Install question...

[Blue Star]

There's an old saying about biting your nose off in spite of your face!

AJ

:agree:, but I'm kind of stubborn that way. If I make a deal with a business, (be it verbal or written), and they do not honor the deal I will go elsewhere. I find that when a dealership does the bait and switch (car or motorcycle) they will give trouble down the line.

When I was looking for my first Spyder (RS) I was talking to a dealer, they could not get the price/payments where I wanted, so we parted ways. Went to another dealer about 30 miles away, and we were able to reach a deal we were both happy with. That night the first dealer called me trying to sell me a 1 year old used RS, I told them I just left the other dealership, and we made a deal. His first question was did I take possession of it yet? When I said no, I will in two days when I arrange a ride there to pick it up. He said that since I did not take possession I can cancel the deal. I told him I don't work that way. Yes the dealership was 30 miles further, but turns out I found out they are not a dealership to do business with, and no longer sell Spyders.

 

[ARtraveler]

First, let me say that I am mechanically inept! My tool box has a hammer and a bigger hammer.

Now the question. Signed the papers on a 2017 RT Limited today. During the last week of negotiating, the dealership said they would install turn signal lights and the rear 'third eye'. Ordered them from Lamonster, thank you sir, and now the dealership said they would not install third party items.

What can I do? Like I said, I'm not much of a mechanic, and if this dealership won't install, I have to assume others won't either. Located in NW Ohio, if that helps.

Thanks in advance!!

:congrats: on your new :spyder:--I think. :dontknow:

Typical with some dealers. I am guessing they are "punishing" you for not buying the accessories from them. My advice would be to have a "friendly" talk with the owner. Remind him you just spent $30K. If the install was a part of the negotiations, they are bound by the contract--as Judge Judy would say. Step lightly, and hopefully they will take care of the customer.

Once done--I would seriously consider going to another dealer for future service.

Let us know how this latest BS turns out. opcorn:opcorn:

 

[pegasus1300]

First, let me say that I am mechanically inept! My tool box has a hammer and a bigger hammer.

Now the question. Signed the papers on a 2017 RT Limited today. During the last week of negotiating, the dealership said they would install turn signal lights and the rear 'third eye'. Ordered them from Lamonster, thank you sir, and now the dealership said they would not install third party items.

What can I do? Like I said, I'm not much of a mechanic, and if this dealership won't install, I have to assume others won't either. Located in NW Ohio, if that helps.

Thanks in advance!!

They are breaking an agreement,even if it was only a verbal agreement,I'd walk and go find another dealer. If you have no other dealer still walk. there are online dealers who will match or better the agreement you had.

But usually they would rather have the sale.

 

[Newflover]

Final update....

Thanks to everyone here with all of your suggestions on what I should do with my installs. After a brief conversation this morning with the owner, I am happy to report that they are going to install both lights on my new Spyder! He felt that the products from Lamonster were quality items and told his service department to install them.

Now I just have to confine my enthusiasm for about 4 weeks until riding season arrives. By the way, they are saying 3-6 inches for us tonight:yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

GREAT news! :congrats: :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[ARtraveler]

Thanks to everyone here with all of your suggestions on what I should do with my installs. After a brief conversation this morning with the owner, I am happy to report that they are going to install both lights on my new Spyder! He felt that the products from Lamonster were quality items and told his service department to install them.

Now I just have to confine my enthusiasm for about 4 weeks until riding season arrives. By the way, they are saying 3-6 inches for us tonight:yikes:

I am very glad to hear the install is going to be done as originally planned.

You might even inform the dealer that Lamonster is one of the original :spyder2: enthusiasts and worked closely with BRP on the development of new products, accessories, and concepts. I believe the F3 has a lot of Lamonster in it. They used to provide him with the latest :ani29: so that he could "make it his." Many of those concepts have found their way into the product line. I don't know if that is currently happening. :yes:

 

[pegasus1300]

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

 

[sandeejs]

By the way, they are saying 3-6 inches for us tonight:yikes:

I'm looking out my window now. UGH!!
And I still cant get my cover to fit quite right.

On the install issue - I'm no mechanic by any stretch of imagination. Most of the time I can follow enclosed instructions and get it right. Sometimes I end up at the nearby repair shop. I provide them with a lot of laughter. And my money to clean up whatever I screwed up.

Good luck!!

~Sandee~

 

[YumaJim]

I recently traded my 2011 RT Ltd in and I had a ton of Farkles on it. I traded for the new 10 year anniversary edition and plan to begin adding farkles again. The dealership mechanic said to me...."These are all great additions and really look great...BUT...I have to work on the unit and a lot of times the way these things are wired really hampers my ability to get into some tight areas. In the future, bring your add on's to me and I will hook them up so I know where everything connects". I guess you can look at this 2 ways....very nice of them to agree to install items but on the other hand, their labor fee is 2-3 times more than the people who I use to do the work such as the great folks at TricLED or Squared Away.

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:congratsn your spyder and I'm glad to hear everything worked out. Dale