Purchasing Soon - what is the process like? Any experiences/advice appreciated

[Kaemgen]

Hey all,

I'm expecting to be purchasing soon. Have my class coming up soon and unless I hate it I expect to be buying a Ryker soon after. Never even been on a motorcycle or such so waiting til I drive one before putting money down...

My question is - What is the purchasing process like? I mean I expect it i similar to buying a car but I'm also thinking there may be differences? It seems they have less variety in stock so I'm wondering if I want extras and such do they build them on to what they have in stock or ordered from the factory? What about parts from places like Slingmods - Will the dealerships generally be willing to install them or...? Is there wriggle room on the MSRP like with a car or are we generally paying sticker price?

I'd appreciate any and all info on your own experiences and such. I know there may be some variance from dealer to dealer and all that but I'm one of those people who want to know the details before they enter into things...

Thanks!

 

[racoon]

Enjoy the class!
I did, which is why I now own a Spyder!

The answers to the rest of your questions are: it's depends on the dealer

The dealer I bought from has two sales and service locations, and one warehouse. They have a truck that makes a trip to the warehouse to pick up stock, and then delivers it to the dealers, once a week or so. They also sell other types of vehicles along with Spyders and Rykers, including CAN-AM quads and Polaris and Sea-Doo vehicles, and Royal Enfield motorcycles.

When I first visited them they had a couple of Rykers on display, but no Spyders. They did take me downstairs to their service area, where one of the mechanics was in the final steps of assembling the Spyder I eventually bought.

Here's a youtube video of the uncrating and initial assembly of a Spyder.

https://youtu.be/39O7RmhsBeA?si=j52Z4wvoRH5jg2mz


If you're asking about CAN-AM Accessories and add-ons they will sell them to you, depending on what they have available, and will most likely offer to install them for a price.
My dealer also had a large area displaying riding gear, including helmets.

I doubt they will install anything that isn't CAN-AM or isn't something the dealer has decided to sell directly. But you can always ask.

Pricing will depend on the demand. I basically paid MSRP for my 2024.


I went back to the dealer a few months after buying my 2024 Spyder, and they had a matte black Spyder on display near the salesman's desk. I asked about it, since I didn't remember that color being one of the choices. The salesman told me they were running out of 2024s, so were putting 2023s on display. They still had new 2023 Spyders and Rykers still in the crates in their warehouse. And while I was walking around the showroom I noticed several 2023 Spyders and Rykers on display, with signs on them claiming a $5,000 or $6,000 mark down from MSRP.

I have a picture of a new red 2023 Spyder F3 Limited that says "Was $27,499 Now $22,483".

I doubt they will negotiate much, as there's not a lot of competition.
I would start by visiting the CAN-AM website:

https://can-am.brp.com/us/en/

On the left side of the page is a "DEALER NEAR ME" link.
Your location suggests you're in Buffalo, NY? Searching for dealers in your area, there are 3 listed within 40 miles, and 2 more about 70 miles away.
My closest dealer was just over 80, and the next closest dealer was the second location of the same dealership, so I was kind of stuck.
You appear to have more choices, so you may be visiting multiple dealers to get a feel for how they treat you.

Good luck!

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome:

Caveat Emptor--Let the buyer beware is a good thing to keep in mind these days.

The experience is like buying a car.

Learn as much as you can about the Ryker from this site as you can. Many dealers know diddly squat. But they will spin any yarn you want to hear to get your money. Do some research on the specific dealer. Ask questions here.

Don't go into the dealer and tell them you know nothing about the product. They will consider you to be another "live one."

The BEST warranty is the only one you should buy if you buy a warranty. You don't have to buy it from the dealer you purchase the Ryker from. We have seen prices quoted all the way up to $2000 for the full warranty. iMotorsports sells the same warranty for around $700. If your dealer is one of the "high boys" be warned up front.

Also beware of dealer financing. If you can, you should discuss it with your own banker first. It is usually cheaper when you obtain it on your own. If you can get CanAm financing through a dealer, that is usually pretty good. Deals between the dealer and their favorite bank usually result in extra money for the dealer under the counter (reserve), and YOU pay for it from your financing rate.

I note this is your first post, so enjoy doing some research to help you get plenty information ahead of time.

Good luck on your purchase and I hope it goes smooth for you. :yes:

 

[Kaemgen]

Yeah, it'll be my first Ryker purchase but I have bought cars before so there is that...

Been doing a lot of research, watching a ton of YouTube videos. Learned a lot about the vehicles, pros and cons and mods and lights... so many lights on some... Just didn't want to walk in thinking I should be aiming at negotiating them down X amount if they're really not negotiating at all, as I heard on some of the videos. But with most of them being a year or more older I wasn't sure that would be the case of not.

Hmm, had assumed dealers would be willing to have their service dept do add ons if they didn't sell them. Work is work, no? But I suppose I could always find somewhere else for that. I'm not mechanically literate at all, at all... But there are some things it looks like I could still do myself. Then there's others I just know enough not to even try. Anything electrical or anything that requires taking things apart too much are just no go for me - I'm just not tidy and/or organized enough to trust myself.

Already been looking at the two closest dealers... I figure once I've done the class I will be visiting them both and talking to them there about what they have in stock, what mods they do and sell there, etc... Just like having a clue before walking in On a purely superficial level I am preferring the one dealer over the other just on the basis of their pictures work on their website.

Financing isn't an issue, saved up and should be just writing a check. I've been without a car payment a while now and would prefer to keep it that way.

