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Let me just say I'm not happy either
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Lamont, the last thing that I think any of us here would say or think is that you've lost any credibility over any of this.
You've given the Spyder a community that has provided a lot of good information to the masses here and I know have helped create a Spyder following and several good friendships.
While I'm a former Spyder owner and will say I let go of my Spyder due to mechanical issues. I still think this site is too valuable to shut down. I would never speculate that the Spyder is unsafe and quite the contrarie I think it provides a safer open road alternative to 2 wheels and has gotten many disabled riders on the road, many of which I'm certain wouldn't be on Spyders if not for this site and the technical info they can find about adapting the Spyder to their needs.
Please keep this site
I hope you decide to keep this site. It is the best - even with the good, bad and the ugly.
I have until recently had a near perfect Spyder for about a year. With the 2 updates done at the same time all was also well until cold hit (40's). Could be temperature or a co-inky-dink but I am now among the few with steering issue.
Only rode once in the cold low 40s, where for the first time steering issue occurred repeatedly throughout the ride - so further riding in the cold (once cold returns) is planned.
And Yes - I still love my Spyder and plan to ride on.
I hope you decide to keep this site. It is the best - even with the good, bad and the ugly.
I have until recently had a near perfect Spyder for about a year. With the 2 updates done at the same time all was also well until cold hit (40's). Could be temperature or a co-inky-dink but I am now among the few with steering issue.
Only rode once in the cold low 40s, where for the first time steering issue occurred repeatedly throughout the ride - so further riding in the cold (once cold returns) is planned.
And Yes - I still love my Spyder and plan to ride on.
Lamont
In 1973 I bought a New PORSHE, the problems began before I got
home,stuck with it, and in less than three months it was the greatess car I ever drove WOW...
Please don"t take any of our complaints personal, without this site we would really be frustrated.. You have helped us all ..
A broken key is a real problem, the shop could not pick out the piece inside the ignition, so a new ignition is the only answer at a cost of $150
PLUS $79.00 labor. I dn"t have anyone to blame but me, unless you want to take my place.
In 1973 I bought a New PORSHE, the problems began before I got
home,stuck with it, and in less than three months it was the greatess car I ever drove WOW...
Please don"t take any of our complaints personal, without this site we would really be frustrated.. You have helped us all ..
A broken key is a real problem, the shop could not pick out the piece inside the ignition, so a new ignition is the only answer at a cost of $150
PLUS $79.00 labor. I dn"t have anyone to blame but me, unless you want to take my place.
mrb
New member
:agree:
I understand how you feel but this forum is a great place for all types of information (good or bad). It's helped me make decisions on mods as well as helping me install said mods. I am on here every day to see what's going on. I'd rather sit at my computer to check out the forum than read the newspaper with all of its BAD news. And they aren't shutting down. Please keep up the great job. Many of us rely on it. I never would have come up with the idea for your air box oil fix. Thank you for this forum. jf
Amanda B
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Don't shut it down
This site is where I get all my information! Without this site I would be lost!!! Plus, I have met other spyder ryders through this site. Maybe you should have a complaint area and a just venting area or something. I think there are always complaint areas for sites. Also, post somewhere that you don't work for BRP and that you cannot tell them if their bike is safe (disclaimer or something)!
This site is where I get all my information! Without this site I would be lost!!! Plus, I have met other spyder ryders through this site. Maybe you should have a complaint area and a just venting area or something. I think there are always complaint areas for sites. Also, post somewhere that you don't work for BRP and that you cannot tell them if their bike is safe (disclaimer or something)!
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Sarge707
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:2thumbs:As a newcomer I Thank You for ALL you do. Please keep the site open- The Amount of things I learned here is awesome!!
BRP sites always have negative posters ( Usually much more vocal than Here!) because they are always on the Cutting Edge of Performance whether it be Sea Doo,s or Sleds. Their jet Ski,s out sell all the others combined and have won more races than any other manufacturer by a Great Margin yet there are ALWAYS negative posts.
I was a Lurker here long before I bought my Spider and it Convinced me to buy One.
Got my Recalls done today and my dealer has done over a hundred of the recall updates. None had problems before and None have called with problems after!! I trust My Spyder!!
Today I gave it a Name "Buddy Boy!!!" And I,ll be out tomorrow as its going to be 70-75 here!!!
