Shortly after signing the papers to purchase my Spyder RT back in February 2010 my enthusiasm as a prospective new owner was severely dampened by a rash of negative comments about aggravating issues owners were experiencing with the newly minted RT's. Some of the rantings at the time were warranted, and BRP over time, and I'm sure with a bit of prodding from knowledgeable members of this forum, have addressed most, if not all, of the deficiencies reported. I lived with the recalls and even addressed some of the deficiencies myself after reading the helpful comments and mods of Spyderlovers on this forum. As a result my machine is maturing gracefully and has given me 2 years of faithful service.
A key for me as an owner was to read the threads on this forum, ask questions, and learn as much as I could from the Spyder gurus here at Spyderlovers. I also worked with my dealer's service techs to make sure that any deficiencies were addressed properly and to my full satisfaction. If you are thinking about purchasing a Spyder it is very important that you trust your dealer. This is a high tech machine that requires a proper set up to operate to its full potential and if done properly you can expect a wonderful driving experience.
My modifications to my 2010 RTs continue to this day and I would like to thank the countless number of Spyderlovers and site vendors for their many innovative tips and Spyder specific products that make this machine just that much more fun to own and ryde. If you are a new owner, or someone who is simply looking to find out more about the Spyder, just post your question(s) and you will be amazed at the overwhelming number of members who will quickly respond with a variety of answers.
I have been a member of a number of motorcycle forums over the years and admit freely that the technical savvy of this crew, and their willingness to share, is second to none. Regardless of whether you are a grizzled vet with decades of motorcycle driving and wrenching experience, or you are completely new to the open air enjoyment of the Spyder, you will be treated respectfully at all times.
Wrapping things up, I just want to issue a public thank you to everyone at Spyderlovers who have shared so much of their time and Spyder specific knowledge. I am not embarrassed to admit that pretty well everything that I have done to my RT was either as a direct result of member tips and mods or some warped version of these mods created by my own imagination.
A great forum populated by great people. :firstplace::bowdown:
A key for me as an owner was to read the threads on this forum, ask questions, and learn as much as I could from the Spyder gurus here at Spyderlovers. I also worked with my dealer's service techs to make sure that any deficiencies were addressed properly and to my full satisfaction. If you are thinking about purchasing a Spyder it is very important that you trust your dealer. This is a high tech machine that requires a proper set up to operate to its full potential and if done properly you can expect a wonderful driving experience.
My modifications to my 2010 RTs continue to this day and I would like to thank the countless number of Spyderlovers and site vendors for their many innovative tips and Spyder specific products that make this machine just that much more fun to own and ryde. If you are a new owner, or someone who is simply looking to find out more about the Spyder, just post your question(s) and you will be amazed at the overwhelming number of members who will quickly respond with a variety of answers.
I have been a member of a number of motorcycle forums over the years and admit freely that the technical savvy of this crew, and their willingness to share, is second to none. Regardless of whether you are a grizzled vet with decades of motorcycle driving and wrenching experience, or you are completely new to the open air enjoyment of the Spyder, you will be treated respectfully at all times.
Wrapping things up, I just want to issue a public thank you to everyone at Spyderlovers who have shared so much of their time and Spyder specific knowledge. I am not embarrassed to admit that pretty well everything that I have done to my RT was either as a direct result of member tips and mods or some warped version of these mods created by my own imagination.
A great forum populated by great people. :firstplace::bowdown:
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