Are 2-Wheel Motorcycles welcome in Durango?

[ABQ_Spyderman]

I was contacted by a pretty active riding group in Flagstaff, AZ. The group has several Spyders, and the leader of the group rides a Spyder. They had a ride planned during the time of the owner's event, but are looking at cancelling that ride and instead heading up to Durango. They are asking if the two wheel MCs would be welcomed, or if it's exclusively Spyder. I'm not sure what to tell them, as this will be my first owner's event.

Please help.

Thanks,
--ABQ

 

[zrc]

I mean I can only see 2 wheel people as technical potential customers, therefore, I would be astonished if they would not be welcomed and be guests. I doubt that they will get the kind of "fun bags or love or whatever" you get at the owners event if your an owner, but what do I know?!

opcorn:

 

[bullant12]

They are welcome, but since they are not owners of :spyder2:s, they can register under as an owner's guest. There where a few 2 wheelers down in Maggie Valley last year.:doorag:

 

[dancogan]

I'm a Spyder RT owner but will be attending Durango on 2 wheels. Can't imagine being turned away.

 

[Bootie]

3 vs 2 Wheels

Can someone explain to me exactly what a "Roadster" is and why
the Spyder is not a Motorcycle.

 

[arntufun]

Can someone explain to me exactly what a "Roadster" is and why
the Spyder is not a Motorcycle.

The Spyder is a Motorcycle by definition and most state laws. People would be in dire need of counsuling if they think it's not.
:banghead:

If you listened to everything BRP told you, we would spend alot of money on unnecessary 12k mile valve adjustments and think limp mode is a good thing. :roflblack:

 

[kyspyder]

Last year @ the Owner's Event in Maggie Valley, NC if you were not registered with BRP you were turned away @ the gate to the event unless you had a registered person to go in with you. I mentioned to several BRP Corporate types that there were quite a few motorcycle enthusiasts outside the gate who wanted to come in and look around and was told very politely 'we don't have anything for sale in here". I felt then and still feel that this was a very short sighted
attitude but only BRP could explain their reasoning.

I also do not recall any non registered folks @ the Chicago Owner's Event either.
KYSPYDER

 

[Firefly]

There were plenty of two wheelers at the owners event in Maggie Valley.... But I believe they had to be registered as guests of Spyder owners in order to gain entrance to the fairgrounds.

While I understand this is an OWNERS event.... And the dinner an entertainment should be for owners only.... I think BRP should open up some of the bike show parts, etc. to the public. I don't think any of us owners would mind and 'open' afternoon here the public can come and see all of our bikes.


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[SpyderAnn01]

In Maggie Valley I met some folks that weren't registered who were allowed into the fairgrounds on Saturday before the dinner. Without a Spyder S/N you can't register but they do welcome 2 wheelers as guests.

 

[zrc]

I will just hang a sign on my spyder to call me if you need to get in and have a guest list a HOJILLION people long. If these people need someone to help em in, just let me know, I bring the party!!!:cheers:

 

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup: :firstplace:

 

[GnA]

I think this is a good topic to send to BRP and ask for some feedback. Although it is an Owner's Event, some people travel with 2-wheelers. I would think guests on 2-wheelers would want to participate instead of do their own thing. Aren't there couples on here that one of the two ride two and the other one rydes three (and that adds up to seven :joke

 

[arntufun]

I think this is a good topic to send to BRP and ask for some feedback. Although it is an Owner's Event, some people travel with 2-wheelers. I would think guests on 2-wheelers would want to participate instead of do their own thing. Aren't there couples on here that one of the two ride two and the other one rydes three (and that adds up to seven :joke

I don't think that is the issue with BRP though. A two wheeler spouse or guest that is registered with a owner I'm sure will not be turned away.

I'm also sure they don't want 500 Hells Angels showing up from all over the country looking for a free meal and the beer tent uninvited not knowing anybody. I for one do not have an issue with BRP stance on this.

It's a owners event. That means it's an event for owners. There are plenty of events that offer demos for non Spyder owners if they are that interested in the Spyder.

 

[Bob Denman]

While I do share your concern about a potential "invasion" of two-wheeled motorcyclists; shouldn't the goal of even an owners' event be to encourage more riders to become owners?

 

[zrc]

While I do share your concern about a potential "invasion" of two-wheeled motorcyclists; shouldn't the goal of even an owners' event be to encourage more riders to become owners?

