The "REAL DEAL" Owners Experience - Rollcall

[jsmiley]

Come one and come all..... Yes you heard it folks, all are welcome here!!

Problems or no problems, this thread is all-inclusive!!!

welcome 's

Being a realist, I would like to collect impressions and stats from ALL Spyder owners. As others have stated there are Problem threads, so you should go there to talk in depth about problems.

This Rollcall is designed to capture the owner community impressions in real-time. Meaning over the course of ownership on most products an owners ultimate determination on a product may sway wildly depending on the experience they have with a product. Example being someone can initially have a very bad experience, but over time that can subside to leave an owner with an overall good experience based on positive factors of many kinds and vice versa.

So with that being said, I would like to see how the ownership experience stands the test of time.

Initially some key points should be given to start -

(Please copy and paste the below for your response)

Year, model, and number -
Current Miles -
Length of ownership -
Shop time (total) -
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones))
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10)
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder)
Dollars spent on extras -
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) (Did the money spent increase or decrease the Value for the money?)
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10)
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short

**NOTE - If you find it worth expounding on one of the items, link a thread to your answer to provide more detail or an example. This is not limited in any way (good or bad), just want to keep the responses as concise as possible, while at the same time providing a mechanism for more detail without cluttering things up.

THEN - Over time if an owner feels the need to check back in and update the data, that would be great. I think it will be interesting to see how these points stand the test of time. Be sure to update your mileage and other key points as relevant when doing so.

Hopefully if this works out we can mine some good stats out of here. Lets see how it goes.

[jsmiley]

Starting with me -

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5 #2586
Current Miles - 4200
Length of ownership - 9 weeks
Shop time (total) - 4 weeks
Time since last tech issue - 4 weeks
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money - 5 currently
Dollars spent on extras - 1400
Value for the money + extras - 6
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 6
Thoughts at this moment - I love this bike, hope she gets well soon and I can upgrade some of these ratings.

[j45p3r]

Year, model, and number - 2009 Red SM5 #1135
Current Miles - 5500
Length of ownership - 4.5 months
Shop time (total) - 4 hours
Time since last tech issue - None
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 9.5
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 8
Dollars spent on extras - $1250
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) 5.5 (BRP accessories way overpriced)
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 8.5
Thoughts at this moment - 2nd in smiles per mile only to my snowmobile.

[bjt]

I have a 2008 SM5 PE# 3783. I have over 25,000 miles on it. Bought it new from the dealership ($1000 deposit in August 2007) and took delivery in March 2008.

I've spent a lot of money on mods, both BRP and aftermarket, and I've been blessed with the opportunity to demo other mods for free. While the prices may seem high, I think each one has served it's purpose so the value was great.

It's been in the shop for two months now (waiting on parts) and probably a total of 7 days before that. I still like it as much as the day I bought it and will continue to ride it as much as I can.

[Sarge707]

Year, model, and number - 2009 Yellow
Current Miles - 1450
Length of ownership - 7 weeks
Shop time (total) - Recall Only!
Time since last tech issue - None
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 10
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 9.0
Dollars spent on extras - $99
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) ?
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 10
Thoughts at this moment - Too Cold and 40 MPH winds too ride.
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Love My Spyder!!!!

Copy and Paste too make this EASY!!!!

[BLACK WIDOW]

Come one and come all..... Yes you heard it folks, all are welcome here!!

Problems or no problems, this thread is all-inclusive!!!

welcome 's

Being a realist, I would like to collect impressions and stats from ALL Spyder owners. As others have stated there are Problem threads, so you should go there to talk in depth about problems.

This Rollcall is designed to capture the owner community impressions in real-time. Meaning over the course of ownership on most products an owners ultimate determination on a product may sway wildly depending on the experience they have with a product. Example being somone can initially have a very bad experience, but over time that can subside to leave an owner with an overall good experience based on positive factors of many kinds and vice versa.

So with that being said, I would like to see how the ownership experience stands the test of time.

