Dead Spyder

[pegasus1300]

And that it is not a train coming the other way

[Tango]

Latest news on the Dead Spyder, the engine is back together but not back in yet. The tech is trying to have it all back together late next week! So far the total is a tad over $7,500 for the new engine.

JT

Yikes! A lot of money for sure. Glad it was all covered. Sounds like you might be riding it soon. Tom

[40Xshooter]

After reading this thread my conclusion would be, when I get my RT-S next April, to make sure I pony up for the extended warranty......WOW what a story!

[SteveP]

Wow . Yes the warranty seems pretty crucial when available . What would be the cost be to replace one of the triples I wonder . That's approaching the cost of a v8 crate engine

[40Xshooter]

Wow . Yes the warranty seems pretty crucial when available . What would be the cost be to replace one of the triples I wonder . That's approaching the cost of a v8 crate engine

I don't know about a crate motor but that's the cost of a VW DSG transmission replacement!

[Empty Pockets]

JT
Good to hear it's getting closer to being ready. This is a great decision swayer for those on the fence about purchasing an extended warranty!

[Sam Mac]

Latest news on the Dead Spyder, the engine is back together but not back in yet. The tech is trying to have it all back together late next week! So far the total is a tad over $7,500 for the new engine.

JT

$7,500.00 you can get this for less. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...1360/overview/

[Bob Denman]

Yeah... but will it fit underneath the Spyder's Tupperware?

[SteveP]

$7,500.00 you can get this for less. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...1360/overview/

Thats the engine I put in my 2003 Silverado SS , $8400.00 CDN .... That's why I was shocked at the price of a 1000 cc twin . I guess the tab for labour would be a fair chunk as well though ?

[Ex-Rocket]

JT, glad that you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and to be able to ride again.

[jthornton]

The service manager called this afternoon, the Spyder is back together and should be ready to pick up in the morning... if it ain't raining I'll go get it.

Edit: just looked at the date of the first post and pretty much 9 weeks from the day it died. The dealer had it about 8 weeks as I said before they tried to see if it was a quick fix and when it was not I had to get back in line. So the upshot is I good with how long it took.

JT

[SteveP]

The service manager called this afternoon, the Spyder is back together and should be ready to pick up in the morning... if it ain't raining I'll go get it.

Edit: just looked at the date of the first post and pretty much 9 weeks from the day it died. The dealer had it about 8 weeks as I said before they tried to see if it was a quick fix and when it was not I had to get back in line. So the upshot is I good with how long it took.

JT

Good to hear , seemed like a while but back with a nice tight engine
interested to see if you notice any difference ( improvement I mean )

[Tango]

That's good news JT. Hope you get good weather for a break in ride. Tom

[jthornton]

Good to hear , seemed like a while but back with a nice tight engine
interested to see if you notice any difference ( improvement I mean )

I'm hoping the new engine does not use as much oil as the old one did.

JT

[jthornton]

That's good news JT. Hope you get good weather for a break in ride. Tom

Extended forecast shows rain for the next 10 days... and it's been raining for a while.

At least I'll have time to fit the new Ultimate seat and finish building my new blast cabinet.

JT

[Bob Denman]

The service manager called this afternoon, the Spyder is back together and should be ready to pick up in the morning... if it ain't raining I'll go get it.
.JT

[jthornton]

Got a call yesterday from the dealer and the Spyder still has a check engine light and something about the throttle body so I might get a new one... throttle body I mean.

JT

[Bob Denman]

[Empty Pockets]

Got a call yesterday from the dealer and the Spyder still has a check engine light and something about the throttle body so I might get a new one... throttle body I mean.

JT

What's one more delay. Good that it was found before you got it back. At least you have your wing to keep your riding fix satisfied

[jthornton]

What's one more delay. Good that it was found before you got it back. At least you have your wing to keep your riding fix satisfied

Yep, and it's all under the same $50 deductible.

Pretty nice day here today, the BlueWing, me and the back seat driver are going for an ice cream cone at the Eminence Dairy Shack be back in time for a nap I think.

JT

[jthornton]

Service Manager called today and said "do you have some parts for your Spyder at your house?" I said yea the windshield and the two small covers. She said we have been going nuts trying to find them. The she said did you have a scratch on the left front fender? I said no, she said we will replace it. That is a service department! Bike is done and waiting on a new front fender. Gives them time to ride it a bit and see if anything pops up. That's why I haul my Spyder 90 miles to them for service work.

JT

[cyclelover63]

With the cost of paint now days,I cold see a fender already painted would be cheaper at their cost...I agree that is a good service department..

[Bob Denman]

They ARE a good dealership!

And you're in the homestretch now!!!

[jthornton]

Bringing the Spyder home today. I have to trailer it back as I don't have a ride up there.

JT

[Bob Denman]