BRP sites always have negative posters ( Usually much more vocal than Here!) because they are always on the Cutting Edge of Performance whether it be Sea Doo,s or Sleds. Their jet Ski,s out sell all the others combined and have won more races than any other manufacturer by a Great Margin yet there are ALWAYS negative posts.
I was a Lurker here long before I bought my Spider and it Convinced me to buy One.
Got my Recalls done today and my dealer has done over a hundred of the recall updates. None had problems before and None have called with problems after!! I trust My Spyder!!
Today I gave it a Name "Buddy Boy!!!" And I,ll be out tomorrow as its going to be 70-75 here!!!
barb36jack31
New member
Lamont - Good to see you again at Biketoberfest. As for the current situation - You have set the course and speed. Continue the march!!
Love this site and my Spyder
putting in my 2 cents here.....this is the best site I have ever been to. I try to get here every day just to get caught up on things, find out what everyone's doing, etc. Plus this site has helped me solve problems, be aware of potential problems, and even allow me to do some of my own work! I appreciate all the work you've put into this and really hope you'll continue to keep the site open but obviously will support you in whatever you decide. You're the only one who can truly take care of yourself and you need to do what's best for you.
putting in my 2 cents here.....this is the best site I have ever been to. I try to get here every day just to get caught up on things, find out what everyone's doing, etc. Plus this site has helped me solve problems, be aware of potential problems, and even allow me to do some of my own work! I appreciate all the work you've put into this and really hope you'll continue to keep the site open but obviously will support you in whatever you decide. You're the only one who can truly take care of yourself and you need to do what's best for you.
QuadManiac
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Hang in there, Lamont. There may be good rants, there may be bad rants, there may be pro rants, there may be con rants. The important thing, Lamont, is that you have given us the place and the freedom to rant.
As my dear 85 y/o father (who still goes riding with me in the desert from time to time) loves to say with a big smile on his face - "This too shall pass.... to be replaced by something completely worse!" :thumbup:
As my dear 85 y/o father (who still goes riding with me in the desert from time to time) loves to say with a big smile on his face - "This too shall pass.... to be replaced by something completely worse!" :thumbup:
Say it ain't so Lamont
Hi Spyder family, I'm new to this forum. Quickly: My first motorcycle was a brand spanking new 1970 Bonneville Triumph 650cc. But a few years ago, I suffered an injury and sold my last motorcycle- mostly because of a very weak knee and lack of balance. Ever since the Spyder came out, I have become very much interested in purchasing one as an alternative to the traditional two wheel motorcycle. In fact, I have plans to buy an RT-S in the early part of 2011. Let me make it perfectly clear: Lamont you are doing a great service by providing this forum. I was not looking for a site that would only display the good things about the Spyder, but have appreciated the negative as well. Both, consumers and BRP, should be open to all views and issues concerning this product. This is the only proven method for a company to improve its product and continue to have a loyal following. As a new member, I have read all points of view and still plan on buying one. I agree that BRP will continue to improve on this relatively new method of entertainment. I, for one, would like to thank ALL of you for posting your true feelings about the Spyder whether it be in good light, or with some flaws. I can take it.
Hi Spyder family, I'm new to this forum. Quickly: My first motorcycle was a brand spanking new 1970 Bonneville Triumph 650cc. But a few years ago, I suffered an injury and sold my last motorcycle- mostly because of a very weak knee and lack of balance. Ever since the Spyder came out, I have become very much interested in purchasing one as an alternative to the traditional two wheel motorcycle. In fact, I have plans to buy an RT-S in the early part of 2011. Let me make it perfectly clear: Lamont you are doing a great service by providing this forum. I was not looking for a site that would only display the good things about the Spyder, but have appreciated the negative as well. Both, consumers and BRP, should be open to all views and issues concerning this product. This is the only proven method for a company to improve its product and continue to have a loyal following. As a new member, I have read all points of view and still plan on buying one. I agree that BRP will continue to improve on this relatively new method of entertainment. I, for one, would like to thank ALL of you for posting your true feelings about the Spyder whether it be in good light, or with some flaws. I can take it.
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Support you and BRP
Lamont, you've done a great job and your only one person. Hang in there, all feelings can be justified because we all have them. How someone expresses them is something different. In these difficult times maybe some of the expressions are do to the bad economic times or work, etc. a host of issues. I support you and BRP, yes I've had my worries and expressed them on this site, but I do it because the feed back on this site is awesome, good or bad. But I think the good news, I'm confident it's 100% truthful and honest. I enjoy my Spyder every time I get on it, and life always has it's risks. My dealer has done a great job and I trust them totally, I also trust BRP will do the right thing and are working hard to resolve this problems. Look at all the mistakes car companies have done the K-car, Pinto, Vega, etc. But do people still buy Ford, Chrysler, Chevy, YES. All companies make bad designs, it's the good ones that survive, the rest just go away. If BRP thinks of their customers they and the Spyder will thrive. Thank you and BRP for all your hard work.
