Coolant Reservoir

[dschaub]

BRP knows about this, I hope you got the new type of coolent tank. Didn't you get the memo from BRP? I carry a coolent repair kit with me. I started to trailer my Spyder if I go more than 105 miles from home due to some dealers were reported that they won't work on a Spyder unless it was bought at there dealer ship and most of the dealers do not stock parts for Spyders. I have been testing the BRP parts system, when we go traveling I stop at a Spyder dealer and ask for the things that are likely to break on a trip and they don't have them. This is the big down fall with owning a BRP Spyder. Like the old saying: A Motor Vehicle Is Only AS Good AS It's Availability To Get Parts And Service. That's IMHO.

Mike

Not sure what the new type of coolant tank is you referred too, my dealer in Waterbury, Ct had one in stock and it looked to be identical to the bad one that came out. I have not recieved anything from BRP talking about a known problem. Please advise if you have more details on a different type tank. Thanks

[Lamonster]

The tank has been redesigned internally.

[lapirow]

same thing happened to me last week on an 09 RS SM. It is winter here in Oz so heat stress is not expected. Best guess isthat it started with a poor or loose connection to thermostat housing which let pressure and heat build up. My tank split just as described. The dealer said it was split by expanding andpressing against the frame. He put a rubber pad in place to protect it.

I have also wired in a fan override switch to give some ability to lower the temperature in traffic. Easy job.

[Littlebadwolf]

I'd like to see a list of the most common items that break down on the Spyders by model...RS/RT...items that can be carried on the road so you don't have to rely on dealers as to whether or not they'll work on your Spyder...I carry fuses, relays, sparkplugs, oil and a fire extinguisher..I know this isn't a complete list...Anybody care to contribute to the list?

[MikeinGA]

I'd like to see a list of the most common items that break down on the Spyders by model...RS/RT...items that can be carried on the road so you don't have to rely on dealers as to whether or not they'll work on your Spyder...I carry fuses, relays, sparkplugs, oil and a fire extinguisher..I know this isn't a complete list...Anybody care to contribute to the list?

Adding to the list: sparkplug wires (BajaRon's), coolent tank repair kit, tire repair kit, 12 Volt tire compressor, fix a flat, AAA motorcycle road side service, duct tape, bailing wire, first aid kit, tire air guage, rages, water, tools and coolent.


Mike

[Rayelljay]

Another reason to own a trailer...

[NancysToy]

Rule #1 - You can never carry adequate spares. Whatever part you need will be the one you didn't bring.
Rule #2 - You can never carry enough credit cards. A card will get your vehicle towed, get you a bus ticket, rental car, or motel room, or even buy that one spare you didn't bring along.

[lapirow]

I'd like to see a list of the most common items that break down on the Spyders by model...RS/RT...items that can be carried on the road so you don't have to rely on dealers as to whether or not they'll work on your Spyder...I carry fuses, relays, sparkplugs, oil and a fire extinguisher..I know this isn't a complete list...Anybody care to contribute to the list?

zip ties. rescue tape. mobile phone.money.

[Freddy]

Does the new design have a new part number?

The tank has been redesigned internally.

[Lamonster]

Does the new design have a new part number?

Not sure but there are no old tanks being shipped since early 2012.

[Ga Blue Knight]

About the only spare that would make sense is to carry Lamont in the Frunk!

[Pilo]

Not sure but there are no old tanks being shipped since early 2012.

Bought a replacement bottle last year and this week it just cracked (vertical cracks on the centerline, on the area where the internal baffle / reinforcement is glued / "welded" to the bottle).
So much for improvement...

[Pilo]

Bought a replacement bottle last year and this week it just cracked (vertical cracks on the centerline, on the area where the internal baffle / reinforcement is glued / "welded" to the bottle).
So much for improvement...

Another replacement bottle cracked..., lasted just one year...

Thinking of making an aluminum or stainless-steel tank...

[ivanlee]

Another replacement bottle cracked..., lasted just one year...

Thinking of making an aluminum or stainless-steel tank...

I made my own in 2009 . With a sight gage,

[larryd]

Did you install a new radiator cap when you replace the bottle???

Maybe the cap opening pressure is bad??? (just a suggestion)

Another replacement bottle cracked..., lasted just one year...

Thinking of making an aluminum or stainless-steel tank...