, the GPS works, etc. They should show you the location of the owners manual. They should also explain proper break-in procedures. I'd also check the tire air pressure, and shoot for a bit more than the specified 15 psi up front.
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Couple things
Be sure to ride it aroud locally to begin to get the feel and to be sure no strange messages show up on the screen right away. Have you ridden a Spyder much? Many new owners have had scary trips home, the local jaunt should help that. Great catch on the #5 setting for the factory shocks.
Be sure to get the cell numbers for the maintenance honcho and maybe the lead mechanic. My one and only "message" was at 7 in the morning and nobody answered the phone!!
Have a good ride home and be sure to practice -it is a different, but very controllable vehicle.
Tuck
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Get them to show you where both fuse boxes are and how to access them.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by shrubs
Good list. When I picked mine up last weekend, the dealer went over the checklist and a few other things. The one thing I didn't ask was what octane fuel to use as it was 165 miles home.
Exactly.
to you too. Fortunately for me my first ryde will be a bit shorter than yours.. maybe 10 miles.
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Originally Posted by TuckMiddle
Be sure to ride it aroud locally to begin to get the feel and to be sure no strange messages show up on the screen right away. Have you ridden a Spyder much? Many new owners have had scary trips home, the local jaunt should help that. Great catch on the #5 setting for the factory shocks.
Be sure to get the cell numbers for the maintenance honcho and maybe the lead mechanic. My one and only "message" was at 7 in the morning and nobody answered the phone!!
Have a good ride home and be sure to practice -it is a different, but very controllable vehicle.
Tuck
I've only test driven the Sypder around the big back lot at the dealer a couple of time since I didn't have my license. Seemed very intuitive to me shifting up to 2nd, back down to 1st, turning, braking, etc. Except for my MSF class three weeks ago, I don't have any 2-wheel experience to unlearn.
There are some less busy roads roads behind the dealer that I can drive around before I drive on the larger streets. And I've learned here not to have a death-grip on the handlebars but to just relax and enjoy the ride. Hopefully I can do that.
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Ask them about the right side missing grill. If they scratch their head and start trying to find one, or better yet, call BRP to ask about it, take that as a sign that you're dealing with someone who is clueless & then ask for someone who really knows the Spyder.
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Originally Posted by MarkLawson
Ask them about the right side missing grill. If they scratch their head and start trying to find one, or better yet, call BRP to ask about it, take that as a sign that you're dealing with someone who is clueless & then ask for someone who really knows the Spyder.
I like it.............kinda twisted aand evil!
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Originally Posted by MarkLawson
Ask them about the right side missing grill. If they scratch their head and start trying to find one, or better yet, call BRP to ask about it, take that as a sign that you're dealing with someone who is clueless & then ask for someone who really knows the Spyder.
BRUTAL!!! but true
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All good info above and good preliminary check list. My I just add one word of caution...DON'T RYDE THE BRAKE, or you'll get a pretty orange screen staring you in the face that will scare the crap out of ya! Otherwise congrats and enjoy!
2011 Spyder RT A&C SE5
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Originally Posted by Dib52
All good info above and good preliminary check list. My I just add one word of caution...DON'T RYDE THE BRAKE, or you'll get a pretty orange screen staring you in the face that will scare the crap out of ya! Otherwise congrats and enjoy!
Right... that's one of the great things I've learned here on Spyder Lovers..
At least, I think my brain knows what to do.. I just hope my right foot will listen...
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Take pictures when getting it.
Carefully inspect panels and rims for damage. I did when I picked up my bike, and I still missed the rash to the rim when did the inspection. Good for me that I had a picture with me and the salesman standing next to the bike that showed the damage (magnified 800 times) to prove it. I noticed it a week after delivery, and they were not going to replace it until I showed the picture proof.
Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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