Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
First things first. What a great site! Very edjercational :firstplace: Thanks lamonster, and all who are so willing to share their knowledge. OK enough already. I know 
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Second trip to my local dealer today. As promised on my first visit last week they had just rolled a freshly assembled 2012 RT Limited Lava onto the showroom floor. Nice, very nice. Not sure we fit each other very well though. Not because of color but, because I'm 6' 4" 220 with an inseam of a little over 36". My knees extend well beyond the seat rub pads(?), and since my arms are as long as my legs
the bars seemed a bit to close. Perhaps that can all be cured by opting for the comfort seat. Something they don't stock. ? Tall guys chime in please
Talked with the service manager about their service fees. Hourly rate 85.00 and they charge 400.00 for each service 600m, 3000m, 6000m, 9000m and 12000. Three of the four hundred is labor cost, with the other hundred covering parts (oil and filters).
Lots to consider tho. This is a NEW dealer...well kinda. They have two other stores in neighboring towns and recently bought out a local dealer. Of their three stores, this is their only Spyder store. Tho they do sell Can Am at the other locations. That said, they seem to have their act together. As all of you have repeated over and over and we newbies hear loud and clear - (the dealership will make or break the experience). My gut says they are a very professional group of folks. Time will tell, and I'm in no hurry to pull the trigger. Got that out of my system years ago
Oh too, if you're lauging at my avatar..... I actually ride one of those. They're fun too.
Jer
pps:Second trip to my local dealer today. As promised on my first visit last week they had just rolled a freshly assembled 2012 RT Limited Lava onto the showroom floor. Nice, very nice. Not sure we fit each other very well though. Not because of color but, because I'm 6' 4" 220 with an inseam of a little over 36". My knees extend well beyond the seat rub pads(?), and since my arms are as long as my legs
the bars seemed a bit to close. Perhaps that can all be cured by opting for the comfort seat. Something they don't stock. ? Tall guys chime in please Talked with the service manager about their service fees. Hourly rate 85.00 and they charge 400.00 for each service 600m, 3000m, 6000m, 9000m and 12000. Three of the four hundred is labor cost, with the other hundred covering parts (oil and filters).
Lots to consider tho. This is a NEW dealer...well kinda. They have two other stores in neighboring towns and recently bought out a local dealer. Of their three stores, this is their only Spyder store. Tho they do sell Can Am at the other locations. That said, they seem to have their act together. As all of you have repeated over and over and we newbies hear loud and clear - (the dealership will make or break the experience). My gut says they are a very professional group of folks. Time will tell, and I'm in no hurry to pull the trigger. Got that out of my system years ago
Oh too, if you're lauging at my avatar..... I actually ride one of those. They're fun too.
Jer
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