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Update on my Spyder
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Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Nice! I am sure my dealer would have done that if I asked but I didn't and he's closed tomorrow.
But I am glad you are gonna have a nice ride!
But I am glad you are gonna have a nice ride!
pitmon
PE-1294
I too have noticed it is uncomfortable on the Harley as a passenger, but I guess I would be uncomfortable on the spyder as a passenger too LOL. My back and my backside hurt more. I think I just sit different on the Harley, or perhaps I am just paying more attention since I have nothing to do but sit there. It's not nearly as much fun as riding my own. :thumbup:
with all due respect: From your experiences and your frustrations, it sounds like its time for you to move on and trade it in and buy something else. It sounds like at this point even if you get it back working, you will never trust it and never feel the same about the spyder as you once did.
its really too bad.........but it happens with every brand of anything.
good luck with whatever you decide
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I think cuz of the "cruiser" position I've always had back & neck troubles in a cruising position, But on the Spyder or I am thinking more of a "sportbike" position I don't have problems. I'm thinking the ergonomics are better for your back than sitting upright all day long, putting pressure on the tail bone and keeping your legs out in front of ya.
And you got that right - not nearly as much fun as riding your own! Get sick of looking at the back of his head much?:roflblack:
mvengineer
New member
How about you driving the Harly tomorrow and HDX be the passanger so your back will not hurt in that positon. We all trying to cheer you up and make ypu happy
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Now that would be a sight wouldn't it?! Thanks for the laugh!!:2thumbs:
How about you driving the Harly tomorrow and HDX be the passanger so your back will not hurt in that positon. We all trying to cheer you up and make ypu happy
WackyDan
New member
I just got my Spyder back from the dealer today. Was ready on Thursday.
I took them near three weeks to fix it. Why? Waiting on a part.
BRP screwed up the shipment not once, but twice, finally getting it right on the 3rd try.
See the trend?
Lucky me that the first two weeks with out the spyder the weather was crappy, and work has kept me busy.
Oh.. and BRP laid off our local BRP rep according to my dealer anyway.
I took them near three weeks to fix it. Why? Waiting on a part.
BRP screwed up the shipment not once, but twice, finally getting it right on the 3rd try.
See the trend?
Lucky me that the first two weeks with out the spyder the weather was crappy, and work has kept me busy.
Oh.. and BRP laid off our local BRP rep according to my dealer anyway.
Oh this is great to hear. My :spyder2: has been in the shop almost 2 weeks now. The last week just waiting on parts for the dang steering locking issue. I agree with the sentiments and frustration expressed here.
If so many people are having the steering issues, then duh...you need another recall. Sackk up BRP and take responsibility for the issue all ready. I mean really!! :cus:
As for the shipping and slow repair process, if this was my auto dealer i would be in a loaner and i would have them dancing around to fix the issue. This might be solely a recreation vehicle for some, but i commute on it. Twice this week i spent over 2 hours on my way to work. It would be half that had my :spyder2: not been sick.
BRP should have steering repair kits ready to deploy to all points of the globe with overnight delivery, if not stocking them at dealer locations. They are just pissing off customers with the delays.
If so many people are having the steering issues, then duh...you need another recall. Sackk up BRP and take responsibility for the issue all ready. I mean really!! :cus:
As for the shipping and slow repair process, if this was my auto dealer i would be in a loaner and i would have them dancing around to fix the issue. This might be solely a recreation vehicle for some, but i commute on it. Twice this week i spent over 2 hours on my way to work. It would be half that had my :spyder2: not been sick.
BRP should have steering repair kits ready to deploy to all points of the globe with overnight delivery, if not stocking them at dealer locations. They are just pissing off customers with the delays.
Firefly
Active member
Geesh---- just get rid of it and find a new toy to be angry about already.
Your continued and repeated bashing of BRP is getting beyond old.
We all get it - you hate them and will never be pleased.
Your posts might make you fell better - but they bring down the rest of the board - no wonder Scotty left.
Please, please , please--- for the sake of the rest of us that LOVE the Spyder - sell it, burn it, trade it in --- whatever you need to do ---- and find your next brand to hate already.
I swear-- some of you act like BRP sold you a bad kidney.
:gaah:
WackyDan
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Well, BRP has addressed through Lamont that they are aware of the steering issue and asked for a few more weeks to get the diagnosis right.
I work for a major computer manufacturer. We get things on our radar well in advance of it even hitting our forums. We often have a work around to the issue before we actually have a hardware fix. Keep in mind that the issue creates a run on existing service parts that depletes supply. Not only that, there are times we put holds on parts as there is no point sending components out that will end up with the same issue.
So on the steering thing, I have patience on, mainly because it is not impacting my spyder at all.
When I bought my Dodge Dakota back in December of 1998, it was my first new vehicle. The first three years under warranty almost had me go through arbitration for lemon law. I experienced numerous glitches, both in the vehicle, and the dealer's service dept. I was not happy at all. It is now almost 11 years later and that same truck is still in my driveway. It gives me no issues what so ever, and continues to be a reliable vehicle.
I'm seasoned enough to understand there will be parts issues, and human error and that sometimes you just end up with a rash of issues at once. The Spyder is unique and is still a new platform for riding. I've had very little issues with mine, with this past three weeks being the only real warranty work that was needed - and that was for a part that I knew was prone to failure thanks to this forum. Yes, I wish BRP hadn't screwed up the parts order, and I hope their parts issues are caught up on for everyone. I love my Spyder, and I do remain concerned with some of the issue others are seeing... But that's it mostly... just concern.
I work for a major computer manufacturer. We get things on our radar well in advance of it even hitting our forums. We often have a work around to the issue before we actually have a hardware fix. Keep in mind that the issue creates a run on existing service parts that depletes supply. Not only that, there are times we put holds on parts as there is no point sending components out that will end up with the same issue.
So on the steering thing, I have patience on, mainly because it is not impacting my spyder at all.
When I bought my Dodge Dakota back in December of 1998, it was my first new vehicle. The first three years under warranty almost had me go through arbitration for lemon law. I experienced numerous glitches, both in the vehicle, and the dealer's service dept. I was not happy at all. It is now almost 11 years later and that same truck is still in my driveway. It gives me no issues what so ever, and continues to be a reliable vehicle.
I'm seasoned enough to understand there will be parts issues, and human error and that sometimes you just end up with a rash of issues at once. The Spyder is unique and is still a new platform for riding. I've had very little issues with mine, with this past three weeks being the only real warranty work that was needed - and that was for a part that I knew was prone to failure thanks to this forum. Yes, I wish BRP hadn't screwed up the parts order, and I hope their parts issues are caught up on for everyone. I love my Spyder, and I do remain concerned with some of the issue others are seeing... But that's it mostly... just concern.
I'm pretty much in the same boat. My spyder has been at the dealer nearly three weeks now. The latest round of parts they have ordered have not come in yet. It's been beautiful here too, wish I could be riding. Going on a ride tomorrow (as a passenger again). I love and miss my spyder but I too don't want it back until it's fixed and safe to ride. I am trying to be patient as well but it's hard.
I put my bike away already as I do not feel save riding my wife on it till they know what is causing this, which I understand is my choice. So even though it is not in the shop I lose riding time.
fastfraser
Blazing Member
:agree: Hi Smylinacha. Met you and HDX at Lamonts BBQ and you both are nice friendly people but unfortunately i have to agree with Firefly. I know i would be more than a little p---d being with-out my:spyder2: . Give them the chance to make it right and at the end of the day if they still can't then do what you have to do.
pitmon
PE-1294
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I think it's fun on the back but we never went for a long haul w/ me on the back. I don't have a backrest for it. But when HDX goes nuts on it, it feels like a roller coaster ride (except for the burn out he did with me on it once - that hurt my back cuz I wasn't expecting it).
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I can't exactly trade in something that is not safe so it needs to get a permanent fix before it goes up for a trade.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
What did they do? Ship it to the wrong address or something?
Yeah, I see the trend. I am part of the trend unfortunately.
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Yeah, I see the trend. I am part of the trend unfortunately.
:dontknow:
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Not sure why they don't - maybe it is a customs thing? But that has been talked about on here. They need a new SOP in my opinion.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I would LOVE to get rid of the :cus: thing at this point but how am I supposed to sell or trade in a machine that has a major safety issue going on?
In all the vehicles I have owned I've never seen so many problems one after another. Some are small but some aren't. Have you ridden your spyder and had it locked up on you when you were very close to a guardrail or a tree and hundreds of miles away from home?
Of course I'm angry. What, is this a place where we are not allowed to say what we feel or what is going on w/ our vehicles because it might hurt your feelings? I bought this thing to ride - not to have sit in my garage or the shop. If something isn't safe about it - it needs to be addressed and this steering issue has been going on with our Spyders since February of 09. I think BRP has had plenty of time to work on this and they still can't get it right.
Took quite a few months to come out w/ that letter didn't it? I'm sure this board had alot to do w/ that letter.
Why don't you take up a vote to either keep me on or kick me off of here if you are having such a problem with me. And if you win and I'm off, then congrats to you. maybe you can be the co-mod here and have a LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA I Dont Wanna Hear It section section in here.
In all the vehicles I have owned I've never seen so many problems one after another. Some are small but some aren't. Have you ridden your spyder and had it locked up on you when you were very close to a guardrail or a tree and hundreds of miles away from home?
Of course I'm angry. What, is this a place where we are not allowed to say what we feel or what is going on w/ our vehicles because it might hurt your feelings? I bought this thing to ride - not to have sit in my garage or the shop. If something isn't safe about it - it needs to be addressed and this steering issue has been going on with our Spyders since February of 09. I think BRP has had plenty of time to work on this and they still can't get it right.
Took quite a few months to come out w/ that letter didn't it? I'm sure this board had alot to do w/ that letter.
Why don't you take up a vote to either keep me on or kick me off of here if you are having such a problem with me. And if you win and I'm off, then congrats to you. maybe you can be the co-mod here and have a LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA I Dont Wanna Hear It section section in here.
rnet
New member
I have a solution for BRP
Pick up all the bikes having steering problems and give those with the problems new bikes, then they would have them to diagnose what is really wrong and then the Fix. In the meantime you would satisfy the unhappy customers, save expenses flying your people all over the country, save expenses by not throwing parts at them, and make your dealer happy to get rid of any 09 leftovers. Don't know what to do about the mods. Think BRP would be this smart?
Pick up all the bikes having steering problems and give those with the problems new bikes, then they would have them to diagnose what is really wrong and then the Fix. In the meantime you would satisfy the unhappy customers, save expenses flying your people all over the country, save expenses by not throwing parts at them, and make your dealer happy to get rid of any 09 leftovers. Don't know what to do about the mods. Think BRP would be this smart?
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