Negative Comments

[Barbwire]

Today we met a man in a parking lot on a pretty new GL1800 Trike as we talked he mentioned that he really wanted a Spyder RT but after reading all the negative comments on this site we scared him away. I explained there are many, many very happy Spyder owners and I was sorry that the negative stuff turned him away. I have a 2010 RT that I love and if I had an issue BRP was there to take care of it.

 

[PMK]

Honda may not be perfect...but Honda is most times very well respected and known for being at the top regardless of the industry.

Bombardier, makes many great products also. I have more experience dealing with them in aviation than with BRP / Spyders. In aviation, they are no standout and run typical of other oems.

My experience with Honda in the aviation side has shown a very customer oriented attitude. Again, because Honda is Honda.

While buying our Spyder, the dealership had a new Honda Trike on the floor. In a word, expensive.

Personally, I would not worry about it. I'm sure if you look the Goldwing Trike sites have complainers also.

PK

 

[bmccaffrey]

Well said. Business is business. They are all in for the money.

Good anology:firstplace:

 

[Eagle1]

There are way more happy ryders than unhappy ones but, we are realistic there are negative comments and discussion.
He missed a great Ryde. Love my 2010 rt.

 

[ARtraveler]

Also have to chime in that we hear more negative than positive. This gives the impression that the :spyder2: is not a good product. There are many more owners that have never had a problem compared to the issues that pop up from time to time.

There are many that post multiple times about the same issue, whenever and wherever they can. This also increases the negative impact.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: He DID miss out on a great ride! :thumbup:
Loved my 2010, and lovin' my 2014!

 

[dadof4]

I would not be on my second RT if they were that problematic.

 

[JacCh]

I am like him. I really got interested in a Spyder RT. My sister in law bought one last year and she really likes it and talks good about it but she has had a few problems. On my Honda trike I haven't had any problems at all and had a few Hondas and many miles without a problem. That is what is holding me up when I read all the problems Spyders are having. Still on the fence.

 

[Chupaca]

Too bad..!!

sad that he would judge his purchase on this site. He didn't read the honda or other sites with their issues. It would be nice to see the stats on units on the road vs problem units. Not having that folks seem to feel this site represents everyone ever manufactured. Hope he is happy with his choice it is a good trike..:thumbup:

 

[Gray Ghost]

I am like him. I really got interested in a Spyder RT. My sister in law bought one last year and she really likes it and talks good about it but she has had a few problems. On my Honda trike I haven't had any problems at all and had a few Hondas and many miles without a problem. That is what is holding me up when I read all the problems Spyders are having. Still on the fence.

I have a feeling that if you were considering buying a Honda for the first time and were reading a Honda forum you would see several comments about problems with the bikes. Forums serve as a place people can seek assistance from other folks when they are having a problem. It is not a sign that the bikes are bad, it just lets you know that you have found a place where you can learn from others about the particular brand/model.

 

[PMK]

sad that he would judge his purchase on this site. He didn't read the honda or other sites with their issues. It would be nice to see the stats on units on the road vs problem units. Not having that folks seem to feel this site represents everyone ever manufactured. Hope he is happy with his choice it is a good trike..:thumbup:

It was his choice, not insinuating this at the guy. But overall, whether it be motorcycles, cars, boats, fast food, beer, girls, whatever, there are a lot of dumb people. Consider how many times each of you have watched something happen, the shook your head in disbelief, then walked away saying to yourself that was the dumbest thing you saw that day.

Kind of like the person that buys a triple Whopper at Burger King, goes Super Size, then orders a diet soda...Whatever, just get the super large shake and be done with it. Does not have any bearing on my day, but makes me shake my head.

Brand loyalty aside, certainly the Honda is nice.

I don't get to worked up over...

PK

 

[Highwayman2013]

I'd just like to point out that Honda doesn't make trikes, it's a kit.

 

[tobor9]

Also just read that Honda is recalling something like 250,000GL-1800 for brake problems. no ones perfect!

 

[SL Ken]

I agree with the guy on the trike

I have wanted a Spyder for several years. I started reading this site about a year ago and now don't know whether or not to jump in. I'm really very disappointed because I have been waiting all this time to get one and am now worried about a $25,000 investment that could go up in smoke, cook my legs, feet, etc. what I find interesting is that the people that are having these problems ARE on their second, third Spyder. That is very confusing to us newbies. :dontknow: I do know that forums are a place to air problems and try to get resolution but for heavens sake, some of these have PROBLEMS! So, I keep reading and waiting and hopefully I'll come to MY decision. A Goldwing trike would be an option but I could afford a 5-10 year old trike or a new Spyder. Doesn't seem like a very good option to me. Thanks for listening and thanks to the op for this thread to share what I've been thinking for awhile.

 

[PistonBlown]

Had quite a few Honda's and had issues with all of them at some point - in one particular case I had 3 bikes of the same model with only one normally being in a roadworthy condition at any one time. They broke down so regularly that I used to just switch the number plate, WOF and Rego over to whichever one I'd managed to get working again that week.

And if your wondering why I bought 3 of them if they were that bad...they were very cheap and to be honest I enjoyed the problem solving involved in ownership

 

[ThreeWheels]

sad that he would judge his purchase on this site. He didn't read the honda or other sites with their issues. It would be nice to see the stats on units on the road vs problem units. Not having that folks seem to feel this site represents everyone ever manufactured. Hope he is happy with his choice it is a good trike..:thumbup:

Here is another statistic that we don't have a handle on.
How many Spyders have been sold worldwide, and how many people are on this forum ?
I've met Spyder owners who know nothing of this forum, they just ride.
I wouldn't be surprised if the members of this forum are less than half of all the Spyder owners.

 

[PW2013STL]

Here is another statistic that we don't have a handle on.
How many Spyders have been sold worldwide, and how many people are on this forum ?
I've met Spyder owners who know nothing of this forum, they just ride.
I wouldn't be surprised if the members of this forum are less than half of all the Spyder owners.

:agree: As I am always meeting other Spyder riders who do not read forums and some who no longer read this forum due to all the negative comments they seen on here. They have told me that they have had no issues and would rather ride than worry about what might happen.
I know I would not have purchased my Harley's if I had read any of the forums. That would have been my loss as I had years of enjoyment with them as I am having with my Spyder.

 

[MEP]

...and then there are the trolls, paid or otherwise, whose mission it is to manipulate the conversation and erode consumer confidence.

 

[Bob Denman]

We have a cure for them...

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

maybe spyders don't have more problems then others just bigger cry babiespps: :gaah: