Negative Comments

[cyclekid58]

Comparison

Prior to buying a spyder I talked to Trike owners, both HD and Honda as well as Spyder owners. Some of the HD owners had switched from the HD trikes to the Spyder and are happy they switched. In comparison both the HD and Honda were more expensive and both had one thing in common, manual transmissions, hand brake and clutch. I could have stayed with 2 wheelers for that, Can Am is the only one offering the Semi Auto transmission which is a selling point for many of us with medical issues. Plus the stability is a little better than either of the other 2, as told to me by folks that have owned both. Don't let the comments sway you, do your research and make your own decisions, we love ours and are looking at adding a second one.

 

[Jeriatric]

Tire kickers.

They come and they go.

Had everything posted been roses. Would he have bought one?

Tire kickers. They come and go. nojoke

 

[spyder3]

When i was buying there was a ton of bad issues going on...mostly battery and limp mode issues. Heard them all on here. I then ran into a few bad dealers.....But i still bought because i had to have one. and its been great with no issues. :thumbup:

 

[Yazz]

Had no real problems with my '09 GS.

Met a mother and daughter at a gas station. They asked me all the usual questions, yadda yadda...

When they were getting ready to leave, the daughter ran back to me and asked 'Why does everyone say to stay away from the '13s?' I replied, 'Some of the '13s have heat issues. All the other years are great!'

They were collecting info for getting mother a ride the right way. Asking people who were on the road.

 

[gparr]

Being a member here for a couple of months...but a lurker for many more...I come here to read the negative!!! It certainly aids me in making a more informed decision. How...because it makes the positives look so much better. For me, it is much easier to read about the problems and weed out the complainers.

I have not ridden anywhere near as long as most folks here. My best buddy rode Big Dog Choppers and begged me to get into riding...that was at age 45! I decided to purchase a Suzuki Burgman 650 to learn on after I finished the MSF course. After about a year I moved up to my dream...an 05 GL1800! I loved the bike...but I developed degenerative osteoarthritis in my left hand and could no longer squeeze the clutch lever. So, I sold the bike and purchased a Yammy FJR1300 auto...loved it however the seated position placed too much pressure on my hand and I could not ride for very long...bike was sold and I gave up riding. At 52 now and another buddy who has offered to let me take his Can Am RS out...I have refused to do so because you guys here have scared me -- if I take it out...I will be buying one!!!:yikes:

Since I am not one to make a fly by night decision, I read this forum a minimum twice daily and take in the negative...but mostly the positive of what is being said. I have narrowed my thinking to a 2012 RT LMT or wait until the Spring for a better price on the 2014 RT LMT. I am very patient and will wait until I have cash in hand!

i did not mean to get long winded or hijack this thread...but I am appreciative of ALL I read here and thank folks for being straight up with their comments.

 

[Magdave]

Yep I am one of the "negative" posters but it is not because I dislike the ride. Below 80deg I enjoy it as much as anyone. 2013 is a one off that needs more effort to help it and I have done almost all I can. It is better than most of the really bad hot ones but at my own cost. Still waiting for BRP to do something that helps the airflow. All the pre 14 RTs have some heat issues The 2014 has had quite a few little growing pains of it's own. I will be waiting for the 2016 to come out and see how the 2015 fares unless BRP actually does something for us 2013 RT owners that either fixes them or gives us a really good deal to upgrade (even to a 2014) without losing $10k. All that said it still is a lot of fun to ride. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I gues that I'm Dave's Doppelganger; everything is all "Beer & Skittles", all of the time!
But seriously; my 2010 had some problems along the way, but it only helped to get the fires lit! :thumbup:
And the 2014: Su...WEET! :firstplace:

 

[SL Ken]

So a question

I am wondering if the 2013 is the only Spyder with the heat issues. Were the 2010-2012 Spyders ok? Right now there seems to be some pretty good deals on those years as well. I even saw a "new" 2012 for a really good price.

 

[Rockwall]

Friends like to bitch around the water cooler. That is what we do here.:doorag:

 

[cyclelover63]

When I go on EBAY and research a seller,I look at negative feedback more than positive..I can tell if it is fair or BS complaints,and I decide if I want to do business with them...

 

[Mexican]

Wylie,
He deals in hyperbole...

Hyperwhat?????

 

[Bob Denman]

GIGANTICALLY huge emotional statements, that are designed to raise someone's ire...

 

[Spidergirl]

I am on my second spyder and I love my STL.:yes::yes:

 

[agasperino]

Negative comments

I notice that all of you that love your spyder have a 12 or earlier or a 14 . How about us poor suckers that purchased the infamous 2013.

 

[4 MARIE]

ride it every day

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.

I agree that some of what you read can be frightening.....BUT...Personally , I'm glad I waited for the 2014. I just ran another 1000 plus miles on it in the last three days, including 500 plus today. The odo says 9000 plus miles on a bike I picked up in May. It is so effortless and good that it is ridiculous. at least with the RT for sure, it's almost a no-brainer. Ride Safe and Practice. Ron

 

[MikeinGA]

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.

The biggest with the Spyders is getting them repaired and some times finding a good dealer. The other part of the Spyder is the maintenance and the owners must get the maintenance done and read the Operator’s Guide. Alot of people don't even do the pre-ride check list. For the most part the Spyder are a good ride, execpt for the 2013 RT & ST. That's IMHO.

Mike

 

[ChasCS]

Sorry about that

I notice that all of you that love your spyder have a 12 or earlier or a 14 . How about us poor suckers that purchased the infamous 2013.

With the 2013 RS-S, our only concern is a warm left calf.
And the price of 94 octane fuel here.

Chas

 

[Bob Denman]

I notice that all of you that love your spyder have a 12 or earlier or a 14 . How about us poor suckers that purchased the infamous 2013.

A lot of that will depend on you and your bike.
Have you had, or are you having; heat-related problems with it?
If so; what do you plan on doing about it? :dontknow:
It's probably WAYYYY.... cheaper, to modify the 2013; than to trade it in for the 2014... or 2015!
LOTs of folks in here have made their 2013s run the way that BRP intended them to; just ask, and you'll get all of the help that you can stand! :thumbup:

 

[900Dave]

Hows This!

I notice that all of you that love your spyder have a 12 or earlier or a 14 . How about us poor suckers that purchased the infamous 2013.

We LOVE our 2013 ST Limited. 9000 miles and counting with no mechanical issues.