Potential Buyer - Time to Stay Clear of a Spyder

[Bersquack]

Man do I hate these kind of posts because nobody can keep a cool head!

Anyway, I'm just going to say this:

"I am very happy with my spyder and do not regret my purchase a single minute. These are new machines and bound to have problems even at the second production year and I was aware of that when I bought it. The spyder is definitely not for everybody, but is a fun machine that can be enjoyed by many. Yes, I had buyers remorse before picking it up, but I since then stopped counting the smiles it put on my face during my 7K miles over the past 5 months."

 

[tnfleming]

I have been checking this forum and I was just about to buy a Spyder but after reading about recalls and fires I think I better forget the purchase and move on. I need to let my friends know about all these problems and save them from a major problem. Too bad these machines look cool and fun but with all the problem and a company that is not backing the problem.
It it time to stay clear. Thanks for saving me a bunch a money !!

I own a 2008 spyder, 6300 trouble-free miles. I had the recall done. No problems. Whiners show up here and worriers show up here. Fires? I'd worry more about getting hit by lightning! Jump in! If you are willing to risk riding a motorcycle in the first place, a spontaneous fire should not even be a concern! Getting hit by a car has GOT to be a greater risk.

 

[Smylinacha]

I am happy with my Spyder but I think a few thinks help me be happy with it....

1. I have an awesome gearhead husband who could tear apart and rebuild engines.

2. My awesome husband, HDX, likes to "ponder" possibilities and then look into how things tick.

3. I've got a dealer who's well educated in BRP products and the owner of the dealership works on my bike and he learned all about the Spyder and how to fix it and still stays very involved and he rydes one too.

4. This Forum..... I'm no gearhead but I've learned allot in here and whenever I see something interesting I always say to HDX - did you read that, whaddya think?

5. Insurance will cover it if it burns to the ground.

Only thing that makes me nervous is I still owe on the Spyder - I didn't buy it outright and if anything happens insurance would cover what it was worth but I'd probably still have to finish up the payments, right? I called my insurance company to up my insurance but they wouldn't. Only way they'd do it is if I dumped a ton of cashola into accessorizing it, which I only have a few things on mine - aftermarket exhaust, comfort seat, windshield, risers. So if it burns up, I'll probably still be paying on it afterwards - that kind of makes me nervous. But I guess it can be the same way for any other vehicle.:dontknow:

 

[bone crusher]

I apprecaite the time to let me know your thoughts
I am going to call BPR and the local dealer to get their take and then decide
Thanks - :chat:

Are you really that worried about a fire? You have a couple of people who have had a problem and nobody really knows why...everyone here loves to speculate but who the heck really knows?

Every vehicle on the road poses a fire risk in the wrong situations...most you never hear about...how about them Explorers tipping over, eh?

With the Spyder, I don't even worry...I ride mine and love it. I have tons of mods and not a concern. I don't worry about a spontaneously combustible Spyder.

If you worry about this issue, you probably shouldn't even ride a bike of any kind because the risk of you being in an accident is probably far greater than your risk of having a Spyder that catches on fire.

 

[gazey]

Just do it.....

Had mine for five months and done 9000km. Loved every one of em :thumbup:
If you don't get one you will be missing out on one heck of a ride.

 

[jedd]

BRP not BPR
Bombardier Recreational Products
Recreation = Fun and pleasure.
Very Happy BRP Can-Am Spyder owner 11,568.2 miles of fun and pleasure:thumbup:

 

[Spyder#353]

Why are we kissing this guys A$$. We know what we have and enjoy every minute. I say to this person Go buy whatever you want. And don't bother us with your winning about something you know nothing about. I got to stop here I'm getting :gaah:thinking about it. People can be so negative.

 

[zzneonzz]

You gave me the responses I was looking for, I knew if I put up a controversial topic I would get real responses.
Thanks! This helps a bunch

I sense Trolling by this comment right here

So i say we just stop feeding the troll

 

[Dudley]

I sense Trolling by this comment right here

So i say we just stop feeding the troll

I sensed him when he posted his first time. Trying to fish for what he wants to hear, regardless what we post. Oh, well. I won't lose sleep over what he thinks. Going to turn 25,000 miles next time we take the Spyder out. Tail light bulbs (2), license plate bulb (1), and rear tire (1) is all we have had to do to the Spyder in 9 months.

 

[Firefly]

I sense Trolling by this comment right here

So i say we just stop feeding the troll

C'mon guys----- :chill:

 

[bjt]

Look at it this way. If someone posts they have an issue there are 100 or more posts discussing it. Then someone starts another thread in a slightly different vein and the same 100 people post again.

If someone posts they had a great ride on their Spyder it may get a few congrats and that's it.

I'm not saying this is good or bad, just the way it is.

:agree:

 

[Tom in NM]

Wrong question . . . .

. . . or chum in the water?

Thanks for the input but no one has answered the question does BPR back this spyders that have caught fire that really what I want to know. I can deal with the repairs and updates.

You need to divide the fire occurrences into their proper category to get your answer - from BRP. Are they an Insurance issue, an accident? A case of Fraud? A bad shop practice at the dealership or self mod? A criminal act of sabotage or malice? A manufacturing defect? A random part failure?

Which incidents are you going to hold them to? Which ones are you going to let go? Which ones do you have proof of what happened?

You won't find that out in Google.

If you have insurance and a warranty - what else do you need?

I was just hoping that a rep here could speak for the company My local dealer sent me here saying this was a great place to get feedback as it is BPR hosted.

BRP does not host this forum - you need to go to their website. If you got that part wrong after all homework you say you have done, not much will help you. I find it more probable that you are just stirring up trouble.

Tom

 

[Neez]

Life's a gamble, RCB. So ante up or fold 'em up. In the end it's your call.

 

[manchild]

Life's a gamble, RCB. So ante up or fold 'em up. In the end it's your call.

:agree:Yeah..what he said

 

[wyliec]

Okay, enough attention; good bye. :banghead:

 

[BajaRon]

I sensed him when he posted his first time. Trying to fish for what he wants to hear, regardless what we post. Oh, well. I won't lose sleep over what he thinks. Going to turn 25,000 miles next time we take the Spyder out. Tail light bulbs (2), license plate bulb (1), and rear tire (1) is all we have had to do to the Spyder in 9 months.

That is OUTRAGEOUS! You mean the rear tire wore out! What was BRP thinking? :yikes:

Why did BRP use Rubber? It's just going to wear out and become WORTHLESS! Why would BRP do that to us! They should replace that defective part for free!

If BRP isn't going to stand behind their product I'm not going to buy any more Spyders!

Oh My Word! You're Right! I just checked and MY TIRE IS WEARING OUT TOO! :yikes:

Only 14,000 miles! My tire is defective too! If I hadn't seen this post it might have worn ALL THE WAY THROUGH! This is a Safety Hazard for sure! I think we have a pattern building here! :gaah:

Everyone.....Please check your rear tire and see if yours is defective like mine and Dudley's! Where is that phone number to NHTSA! :helpsmilie:

 

[dave01]

Everyone.....Please check your rear tire and see if yours is defective like mine and Dudley's! Where is that phone number to NHTSA! :helpsmilie:[/quote]

I have the new upgraded rear tire. It wont wear out. Had it changed during the recall. Didnt you all get the MEMO?

 

[rleathen]

:agree: Now that was really really funny.....and characterizes the sentiment of some so very well !!!

 

[Magic Man]

You know Lamonster must have a real problem, because he's been through 3 rear tires! :yikes:

Why at this rate he's lucky to be alive! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

MM

 

[zzneonzz]

You know Lamonster must have a real problem, because he's been through 3 rear tires! :yikes:

Why at this rate he's lucky to be alive! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

MM

Thats some serious bad luck. Wouldn't that fall under the Lemon Law :roflblack: