Article Comments 2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder First Drive

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#36 of 63 Jackets are arriving by way2faststv Jun 17, 2007 (9:38 am)
I got a letter yesterday from BRP thanking me for my Spyder deposit and informing me that the free Spyder jackets will be arriving at the dealerships this month. Just in time to wear it in the 90 degree summer weather while waiting for the trike to come next fall. Replies to this message: nexus1 (Jun 18, 2007 1:22 pm)
#37 of 63 Re: Jackets are arriving [way2faststv] by nexus1 Jun 18, 2007 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: way2faststv (Jun 17, 2007 9:38 am) Like you way2faststv I also received in the mail today that my Special Edition Spyder jacket is on the way.It will be here sometime in July before your dealer receives it. Just in time for the summer heat wave so wear it proudly, because this jacket tell the other that you're one of the Spyders original's,,,,,,,,,, the "Spyders Riders"! I laugh so hard after reading that letter I almost fell off the chair. Now why are they shipping it to the dealer? My dealer is 120 miles away.Now I know this letter made it to my home address, why not the jacket? I'm not complaining at least it's something to look forward to even if I do look like a retard wearing it in the summer hot hot Ha HA.
#38 of 63 jackets by way2faststv Jun 20, 2007 (9:12 am)
Nexus...what state are you in? I'm 70 miles from the dealer where I purchased my Spyder. I'll be going there next month to take another test ride on one, so I'll pickup the jacket then. I guess they don't mail the jacket to the customers as a way to drag them into the dealership where they might spend some more money !! I'm hoping to be able to get the various Spyder accessories at dealer cost. If that is the case, perhaps I can save people money on them. Richard
#39 of 63 Jacket has arrived by nexus1 Jun 22, 2007 (1:33 pm)
I do appreciate the offered way2faststv but I was pleasantly surprised when I got home this evening. On my porch with a box from my dealer when I opened it up there was the jacket and two caps.I do have to commend my dealer for taking it on their own to sending it to me without me asking. Also the two hats were sent as a free gesture, can't really ask any more than that. Now this jacket is a lot nicer than I expected, this one is a light gray with dark gray stripes on the sides it has a tightly woven nylon or plastic coating on the outside there is a liner inside. The tags on it say waterproof breathable and impermeable,above the right-hand front pocket is a insignia that says Spyder first owner's group. Besides that there is a black plastic patch in the shape of a handheld CB microphone in the middle of that there is a cutout spot it looks like something might go in it may be a number or some sort of badge when you get it you'll see what I'm talking about. Also on the right-hand sleeve there are three white stripes that start at the collar and go all the way down with three red squares near the neck probably represent the Spyder. On the other side above the other pocket in large white letters it says Can-Am underneath in bright yellow with black letters it says Spyder.On the back of the neck collar it has a BRP insignia and below that three red squares in the shape of y sort of what's on the website somebody put a lot of thinking into this jacket design. This jacket was specifically made for BRP I'm impressed. I was really not expecting this until much later especially after I called their factory number and was told it was coming with the Spyder in the fall. Let's only hope that they ship out the Spyder Roadster just as early. Nexus1
#40 of 63 HID headlights by znolo Jun 24, 2007 (9:35 am)
My dealer told me when I put down my deposit that the Spyder came with HID high and low beams. I see on an options list that HID lights are ~$1100. Does anyone know whether they are standard? Have other dealers mentioned anything about HID lights? Replies to this message: nexus1 (Jun 24, 2007 5:31 pm)
#41 of 63 Re: HID headlights [znolo] by nexus1 Jun 24, 2007 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: znolo (Jun 24, 2007 9:35 am) When I took my second demo ride the dealer's guide told me that he had driven one of the demo Spyder at night.I had told him that I had ordered the fog lights($399.99)that were not on these units as a option.And I was thinking about the HID Xenon Lighting ($1,299.99)he said that he had plenty of light on low beam and when on high he didn't see much differentence. So I would say no to standard HID. NEXUS1
#42 of 63 Jacket by violator1 Jun 26, 2007 (1:43 pm)
I was wondering if anyone know what sizes they where sending to the dealer? I found it funny that no one ask me what size jacket I where. So was anyone else wondering the samrthing. Nexus I assume that you had no problem with the size. Replies to this message: znolo (Jun 26, 2007 3:49 pm)
#43 of 63 Re: Jacket [violator1] by znolo Jun 26, 2007 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: violator1 (Jun 26, 2007 1:43 pm) The dealer asked what my size was. He didn't say when I'd get the jacket though, or what it looked like.
#44 of 63 Jackets Should Be On The Way by nexus1 Jun 26, 2007 (6:26 pm)
I hope you call your dealer and tell them your size.They asked me mine when they placed the order over the internet.I do think they order the jacket at the same time.. Do you have your Pre-Order Certificate/Worksheet? This is a link to some jacket pictures http://www.can-amtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=806 Good Luck By the way the hole is for head phones for a pocket Ipod. NEXUS1 Replies to this message: znolo (Jun 27, 2007 2:40 pm) nexus1 (Jun 27, 2007 4:15 pm) violator1 (Jun 27, 2007 6:48 pm)
#45 of 63 Pre-Order worksheet by znolo Jun 27, 2007 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: nexus1 (Jun 26, 2007 6:26 pm) What is the pre-order worksheet? After I gave my deposit, I got an invoice from the local dealer. There is no information on this other than the amount, and the fact that it was for a Spyder 990. Replies to this message: nexus1 (Jun 27, 2007 4:15 pm) violator1 (Jun 27, 2007 6:48 pm)