Owners without problems - Rollcall

[Tripod]

Mine's an '08 SE5. I got in June of this year and have put about 1,600 miles on it. It would be more if it wasn't for the fixes and updates, I've had them all. Right now it's voluntarily grounded. This DPS issue is getting out of hand and since I have a perfectly good Valkyrie Interstate to ride, I'll wait it out for a reasonable amount of time. If BRP doesn't step up soon, I'd be happy to join any collective action that would protect us and any future Spyder riders.

Tripod :sour:

 

[fastfraser]

:agree::lecturef_smilie::lecturef_smilie: +1

 

[bjt]

Sorry you're put off by this but as I stated, there are many threads where people discuss problems. Why come on one that is titled for those who aren't having problems and post your stuff?

 

[Tripod]

:lecturef_smilie:


The purpose of this thread was supposed to be for people without any problems, there are plenty of threads about the problems. :sour:

Did I say I had a problem? No, I said I've had the same issues everyone else has had. I currently choose not to ride it until BRP comes up with a fix for the obviously dangerous DPS. I'm not willing to be their crash test dummy. I'm a happy Spyder Owner...happy with BRP ?...not so much.

I'll leave your love fest now...oh yeah, put that :cus: wagging finger...just use your imagination.

Tripod

 

[jsmiley]

Did I say I had a problem? No, I said I've had the same issues everyone else has had. I currently choose not to ride it until BRP comes up with a fix for the obviously dangerous DPS. I'm not willing to be their crash test dummy. I'm a happy Spyder Owner...happy with BRP ?...not so much.

I'll leave your love fest now...oh yeah, put that :cus: wagging finger...just use your imagination.

Tripod

Don't worry Tripod I started another roll call thread to address the needs of all spyder owners not just that of a select group. You are most welcome at the REAL DEAL - Rollcall. All owners are welcome to participate.

 

[bjt]

Did I say I had a problem? No, I said I've had the same issues everyone else has had. I currently choose not to ride it until BRP comes up with a fix for the obviously dangerous DPS. I'm not willing to be their crash test dummy. I'm a happy Spyder Owner...happy with BRP ?...not so much.

I'll leave your love fest now...oh yeah, put that :cus: wagging finger...just use your imagination.

Tripod

Sorry you're put off by this but as I stated, there are many threads where people discuss problems. Why come on one that is titled for those who aren't having problems and post your stuff?

Tripod, I'm not meaning to tick you off but this thread was started by someone wanting all those without problems to post here. I realize it's a free country, freedom of speech and all that but this thread wasn't intended for those comments.

If you'll notice, I haven't posted about my Spyder in this thread because I didn't feel I met the criteria of having a trouble free Spyder.

 

[SpyderWolf]

When this thread was started, I also started another one for those who were having problems to report in. That thread ended up being closed by me as there was no participation, due to the fact I was asking for too many details to include a portion of your VIN number. This was my attempt at gathering data in one place to try to figure out what Spyders are having problems and which ones were not.

This thread was not started as a "Love Fest" either. There was a time when it appeared every thread on the forum dealt with problems only. I had a feeling there were a lot more Spyder owners like myself that were not having problems, but never posted for some reason. I actually think this thread was very effective for drawing those people out and many of them posted here for the first time. It also lent credence to the fact even though we know some people are having trouble with their Spyders, it is not every single Spyder out there.

With that being said, BRP has actually corrected the steering issues for quite a few members of this forum recently. If you have chosen to park your Spyder, and have not taken it to a dealership to get the repair process started then how can you possibly blame BRP for inefficiency?

Best of luck to you.

 

[jimmykjimmy]

Running great

1800 miles since July, running great.:2excited:

 

[Spyderman55]

No problems my Dealer didn't take care of right away...

I had the squeaky front brakes (replaced under warranty), a bad license plate light cable (replaced under warranty), and rough running in the 100+ degree California weather caused by the 1st steering update (I have the Hindle). The 2nd steering update cured the rough running.

Nothing else to report. My Spyder has been dependable and a joy to ryde for over 19,000 miles in 14 months

 

[SpyderWolf]

I now have just over 5,000 miles on my Spyder (bought it Sept 9, 2009), and am still enjoying every moment I get to ryde it. hyea:

 

[Motza]

'08 RED 990 SE
NO PROBLEMS YET...KNOCK ON WEB

 

[BajaRon]

Mine's an '08 SE5. I got in June of this year and have put about 1,600 miles on it. It would be more if it wasn't for the fixes and updates, I've had them all. Right now it's voluntarily grounded. This DPS issue is getting out of hand and since I have a perfectly good Valkyrie Interstate to ride, I'll wait it out for a reasonable amount of time. If BRP doesn't step up soon, I'd be happy to join any collective action that would protect us and any future Spyder riders.

Tripod :sour:

So you're having steering issues?

Did I say I had a problem? No

Ok, sorry, I should have read all the threads before I posted above. Since you're not having any problems I'd say you qualify to post on this "No Problems" thread. It is curious that you're not riding your perfectly fine Spyder because something MIGHT go wrong.... AMAZING!


And you're not going to ride it again until BRP fixes it....:dontknow:

 

[duneside]

Second update fixed the first one & that was my first problem, sooo 8900 mi & no problems.nojoke

 

[Oklahoma Spyder]

One Major Problem
Not enough time to Ryde

 

[Questions]

No real problems since steering got fixed - a little brake squeeking while cold, but that goes away quickly, and I LOVE the rumble, snap-crackle-pop from that sweet-voiced Hindle!!!

'09 SE in "Arrest Me Red" (a cop friend nicknamed the color)
Purchased Sept 11, '09
Just over 2500 miles on now....
Mileage averaging between 28 and 32 mpg

 

[jabba11]

09 phantom purchased last aug. 4000 miles no problems of note..

 

[txknight67]

Noticed your location

08 SM5 over 3000 miles, just a little steering issue, fixed, bothe updates done and no problems. Love the feeling of riding this machine.

Just noticed your location. Grew up in Killeen.:thumbup: Mom still lives there.

 

[txknight67]

Good Suggestion

I think a pole vote would be more informative at a summary level..
1. No problems ever
2. Problems but resolved.
3. Problems out of service.
4. Problems in progress, but still riding.
Just a suggestion.

Good suggestion.:thumbup: Might kind of defeat the original purpose of this thread though. However, I have noticed a common theme here, we all love these beasts, gremlins and all.:thumbup: I wouldn't trade mine in for anything.

 

[txknight67]

WOW!

NO PROBLEMS WORTH MENTIONING.
Well maybe one------seems like every day I take it out I have to stop and fill up with fuel. I start off full and 6 hours latter I have to stop again for fuel.
13 thousand plus miles but who's counting.
smilingene

You're getting 6 hours? I'm lucky if I get two. What's your secret?

 

[txknight67]

??????

2008 Silver Spyder with approximately 15,000 miles. Have had recalls done. No major problems to report except a slight front end wobble when travelling at light speed.

OK. I've had that once or twice and didn't think anything about it.:dontknow: