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10-29-2014, 01:39 PM
#151
It is certainly not
Originally Posted by finless
The other post got closed by Lamont due to the posts about organizing a lawsuit. Stay off that subject and this should stay open!
Bob
in Super Contributor's best interest for a class action to be formed here. And FWIW, I don't think it is in Spyder Owner's best interest either.
Last edited by MidTNDawg; 10-29-2014 at 01:59 PM.
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10-29-2014, 01:47 PM
#152
Originally Posted by finless
The other post got closed by Lamont due to the posts about organizing a lawsuit. Stay off that subject and this should stay open!
Bob
Originally Posted by MidTNDawg
in Super Consultant's best interest for a class action to be formed here. And FWIW, I don't think it is in Spyder Owner's best interest either.
Most who talk about such things have an itchy triger finger and NO bullets in their gun. Ya know what I mean!
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10-29-2014, 01:53 PM
#153
NO LAWSUIT talk this needs to stay open it is way too important to the affected owners. Thank You
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10-29-2014, 01:58 PM
#154
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10-29-2014, 02:00 PM
#155
Yes I do
Originally Posted by Jerbear
Most who talk about such things have an itchy triger finger and NO bullets in their gun. Ya know what I mean!
and you are correct.
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10-29-2014, 02:02 PM
#156
Keep on topic guys do not even discuss the discussion of it.
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10-29-2014, 02:11 PM
#157
Originally Posted by Magdave
Keep on topic guys do not even discuss the discussion of it.
Dave, doesn't that make.....your head hurt?
Reality is. If Lamont wants a reason to close a post. He'll find one. Actually, he can do so without reason. After all. He owns the ball field.
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10-29-2014, 02:13 PM
#158
Very Active Member
"A Wise Man Once Said, I Should Ask My Wife."
2017 Champagne Metallic RT-S SE-6 Rivco Dual Flag Holders; Slingmods Highway Pegs; (Hate Them) Airhawk Seat Cushion; Show Chrome Black Touring Rack w/ Risers & Touring Windshield; RAM X Mount For TXTAG; TackForm Phone Mount; Lidlox; Magic Mirror Mounts; Guardian Bells; WOLO "Bad Boy" Air Horn; Dual USB Power Outlet With Voltmeter; 12V outlet for misc. stuff; Spyderpops Full View Mirror Turn Signals; Large Brake Pedal; Kott Grilles; Large Mud Flap; BajaRon 3 Piece Sway Bar, Last But Not Least, Kuhmo Rear Rire, Vedrestien Fronts.
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10-29-2014, 02:14 PM
#159
I know Bear just give it a rest OK
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10-29-2014, 02:20 PM
#160
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10-29-2014, 06:30 PM
#161
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10-29-2014, 08:34 PM
#162
Why would conversations be limited to selected topics? Isn't this a F
Originally Posted by finless
The other post got closed by Lamont due to the posts about organizing a lawsuit. Stay off that subject and this should stay open!
Bob
So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?
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10-29-2014, 08:44 PM
#163
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by ptouch12
So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?
Are you actively trying to get this thread closed? Lamont's relationship/or not relationship with BRP is irrelevant to this thread. Folks need to stay focused on what is being discussed for the greater good. If you want to talk about relationships, lawsuits, feelings, etc., take it to another forum. Spyderlovers is not the only one out there. If we want to be on this forum, we have to abide by the Administrator's rules.
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10-29-2014, 08:57 PM
#164
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10-29-2014, 09:52 PM
#165
Well, staying on topic
I have only had 2 Spyders. But I have never had any problem with either of them. No heat, no fumes, not steering problems, nor anything else.
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10-29-2014, 10:13 PM
#166
Originally Posted by ptouch12
So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?
Since you decided to post your first post on the forum on this thread just keep it on topic and do not try and highjack an important thread. If you want to talk about something other than the NHTSA investigation take to off topic please.
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10-29-2014, 10:19 PM
#167
Originally Posted by MidTNDawg
I have only had 2 Spyders. But I have never had any problem with either of them. No heat, no fumes, not steering problems, nor anything else.
You are one of the lucky ones and I assume you do not have a 2013 RT? There are many satisfied Spyder owners no doubt not all of them have issues.
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10-29-2014, 11:05 PM
#168
Fuel smell while riding
I had forgotten about this issue for a while now and thought it was taken care of. But every model Spyder I've ever owned always had this bad gas fume smell, on my 08 I couldn't ride with my helmet visor open for long periods of time because the gas or fumes from the motor would make my eyes watery and irritated so I quit using the tall windscreen to get more fresh air, Then I got an 09' and it did the same, My 12' and 13' RT also did the same and finally I resorted and put the Vertika air scoops which forces air into the side vents down instead of the vacuuming effect it has. This took care most of the gas smell and it was actually ok until you parked the vehicle in the garage. I was always scared to let it cool in the garage so I would always run the fan on high to circulate the air in there and the whole garage would smell like gasoline. Now fast forward to 2014. Rode my 14' RT down from Canada and my first official ride on the RT and the smell is back. I had such a bad headache from the gas smell it's just unbearable. I thought I was the only one. I also have this humming sound when you first turn the key and everyone tells me its perhaps the fuel pump and it's normal. When your riding it always sounds like a hummingbird with a faint humm sound, worse when you wear a helmet then you really can hear it. I spoke with BRP rep at Spyderfest and they said it is within the normal operating procedure, What???? So now I've had to resort to buying and putting the air scoops back on, but first it needs to get painted to match the bike and hopefully no more gas fumes. I'm glad not all is experiencing this and hope there is a solution coming soon. Anyway I'm usually not very vocal about issues but I think this is pretty important. Hard to enjoy riding when you've got a headache from fuel smells plus all your clothes smells horrible at the end of the day. You literally smell like you've been wrenching all day and not riding! LOL
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10-29-2014, 11:25 PM
#169
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10-30-2014, 02:02 AM
#170
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by reggystan
I had forgotten about this issue for a while now and thought it was taken care of. But every model Spyder I've ever owned always had this bad gas fume smell, on my 08 I couldn't ride with my helmet visor open for long periods of time because the gas or fumes from the motor would make my eyes watery and irritated so I quit using the tall windscreen to get more fresh air, Then I got an 09' and it did the same, My 12' and 13' RT also did the same and finally I resorted and put the Vertika air scoops which forces air into the side vents down instead of the vacuuming effect it has. This took care most of the gas smell and it was actually ok until you parked the vehicle in the garage. I was always scared to let it cool in the garage so I would always run the fan on high to circulate the air in there and the whole garage would smell like gasoline. Now fast forward to 2014. Rode my 14' RT down from Canada and my first official ride on the RT and the smell is back. I had such a bad headache from the gas smell it's just unbearable. I thought I was the only one. I also have this humming sound when you first turn the key and everyone tells me its perhaps the fuel pump and it's normal. When your riding it always sounds like a hummingbird with a faint humm sound, worse when you wear a helmet then you really can hear it. I spoke with BRP rep at Spyderfest and they said it is within the normal operating procedure, What???? So now I've had to resort to buying and putting the air scoops back on, but first it needs to get painted to match the bike and hopefully no more gas fumes. I'm glad not all is experiencing this and hope there is a solution coming soon. Anyway I'm usually not very vocal about issues but I think this is pretty important. Hard to enjoy riding when you've got a headache from fuel smells plus all your clothes smells horrible at the end of the day. You literally smell like you've been wrenching all day and not riding! LOL
That's disappointing news.
As a counterpoint, my 2010 would occasionally stink up my garage, but not so bad that I was worried. More of an inconvenience. I was never able to determine the specific conditions that caused it, but I suspect it was when the gas tank was low.
My 2014 seems to fine. No smells at all. Although I do have the whining fuel pump. Complain to your dealer and they should replace it for you.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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10-30-2014, 06:15 AM
#171
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10-30-2014, 06:44 AM
#172
So much for the F3 being the hot topic around here....
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10-30-2014, 07:50 AM
#173
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by DrewNJ
So much for the F3 being the hot topic around here....
This thread has nothing to do with the F3. There is a separate forum for that.
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10-30-2014, 07:51 AM
#174
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10-30-2014, 08:16 AM
#175
An F3 is a middle grade tornado, not as bad as the F5, but worse than the F1.
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