Advice for purchasing a pre-owned Spyder

[KeithInAurora]

All - I am a brand new member to the forum and I anticipate purchasing my first Spyder on Saturday (June 8th). I am anticipating purchasing a 2010 RT from a private seller and I was wondering if there is anything specific I should be looking for when evaluating the trike (aside from the usual stuff like condition, tires, cosmetic issues, etc.)? This will be my first motorcycle purchase of any kind, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Bob Denman]

See if you can the the VIN early enough to have your local dealer run it and make sure that all updates have been done... :thumbup:
Ask the seller about:
The throttle bodies: A common part to fail...
The DPS system: was this replaced? It should have been!
The throttle position sensor: goes along with the throttle bodies...
Check the tire wear...
look for uneven wear patterrns or cupping

I hope that i haven't scared you off the bike... :shocked: Good Luck! :thumbup:
Oh!! :welcome:

 

[KeithInAurora]

See if you can the the VIN early enough to have your local dealer run it and make sure that all updates have been done... :thumbup:
Ask the seller about:
The throttle bodies: A common part to fail...
The DPS system: was this replaced? It should have been!
The throttle position sensor: goes along with the throttle bodies...
Check the tire wear...
look for uneven wear patterrns or cupping

I hope that i haven't scared you off the bike... :shocked: Good Luck! :thumbup:
Oh!! :welcome:

Thanks Bob. The seller did mention that there was a recall on the trike that has been taken care of. Is that the DPS system you mention? (I'm not sure what a DPS system is...)

 

[Bob Denman]

The DPS is the power steerinfg unit...
They were all recalled for it back in the Fall of 2010...


Oh! I also ride a 2010 RT; I admire your taste in bikes! :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see..!!

Bob pretty much covered it but if possible run by dealer and get a BUDS printout letting you know how it's doing...good luck hope you ryding this weekend...!! :thumbup:

 

[bullant12]

See if you can the the VIN early enough to have your local dealer run it and make sure that all updates have been done... :thumbup:
Ask the seller about:
The throttle bodies: A common part to fail...
The DPS system: was this replaced? It should have been!
The throttle position sensor: goes along with the throttle bodies...
Check the tire wear...
look for uneven wear patterrns or cupping

I hope that i haven't scared you off the bike... :shocked: Good Luck! :thumbup:
Oh!! :welcome:

:agree: With Bobbo... Do your homework and you will get the results you want!

:welcome:

 

[MarkLawson]

Ask for all maintenance records and receipts. Ask to take the Spyder to a dealer for inspection. They may be able to answer many of the questions you may have concerning the Spyder and alert you to any concerns you may need to consider as you negociate a price.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

:welcome:

I agree with all the advice here. Ask if there's an extended warranty. That should give you some peace of mind. If not, renegotiate.

 

[KeithInAurora]

Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I hope to be riding on Saturday (I will have a 4.5 hour ride home should I decide to make the purchase!).

Looking forward to interacting with all of you more often on the forums.

Best,
Keith

 

[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: We'll expect to see some pictures upon your return... :thumbup:

 

[Bob Ledford]

All - I am a brand new member to the forum and I anticipate purchasing my first Spyder on Saturday (June 8th). I am anticipating purchasing a 2010 RT from a private seller and I was wondering if there is anything specific I should be looking for when evaluating the trike (aside from the usual stuff like condition, tires, cosmetic issues, etc.)? This will be my first motorcycle purchase of any kind, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Ask to see his service records!

 

[ARtraveler]

The above posters have you covered. Hope you enjoy your new purchase. And :welcome: