Spyder DPS Poll

[Firefly]

not enough choices............

Can't be changed now...... sorry you feel no need to be counted in this 'unscientific' poll. Guess we'll just always have to add '1 more' in the un-fixed column manually---- no problem as we're obviously going to miss many that ARE 'fixed'.

You're hung up on the semantics of it, which is just silly. You don't consider your Spyder fixed in the sense you won't ride or allow it to be ridden. In general terms you don't consider it fixed. It's really as simple as that.

[Firefly]

the results are probably tallied by Acorn..

You forgot to add "Tip the waitstaff and try the veal on Thursdays...."


BTW--- viewing this thread multiple times doesn't increase the views... still stuck at 148... so it would appear there HAS been 148 unique viewers.

[Firefly]

In my words-not yours........Listen slowly-

I don't consider it fixed, I don't consider it not fixed. I'll let BRP tell me where it stands, not you.

It really is as simple as that........

Well, it's obvious you would rather nitpick minor semantics than actually participate in a constructive poll that may shed some light on things.

No harm, no foul... but sure seems counter-productive to me.

[Jester]

HDXBones, Do you own or ride a or just the HOG?

[Recluse]

I have already voted on this poll (Late model 08 SM with DPS problems not fixed) I would like to add another (but of course can't) for a non forum member (08 PE model SM with DPS problems not fixed) Lets not forget that not everyone that owns/has a spyder are forum members so I guess this poll will only give a view of this forums problems or not, fixed or not. Keep this DPS poll open over the next few weeks and see how the numbers change. Spring/Summer just around the corner and more and more spyders coming out of their winter webs.

[Firefly]

I have already voted on this poll (Late model 08 SM with DPS problems not fixed) I would like to add another (but of course can't) for a non forum member (08 PE model SM with DPS problems not fixed) Lets not forget that not everyone that owns/has a spyder are forum members so I guess this poll will only give a view of this forums problems or not, fixed or not. Keep this DPS poll open over the next few weeks and see how the numbers change. Spring/Summer just around the corner and more and more spyders coming out of their winter webs.

Yup-- I realize it's only a small sampling... and I left it open-ended....just trying to get some kind of idea of how many--- and what years.

[3tracs]

I hope this doesn't jinx my DPS unit...

[boborgera]

Yup-- I realize it's only a small sampling... and I left it open-ended....just trying to get some kind of idea of how many--- and what years.

Can't hurt, Might open a lot of eyes.

[Firefly]

Bump.....

Numbers sure point to 2008 units being more problematic.

Thanks for those voting... hopefully we can get some more data.....

[mxz600]

Firefly,

I can't answer your poll because none of the above reflect my situation, yet. Late last year as I posted on here at that time, I thought I had experienced a DPS malfunction. The Spyder began to drift left, as I tried to bring it back from crossing the center line it seemed to not respond. As I put more pressure on the handle bars to get it back it all of a sudden jerked to the right. I took it to my dealer to get it checked out and have the extension hose put on my evap canister. They told me the Spyder was fine because it didn't throw up any codes. I also didn't get the hose on the evap canister because my VIN# wasn't on the list for the update. They delivered my Spyder after the first snow came and I haven't ridden it since.

[Firefly]

Firefly,

I can't answer your poll. Late last year as I posted on here at that time, I thought I had experienced a DPS malfunction. The Spyder began to drift left, as I tried to bring it back from crossing the center line it seemed to not respond. As I put more pressure on the handle bars to get it back it all of a sudden jerked to the right. I took it to my dealer to get it checked out and have the extension hose put on my evap canister. They told me the Spyder was fine because it didn't throw up any codes. I also didn't get the hose on the evap canister because my VIN# wasn't on the list for the update. They delivered my Spyder after the first snow came and I haven't ridden it since.

No problem--- if you're not sure--- don't vote..... thanks!

[Firefly]

Isn't their motto-"Vote Early & Vote Often!"?......

Funny you mention that.....considering some of the votes I've seen come in for 'not fixed'.....

[Donk45]

After taking my spyder in for the update the first time, I had bad surging and stuff..since then that has been fixed...so my 08 is fixed.

[Sarge707]

-- close--- but it's actually Russian Lounge singer Edward Hill.....

I like your Original avatar- "It was Nice and Soothing!"

[Firefly]

So far there is only one 2010 Spyder listed.... which is an RT-S model. I would also note that it appears that user had DPS fault codes and not necessarily any steering lockup. Perhaps they can chime in with the details if they see fit.

[Firefly]

I like your Original avatar- "It was Nice and Soothing!"

I'll be changing it back soon. It's based on the SciFi TV series of the same name......FireFly.

[moroccomole2004]

Well it might be needed still, you seemed to have left out the option.....