Initially some key points should be given to start -

Year, model, and number -
Current Miles -
Length of ownership -
Shop time (total) -
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones))
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10)
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder)
Dollars spent on extras -
Value for the money + extras - (1-10)
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10)
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short

If someone can think of anything else worth capturing, please send me a PM and I will update the list.

THEN - Over time if an owner feels the need to check back in and update the data, that would be great. I think it will be interesting to see how these points stand the test of time. Be sure to update your mileage and other key points as relevant when doing so.

Hopefully if this works out we can mine some good stats out of here. Lets see how it goes.

Year, model, and number -09 Sm5
Current Miles -7000
Length of ownership -8 mo
Shop time (total) -0
Time since last tech issue - none (for the lucky ones))
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money -8
Value for the money + extras - Redundant
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment -

Michael

[dltang]

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5 PE #2518
Current Miles - Around 28,000
Length of ownership -Deposit Sept. 2007, Delivery March of 2008
Shop time (total) - In shop for Engine clunking since end of Sept. Letting them take apart and rebuild my engine. The service Manager is in touch with BRP and takes photos as they find anything unusual or that looks worn prematurely. He has carte blanch to order any parts as needed. I know I could probably have a new engine delivered to me but I am hoping by my service guy getting right in there and reporting back to BRP that in the long run this will help other spyder owners. Also, I will know that my service manager knows my engine inside and out. I am confident in his abilities and I think this will make him even better as a service tech on the spyder. I plan on keeping my spyder for some time and I like knowing I can go for service with confidence. The biggest issue and time waster is the continuous, lengthy wait for parts to be delivered.
Time since last tech issue - Spyder is there now. No issues with my tech though. He is very accommodating and very competent and spyder knowledgeable.
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money - 9
Dollars spent on extras - Too afraid to add it up.
Value for the money + extras - 9
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment -The sun is shining, wish I was riding.

[jsmiley]

"Value for the money + extras - Redundant"

My thought process here is for all those that spend big $$ on parts to make the spyder what they want and how they feel about that money spent and the delta between Value for the money and Value for the money + extras.

I have seen many posts of those that have performed some major upgrades and provided anecdotal thoughts on whether the money for the extras was worth it.

Ex. - In essence does the money spent on full Corbin setup bring the everyday spyder from a Value for the money =6 to a Value for the money + extras = 10 for that ryder.

I definetly see how this point could be missed as admittedly my brain marches to it's own beat and that was not presented well.

Send me a PM if you have some advice on how to reword that so it is clearer or if it should just get yanked. I am borderline.

[Donzo]

Year, model, and number - 08 SM5
Current Miles - 18,000
Length of ownership - 2 years
Shop time (total) - minimal
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones))
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 9
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 10
Dollars spent on extras - 3500+
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) 9
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 9
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short

I have had 0 serious problems - the battery cable came loose and caused codes once.
The machine is a blast to ride and I ride it hard and it has been flawless thus far (knock on wood)
The ride would be a 10 if I could turn the VSS off when I wanted to.
Lots of mods planned for the Spyder still!

[Spyderman55]

Year, model, and number - 2008, SE5 GS, 2845
Current Miles - 19,124
Length of ownership - 14 months
Shop time (total) - Less than 20 hours for normal services (oil change, etc.) and updates
Time since last tech issue - Over 4 months (only issue was rough running after 1st steering update, solved by 2nd)
Satisfaction when riding - 10 (best experience)
Value for the money - 10 (stock Spyder)
Dollars spent on extras - $2,500
Value for the money + extras - 10 (money spent increased the Value for the money)
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment - I want to ryde, but I'm away for Thanksgiving and the Spyder is in the garage at home. Still have a smile on my face every time I ryde.

[Smylinacha]

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5
Current Miles - Close to 11K
Length of ownership - 18 Months
Shop time (total) - 4 weeks (different time intervals for different stuff)
Time since last tech issue - 3 weeks ago
Satisfaction when riding - (9)
Value for the money - (7) (stock Spyder)
Dollars spent on extras - $2K
Value for the money + extras - 9
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 9
Thoughts at this moment - Sometimes I get nervous that something else is gonna go wrong w/ it. It seems like a "delicate" machine to me with all the electronics and stuff. I love ryding it but I get nervous about things going wrong.

[krb1945]

Year, model, and number - 08 SM5 No. 548
Current Miles - 3500
Length of ownership - 6 mo
Shop time (total) - 1 hour
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones)) 2 mo.
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 9.5 nothing is perfect
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 8
Dollars spent on extras -2000
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) (Did the money spent increase or decrease the Value for the money?)
about the same as far as resale is concerned.
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 9
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short We really enjoy the spyders. It keeps us feeling young and chipper. The SO and I love 'em. The spyders let my SO ride and control her own machine.


Year, model, and number - 08 SE5 it is not a premier edition

Current Miles - 1250
Length of ownership - 7 mo
Shop time (total) - 2 hour
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones)) 2 mo.
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 10 nothing is perfect
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 10
Dollars spent on extras - 2200
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) (Did the money spent increase or decrease the Value for the money?)
about the same as far as resale is concerned.
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 9
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short We really enjoy the spyders. It keeps us feeling young and chipper. The SO and I love 'em. The spyders let my SO ride and control her own machine.

Year, model, and number - 08 SM5 can't remember the last four of the serial
Current Miles - 800
Length of ownership - 3 mo
Shop time (total) - 0 hour
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones)) none
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 9.5 nothing is perfect
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 10 bought this one for half price with only 500 miles on the clock.
Dollars spent on extras -350
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) (Did the money spent increase or decrease the Value for the money?)
about the same as far as resale is concerned.
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 9
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short We really enjoy the spyders. It keeps us feeling young and chipper. The SO and I love 'em. The spyders let my SO ride and control her own machine.

[jsmiley]

DAAAAAAAAAMMMMNNN!! My wallet just shed a tear.

KRB1945,
Do you need any help with the break in on those things?

[Skidz]

Year, model, and number - '09 SM5 0035
Current Miles - 1790
Length of ownership - 3 months
Shop time (total) - 1 - 600 mile service
Time since last tech issue - 0
Satisfaction when riding - 9
Value for the money - 9
Dollars spent on extras - Approx $300 - Phantom, so most accessories already included.
Value for the money + extras - 10, increase for me, and I am the only I am trying to satisfy.
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment - Pretty much perfect, what I was looking for, and does what I ask of it.

Skidz

[docdoru]

Year, model, and number: 2008, SM5
Current Miles: 61,314 miles
Length of ownership: 17 months
Shop time (total): 2 hours
Time since last tech issue: 2 weeks (trip hour and total hour meter)
Satisfaction when riding: 9
Value for the money: 9
Dollars spent on extras: 6-7 K
Value for the money + extras: 9.9
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating: 9
Thoughts at this moment: awaiting the release of the Super Sport Edition

[Frig]

Year, model, and number - 2008, SM5, Silver
Current Miles - 5100
Length of ownership - 7 months
Shop time (total) - Recall Only! 2hours (1st DPS recall)
Time since last tech issue - None
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 9
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 8.0
Dollars spent on extras - 1,500
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) 7
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 8
Thoughts at this moment - Still waiting for a real DPS solution. Runs bad over 55 mph. Don't really trust dealer. Just a bad vibe from them. I wish BRP had more dealers, dare I say it, like Harleys (always within an hours drive from anywhere.

[effgjamis]

Year, model, and number - 2008---SM5---PE 1424
Current Miles -17,500
Length of ownership -13.5 months
Shop time (total) -10 hrs
Time since last tech issue -5 hr
Satisfaction when riding -9.1
Value for the money - 5
Dollars spent on extras - Too much
Value for the money + extras - most likely decreased the value to others. 5
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 9.19999999

[rnet]

Year, model, and number -2009 SE5
Current Mileage-3000 Length of ownership -8 months
Shop time (total) -1/2 hour
Time since last tech issue - ( none )
Satisfaction when riding - ( Now 9)
Value for the money - (8) (stock Spyder)
Dollars spent on extras -$6800
Value for the money + extras - (10) (Safety and comfort options are priceless to me.)
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (Now 10)
Thoughts at this moment -steering has me concerned

[SpyderGirl]

This should be fun....

