• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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  1. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    I wish I had known about Spyderlovers before I bought my Spyder! I would have learned about the BRP extended warranty and demanded it rather than the one sold by the dealer. I knew I wanted an extended warranty since the Spyder was new to the market and the extended warranty on other items has...
  2. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    Cost of repairs Well I got the estimate, but was unable to upload it due to the file size limitations. But this is what was quoted. 420885480 SV SVP GASKET SET 210.99 420620612 sv SVP SHAFT-MAIN WSEAL 164.99 705500744 SV SVP SPROCKET 28 TE 58.99 293600121 (5) SD LUB 4T...
  3. jimcrom

    R/C Toy spyder

    Betty is our fourth and she could care less about a ball. Her philosophy is You throw it; you can go get it. But our other three Cassie, Daisy and Mattie all were tennis ball fanatics. Cassie was also a great ball hockey goalie.
  4. jimcrom

    R/C Toy spyder

    Went to the Salinas Walmart and they did not have any. Asked them to call the store in Marina and they had 22 of them. Sue said well we might as well go over there "what's another 12 miles" we already went 50 so far. Went over there and found the display "wasn't with the other toys, they put...
  5. jimcrom

    Help? Mechanical Issue

    I vote for the splines. One question, "is there any noise?" This is what happened to me. Was told last night by the dealers that the splines on the sprocket and the drive shaft are both damaged and this means both have to be replaced. This will involve taking out the engine to replace the drive...
  6. jimcrom

    First bike-extended warrenty-yes-no

    Make sure that you get the BRP extended warranty or you could be facing the problems that I am regarding a third party vendor refusing to cover any problems. At 12000 rebuilt the engine and now at 19000 problems with the front sprocket.
  7. jimcrom

    Motorcycle Study Survey Card

    Well I expect that I will be winning that $500.<g> Will probably need that to pay for the repairs that aren't being covered by the extended warranty.
  8. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    I wonder if Florida looks at extended warranty as a type of insurance that is regulated with a State agency and that is why it is not being offered in Florida. I have been looking at California and the Department of Insurance. There is a fair claims handling law but the problem is going to be...
  9. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    I had wondered about that and raised the issue with Carlo but he was taking the position that since it was out of the BRP warranty I needed to raise that issue with Western. Carlo did say that if I had the BRP warranty it would be covered. I just want to ride my spyder. If it is not under...
  10. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    I wonder if this had anything to do with the failure of my spyder.
  11. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    I am sure that the profit margin on the non BRP warranty is a lot higher. San Luis is no longer a BRP dealer. Don't know why. In this case since Western didn't build it they don't have a vested interest in the repair. I am sure it can't be good when someone says "well I had the engine rebuilt...
  12. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    I have attached the segment of the initial denial. I understand brake pads, tires and the like not being covered but something "inside" the engine/trans that I don't have any "control" over should be covered.
  13. jimcrom

    New Problem w Sprocket and Extended Warranty

    While driving to work the other day, when I accelerated, the engine would race but the spyder wouldn't speed up. I was able to safely get it to a local store. I called Geico and they had it towed it to my dealer. (thank goodness for the towing rider on the policy) The following is communication...
  14. jimcrom

    Winter riding.. gloves mainly

    While it does not get very cold in the Central Coast of Calif (it has gotten down to 25 F) While up visiting family in Canada, I went to Canadian Tire (love that place) and bought some snowmobile gloves cross between a mitten and a glove and that has done good enough in this area.
  15. jimcrom

    Insurance questions...

    In California, I have Geico and one thing to check is if there is a towing package. I did, and when my Spyder broke down I was able to get about 1/2 mile from home. When I called & talked to the rep I found that they would tow it to the nearest dealer (130 miles away). AT NO EXTRA CHARGE! I said...
  16. jimcrom

    Transmission Failures??

    This is my story. :-( I was driving to work when I would accelerate the engine would race but the vehicle would not move. I was able to turn around and get back to the local corner. I called Geico about having the vehicle towed home because I have that on the insurance policy. She said that it...
  17. jimcrom

    Problem with My Spyder

    It has been running ok and the mechanic said that there weren't any leaks. But while that is good news, it is frustrating thinking that your spyder is good to go when it isn't. It also sucks if you aren't mechanically inclined and you are paying someone good money to do the job because that is...
  18. jimcrom

    Problem with My Spyder

    Does anyone see the problem? As a way of some background, last year the engine in my 2008 was rebuilt by SLO Motorsports. Afterwards, I had the 600 mile oil change done by SLO. I was then told by Carlos at BRP that SLO was no longer a Can Am dealer. I then took it to Clawson Mortorsports in...
  19. jimcrom

    My Canada Trip Pics, Videos and Blogs

    My trip to Canada and Michigan was not as exciting. We only saw one spyder on the 401 near London. The only others were at the dealerships that we visited. There was even a new yellow 2008 on the dealer floor at Peacock Motorsports in Central Michigan that they wanted either $13999 or $14999...
  20. jimcrom

    Question on Helmets...

    After reading all of the comments about helmets and their life expectancy, I decided to buy a new helmet. While up in Canada, I ended up buying a Voss 210 with built in sun glasses for $200. First modular helmet and I wear glasses so had to learn how to put it on while wearing glasses. The...
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