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NO ONBOARD COMPRECER
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Chupaca
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Quite well....
The onboard compressor is a nice feature but in my opinion not worth the trouble they have had. If you don't have one you just set it up manually and only have to adjust for the weight on the the Ryde your taking...double, baggage or solo. One just checks tire pressure and the shock all at the same time. I'm sure they have fixed the problems of the past...:dontknow:
The onboard compressor is a nice feature but in my opinion not worth the trouble they have had. If you don't have one you just set it up manually and only have to adjust for the weight on the the Ryde your taking...double, baggage or solo. One just checks tire pressure and the shock all at the same time. I'm sure they have fixed the problems of the past...:dontknow:
Assembling and marketing an expensive piece of equipment with cheep ass parts will eventually place a company in a position which they can never recover from. Such as the perception of unreliability, which is where BRP's Can Am Spyder sits right now. And by the way, BRP is not the only manufacturer suffering from this increasing reputation.
Fatcycledaddy
Active member
Sorry but don't think because you have that perception on spyder, that everyone else does.
It's not perfect, but man is it dependable aand fun to ride.
I find the people who complain the misery about dependability are the ones that ride the least and have them set in the garage the most.
Look at the map in my signature to see edger all were have been on the spyder in 3 years of riding. Only one issue and that was the compressor. Replaced under warranty in off season.
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Cruzr Joe
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The 17 & 18 RT Limited has a compressor. The Basic RT has a Schrader (?) valve to adjust the air
Cruzr Joe
Sorry but I'm just one of many....
I didn't create this perception, I came across it from reading magazine articles, talking to other owners, reading this web site and personal experience. My spyder has been in the shop way too many times. I belong to two motorcycle riding groups and as I mentioned BRP is not alone in this perception category. Many folks are of the same opinion that these newer higher priced bikes of many brands are not nearly as dependable as their predecessors. In my case, millage is not a question or even a subject worth discussing. I've forgotten about accumulative millage long ago. I only refer to it when discussing parts or service. BRP's compressor is among the many complaints regarding their spyder's problems. What I have trouble understanding is, that for less than a round of drinks, BRP could have installed a more quality compressor and never suffered the poor reputation they've gained because of it. One example and then I'll stop. If you purchased a car/pickup for dependable transportation to and from work and so on, and discovered your front tires were cupping badly and wearing away and needed replacing within say 10k miles, would you be upset? Or your rear tires lasted only 6k miles? I'm sorry, that's two examples, but they are of many and they shouldn't be. Don't get me too awfully wrong here, I love my spyder in spite of all it's faults for no other reason than I'm addicted to riding. Been that way since my first tricycle.
I didn't create this perception, I came across it from reading magazine articles, talking to other owners, reading this web site and personal experience. My spyder has been in the shop way too many times. I belong to two motorcycle riding groups and as I mentioned BRP is not alone in this perception category. Many folks are of the same opinion that these newer higher priced bikes of many brands are not nearly as dependable as their predecessors. In my case, millage is not a question or even a subject worth discussing. I've forgotten about accumulative millage long ago. I only refer to it when discussing parts or service. BRP's compressor is among the many complaints regarding their spyder's problems. What I have trouble understanding is, that for less than a round of drinks, BRP could have installed a more quality compressor and never suffered the poor reputation they've gained because of it. One example and then I'll stop. If you purchased a car/pickup for dependable transportation to and from work and so on, and discovered your front tires were cupping badly and wearing away and needed replacing within say 10k miles, would you be upset? Or your rear tires lasted only 6k miles? I'm sorry, that's two examples, but they are of many and they shouldn't be. Don't get me too awfully wrong here, I love my spyder in spite of all it's faults for no other reason than I'm addicted to riding. Been that way since my first tricycle.
Comprecer
Wrong, none of the 18 have a comprecer . It is available as an assesory for $500.00
jcthorne
Well-known member
2018 RT Limited still has the auto rear suspension with air compressor. All RTS and RT Limited do, all years that they are available.
Compressor
After more research I think you are right. The change is the 18 limited has no manual switch. But it does have a compressor.
Cruzr Joe
New member
You think i am right????
I hate to argue with you but the 2018 Limited has a compressor, it has the automatic ride adjuster so you can not manually adjust it but it does have a compressor.
Cruzr Joe
Bob Denman
New member
Sorry: you're the one who is wrong... My 2018 RT-L had a compressor. You can actually hear them in action! :thumbup:
Joe is right!
Compressor
Dear Joe and Bob
Reread #10! After more research on my part I decided you guys are right and I was wrong and the18 RT limited does have a compressor!
Cruzr Joe
New member
That's what happens when you don't check before you tell people that they are wrong, apology accepted (that was an apology, right).
Cruzr Joe
SpyderAnn01
Active member
In 123,000 miles on my 14 I never had one issue with either the compressor or air bag. I call that pretty damn reliable! My 17 F3T has only the schrader valve which, in my opinion, is a pain in the ass.
Bob Denman
New member
Well I'm happy that he said it... Sometimes it's all just part of how we learn stuff! :thumbup:
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Cruzr Joe
New member
Sometimes it's all just part of how we learn stuff! :thumbup:
ANONYMOUS
:agree::agree::agree:
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Bob Denman
New member
That was to throw everybody off my trail! :roflblack:
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
Had? Did you get your RT sold? I haven't seen any comment if you have.
Bob Denman
New member
It was picked up by the new owner (Boilermaker); this past Saturday...
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