The saga continues...
The Spyder spent six days in the shop for the dps and suspension problems. The first payment was made while the Spyder awaited repair.
The servicing dealer concedes that there is a vibration in the rear end and he advised me that I would have to pay for two hours of labor for them to remove the (dealer installed - but by this dealer) trailer hitch to adjust the belt.
The servicing dealer also advised that I would have to take up the issue of the broken cb antenna with the dealer I purchased the Spyder from. I am in Ohio for three months. The dealer is in Clearwater, Florida.
I spoke to the service manager in Clearwater. He advised that the CB antenna is a warranty issue and that the servicing dealer should have fixed it. He suggested I call BRP tech support. I tried that for five hours and kept getting a recording to call back later. I finally called customer service. Customer service advised that the antenna should have been replaced. They also advised that it does not take two hours to remove the trailer hitch and adjust the belt. She would NOTcall the serving dealer. I had to call the servicing dealer back and ask them to call the tech support team... I am still waiting to hear from the servicing dealer.
Meanwhile, I go out to start the Spyder tonight.... lo and behold the infamous engine light is flashing and I am back into limp mode. I have put less than one hundred miles on the Spyder since it's last visit to the shop. How many times will my insurance pay to have the Spyder towed to the dealer? Anybody know???
I love the way the Spyder handles when it is running properly. Unfortunately, I put on approximately 13,000 miles a summer... I do not feel comfortable taking off too far from my summer base at this point let alone riding back to Florida in the fall.
Sure am glad I kept my Gold Wing... I may be flying to Florida to get it!
The Spyder spent six days in the shop for the dps and suspension problems. The first payment was made while the Spyder awaited repair.
The servicing dealer concedes that there is a vibration in the rear end and he advised me that I would have to pay for two hours of labor for them to remove the (dealer installed - but by this dealer) trailer hitch to adjust the belt.
The servicing dealer also advised that I would have to take up the issue of the broken cb antenna with the dealer I purchased the Spyder from. I am in Ohio for three months. The dealer is in Clearwater, Florida.
I spoke to the service manager in Clearwater. He advised that the CB antenna is a warranty issue and that the servicing dealer should have fixed it. He suggested I call BRP tech support. I tried that for five hours and kept getting a recording to call back later. I finally called customer service. Customer service advised that the antenna should have been replaced. They also advised that it does not take two hours to remove the trailer hitch and adjust the belt. She would NOTcall the serving dealer. I had to call the servicing dealer back and ask them to call the tech support team... I am still waiting to hear from the servicing dealer.
Meanwhile, I go out to start the Spyder tonight.... lo and behold the infamous engine light is flashing and I am back into limp mode. I have put less than one hundred miles on the Spyder since it's last visit to the shop. How many times will my insurance pay to have the Spyder towed to the dealer? Anybody know???
I love the way the Spyder handles when it is running properly. Unfortunately, I put on approximately 13,000 miles a summer... I do not feel comfortable taking off too far from my summer base at this point let alone riding back to Florida in the fall.
Sure am glad I kept my Gold Wing... I may be flying to Florida to get it!
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