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Reliability question

I have been ryding the RT since sept of 2009 and have had two pre productiuon bikes with over 33,000 miles combined and I ride alone for most of those miles and never have been stranded. I would ryde at a drop of a hat.

Some of the best bikers you will meet are Spyder people
 
Ken5517 / Wish Again said:
I have been ryding the RT since sept of 2009 and have had two pre productiuon bikes with over 33,000 miles combined and I ride alone for most of those miles and never have been stranded. I would ryde at a drop of a hat.

Some of the best bikers you will meet are Spyder people
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:agree:
 
Since this thread has drifted a bit let me give some background on myself.

In my younger years I rode a CB400 all over the eastern US with a screwdriver, adjustable wrench and some luck. breakdowns were something to be dealt with and move on. I still feel that way. Since returning to the sport a few years ago I've racked over 80K miles on a Concours and now the Wing mostly solo, and there have been a few issues out on the road. I carry tools and tire repair equipment so I'm not useless out there. I'm not a professional mechanic by any stretch of the term but I do ok.

With all that said the Spyder is a different animal when it comes to roadside repairs. More electronics than the space shuttle. And the Spyder will be purchased as a mainly 2UP ride. While I don't get rattled by unexpected stops on the road (can't have good stories sitting on the couch) I wont be alone and that is something I have to allow for. So am I worried about the mechanicals? not really if you can see it you can tell what broke and fix it. The electrical system on this bike is a different story though.

Long term overall reliability is still an unknown with the Spyder but with the lessening of negative posts and a sense of adventure I probably will be riding a RT in the spring if the right deal can be had. And if I have stepped on any toes with this post please accept my apologies it was not meant to be taken that way

Harry
 
Harry, I don't think you stepped on any toes. You might have stirred some passions, but I doubt anyone's toes are damaged in any way. Certainly no need for apologies.

Your question was a proper one, and would be on the mind of any touring rider thinking of moving to a new platform. I hope you found the answers you were looking for. As you are obviously aware, there is a reason that every motorcycle made comes with a toolkit...and no, unfortunately the Spyder does not also come with BUDS. :D

I had more than my share of trouble with my RTS, but it absolutely never left me stranded or broken down. I will admit to a few cuss words and a bit of worry, however. Despite that, I am getting another one. I still own my 80K BMW as an alternative, so that should tell you something about how I feel about the Spyder RTS...it is well suited for the work and is plenty strong enough to handle the road. Looking at problems posted here, most of the difficulties, including mine, have been other than electronic. I also think that the number of Spyders with serious problems is few compared to the number on the road. I hope that eases your mind.
Best of luck with your decision...and welcome
 
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NancysToy said:
Harry, I don't think you stepped on any toes. You might have stirred some passions, but I doubt anyone's toes are damaged in any way. Certainly no need for apologies.

Your question was a proper one, and would be on the mind of any touring rider thinking of moving to a new platform. I hope you found the answers you were looking for. As you are obviously aware, there is a reason that every motorcycle made comes with a toolkit...and no, unfortunately the Spyder does not also come with BUDS. :D

I had more than my share of trouble with my RTS, but it absolutely never left me stranded or broken down. I will admit to a few cuss words and a bit of worry, however. Despite that, I am getting another one. I still own my 80K BMW as an alternative, so that should tell you something about how I feel about the Spyder RTS...it is well suited for the work and is plenty strong enough to handle the road. Looking at problems posted here, most of the difficulties, including mine, have been other than electronic. I also think that the number of Spyders with serious problems is few compared to the number on the road. I hope that eases your mind.
Best of luck with your decision...and welcome
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:agree: It's not about who is right or wrong... It's about helping people!

And since I don't see that anyone did anything wrong, there certainly is no reason for apology. No one intened to offend so any offence taken is a shame.
 
Confidence of Spyder over Goldwing

If you have owned and ridden a Goldwing, which I have and which I traded for my 2010 Spyder-Rt, you have to wonder about the dependability. That being said, it was very comforting to have the Goldwing members handbook of owners available to help in times of a need,in the trunk. If you ever owned a Goldwing you know what I am talking about and if you ever needed help or was able to help a fellow rider you really know what I am talking about.

