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2016's
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Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: :banghead: :agree:
So since the Woodchuck saw his Shadow; this means seven more weeks of Waiting! :gaah:
So since the Woodchuck saw his Shadow; this means seven more weeks of Waiting! :gaah:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Time will tell. But I am done holding my breath. Where's the beef?
Total overhype on a color change for an existing model?
I will just bet all those loyal HD riders are going to be throwing down their loyal steeds, and deserting to the Darkside (Spyderdom) over this introduction. I can see them lining up at the Can Am dealers now. Used HD's will be dirt cheap because there will be so many of them flooding the market.
Hope my disappointment does not show through too much. :roflblack::roflblack:
Total overhype on a color change for an existing model?
I will just bet all those loyal HD riders are going to be throwing down their loyal steeds, and deserting to the Darkside (Spyderdom) over this introduction. I can see them lining up at the Can Am dealers now. Used HD's will be dirt cheap because there will be so many of them flooding the market.
Hope my disappointment does not show through too much. :roflblack::roflblack:
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robmorg
New member
Not me.
Think I'll go out and buy it a new farkle. :2thumbs:
(All that said, it probably wasn't a bad marketing plan to unveil this particular F3 at Sturgis. It'll likely attract a new Spyder rider or two there.)
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PrairieSpyder
New member
Big yawn!
It's a good thing I'm not considering changing for a few years. I'd like to see the brand develop some more.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
MY VERY CRUDE OPINION OH THIS
I really think BRP has slapped the face of all the faithful on this one. We are really the backbone of Spyders ...the owners....and I feel they played a JOKE on us with this :cus::cus::cus::cus::cus::cus: bunch of :cus::cus::cus:...So I am sending a message because I know they monitor this Forum, I talk to over 200 people per year about my Spyder, and because I don't like the JOKE you have just perpetrated on all of us , I'm going to play a JOKE on YOU...Ever heard of the expression " you only get one chance to make a GOOD first impression ".....well from now on every chance I get when someone asks me about My Spyder I'll just play a little joke on them for YOU...I'll tell them I HATE it , worst thing I have ever bought , can't wait to sell it, costs a fortune to maintain, constantly breaks down etc.......some JOKE .......Maybe the people in your ANNOUNCEMENT DEPT......will get a laugh out of this ........maybe some other people will do what I'm going to do........April fool's jokes are only valid April 1 st..........Respectfully ......Mike .......I'll bet this Post gets yanked so if you see it PRINT IT for posterity :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.........
I really think BRP has slapped the face of all the faithful on this one. We are really the backbone of Spyders ...the owners....and I feel they played a JOKE on us with this :cus::cus::cus::cus::cus::cus: bunch of :cus::cus::cus:...So I am sending a message because I know they monitor this Forum, I talk to over 200 people per year about my Spyder, and because I don't like the JOKE you have just perpetrated on all of us , I'm going to play a JOKE on YOU...Ever heard of the expression " you only get one chance to make a GOOD first impression ".....well from now on every chance I get when someone asks me about My Spyder I'll just play a little joke on them for YOU...I'll tell them I HATE it , worst thing I have ever bought , can't wait to sell it, costs a fortune to maintain, constantly breaks down etc.......some JOKE .......Maybe the people in your ANNOUNCEMENT DEPT......will get a laugh out of this ........maybe some other people will do what I'm going to do........April fool's jokes are only valid April 1 st..........Respectfully ......Mike .......I'll bet this Post gets yanked so if you see it PRINT IT for posterity :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:.........
wolfeman220940
New member
Wow.
I was also waiting to see the new "machine. " I walked away from an awesome deal on a 2014 RSS model hoping for a new machine.
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Deer Slayer
New member
Where is da damn hitch, BRP?nojoke
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Are you sure your telling us what you REALLY think about this?
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
I also feel like someone tried to play a joke here. Based on about 99% negative response from the tried and true SL members, its looking like a big error was made. The new year roll out will hopefully gain BRP some credibility.
We have been here before, but I don't want to go back there.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Sempyder
New member
BRP unveiled the new product and they didn't tease or hype anything they said what they were going to do and did it. I think it is "99%" of post on here that hyped it up and now your upset... unbelievable. I think your not very emotionally intelligent. I'm excited because someone just saw this new edition for the first time and it rocked their world so they buy it and become part of the spyder family which "99%" of you welcome to SL and now they are going to read your statements. I want you to all know I'm embarrassed for you.
Sempert out,
Sempert out,
Chupaca
New member
As I see it..!!
disappointed is what I am. I know they were cashing in on the event as you can see from the roll out its confirmed. The location and event and the comemorative date is a feeble attempt to lure the majority of participant. Hope it worked but don't feel they have done me wrong...they could have added something for us but may come at other events where they think it will be more effective. It's business folks....don't be insulted...its what I expected for this year..color change..:roflblack:
disappointed is what I am. I know they were cashing in on the event as you can see from the roll out its confirmed. The location and event and the comemorative date is a feeble attempt to lure the majority of participant. Hope it worked but don't feel they have done me wrong...they could have added something for us but may come at other events where they think it will be more effective. It's business folks....don't be insulted...its what I expected for this year..color change..:roflblack:
cptjam
Registered User
Let down
I guess I was hoping for some engineering, or maybe performance, or something more exciting than bringing back the Phantom option from 2008! How about slipping the 1330 into the RSS and make it actually faster! A stage 1 or 2 or 3 kit, from the factory, adding power and speed. Options to make the limited unique and luxurious. Paint to order options, saddle options, windshields, the works. At this price point, personalized ordering options is a must. You realize Mercedes-Benz has a car that is CHEAPER than a RT Limited? They let you order what options you want. HMMMMMMMMM? Just a random thought. Joe
I guess I was hoping for some engineering, or maybe performance, or something more exciting than bringing back the Phantom option from 2008! How about slipping the 1330 into the RSS and make it actually faster! A stage 1 or 2 or 3 kit, from the factory, adding power and speed. Options to make the limited unique and luxurious. Paint to order options, saddle options, windshields, the works. At this price point, personalized ordering options is a must. You realize Mercedes-Benz has a car that is CHEAPER than a RT Limited? They let you order what options you want. HMMMMMMMMM? Just a random thought. Joe
Illinois Boy
New member
It was mentioned that BRP did a big hype campaign about the 2016 release, giving people hope for something other than what they revealed. On some other threads and this one, some fairly bold posts were made about the release in Sturgis. They made me wonder what I had missed so I could be mad too.
