I just want to be honest and forthcoming.

[biker1]

Would agree with all the comments so far. This fourm is really good and everyone here lends a hand when questions are asked and much assistance is given when needed.
BRP However !!
I would definately NOT have bought a Spyder if I had known about the problems in advance and that is my own fault for not checking everything in advance, but BRP and the dealer I bought from have both said to " get lost " and deal with my own problems whenever I have contacted either. This again is my own fault for buying a bike and taking it abroad, without a guarantee.
However, as I had always been riding Suzuki and Honda bikes, I presumed the same quality from the Spyder. I know its a reasonably new product and that there are going to be problems, but everyone needs to be looked after to promote the new product and I feel that BRP hide behind excuses sometimes.
I will not reccomend a Spyder to anyone and if someone asks where to get one, I tell them not to even think about it.
Keep up the fantastic work with this website because it helps many and lets hope for better things in the future.
That's my buck and a quarter.

 

[freebob]

re spyder

My ryde to work is 16 miles one way. Most of it is highway and most of it scenic When i'm on my :spyder:I look forward to going to work as much as i can't wait to get home. The Spyder makes all the difference.

musicarcade, I hope you get your :spyder2: back soon also, Hang in there
...Freebob:doorag:

 

[Firefly]

Would agree with all the comments so far. This fourm is really good and everyone here lends a hand when questions are asked and much assistance is given when needed.
BRP However !!
I would definately NOT have bought a Spyder if I had known about the problems in advance and that is my own fault for not checking everything in advance, but BRP and the dealer I bought from have both said to " get lost " and deal with my own problems whenever I have contacted either. This again is my own fault for buying a bike and taking it abroad, without a guarantee.
However, as I had always been riding Suzuki and Honda bikes, I presumed the same quality from the Spyder. I know its a reasonably new product and that there are going to be problems, but everyone needs to be looked after to promote the new product and I feel that BRP hide behind excuses sometimes.
I will not reccomend a Spyder to anyone and if someone asks where to get one, I tell them not to even think about it.
Keep up the fantastic work with this website because it helps many and lets hope for better things in the future.
That's my buck and a quarter.

Fully understand your frustration - but your situation is very unique and your main problem was buying it second-hand from someone unscrupulous.

Had you bought new from a qualified dealer near you - you would have access to warranty work.

Hope you've been able to ryde some more since your DPS problems?? Did you manage to get them fixed?

 

[biker1]

Fully agree. Unique situation, purchased on a whim and I know I bought at an unusual time,,, New Year Eve,, so pressure was on.

Bought a new DPS unit and got it fitted and all is well and wonderful as it can be on three wheels.
Much thanks for interest.

 

[WackyDan]

Good post. I take all posts with a grain of salt. Either people are pimping a product for whatever personal gain, or they are having a bad experience and need to vent.

I count my blessings that I have an 08 that has been relatively problem free and joy to own. That said, two out of three long trips has produced mechanical issues, which with 7000+ miles on it, is indeed concerning. However, unlike some here the Spyder has never left me stranded. I've only had one snafu getting parts so far.

I came here last Feb/March to gain insight and ask questions before I purchased. I can honestly say... That if I had waited a year and came here now, I wouldn't feel comfortable buying a Spyder. It is not the negativity of some of the posts, but the content/info on the common failures, back ordered parts, etc. I even had a guy at the gas pumps the other ask me about the problems with Spyders. Now... When a stranger who doesn't own one asks you about the spyder issues, you know that there is a bad vibe getting out. Is BRP listening? - because it seems obvious the public and potential customer base is.

Hey BRP... I don't not want to be put in the position of defending the Spyder's quirks and quite frankly the performance issues of not only the Dealers, but the project leads at BRP itself. At the end of the day this is truly a BRP issue... Not mine, not yours, and not the dealers. BRP is responsible for the design, quality of parts, availability of parts, and the quality of their dealer channel.

Still... I'm a Spyder advocate just like many of you. We all share in this unique and small community of Spyder riders and that always has shown to me the value of owning a Spyder over anything else. I may get mad at my Spyder now and then, but we have a make-up ryde and all is forgotten.

