F3 recalls?

[smokedtires]

So after wanting a Spyder for at least the past 5 years, I'm finally in the final stages of buying a new F3S. Before I take ownership, I'd like to make sure any recalls are taken care of.

My question is what are the recalls I should mention to the dealer to make sure they're addressed?

Thanks.

 

[vondalyn]

So after wanting a Spyder for at least the past 5 years, I'm finally in the final stages of buying a new F3S. Before I take ownership, I'd like to make sure any recalls are taken care of.

My question is what are the recalls I should mention to the dealer to make sure they're addressed?

Thanks.

I don't believe there are any recalls, however there were 2 service bulletins. One was for the brake line possibly rubbing. This one was early in 2015 and I doubt any spyders manufactured in May or later would even have the issue. The 2nd is the frame reinforcement. You didn't say what model year you're buying. I think the frame reinforcement only applies to the 2015 model year. Maybe someone else can confirm that.

oh, and congrats on your new F3!

 

[smokedtires]

Thanks. Yes it is the service recalls that I was referring to. I am buying a new 2015 F3S SE6. I remember the frame under the seat being an issue. I wasn't aware of the brake line. I've been reading and better educating myself for the past two years here. Even bought a LeMonster tshirt! Very excited but since I am not buying local I want to get whatever might be needed done ahead of time.

 

[Ron2andia]

I would call BRP to see if you need the brake line thing... They didn't say I did.... Just had the frame done.

 

[BeRight]

I don't believe there are any recalls, however there were 2 service bulletins. One was for the brake line possibly rubbing. This one was early in 2015 and I doubt any spyders manufactured in May or later would even have the issue. The 2nd is the frame reinforcement. You didn't say what model year you're buying. I think the frame reinforcement only applies to the 2015 model year. Maybe someone else can confirm that.

oh, and congrats on your new F3!

Agree - Spot on from my experience. Purchased 2015 F3-S in April of 2015 - had dealer check brake line and it was already taken care of by BRP before shipping to dealer - BRP caught this one early.

Just this month had frame reinforcement done ( inspection of frame showed no cracks nor warping). Down side of frame reinforcement bracket is that you can no longer get to rear shock bolt/nut from top two holes under rider seat. No biggy - can still get to bolt/nut underneath with socket ratchet extension - just a little awkward when doing it by oneself. Silly me decided to replace shock after frame reinforcement was done :duh:

It is my understanding that the 2016 F3's new frame design in that area is good to go.

:congrats: on new F3 - miles and miles of smiles ahead

 

[Ron2andia]

Agree - Spot on from my experience. Purchased 2015 F3-S in April of 2015 - had dealer check brake line and it was already taken care of by BRP before shipping to dealer - BRP caught this one early.

Just this month had frame reinforcement done ( inspection of frame showed no cracks nor warping). Down side of frame reinforcement bracket is that you can no longer get to rear shock bolt/nut from top two holes under rider seat. No biggy - can still get to bolt/nut underneath with socket ratchet extension - just a little awkward when doing it by oneself. Silly me decided to replace shock after frame reinforcement was done :duh:

It is my understanding that the 2016 F3's new frame design in that area is good to go.

:congrats: on new F3 - miles and miles of smiles ahead

Could you share pics of you installing the shock after the bracket? If you have any. Thanks.

 

[smokedtires]

This is great news, thanks. I sent an email to the dealer. I'm so excited, I even told the wife tonight

 

[BeRight]

Could you share pics of you installing the shock after the bracket? If you have any. Thanks.

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