Oregon Dealers

[hognut]

Valley Powersports in Eugene is a new spyder dealership. They are on 7th Ave. I am going to try them for my next service. They seem like very nice people.

 

[jimnsusie]

I just got my new 2014 ST Limited out at Power. They are at the Stayton/Sublimity exit off Hwy. 22 West, 12 miles W. of Salem. They have a huge lot, lots of inventory, well stocked showroom. So everything looks good. The sales "kid" I dealt with was fine and he was a good kid but lacked in some knowledge on the Spyder. We were on the lot for 45 min and not even greeted, had to find the salesperson, paid full cash so it was an easy sale...wait, wait, wait.....took too long (we even went for lunch), the bike was supposed to be detailed and I told them I was a picky SOB. The bike was far from clean, noticeable dirt and dust all over it. They did not go through the factory check off sheet with me. If you pay almost 18K for a bike, you think they would clean it. I also think they have 80% of their Spyders stored outside in the rain. :banghead:

They have only been into Spyders for about a year so I hope they have an experienced Mechanic as I found out after the purchase that the Spyder is fairly expensive to work on. A good mechanic could make or break your enjoyment of any bike. :shocked:

So far happy with the Spyder and looking fwd to getting some miles on it. :thumbup:

I realize this is a little far for you but Pro Caliber in Vancouver, Wa has an excellent mechanic for Spyders. Shawn is also great to talk with. And you're right, it is all expensive. If you buy parts, etc, there you don't have to pay sales tax as an Oregon res but still have to on service. Good luck.

 

[MercerLake]

Thought i'd post my views of the local dealers:

SK: Nice folks, CanAm is the focus, & only dealer that allowed real test rides - even support test rides at the Portland race track - wouldn't deal tho, and became viscous when I tried to buy a bike at the price I wanted to pay, rather than their price. Said I wasn't being realistic. They still want more for a 2008 demo than I paid for my new 2009. While they seem to have a well stocked parts bin, and know the product - they burned my bridge. But make your own choice

Cycle Sports: Nice folks, good service department (where I have my Spyder serviced) - good location - very easy to get to. CanAm is an "Oh, we have those". During my purchase quest, they made sure their price MATCHED SK when I was looking - actually talked to them about me. It's a salesman/sales manager double team pitch, and they only allow test rides in the parking lot.

Pro Calibre: Great sales department - very straight shooters, bought my Spyder via E-mail and phone (they are several hundred miles away) at the price I was willing to pay, service techs seemed knowledgeable, but they said their Vancouver, WA shop was trained to work on Spyders - not so - that shop does not handle any CanAm product. Still, they did what they said they would, and have mailed the parts I have ordered from them. They also only allow test rides in the parking lot.

Have not visited "Rotax", so I can't comment.




I bought my 2008 RS SE5 from the Portland dealer and it was pretty much a take it or leave it deal, their favor. It was clean and appeared well cared for, no maintenance records." Pig in a Poke". Runs great and I've been doing the maintenance just to be sure all has been done.
Since then I have utilized Valley Power Sports in Eugene for parts and advice with good results. They have a positive attitude, helpful, and when I go for a F3 it will be from them. They have several new machines and stage ride it days and test rides by appointment over a route through the Eugene area with a variety of streets, freeway and downtown traffic.

The Salem dealer is out of business for a couple of years.