they just delivered my 2013 RT SM5

[mastertek2000]

what a beautiful bike i get on it take for a ride love this bike get up to about 45 MPH left front panel fly's off some one did not a good job PDI this bike just called the dealer and i was irate i will be this first one to tell you this because if their tech did this wrong how can i trust what else he was to do for the PDI

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I'm sorry to hear that this happened... :gaah:
Your dealer should have been quite a bit more careful.
Still... :congrats: on the new bike! :2thumbs:
:nopic:

 

[Chupaca]

Bummer..!!

First of all congratulation on your new ryde. Sorry you had this happen though this has been a problem. Properly installed they should be solid if not they will fall off. There are some tips on avoiding this weather its customer or dealers error. This will pass and you will enjoy the ryde more and more...:gaah:

 

[jcthorne]

Right there with you bud. Day I drove my new 2013 home, the right mirror fell off. Dealer broke one of the mirror clips but could not bother to tell me or replace it. Just slapped it back on and delivered the bike. Dealer service went down hill from there.

Love the bike. Hate the dealer 'no-service' network.

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: on the new ryde. :yes::yes:

That said--It is a real bummer when you drive it off the lot and something goes wrong with it. I am still a proponent of a 10 mile or so dealer test ride after any PDI or other service. The dealers that break stuff and try to get away with it are a whole 'nother rant for me.

Re panels: I have got to the point where checking the side panels is a part of my everyday "start up" routine. I have caught loose panels both at home, and from pick up from the dealer after servicing. It shouldn't happen, but it does. :dontknow:

 

[BikerDoc]

Sadly there are still dealers out there doing slopping work, especially on initial assembly, however the good news is that there are many more quality dealers doing it right than there were 5 years ago... I would be cautious if I were you certainly but I find it difficult to condemn someone over one mistake. Watch them closely and if this is indicative of their nature, then change dealers. A great dealer is worth riding for.. I know folks ride hundreds of miles to get to my dealer for service or touchy repairs

 

[spyderyderjim]

Sorry your side panel fell off,bummer. Put on cable thethers to keep new panel secure

what a beautiful bike i get on it take for a ride love this bike get up to about 45 MPH left front panel fly's off some one did not a good job PDI this bike just called the dealer and i was irate i will be this first one to tell you this because if their tech did this wrong how can i trust what else he was to do for the PDI

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Hopefully your dealer service will buy you a new side panel.
You can buy 1 foot long 1/16" cables (2 each); crimps; quick disconnect key holders, from ACE Hardware.
Build side panel thethers, thread cable inside BRP plastic emblem & crimp it on with visegrips; attach quick disconnect key holder to frame.
Here is a photo of 3 sets I made up for my Spyder RT riding friends.
Enjoy your new 2013 Spyder RT SM5!!
Jim

 

[mastertek2000]

they are buying me that panel and the rear panel it scraped when it flew off i got the bike in Minnesota live in mass it just got here today

 

[Bob Denman]

It sounds as if they're stepping up to the plate for you! :thumbup:

 

[mastertek2000]

they are doing what they are suppose to do

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Congrats - I use cables as well for the two side panels....

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Hopefully your dealer service will buy you a new side panel.
You can buy 1 foot long 1/16" cables (2 each); crimps; quick disconnect key holders, from ACE Hardware.
Build side panel thethers, thread cable inside BRP plastic emblem & crimp it on with visegrips; attach quick disconnect key holder to frame.
Here is a photo of 3 sets I made up for my Spyder RT riding friends.
Enjoy your new 2013 Spyder RT SM5!!
Jim

:congrats: on your new Spyder. I use "cable ties" on all the grommets to make sure they don't pop out - - if they do, your panel will come off for sure. Secondly, I use a carabiner with a fishing leader to attach the panel to the frame. A 6" steel leader works great and hangs the panel just off the ground. The carabiner allows you to remove it entirely if you want to.

Good luck with you new Spyder and post some pics for us. A good dealer should support you for this first failure of that panel popping off, especially if you just got it.

 

[mastertek2000]

panels should not pop off if they are install correct yes? if that where the case BRP would be rich just from selling panels LOL

 

[harrypottar]

I know you are "very" mechanically minded/talented but you could have Bobskidoo give it a once over for peace of mind. I've found them very accommodating, extremely precise and thorough and very fair priced.

just a thought.

harry