 

[MoonChaser213]

YEY Biker1

You are up and running. I'm so happy:yes:Now you can post some photos of the beautiful Irish countryside.!!! I was worried about your Spyder situation. How far away was a dealership for you? :doorag:

 

[musicarcade]

Good post. I take all posts with a grain of salt. Either people are pimping a product for whatever personal gain, or they are having a bad experience and need to vent.

I count my blessings that I have an 08 that has been relatively problem free and joy to own. That said, two out of three long trips has produced mechanical issues, which with 7000+ miles on it, is indeed concerning. However, unlike some here the Spyder has never left me stranded. I've only had one snafu getting parts so far.

I came here last Feb/March to gain insight and ask questions before I purchased. I can honestly say... That if I had waited a year and came here now, I wouldn't feel comfortable buying a Spyder. It is not the negativity of some of the posts, but the content/info on the common failures, back ordered parts, etc. I even had a guy at the gas pumps the other ask me about the problems with Spyders. Now... When a stranger who doesn't own one asks you about the spyder issues, you know that there is a bad vibe getting out. Is BRP listening? - because it seems obvious the public and potential customer base is.

Hey BRP... I don't not want to be put in the position of defending the Spyder's quirks and quite frankly the performance issues of not only the Dealers, but the project leads at BRP itself. At the end of the day this is truly a BRP issue... Not mine, not yours, and not the dealers. BRP is responsible for the design, quality of parts, availability of parts, and the quality of their dealer channel.

Still... I'm a Spyder advocate just like many of you. We all share in this unique and small community of Spyder riders and that always has shown to me the value of owning a Spyder over anything else. I may get mad at my Spyder now and then, but we have a make-up ryde and all is forgotten.

:agree:
Thanks for the chat Dan!:thumbup:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Good posts everyone. I especially like the ones from Scotty and Dan, and agree with them wholeheartedly. :thumbup:

 

[Tom in NM]

Good posts everyone. I especially like the ones from Scotty and Dan, and agree with them wholeheartedly. :thumbup:

:agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree: :agree:

Like Scotty & Dan, I went over this site with a fine tooth comb looking for real life experiences before I bought my Spyder. Like them and others, I have had issues, but nothing that keeps me from enjoying my Spyder. But, reading the site really prepared me for the issues I could/did have and for that, I will be forever in debt to all those who post their observations and ideas.

The Spyder appeals to a much wider demographic than any other motorcycle I have ever seen. It offers an whole new world to people who would/could never ride on two wheels. With that diversity of backgrounds and people's experiences - how they perceive and talk about the Spyder will be equally varied. For some, expectations will not be met, other's will be fine, and for others of us - totally exceeded.

So, if you are a considering a Spyder, here are my main recommendations.

• Find a good dealer AND service department. ( ask local riders here or in person for recommendations - then talk to them and see how they treat you )
• TEST RIDE, TEST RIDE, TEST RIDE and then TEST RIDE, before you go any further.
• Get the Extended Warranty ( and if the shop is good and offers it, a pre-paid service agreement - which is great if you ride a lot and have the money up front )

Really, all the rest is up to you and the kind of person you are and how you face and deal with life.

Tom

 

[burntup]

i love my ryde and haven't had issues with brp i have had issues with getting add os shipped in a timely manner from third parties. i was offered by my dealer a 900 dollar additional warranty that has road side assistance. i am gonna get it but my question is how many has called on brp in addition to the dealers, the manufacture is probably the only reason for the hold ups. why would brp not just come get a 27,000 dollar machine when it breaks. if it breaks call brp every day till they ship the part to your dealer.i discovered today that a lot of dealers try to eat the blame and apologize for the other people, when you dig the real culprit out of them call the real culprit in the situation, i did today and before i could call back my dealer the people that i ordered my highway pegs from was on the phone and i just simply put it as if they could regain the trust of my dealer and impress on them that the next time they ordered something and needed it in a hurry, or as in my case had the order for a week, that the dealer could count on them then i would accept my order if not then i didn't want my order just my money back. it sounds to me that a lot of people put the blame on dealers and don't follow the trail to the real source. lets call brp and tell them the positive and negative, or call till you get your part. :shemademe_smilie::gaah:

 

[biker1]

Some photos put up during the week, not sure where to find them on the website yet as we have only dialup connection and it takes time to search this large site,,, but I will be sharing more photos with all you spyders over the coming months. Check under biker1 I guess.
Have fun in ths sun.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=883