F3 S- Motor Seize

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

DEALER RATINGS

The thing that amazes me is that Ride Now boasts about being a PLATINUM Level Spyder service center. I assume that their techs would have had to go through extensive training and testing to acheive that level.:dontknow:

Pam

Actually Pam the number of units SOLD is far more important than anything else in the RATINGS, in fact COMPETANCY may be at the bottom of the list just behind HONESTY.........jmho.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

The engine failure was caused by oil starvation. Engine was replaced by BRP and dealer was to ship blown engine straight to Rotax. Service advisor showed me a few pics. In addition to pics of metal chips etc, one was very interesting. Looking into end of oil filter, the inside diameter had collapsed, almost like caused by a vacuum.


THE NEW NIGHTMARE
I wish i had had done as much research on the dealer as I did on the F3. Had to order the Blue Ridge windshield and brake extension for u-fit. Apparently RideNow maintains approximately zero inventory on accessories. When parts arrived, I decided to just have them install them. And the nightmares began. When finally called and told work was complete, my girlfriend took me to the dealer where I was told there was a bolt missing for the windshield and they'd have it ready in 30 minutes.

When I got home I'm looking over the windshield and find the side mounts are NOT firmly attached. If any of you know this to be normal, let me know. Otherwise, ***** hits the fan Tuesday when Service Dept opens

It is very typical of Ride Now. Grommets pushed through, bolts missing, tabs broken off and all around shoddy workmanship.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

The thing that amazes me is that Ride Now boasts about being a PLATINUM Level Spyder service center. I assume that their techs would have had to go through extensive training and testing to acheive that level.:dontknow:

Pam

Pam, the techs may be certified but I think that their problem is that the techs do not remove the panels themselves. They must use cheap labor to do the removal and replacement and they do not properly train them in how to do it. They use these same people to prep the Spyders for delivery also.

 

[pitzerwm]

I have only a Ride Now within 4 hours of driving, I haven't heard anyone recommend them in this city or any other. IMO the problem lies with the fact that the guy that owns all of them is now rich and doesn't pay attention to his business. When management doesn't demand perfection the lower people aren't going to do it on their own. I asked the local one if they had any events for Spyder people or sponsored anything. The response was "Oh no, we don't bother". IMO that is simple marketing 101. Bare minimum get a list together so people can find each other. I'm talking to the Victory/Indian/Polaris dealer here to get the BUDS system and start working on them. And to put the Spyder people together meetings.

 

[Dolphinscove3404]

Blue F3-s ?

Not sure why you feel this way. All cars, even those shipped by ocean freight have all fluids, including gas and are in running order when they leave the factory. I am sure there are a few exceptions like kit cars etc but for the most part this is commonplace.

I know now this is way off topic but is that a paint job because I thought the f3 did not com in blue ?

 

[jcthorne]

I know now this is way off topic but is that a paint job because I thought the f3 did not com in blue ?

Yes, full custom paint. Bike had to be blue and I just liked the F3 too much to let color stand in the way.

 

[Bob Denman]

JC,
Your bike is the proof that it SHOULD be available in Blue! :clap: :2thumbs: