Those Damn Grommets.

[ridesilver2009]

Do as we have done on the Goldwings since 2001, Zip Tie the grommets and use Di-Electric grease on plastic and grommets.. No more lost panels, grommets or broken posts.

 

[syclemom]

Panels

My wifes is an Oct. 09 bike that does not have the tabs, as soon as I saw the new tabs on later run models I tethered hers, small brass picture frame hanger epoxied to center of panel and 2 very small bungee cords, bend the hooks similar to curly pig tail and they wont come off on their on tyrapped other end to cross brace, I can tell you she has already found the panel loose once , the back held by bungee.

 

[ThreeWheels]

My wifes is an Oct. 09 bike that does not have the tabs, as soon as I saw the new tabs on later run models I tethered hers, small brass picture frame hanger epoxied to center of panel and 2 very small bungee cords, bend the hooks similar to curly pig tail and they wont come off on their on tyrapped other end to cross brace, I can tell you she has already found the panel loose once , the back held by bungee.

If the tabs are missing, try to get the panels replaced under warranty.

I've had the front hood, both access panels, a new windshield and windshield support replaced because of complaints I've had that were solved by improvements to the design subsequent to my RT's build date.

I think BRP and my dealer have been quite excellent in taking care of my issues.

 

[widowmaker2011]

My wifes is an Oct. 09 bike that does not have the tabs, as soon as I saw the new tabs on later run models I tethered hers, small brass picture frame hanger epoxied to center of panel and 2 very small bungee cords, bend the hooks similar to curly pig tail and they wont come off on their on tyrapped other end to cross brace, I can tell you she has already found the panel loose once , the back held by bungee.

Kind of off topic but not really , There seem to be a whole bunch of Dealers that immediately sold their Demo units to the first customer that walked through the door. Knowing that there are some differences versus the production run RT's , you would have thought they would have followed BRP's request and used them for their purpose ... Especially when the PE RTS bikes were to be the "first".....I ran into a guy last week that said he got a PE but BRP forgot to stitch the seat. Sure enough it was a demo unit. :dontknow:

 

[syclemom]

Demo unit differences

In defense of our dealer , we knew it was an early unit,was a spare demo in crate meant to be used as a replacement unit for the region by factory rep. my wife bugged him into seeking permission to sell it Jan. 5, his demo was scratched from test rides and was SE, hers is SM and I must say we have had next to no problems @ over 12,500mi. our friend got the later SE in march and I saw the tabs then, My wife had to have the first RTS and Trailer sold in Texas ,as we are told, no regrets so far she loves it.

 

[widowmaker2011]

In defense of our dealer , we knew it was an early unit,was a spare demo in crate meant to be used as a replacement unit for the region by factory rep. my wife bugged him into seeking permission to sell it Jan. 5, his demo was scratched from test rides and was SE, hers is SM and I must say we have had next to no problems @ over 12,500mi. our friend got the later SE in march and I saw the tabs then, My wife had to have the first RTS and Trailer sold in Texas ,as we are told, no regrets so far she loves it.

:2thumbs: Was placing no digs to anyone , just knew that the dealers were told they were not final production units up front and they were given pretty much free floorplan assistance so it cost them next to nothing to keep it there for demo purposes so that the "value" of the premier editions were not affected (ie: why order a PE when I can just grab this demo unit). It's all good, just thinking aloud ...I know from a car manufacturer perspective this happens with special model launches also... ie: The Ford Raptor Truck, but the MSO is NOT produced or given to the dealer until the manufacturer releases it. In the case of the Raptor , we had one of the first on the east coast at our group and by not being able to sell it for 90 days we developed a ton of interest, so Fords marketing plan worked. Sounds Like BRP had the right idea, but releasing MSO's is the difference. hyea:

 

[ThreeWheels]

If the tabs are missing, try to get the panels replaced under warranty.

I've had the front hood, both access panels, a new windshield and windshield support replaced because of complaints I've had that were solved by improvements to the design subsequent to my RT's build date.

I think BRP and my dealer have been quite excellent in taking care of my issues.

Oh, I forgot, I also had the bouncing gas gauge replaced with the newer design.

 

[cliffm4]

lost grommet

Yep , I lost the round one (top on right side) my dealer put a oval one in its place. I dont think it will becoming coming out . :spyder2: