Ask the BRP/Spyder Engineers Questions

[Lamonster]

I know it has already been said; but the most glaring deficiency on this vehicle is the lack of a hand (lever) brake on the handlebar.

I understand the functional reason why this is not a necessity for the average rider.

But BRP is overlooking some huge advantages and even necessity for some if not many or even most riders.

At least make it an option and make it a retro-fit factory item.

http://spyder.brp.com/en-US/Share/C...rticleID=05aa7a52-1b25-4e3e-b3d8-e60eeaee04b2

 

[bjt]

lamonster, when are these engineers gonna start answering some of these questions? :dontknow:

 

[docdoru]

lamonster, when are these engineers gonna start answering some of these questions? :dontknow:

They didn't finish yet to read the 5,898 threads (65,956 post) :roflblack: :shemademe_smilie::spyder:

 

[Lamonster]

lamonster, when are these engineers gonna start answering some of these questions? :dontknow:

They picked the five questions last week. When they will answer them? :dontknow:

 

[bigal55]

2009 gs

Front brake rotors left one is cool right one is hot and only a short distance to cause this effect what wood cause this bike has 60,000 kms.

 

[Peteoz]

Front brake rotors left one is cool right one is hot and only a short distance to cause this effect what wood cause this bike has 60,000 kms.

Gee Bigal, that’s got to be a recordhyea:. 8 years between thread posts

Pete

 

[Buckeye Bleau]

Dang it, what schmuck dug this out from a century ago only to have me read 10 posts before finding out its origin was prior to electricity!

Joe

 

[HankD]

Dang it, what schmuck dug this out from a century ago only to have me read 10 posts before finding out its origin was prior to electricity!

Joe

:roflblack::roflblack::agree:. Hilarity at it's best!

 

[ofdave]

They picked the five questions last week. When they will answer them? :dontknow:

since it's been 8 years and nothing from BRP, maybe they need help with the big words?

 

[cruisinTX]

old thread, but still relevant

I see this is a very old thread, but there are still lots of questions that need to be addressed. I'm hoping BRP will eventually be more responsive than the smug engineers at BMW whom I've written to on multiple issues and gotten either a canned PC answer or no answer at all.

Here is my question/suggestion: when will they change over to a drive shaft to replace the belt? Drive shaft bikes have been proving the reliability of the shaft over anything other power delivery method since BMW first did it in1923. It just makes sense for smoothness, noise, ease of maintenance, and reliability.

An after market conversion kit from belt to shaft would also be high up on my wish list too.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

QUESTIONS

I see this is a very old thread, but there are still lots of questions that need to be addressed. I'm hoping BRP will eventually be more responsive than the smug engineers at BMW whom I've written to on multiple issues and gotten either a canned PC answer or no answer at all.

Here is my question/suggestion: when will they change over to a drive shaft to replace the belt? Drive shaft bikes have been proving the reliability of the shaft over anything other power delivery method since BMW first did it in1923. It just makes sense for smoothness, noise, ease of maintenance, and reliability.

An after market conversion kit from belt to shaft would also be high up on my wish list too.

I am familiar with drive shaft bikes and they are by no means Perfect .... going that route is exchanging certain problems for different problems ... IMHO .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[cruisinTX]

I am familiar with drive shaft bikes and they are by no means Perfect .... going that route is exchanging certain problems for different problems ... IMHO .... Mike :thumbup:

I agree they are not perfect, but after owning a couple of Hondas before putting over 380K miles on BMWs, I like them far better than a chain or the belt that is on our Spyder RT. In fact, the only problem I've ever had with the shaft on a BMW was when an R1200C had a main seal in the final drive start to leak at 112K miles. I caught it before it went dry and grenaded. Rebuilt it myself for about 120 bucks for main bearing & new seal.

 

[Bob Denman]

Front brake rotors left one is cool right one is hot and only a short distance to cause this effect what wood cause this bike has 60,000 kms.

The right-hand side caliper is sticking: give it a good cleaning. (Paying close attention to the condition of the pads, and the shafts that they slide on...)

 

[UtahPete]

Here is my question/suggestion: when will they change over to a drive shaft to replace the belt? Drive shaft bikes have been proving the reliability of the shaft over anything other power delivery method since BMW first did it in1923. It just makes sense for smoothness, noise, ease of maintenance, and reliability.

:agree:

 

[Chappy KC]

No Answers?

So was there never any response from BRP?

 

[Bob Denman]

"All is quiet on the Western front..." :dontknow:

 

[HankD]

In all seriousness, It's too bad that the BRPCare rep doesn't start an open thread to actively field questions and reply with resolutions (either in the open forum or as private messages). I mean the guy/gal is on the Forum every single day....why not take an active role? It would be a HUGE benefit to us owners, and to BRP.

 

[ARtraveler]

Not much has changed since 2009--the OP in the thread. BRP Care has come in from time to time--but I think they are not going to open themselves up to answer questions. The answers or lack of solution can become controversial quickly.

Think 2013 overheating issues. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[JerryB]

Hi Hank,

Re: ....why not take an active role?

Because they simply do not care about us.

It is sort of like the US airlines, they love you up until you have purchased the ticket.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[Peteoz]

Hi Hank,

Re: ....why not take an active role?

Because they simply do not care about us.

It is sort of like the US airlines, they love you up until you have purchased the ticket.

Jerry Baumchen

Sorry Jerry, but I have to disagree. I have emailed BRPcare three times in the last 12 months with question/issues, and have received a prompt, helpful response each time. They would have to be very careful about responding in a forum, where EVERY word is analysed to the “nth” degree while the individual applies their own personal bias to it, as it could well turn into a rat hole that even rats would have trouble finding their way out of.

Don’t get me wrong, I certainly don’t believe BRP provides a particularly good customer experience, (and a lot of that is down to individual dealers), but I find them no worse than the likes of Triumph, Kaw, Victory etc (my most recent bikes).

Pete