Lamont, you've done a great job and your only one person. Hang in there, all feelings can be justified because we all have them. How someone expresses them is something different. In these difficult times maybe some of the expressions are do to the bad economic times or work, etc. a host of issues. I support you and BRP, yes I've had my worries and expressed them on this site, but I do it because the feed back on this site is awesome, good or bad. But I think the good news, I'm confident it's 100% truthful and honest. I enjoy my Spyder every time I get on it, and life always has it's risks. My dealer has done a great job and I trust them totally, I also trust BRP will do the right thing and are working hard to resolve this problems. Look at all the mistakes car companies have done the K-car, Pinto, Vega, etc. But do people still buy Ford, Chrysler, Chevy, YES. All companies make bad designs, it's the good ones that survive, the rest just go away. If BRP thinks of their customers they and the Spyder will thrive. Thank you and BRP for all your hard work.
Please dont shut it down. There is a ton of useful info here i never would have hadd access to if it wasn't here. We come here to "discuss" our machines. We are going to complain, we are going to disagree, we are going to be angry from time to time. But most of us get on our Spyder everyday anyway and drive on. Knowledge is power. I have learned more here about my Spyder than i would have in years and years of word of mouth gleaning. While I do have concerns about what is going on i still ride mine everyday and abosulutely LOVE IT. Would I buy again even knowing what I know now. YEP. The pleasure I get from this machine far exceeds the issues I have with it for sure.
vt228
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the ride that scared the hell out of me
I talked to a lot of the big wigs last week at the dealer meeting and one of the guys I talked with was the VP of support. They read our boards daily and are very concerned about anyone having an on going problem with their Spyder and would like to work with me on taking care of these folks if somehow they have fallen through the cracks.
This is if your dealer as not been able to fix your problem (on going problem) not if you ever had a problem, I guess I didn't make that clear before.
Here's what I need from you to help.
Name Donald s Douglas Jr (sm5)
Address: 21 edgewater road
Phone number:1 508 477 7187 cell 1 508 367 4621
VIN number: 2BXJAWA188VOO2356 MODL A18L yr 2008
Servicing dealer:bobs skydoo no,easton mass
Any mods like pipe Juice Box, or air filter: oil brether, lights ,
Brief description of your problemulls to rt when going left all most went off mountion in New hampsher had up dates dune 1st one then truble started back fireing ,slogess ,pulsing while driving .
2 nd update fixed pulsating , back fireing gone ,stering soso was out of aliment still scared if this thing well send me off the road on a curve drove it for 3hr today sence I left dealer...( I was driveing on kangamanguss hy.in New hampsher the road went left then right well I turned left bike wanted to go rt pulled hard the spyder didnt want to go left missed the trees and cliff 89ft drop off. if I would of went over I would be dead I am a little scared about my spyder ) I DROVE IT at 25 30 TO LOON MOUNTION LODGE AND PARKED IT WENT AND GOT TRAILER BEEN THERE SENCE AND DROVE IT TODAY TO BOB'S SKYDOO same thing ... Don VT 228 here you go lamonster I don't no if i'll drive it againe ...
Amanda B
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Keep the site
So, I did some reading to see what all the negative stuff on the site is about because I was clueless as to what the problem is, and I have to admit though my Spyder seems okay now I'm a little worried. Before I got the first update, I went to turn right and the bike wanted to go left or straight (I thought until now that it was my fault, that I did something, and it surprised me when it happened), luckily no one was on the road and I was driving it to the dealership for the update anyway. It would have been fixed earlier when I took my Spyder in for it's first scheduled maintenence, but for some reason they didn't do the update and I was told the update was no big deal and not to worry about it so I went home. I contacted BRP regarding this issue, and they told me it had to do with the steering and was a big deal. Now, I have to say the dealership that I use has never been a wonderful one and they sell all kinds of bikes, quads, and jetskis, so I blame that dealership and their hiring young kids. After the update, I haven't had a problem and I'm hoping it stays that way but now I'm worried. I am glad that I read about the steering though, because I am now aware that it could happen, and what I should do if it happens. If this site wasn't here I would be clueless and not prepared in case the worst were to happen.
