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2012 spyder rt just died
Just got my Spyder 2012 used. First time rider, and absolutely love my bike. Took it out for a short ride today and it just died.. went about three miles from home, stopped at a stop sign and when I acceletated it puttered, didn't have any umph and died. Lights work, radio (iPod) works, has gas. The kill switch was dysfunctional when I got the bike. My husband just replaced the running lights on the fenders with led bulbs, and disconnected the analog gas and temp gauge so I could use the digital gauge on the dash. We saw a video on Youtube that says changing bulbs to led can kill a bike. So he went out and put the old ones back.. bike still won't start, not even a turn over or click. Nothing.
anyone else have this issue?
Thank you
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How old is the battery? I believe once the voltage gets so low the electronics won't let you do much of anything. Try jumping it. If that works then it's the battery.
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Is it a manual (SM) or automatic (SE).
If SE, remember, if it died on the road, it's probably in gear, you must hold the brake while starting otherwise, it will no even crank.
Hope it is as simple as that, if not, then it's above my pay grade.
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Definitely check the battery and be sure the connections are tight.
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Originally Posted by ottawa-rider
Is it a manual (SM) or automatic (SE).
If SE, remember, if it died on the road, it's probably in gear, you must hold the brake while starting otherwise, it will no even crank.
Hope it is as simple as that, if not, then it's above my pay grade.
its an automatic.
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Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster
How old is the battery? I believe once the voltage gets so low the electronics won't let you do much of anything. Try jumping it. If that works then it's the battery.
ok, we'll give that a try next. thank you
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How was the kill switch repaired? Could be that.
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also 2012 here clutch s-m 5
quote ---> The kill switch was dysfunctional when I got the bike <-------- a big from the get go ! did you happen to do a test ride before you bought the cycle ? let us know ( what is meant by kill switch was dysfunctional , if you can ) ... some of us , have reaper manual that might be able to help! ------- > try that brake peddle down and try to start 1st though ...
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Turdie12, I hope you've already got this corrected, but, my '13 had a (very Rare) Kill switch failure as well. It turned out that if the mechanic put all of his weight onto that switch it could work, I ended up having the complete right hand throttle assembly / console replaced. Works flawlessly now.
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AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
"Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"
The Critter 2016 RT-S
Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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i would check the battery cables for tight .there is also a battery ground under the seat to check plus main fuse and circuit breaker .battery ground under seat is hard to tighten because there is a nut under it thats hard to get at
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
How was the kill switch repaired? Could be that.
currently in the shop. Battery, charging, and kill switch all on the list of to do's for the mechanic.
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Originally Posted by DGoebel
Turdie12, I hope you've already got this corrected, but, my '13 had a (very Rare) Kill switch failure as well. It turned out that if the mechanic put all of his weight onto that switch it could work, I ended up having the complete right hand throttle assembly / console replaced. Works flawlessly now.
hmmmm good thing we got an extended warranty.. this could get ugly. Bike is currently in the shop and the switch is on the list of things to look at.
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Originally Posted by Turdie12
hmmmm good thing we got an extended warranty.. this could get ugly. Bike is currently in the shop and the switch is on the list of things to look at.
Good luck on getting it fixed. I would suggest battery as I had a regular motorcycle that kept on dying and that fixed it. But the kill switch not working doesn't sound good either but good luck
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What was the prognosis and solution?
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Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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still in shop going on 3 weeks
Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster
What was the prognosis and solution?
it seems the kill switch may be the issue. Couldn't find the correct part or part number, went rounds with BRP saying they needed part number to find if it was a part that was available??? REALLY?? Finally with the help of a salesman at a local dealer 75 miles away, part has been shipped to mechanic. Status as of now not really sure.
Im hoping this is not a pre-courser to the future of this bike.
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This is what scares the heck out of me with buying a used bike this expensive. I really hope this story has a happy ending.
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All bikes can break
Originally Posted by LeftCoast
This is what scares the heck out of me with buying a used bike this expensive. I really hope this story has a happy ending.
What is scaring you?
All bikes / brands can have malfunctions - new or old.
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Turdie12, After they replaced mine, it's worked flawlessly since. My shop replaced the entire right side console versus just the switch, curious to find out if your shop did replace just the switch.
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
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I followed most post who made MODS on their spyders and most and always follows with heads aches. When mods are done,, usually not normal means not tested by BRP. A simple mod of lights will affect minimal amps but more and more mods will. Nanny can only tolerate some mods. This is the big reason WHY I don't do Mods especially electrical. I am a Marine electrician I know.
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Originally Posted by jerpinoy
I followed most post who made MODS on their spyders and most and always follows with heads aches. When mods are done,, usually not normal means not tested by BRP. A simple mod of lights will affect minimal amps but more and more mods will. Nanny can only tolerate some mods. This is the big reason WHY I don't do Mods especially electrical. I am a Marine electrician I know.
that electrical mods must be done (or not at all) with the thought in mind that they may have to be removed in the future because of problems possibly caused by the mod.
I installed some nice loud dual horns that I like very much. But when I'm playing music off a flash drive on the USB and I beep the horn, the music gets interrupted. Still working on solving the issue.
AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
"Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"
The Critter 2016 RT-S
Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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Originally Posted by LeftCoast
This is what scares the heck out of me with buying a used bike this expensive. I really hope this story has a happy ending.
Plenty of used bikes available with existing warranty. This should unscare you.
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Yeah definitely looking for that. Without getting into it I don’t come from a riding family so there is limited support for the purchase. If it ends up living in the shop and costing a lot of $$ from the get go it just will make things more complicated. Not complaining about the situation just want to maximize the opportunity for a positive outcome that hopefully the spouse will also want to partake in.
That being said I don’t want to hijack the thread. I’m pulling for a good resolution for the OP that will be covered by BRP.
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