-had Spyder repaired, unsure that it is really fixed

....otherwise, you're just slanting the poll with the answers that you carefully chose........

Not very scientific at all, if all the options haven't been presented....

What? Does that mean it has been fixed and not ridden? Or fix and ridden but it is not acting up, but could act up in the future? If it was fixed and not acting up then I would call that fixed!

Mole

[SpyderGirl]

OK = just for grins lets state items 4 thru 6 are:
...HAD DPS problems and they ARE ASSUMED fixed

That's the boat I'm in. It seems like it's fixed. It's hard to say.

[Sarge707]

Mines OK Right now but What if I have a problem and the person doesn,t give me a Sworn Statement under oath that it is indeed fixed???
How can I believe them?
How can I trust BRP?
What if it isn,t fixed?
I just don,t know what to do anymore??
When I sit on it and start to turn the key I,m afraid to death its going to burst into flames because there was 1 NFSTA report of that.
And how do I know when I,m flying down the highway that the rear wheel isn,t going to fall oFFF??

Just pulling your chains SEE BRP History below!

[woodz428]

Isn't their motto-"Vote Early & Vote Often!"?......

I'm pretty sure that's C(r)ook County's motto, along with "don't forget that the dead can vote too...as long as their residence is still in C(r)ook County".

[Firefly]

Mines OK Right now but What if I have a problem and the person doesn,t give me a Sworn Statement under oath that it is indeed fixed???
How can I believe them?
How can I trust BRP?
What if it isn,t fixed?
I just don,t know what to do anymore??
When I sit on it and start to turn the key I,m afraid to death its going to burst into flames because there was 1 NFSTA report of that.
And how do I know when I,m flying down the highway that the rear wheel isn,t going to fall oFFF??

Just pulling your chains SEE BRP History below!

I always check my toothpaste for poison every morning too......

[TexasTripod]

How does a person know if their spyder is actually "fixed" when they get it back from the dealer? Is it fixed if the mechanic (sorry,I meant "Tech.") says it's fixed? Is it fixed if you ride it 50mi. and the problem doesn't recur? How about 500mi.?,5000mi.? The point I'm trying to make is that some people may not ride their Spyder 500mi. in a year and consider it to have been fixed when there are those that ride 500 or more miles in a weekend and have the problem recur in a few weeks. I got 8500mi. on mine before the problem started,should I expect to get another 8500mi. before it happens again? The only way I will consider mine "fixed" is when someone can physically show me what the problem was,explain what was causing the problem or I don't have the same problem again for as long as I own it no matter how high the mileage gets.

[SpyderWolf]

Mines OK Right now but What if I have a problem and the person doesn,t give me a Sworn Statement under oath that it is indeed fixed???
How can I believe them?
How can I trust BRP?
What if it isn,t fixed?
I just don,t know what to do anymore??
When I sit on it and start to turn the key I,m afraid to death its going to burst into flames because there was 1 NFSTA report of that.
And how do I know when I,m flying down the highway that the rear wheel isn,t going to fall oFFF??

Just pulling your chains SEE BRP History below!

You had me going for a minute their wondering where all of this was coming from.

[SpyderWolf]

How does a person know if their spyder is actually "fixed" when they get it back from the dealer? Is it fixed if the mechanic (sorry,I meant "Tech.") says it's fixed? Is it fixed if you ride it 50mi. and the problem doesn't recur? How about 500mi.?,5000mi.? The point I'm trying to make is that some people may not ride their Spyder 500mi. in a year and consider it to have been fixed when there are those that ride 500 or more miles in a weekend and have the problem recur in a few weeks. I got 8500mi. on mine before the problem started,should I expect to get another 8500mi. before it happens again? The only way I will consider mine "fixed" is when someone can physically show me what the problem was,explain what was causing the problem or I don't have the same problem again for as long as I own it no matter how high the mileage gets.

There is no way to ever guarantee you are not going to have a problem with a piece of machinery, especially for an unlimited amount of miles. That is why you get a warranty when you purchase something, it is to fix what may go wrong. There is a very good reason automobile manufacturers do not give out unlimited mile bumper to bumper warranties. You should also know that most components in a normal desktop computer have an average life expectancy of 3 years. One would hope the components used for our vehicles would be much better than that, but again there are no guarantees. Look at DocDoru, he has well over 65,000 miles on his, has had his steering fixed a few times, and still rydes it like he stole it. As with anything else, your mileage may vary.

Perhaps there is a chance that in certain situations the magnets do receive interference from the electronics and begin fighting against each other. That might explain the locking feeling and why it takes extra force to break that magnetic field in order to turn. However, that is purely speculation on my part as well.

[WaltH]

Why is there such a huge difference between the number of spyderlovers who read this thread and the number of owners who participated in poll.

If you own a Spyder, please participate in the poll. This is very valuable to all of us.