Without a doubt that is one of the best books published and would be a good idea for a start-up for Spyder riders.

For those of you who don't know what I am talking about, it is a book that you list your name, telephone number and the city where you live. You then post what you can or might be willing to do if called upon by a member.
 
SpyderBen said:
If you have owned and ridden a Goldwing, which I have and which I traded for my 2010 Spyder-Rt, you have to wonder about the dependability. That being said, it was very comforting to have the Goldwing members handbook of owners available to help in times of a need,in the trunk. If you ever owned a Goldwing you know what I am talking about and if you ever needed help or was able to help a fellow rider you really know what I am talking about.

Without a doubt that is one of the best books published and would be a good idea for a start-up for Spyder riders.

For those of you who don't know what I am talking about, it is a book that you list your name, telephone number and the city where you live. You then post what you can or might be willing to do if called upon by a member.
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The BMW Anonymous is the same thing, and an incredibly valuable resource. I don't think a Spyder version could measure up, though. Those other organizations have over 100,000 members, while there have only been about 20,000 Spyder sold worldwide (as of the DPS recall). With one tenth or less of the membership, contacts would be nearly as sparse as dealers. When we tried to put together a database of Spyder owner contacts, we only got a few dozen (or less) on the list.
 
spyder owners handbook

I am all for putting together the name, address, phone # for helping out fellow spyder owners. On my first ride back from Atlanta I met a spyder owner in Iowa and he helped me by lining up a dealer in Waterloo to make some necessary adjustments to drive belt and DPS. Heck, just knowing that there is someone you might be able to call if a problem arose is a comfort. How do we go about starting this listing? :dontknow:
 
MMcc said:
I am all for putting together the name, address, phone # for helping out fellow spyder owners. On my first ride back from Atlanta I met a spyder owner in Iowa and he helped me by lining up a dealer in Waterloo to make some necessary adjustments to drive belt and DPS. Heck, just knowing that there is someone you might be able to call if a problem arose is a comfort. How do we go about starting this listing? :dontknow:
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Not sure it will ever be up to Goldwing standards, but thin is better than nothing.

Actually, I'm glad there aren't 10 Spyders on every block (though I'm sure BRP would like to see the roads wall papered with them). But there are always downsides to having a rare machine.
 
MMcc said:
I am all for putting together the name, address, phone # for helping out fellow spyder owners. On my first ride back from Atlanta I met a spyder owner in Iowa and he helped me by lining up a dealer in Waterloo to make some necessary adjustments to drive belt and DPS. Heck, just knowing that there is someone you might be able to call if a problem arose is a comfort. How do we go about starting this listing? :dontknow:
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It already exists.

Spyders to the Rescue
 
Spyders to the rescue

Just added my name and two addresses. Winter and summer homes. :chat::yes: Please call and stop to visit even if you don't have problems. MMcc
 
More electronics than the space shuttle.


:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Never thought of it that way, but you know your so right on that!
 
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MMcc said:
I am all for putting together the name, address, phone # for helping out fellow spyder owners. On my first ride back from Atlanta I met a spyder owner in Iowa and he helped me by lining up a dealer in Waterloo to make some necessary adjustments to drive belt and DPS. Heck, just knowing that there is someone you might be able to call if a problem arose is a comfort. How do we go about starting this listing? :dontknow:
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We had a list started and there was a link from the home page, not sure what happened to it. Here is a link to the old thread. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18580&highlight=Spyderlovers+list

Here is the link to the list Spyders to the Rescue
 
dltang said:
We had a list started and there was a link from the home page, not sure what happened to it. Here is a link to the old thread. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18580&highlight=Spyderlovers+list

Here is the link to the list Spyders to the Rescue
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It's on the front page of SpyderLovers on the right.

» Spyder Web
Spyder Customer Support
Spyders to the Rescue
SpyderRider
Spyder Specs
Factory Site
Spyder Dealers List
BRP Parts Online
Operators Guide
Owners Map
 
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