So, I did some reading to see what all the negative stuff on the site is about because I was clueless as to what the problem is, and I have to admit though my Spyder seems okay now I'm a little worried. Before I got the first update, I went to turn right and the bike wanted to go left or straight (I thought until now that it was my fault, that I did something, and it surprised me when it happened), luckily no one was on the road and I was driving it to the dealership for the update anyway. It would have been fixed earlier when I took my Spyder in for it's first scheduled maintenence, but for some reason they didn't do the update and I was told the update was no big deal and not to worry about it so I went home. I contacted BRP regarding this issue, and they told me it had to do with the steering and was a big deal. Now, I have to say the dealership that I use has never been a wonderful one and they sell all kinds of bikes, quads, and jetskis, so I blame that dealership and their hiring young kids. After the update, I haven't had a problem and I'm hoping it stays that way but now I'm worried. I am glad that I read about the steering though, because I am now aware that it could happen, and what I should do if it happens. If this site wasn't here I would be clueless and not prepared in case the worst were to happen.
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Lamont,
I think your post was very honest, straight-forward and heartfelt...and I hope it opened a lot of eyes. I am so sorry to hear you are inundated. I'm not sure how you have kept it together, frankly. Your mixed thoughts are understandable under the circumstances. I hope you don't shut down the site, but I would understand if you did.
If I can be of service in any way, please, please, please let me know. You have my phone number and email. I'm always ready to lend an ear if you need to bounce things off someone, cry on somebodies shoulder, or just rant and rave (I really can't see you doing that.) I'd even reluctantly help moderate the site if it would be of benefit. I'm here for you, Bro, if you need me.
I think your post was very honest, straight-forward and heartfelt...and I hope it opened a lot of eyes. I am so sorry to hear you are inundated. I'm not sure how you have kept it together, frankly. Your mixed thoughts are understandable under the circumstances. I hope you don't shut down the site, but I would understand if you did.
If I can be of service in any way, please, please, please let me know. You have my phone number and email. I'm always ready to lend an ear if you need to bounce things off someone, cry on somebodies shoulder, or just rant and rave (I really can't see you doing that.) I'd even reluctantly help moderate the site if it would be of benefit. I'm here for you, Bro, if you need me.
vt228
New member
to my friend lamonster
I don't want you to shut down the sight we all nead to no whats going on and if so n so went west coast to east coast and the photos they show. The way you show us new mods to do if we want to and the friends you meet and make for a life time first time you meet one he or she is a friend then we all become a family for a life time and no one can take it away from us . I would never have dun the mods if I didnt see them here on SpyderLovers the name means family and Love for the fun to ride free to meet new people and see the things we have dune to ower toys .
You and magicMan are a gift and a life line to all on this site my ride is down had 2nd up date dune runs ok still stering is a ??? but I love my spyder and you and your family and all out there .I have met 9 people sence I found your sight bill lizz dudley and Jan Davied and Patty Paula daive you on this sight . the form is on last sight about shuting down sight I filled it out and gave a little info .Be good my friend I don't call to menny people Friend have to earn it you did the first time always your friend Don VT228 :thumbup::doorag::doorag:
I don't want you to shut down the sight we all nead to no whats going on and if so n so went west coast to east coast and the photos they show. The way you show us new mods to do if we want to and the friends you meet and make for a life time first time you meet one he or she is a friend then we all become a family for a life time and no one can take it away from us . I would never have dun the mods if I didnt see them here on SpyderLovers the name means family and Love for the fun to ride free to meet new people and see the things we have dune to ower toys .
You and magicMan are a gift and a life line to all on this site my ride is down had 2nd up date dune runs ok still stering is a ??? but I love my spyder and you and your family and all out there .I have met 9 people sence I found your sight bill lizz dudley and Jan Davied and Patty Paula daive you on this sight . the form is on last sight about shuting down sight I filled it out and gave a little info .Be good my friend I don't call to menny people Friend have to earn it you did the first time always your friend Don VT228 :thumbup::doorag::doorag:
Firefly
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Think of it this way folks --- without this forum those that are having the steering problem might think they are the only one. I always find some comfort in knowing I'm not the only one.
This place makes having the Spyder MUCH more fun and easier to upkeep.
And it doesn't cost you a dime.
This place makes having the Spyder MUCH more fun and easier to upkeep.
And it doesn't cost you a dime.
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