New Spyder Ryder

[RYDRS]

Hi all

New to this site so I will make it brief. I have had my Spyder for a few weeks now and quite happy with this fun machine. But......
being in the manufacturing business for some time, and knowing a few things, has anybody thought to themselves how cheaply made some of the parts are? Don't get me wrong, it is a well designed unit and lots of thought was put into it's creation, but for the price we paid I have to wonder !!

Thanks for listening

 

[VIspyderman]

welcome

 

[ataDude]

welcome
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It was built to a specific price point and target market... it does have a lot of stuff on it, though, that are either options (ABS, power steering) or not even available (traction control, stability control) on other bikes/trikes.

It is what it is... and I personally am pleased as heck.
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Hi all

New to this site so I will make it brief. I have had my Spyder for a few weeks now and quite happy with this fun machine. But......
being in the manufacturing business for some time, and knowing a few things, has anybody thought to themselves how cheaply made some of the parts are? Don't get me wrong, it is a well designed unit and lots of thought was put into it's creation, but for the price we paid I have to wonder !!

Thanks for listening

 

[kaiser]

Welcome!!!! I dont think its has any real cheap parts....except maybe the mud flap reflectors...and i will get NMN someday so i dont care!!!

 

[zzneonzz]

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It was built to a specific price point and target market... it does have a lot of stuff on it, though, that are either options (ABS) or not even available on other bikes/trikes.

It is what it is... and I personally am pleased as heck.
.

:agree: and welcome

 

[jvicker]

You can not put a price on how safe I feel on my spyder.

 

[DynamoBT]

:dontknow: I think I got what I paid for. Sure beats the alternative which DOES. NOT. EXIST.

welcome Hope you enjoy every mile on it!!

 

[BajaRon]

There is a lot of expensive stuff under all that "Cheap" plastic skin. A state of the art engine, electronics not available on anything else in it's class (which, I guess, does not even exist).

Try comparing it to a Goldwing trike for price!

I think we are getting a good value for our money. But that is always in the eye of the buyer.

I'd do it again.

 

[Big Arm]

There is a lot of expensive stuff under all that "Cheap" plastic skin. A state of the art engine, electronics not available on anything else in it's class (which, I guess, does not even exist).

Try comparing it to a Goldwing trike for price!

I think we are getting a good value for our money. But that is always in the eye of the buyer.

I'd do it again.

:agree: welcome

 

[Bersquack]

I like what I bought and the price I paid for.

welcome

 

[fastfraser]

I like what I bought and the price I paid for.

welcome

:agree: welcome:congrats:

 

[dltang]

welcome

 

[Firefly]

Hi all

New to this site so I will make it brief. I have had my Spyder for a few weeks now and quite happy with this fun machine. But......
being in the manufacturing business for some time, and knowing a few things, has anybody thought to themselves how cheaply made some of the parts are? Don't get me wrong, it is a well designed unit and lots of thought was put into it's creation, but for the price we paid I have to wonder !!

Thanks for listening

The thing that irks me is the cheap zinc hardware used all over the Spyder. Wouldn't have cost them that much more at all to use stainless instead.

Welcome and have fun!

 

[NancysToy]

I think that BRP deserves some credit for bringing such an incredible piece of engineering and technology to the market for a relatively low price. Yes, they cut some corners, and there is lots of plastic (like most bikes these days), but they put the money where it counted. We certainly would have been less likely to own one if it had been $25,000-$30,000. Bought one two weeks after we discovered them, at this price.
-Scotty

 

[FANG]

welcome

 

[Some Guy]

I think that BRP deserves some credit for bringing such an incredible piece of engineering and technology to the market for a relatively low price. Yes, they cut some corners, and there is lots of plastic (like most bikes these days), but they put the money where it counted. We certainly would have been less likely to own one if it had been $25,000-$30,000. Bought one two weeks after we discovered them, at this price.
-Scotty

:agree: welcome

 

[Degaman]

Welcome to the club. Some might consider the plastic panels cheap, but IMHO
they are part of what gives the spyder its exciting sporty looks.

Despite some of the mechanical problems my spyder has exhibited, I am hard pressed to think of a more satisfying purchase of mine in quite some time if ever.

 

[spyder3rdr]

:congrats: and welcome

 

[Smylinacha]

:congrats:welcome
I don't pay attention anymore. Nothing is basically made in the U.S.A. and if it's made elsewhere it's gonna be cheap so I just ride the darn thing.:2thumbs:

 

[retread]

:congrats:welcomeThe expensive parts are in the mods. Make it yours, ryde safe. Welcome to the family.

john