I didn't see/read any extra ordinary hype about it on here or elsewhere. The only "hyping" I saw was from some members guessing (and dreaming) about what the release might be. The list of possibilities seemed endless from some of the posts. Could it be possible those posts were the only hyping going on, mis-leading people to believe BRP really had something over the top to release?
In reality I did not see anything out of the ordinary from BRP this year that would lead me to believe there was anything spectacular coming out at Sturgis or at anytime. Just wondering if anyone can direct me toward any official posts or sites where BRP was leading anyone into thinking there was something spectacular to be expected with the 2016's release. I would like to see it. Thanks!
I didn't see/read any extra ordinary hype about it on here or elsewhere. The only "hyping" I saw was from some members guessing (and dreaming) about what the release might be. The list of possibilities seemed endless from some of the posts. Could it be possible those posts were the only hyping going on, mis-leading people to believe BRP really had something over the top to release?
In reality I did not see anything out of the ordinary from BRP this year that would lead me to believe there was anything spectacular coming out at Sturgis or at anytime. Just wondering if anyone can direct me toward any official posts or sites where BRP was leading anyone into thinking there was something spectacular to be expected with the 2016's release. I would like to see it. Thanks!
Vader
New member
My thoughts
Having seen the advances from the 08 GS to F3, I for one was not expecting a radical change. Would it have been cool for a full electric or hybrid Spyder? Sure. But being there was no indication anywhere that BRP was going in that direction with any of the other vehicles they produce, I too figured it would be more cosmetic than anything else. I, personally, was hoping for a full-on F3 full dresser style change. Possibly a redesigned front and hard cases all around, like a F3/RT.
But to each his own. I do believe there are more important issues to get twisted about. But that's just me.
Having seen the advances from the 08 GS to F3, I for one was not expecting a radical change. Would it have been cool for a full electric or hybrid Spyder? Sure. But being there was no indication anywhere that BRP was going in that direction with any of the other vehicles they produce, I too figured it would be more cosmetic than anything else. I, personally, was hoping for a full-on F3 full dresser style change. Possibly a redesigned front and hard cases all around, like a F3/RT.
But to each his own. I do believe there are more important issues to get twisted about. But that's just me.
brp facebook thread
Hi Illinois Boy, yes there was hype - eg https://www.facebook.com/CanAmSpyder?fref=ts
They posted 'caution' do not open until xxx, they posted "clues", they called it new product
Yes there was guessing - as I think there was meant to be - certainly brp tried to generate excitement and suspense!
Potential mistake was to link the day-countdown for the Sturgis event to the countdown for the new product unveiling .. so excitement for sturgis transferred to excitement for a supposed new product
And yes some will like the new F3 colour, but it can hardly be called a new product
I am of the view that all this hype for a new colour scheme may have been useful for the Sturgis audience, and may generate some new buyers from the non-spyder-owner community, but as far as current owners who may be looking to update this "suspense" and "letdown" may have been counterproductive. I don't think I'll be getting too excited about the 2016 launch in Sept or whenever it is. I shall now just wait upon events.
Perhaps it's a case of "too much artificial suspense + letdown" = less eagerness (amongst this community) for the next lot of news.
Nonetheless, having seen a few launches come and go, it would have surprised me if a REAL 'new product' had been unveiled at Sturgis in advance of the dealer launch.
Hi Illinois Boy, yes there was hype - eg https://www.facebook.com/CanAmSpyder?fref=ts
They posted 'caution' do not open until xxx, they posted "clues", they called it new product
Yes there was guessing - as I think there was meant to be - certainly brp tried to generate excitement and suspense!
Potential mistake was to link the day-countdown for the Sturgis event to the countdown for the new product unveiling .. so excitement for sturgis transferred to excitement for a supposed new product
And yes some will like the new F3 colour, but it can hardly be called a new product
I am of the view that all this hype for a new colour scheme may have been useful for the Sturgis audience, and may generate some new buyers from the non-spyder-owner community, but as far as current owners who may be looking to update this "suspense" and "letdown" may have been counterproductive. I don't think I'll be getting too excited about the 2016 launch in Sept or whenever it is. I shall now just wait upon events.
Perhaps it's a case of "too much artificial suspense + letdown" = less eagerness (amongst this community) for the next lot of news.
Nonetheless, having seen a few launches come and go, it would have surprised me if a REAL 'new product' had been unveiled at Sturgis in advance of the dealer launch.
PistonBlown
Active member
It's Sturgis so BRP just followed HD's lead by making some minor styling change and calling it a new product, after HD have been doing it for years (decades?) and it's worked a treat for them
Geez. I guess I missed it all......Didn't know Sturgis was going on,.....didn't read ANYTHING about a new F3, don't do facebook, don't watch much TV, and when I do, it's on the DVR so I zip thru the commercials.
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Life is bliss.
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