I can agree with Randy, and after further thought, I think Randy may be right... Because they have sales events all the time, they have comericals, etc, all kinds of stuff for sales.

I think that requiring the people to be guests of owners is a reasonable requirement, due to the fact that the other 361 days a year (or 362), are all sales days. Only 3 days a year (less than 1%) are owner days, and those days are at a specific location only.

Interesting, thanks for bringing this up Randy. I would still let a couple people in, like from a MC of a fellow rider under my name, but just opening it up to the general public might be kinda crazy. Though they could go outside the owners area and have a trailer and some staff talking to potenials, and then its both, and let them go into the owners area if they buy a bike

If you think about it, price of admission is a cool 15k and up.

 

[2Gunns]

Last year @ the Owner's Event in Maggie Valley, NC if you were not registered with BRP you were turned away @ the gate to the event unless you had a registered person to go in with you. I mentioned to several BRP Corporate types that there were quite a few motorcycle enthusiasts outside the gate who wanted to come in and look around and was told very politely 'we don't have anything for sale in here". I felt then and still feel that this was a very short sighted
attitude but only BRP could explain their reasoning.

I also do not recall any non registered folks @ the Chicago Owner's Event either.
KYSPYDER

Last year in Maggie valley I unknowingly invited a friend who was interested in buying his first motorcycle to "check out" the event. He showed up with his grandson, on foot, and was turned away at the gate.... he bought a Triglide before the end of the summer. I had lots of tourist in the area ask us what was going on in the fairground. I have to wonder how many potential new owners have been lost because of this policy.


I agree there should be parts of the event specifically for owners, but there also needs to be a way to accomidate "gawkers"

 

[TicketBait]

I'm a Spyder RT owner but will be attending Durango on 2 wheels. Can't imagine being turned away.

You won't be turned away, the requirement is you are an owner & you can invite a guest., You can drive a cage there or fly in or ride your motorcycle or tow your spyder, or even hike in :thumbup: But Dan why aren't you riding the RT?

Can someone explain to me exactly what a "Roadster" is and why
the Spyder is not a Motorcycle.

A Roadster is what BRP has labeled the definition of their Spyder product; it doesn't lean and ride the same as a motorcycle and has similarities of a convertible car, Yet has many characteristics of a motorcycle. It even reacts completly different to a tri-cycle we all began riding on. jmo

The Spyder is a Motorcycle by definition and most state laws. People would be in dire need of counsuling if they think it's not.
:banghead:

If you listened to everything BRP told you, we would spend a lot of money on unnecessary 12k mile valve adjustments and think limp mode is a good thing. :roflblack:

:lecturef_smilie: The Spyder was created by BRP and by their definition is a Roadster. Close your eyes and say it three times and it will take you home!

I don't think that is the issue with BRP though. A two wheeler spouse or guest that is registered with a owner I'm sure will not be turned away.

I'm also sure they don't want 500 Hells Angels showing up from all over the country looking for a free meal and the beer tent uninvited not knowing anybody. I for one do not have an issue with BRP stance on this.

It's a owners event. That means it's an event for owners. There are plenty of events that offer demos for non Spyder owners if they are that interested in the Spyder.

:agree:

 

[MarkLawson]

I don't think that is the issue with BRP though. A two wheeler spouse or guest that is registered with a owner I'm sure will not be turned away.

I'm also sure they don't want 500 Hells Angels showing up from all over the country looking for a free meal and the beer tent uninvited not knowing anybody. I for one do not have an issue with BRP stance on this.

It's a owners event. That means it's an event for owners. There are plenty of events that offer demos for non Spyder owners if they are that interested in the Spyder.

I totally agree. This is an event that BRP puts on to show their appreciation to those who've already bought, not those who may buy. I don't know of any other manufacturer that does this, but I appreciate what they are doing. There are plenty of other opportunities to invite everyone to come, but this single annual event is for owners only. I, for one, like it just the way it is.

 

[NancysToy]

I totally agree. This is an event that BRP puts on to show their appreciation to those who've already bought, not those who may buy. I don't know of any other manufacturer that does this, but I appreciate what they are doing. There are plenty of other opportunities to invite everyone to come, but this single annual event is for owners only. I, for one, like it just the way it is.

:agree:

 

[pauly1]

Durango will welcome you with open arms! cha-ching, cha-ching.

Getting into the BRP Owners Event, requires ownership or guest status. Cost of membership starts with price of a used Spyder and up. Nutin' wrong with that.

Wayne