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5 PE #1344
Current Miles - 22,400
Length of ownership - Since 2/16/2008
Shop time (total) - less than 1 day total (in hours)
Time since last tech issue - none really
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money - 10
Dollars spent on extras - about $8,000
Value for the money + extras - the mods are for me
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment - I love my Spyder. It's my favorite toy ever in my whole life. I feel like I have the freedom to go anywhere and now plan all my vacations around riding my Spyder.

[BumbleBee]

Year, model, and number - 2009 SE5
Current Miles - 1500
Length of ownership - 5 months
Shop time (total) - 2 times/600 mile service and update
Time since last tech issue - none
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money - 10
Dollars spent on extras - $320.00
Value for the money + extras - 10/increased value on mine
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment - I love my spyder!!! Never had a problem!!!

[NancysToy]

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5, PE #2466 (other numbers don't count as they are repeated for each of dozens of model designations
Current Miles - 5K
Length of ownership - Delivered March 2008
Shop time (total) - 6 weeks waiting parts while we were hospitalized
Time since last tech issue - 6 months
Satisfaction when riding - 9
Value for the money - 8.5
Dollars spent on extras - $4,000+
Value for the money + extras - 9
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 9.5
Thoughts at this moment - Liked my wife's Spyder so much I bought an RT-S sight unseen for myself

[RodO]

Year, model, and number - '08 SM5, PE3376
Current Miles - 7,500 km (bought used, so 5,000 km [3,000 miles] are mine)
Length of ownership - 5 months (but it's been in hibernation since October)
Shop time (total) - 3 days (waiting on parts)
Time since last tech issue - (numeric or none (for the lucky ones)) 0
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 9
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 9
Dollars spent on extras - $1,160
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) (Did the money spent increase or decrease the Value for the money?) 10
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 9.5
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short: Summer is way too short in the Great White North. Only 5 months more to wait 'til spring ...

[WackyDan]

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5 #3702
Current Miles - 3400
Length of ownership - Bought new in crate, April 30th 2009
Shop time (total) - 5 weeks
Time since last tech issue - 2 weeks
Satisfaction when riding - (1-10) 10
Value for the money - (1-10) (stock Spyder) 9
Dollars spent on extras - $2860 roughly.
Value for the money + extras - (1-10) (Did the money spent increase or decrease the Value for the money?) Meh.. makes Spyder more safe, usable, etc.
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - (1-10) 9
Thoughts at this moment - My shop time reflects a couple of things.... A parts issue with BRP, and partly my preference to drop the Spyder with them on a saturday and pick it up the next Saturday... So three out of the five weeks of shop time was planned, where as two weeks was BRP screwing up a part order 3 times.

[SLO RYDER]

Year, model, and number - 2008 SM5
Current Miles - 10,000
Length of ownership - 1 year
Shop time (total) - 4 hr.
Time since last tech issue - 2 mo.
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money - 10 (stock Spyder)
Dollars spent on extras - 1200
Value for the money + extras - 10 ( increase)
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10
Thoughts at this moment - keep it short - I have two other motocycles. 09 BMW F800GS, 95 BMW R100RT, ride the Spyder more.

Mike

[Trumpybob]

Year, model, and number -2008-SM5
Current Miles - 9000Kms
Length of ownership - 13 Months
Shop time (total) - Service and Update Time Plus 2 days
Time since last tech issue - 8 Months (VCM Failure while Touring. 2 Days)
Satisfaction when riding - 10
Value for the money - Stock 9/10
Dollars spent on extras - $3000(Cruise control.Side&Top box,Risers,Madstad Screen)
Value for the money + extras - 10/10
Overall Spyder satisfaction rating - 10/10
Thoughts at this moment - Love it