 

[racoon]

Also, chat with the coach of the class about their experience with the local dealers.
Just be aware that the dealers sometimes are signed up as sponsors of the training school.

And I would pay close attention to this part of ARtraveler's comment:

The BEST warranty is the only one you should buy if you buy a warranty. You don't have to buy it from the dealer you purchase the Ryker from. We have seen prices quoted all the way up to $2000 for the full warranty. iMotorsports sells the same warranty for around $700.

I didn't know about B.E.S.T. when I bought my Spyder, and was talked into a service contract offered by my dealer that is only good if I take it to one of their locations.

B.E.S.T. services work can be done at any BRP dealer that works on the type of bike you buy, not just the dealer that sold you the B.E.S.T. coverage.

https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/owner-zone/best-extended-service.html

 

[TheMariner]

This might help hyea:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbr3JZAXDxA

 

[WLonge]

One of the Vt dealers have 2 2023 ryker Sport models on sale for $ 9750 $2700 less than the same 2024 Sport and no changes between years.

 

[Kaemgen]

Yeah I may be willing to go to a prior year model but part of my brain thinks it'll just seem old? Not in any real sense at all but just in that I'm also partially thinking maybe I should just wait til 2025s come out (seems new models were revealed in August of last year) so that I have brand new and since by the time I am licensed there won't be much riding season left... But then again I am growing eager and I'm not sure I'll be able to wait til next year to get riding. So everything is on the table, not ruling out anything.

 

[Woodaddict]

Yeah I may be willing to go to a prior year model but part of my brain thinks it'll just seem old? Not in any real sense at all but just in that I'm also partially thinking maybe I should just wait til 2025s come out (seems new models were revealed in August of last year) so that I have brand new and since by the time I am licensed there won't be much riding season left... But then again I am growing eager and I'm not sure I'll be able to wait til next year to get riding. So everything is on the table, not ruling out anything.

A bit of info.... BRP is NOT like car dealers. 2025 models won't hit showroom or picked up until about March next year. So that will impact your thought process

 

[ARtraveler]

Yeah, it'll be my first Ryker purchase but I have bought cars before so there is that...

Been doing a lot of research, watching a ton of YouTube videos. Learned a lot about the vehicles, pros and cons and mods and lights... so many lights on some... Just didn't want to walk in thinking I should be aiming at negotiating them down X amount if they're really not negotiating at all, as I heard on some of the videos. But with most of them being a year or more older I wasn't sure that would be the case of not.

Hmm, had assumed dealers would be willing to have their service dept do add ons if they didn't sell them. Work is work, no? But I suppose I could always find somewhere else for that. I'm not mechanically literate at all, at all... But there are some things it looks like I could still do myself. Then there's others I just know enough not to even try. Anything electrical or anything that requires taking things apart too much are just no go for me - I'm just not tidy and/or organized enough to trust myself.

Already been looking at the two closest dealers... I figure once I've done the class I will be visiting them both and talking to them there about what they have in stock, what mods they do and sell there, etc... Just like having a clue before walking in On a purely superficial level I am preferring the one dealer over the other just on the basis of their pictures work on their website.

Financing isn't an issue, saved up and should be just writing a check. I've been without a car payment a while now and would prefer to keep it that way.

Good for you on the financing issues. Drive it off and it is paid for. It does not get any better. There are some deals to be had, but they are nowhere near what they were a couple years back. I bought my last Spyder in 2020 when they were still dealing.

I have also been one who has no problem with prior year, brand new bikes. 90% of my motorcycles were one to two years old. You save on price, you save on depreciation, and you still get a full warranty. Know what that year cost, so you can make sure they factored in a discount off MSRP. We have a Honda dealer here that advertised a 1100 cc Rebel for the MSRP, two years old, for the MSRP two years ago. It was still $1000 less than the current MSRP. Not a deal for me. I bought a three year old NEW Kawi 900 for $3000 off original MSRP because it was three years old. Due dilligence, due dilligence, due dilligence. :yes:

 

[LP1982]

Also, chat with the coach of the class about their experience with the local dealers.
Just be aware that the dealers sometimes are signed up as sponsors of the training school.

And I would pay close attention to this part of ARtraveler's comment:



I didn't know about B.E.S.T. when I bought my Spyder, and was talked into a service contract offered by my dealer that is only good if I take it to one of their locations.

B.E.S.T. services work can be done at any BRP dealer that works on the type of bike you buy, not just the dealer that sold you the B.E.S.T. coverage.

https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/owner-zone/best-extended-service.html

I was quoted $8500 for a 2023 Ryker 900 brand new out the door with all fees and taxes. I was wondering if this is a good price. Thank you.

 

[WLonge]

Which Ryker? There are 3 - the base Ryker, Ryker Sport, and Ryker Rally.

 

[LP1982]

Which Ryker? There are 3 - the base Ryker, Ryker Sport, and Ryker Rally.

2023 Ryker 900 (base).

 

[AndysF3S]

Which Ryker? There are 3 - the base Ryker, Ryker Sport, and Ryker Rally.

Pay attention to the model you are pricing when shopping and each dealer may be different but in the past I have had a discount on accessories for one year and if I had some accessories added to the machine before I picked it up the sales guys would usually install the accessories at no charge. They are usually more flexible if they are adding stuff on to the machine at the time of purchase. You might also see if they will include your first oil change or service in the asking price at no additional cost to you?