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RTS gas gauge movement
I know I have read on here about an upgrade to a different gas gauge for RTS and was wondering if this is a recall or is something you have to pay out of pocket for. To me the gas gauge is very cheaply made and reminds me of a gauge for like a lawn mower. You would think that this bike would have the top of the line items on it for the price they sell these bikes for. Just my 2 cents worth. Please let me know something about the gas gauge whether recall or out of pocket.
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Originally Posted by Ex-Rocket
I know I have read on here about an upgrade to a different gas gauge for RTS and was wondering if this is a recall or is something you have to pay out of pocket for. To me the gas gauge is very cheaply made and reminds me of a gauge for like a lawn mower. You would think that this bike would have the top of the line items on it for the price they sell these bikes for. Just my 2 cents worth. Please let me know something about the gas gauge whether recall or out of pocket.
You can ask your dealer about a service bulletin being done. That is under warranty, but you should be able to see if you have issues (bouncing needle or not working at all). Otherwise, you can remove the dash and disconnect power from the gauges. When you power up the , you can read the gas and temp on the LCD screen. Other people have replaced the gauges with Voltmeter's, digital temp meters and other things...
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2015 Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM-6 Can-am Red/Black SM-6 with 2010 Black RT-622 trailer (hitch in the works).
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2013 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SM-5
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ShawnFZR
10-22-2012, 12:24 PM
BRP has posted a new quality control bulletin (#2012-12) for 2011 & 2012 RT-A&C, S, Techno and LTD model analog fuel gauges that have a problem described as "Analog fuel gauge needle does not have any dampening causing a variable fuel level reading". We know it as the bouncing fuel gauge...
We have to verify that the problem exists, the bulletin even says "NOTE: Repair Only if the Described Symptoms Exist". If so, the gauge is replaced with an updated gauge and a software update for the cluster is installed through BUDS. The new analog fuel gauge has a stepper motor that eliminates or reduces the bounce.
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RTS gas gauge movement
Love how they skipped the 2010s on this one.
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Originally Posted by MidLifeCrisis
Love how they skipped the 2010s on this one.
I agree. Many of us have the 2010's and have laid the groundwork for the following RT sales that have grown tremendously. I am not one to complain but I do get the feeling that we have been looked over for some of the issues. I understand that there is also a new Buds program that addressed the speed on the limp mode (but the '10s are not included Someone please correct me If I am wrong on this) so if it were to happen your speed wouldn't be cut so much so quick. We all know this is very dangerous. I have never had a Limp mode but I understand it can be very dangerous at highway speeds. This is a safety issue for sure. The owners event may provide the oppertunity to talk to some BRP folks about this.
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