It might be the rats!

[Stumpy6Guns]

My Spyder is in the shop right now for two problems: a leaking airbag system, and a passenger detector problem. The mechanic called tonight to let me know that he found rat poop and insulation damage under the left passenger handle panel. :yikes:

He's pulling the rear section off tomorrow to get to the airbag system. He'll let me know what he finds, and if it's rodent damage to the wires or airlines, the warranty is not gonna cover it. Ouch. :(

[DJFaninTN]

did someone say rat?

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[PrairieSpyder]

Passenger-detection system? :dontknow: I can usually tell if i have a passenger on my Spyder! But you never know when one will sneak up! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[Cruzr Joe]

Passenger-detection system? :dontknow: I can usually tell if i have a passenger on my Spyder! But you never know when one will sneak up! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


That might be a good thing .................... But then again ................ :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

Cruzr Joe

[Stumpy6Guns]

Passenger-detection system? :dontknow: I can usually tell if i have a passenger on my Spyder! But you never know when one will sneak up! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

There's a switch under the pillion that tells the stability system to use a higher CG when a passenger is onboard. If the switch goes bad or the wires get shorted to ground, an orange screen lights up and says "Detecteur Passager" and Nanny gets real touchy if only the ryder is on. A real PITA to fix.

[Saluda]

hope it's a quick and inexpensive repair.

[Bob Denman]

:gaah: Rats...

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[Copperman]

hope it's a quick and inexpensive repair.


Is anything ever quick and inexpensive on these?

[jaherbst]

Ever wonder why wire insulation is so "tasty" to rats? Here in the "Old Pueblo" we have a severe Pack Rat problem. I leave a light on and a small cheap radio on in my garages and my hanger. They like neither. So far it has worked for me.

Jack

[Stumpy6Guns]

Ever wonder why wire insulation is so "tasty" to rats? Here in the "Old Pueblo" we have a severe Pack Rat problem. I leave a light on and a small cheap radio on in my garages and my hanger. They like neither. So far it has worked for me.

Jack

What do you have the radio set to? Country? Rock? Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin/Sammy Davis Jr? :joke:

( Get it? the Rat Pack?)

[Chupaca]

They can reek havoc up under there....many suggestions this time of year on how to deal with them...:lecturef_smilie:But then Jack has a novel Idea....entertain them all night all you do is add some of those crunchy pellets and it's a killer party...:yikes:

[Lew L]

Ever wonder why wire insulation is so "tasty" to rats? Here in the "Old Pueblo" we have a severe Pack Rat problem. I leave a light on and a small cheap radio on in my garages and my hanger. They like neither. So far it has worked for me.

Jack

Well Jack---- Why do rats eat electrical insulation??

Because the plastic insulation has a filler in the plastic mix that is made from either peanut husks or soy beans. Dinner with a shocking experince:yikes:

Also thier main front teeth never stop growing and they have to knaw on all sorts of stuff keep'em short.

Rats and mice do cause :::::::::::::::::: Kaos:)

[Bob Denman]

What do you have the radio set to? Country? Rock? Frank Sinatra/Dean Martin/Sammy Davis Jr? :joke:

I've heard it said that Jack is a Huge Fan of rap music... :yes::ohyea::yes::ohyea:
But the rats don't think much of it! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[Dirtbag]

I put moth balls around the bike and poison they don't like the moth balls

[Bob Denman]

:D How do they like the poison? :roflblack:

[blitzkreig]

if the fix is truly expensive I might look into my house insurance to help cover the costs. Seriously ...

[ARtraveler]

:D How do they like the poison? :roflblack:

Because it tastes just like Lifebuoy soap. Ask Ralphie. :roflblack::roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: Never wake up a sleeping rat!

:shocked: Oh! That's right; this is MUCH bigger!! :yikes:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u35F1JLJnQ

[lou49]

They can reek havoc up under there....many suggestions this time of year on how to deal with them...:lecturef_smilie:But then Jack has a novel Idea....entertain them all night all you do is add some of those crunchy pellets and it's a killer party...:yikes: jajajaja! Esa esta buena! Chupuca! :roflblack::roflblack:

[lou49]

:D How do they like the poison? :roflblack:
some, well done, some, rare! :roflblack:

[jaherbst]

Ahh-huh, I have awakened some brilliant minds. Great come backs guys and gals. Don't ya just love it

when someone talks about something other than tires and oil.

Picking up a Can Am Maverick next Tuesday and retiring my WR250R for the winter. I will follow up with a

"newby" report. I just love new ventures!

Jack

[Bob Denman]

:clap: :congrats: :2thumbs:
You're gonna have TONS of fun!!

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What kind of oil and tires will you be using?? :roflblack:

[Stumpy6Guns]

hope it's a quick and inexpensive repair.

Ha! I should be so lucky!

The estimate is $1,075. The varmints chewed into the wire harness and wrecked the wires to both the pillion switch and the compressor. They are going to submit the claim for the compressor to RPM-One in the hope that they will cover it because it was leaking before the rodent problem, but I'm not holding my breath. :gaah:

[Bob Denman]

:shocked:... That really sux. :banghead:

[Stumpy6Guns]

For a thousand bucks I could buy a cherry picker to lift off the rear section myself and still have $800 in my pocket. This really bites.

[MikeandSandy]

Check with your bike insurance company. This happened to our truck and it was covered! $2,700.

[Stumpy6Guns]

Check with your bike insurance company. This happened to our truck and it was covered! $2,700.

Thanks for the tip!

I just filed a claim; we'll see what happens.

[thehawk]

I've heard you can get rid of them if you stuff steel wool in their little holes ...


... of course you've got to get somebody to hold their little feet :roflblack:!

thehawk

[PapaHotel]

I trapped 5 mice the other week, but that doesn't mean I got them all.....

[PapaHotel]

I trapped 5 mice the other week, but that doesn't mean I got them all.....

[Pirate looks at --]

That makes 10:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::rof lblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack ::roflblack:!

[Stumpy6Guns]

Last night about midnight I submitted the claim to Foremost Insurance Company. 8:00 AM this morning the adjuster called me, then he called the service department for the estimate, then he approved it and shot me a direct deposit for $919! I have a $500 deductible, but I'll gladly pay that instead of $1,419!!

I am impressed. I was afraid they would turn out to be a fly-by-night outfit, but I was wrong.

:thumbup::yes::yes::clap:

[Sam Mac]

Rodents love nice dark places to build a nest. You wouldn't believe the damage they do to lawn mower engines. Bounce dryer sheets stuffed into areas that the little suckers can get into will deter them. I hate mice! :banghead:

[Bob Denman]

Last night about midnight I submitted the claim to Foremost Insurance Company. 8:00 AM this morning the adjuster called me, then he called the service department for the estimate, then he approved it and shot me a direct deposit for $919! I have a $500 deductible, but I'll gladly pay that instead of $1,419!!

I am impressed. I was afraid they would turn out to be a fly-by-night outfit, but I was wrong.

:thumbup::yes::yes::clap:

:congrats: Foremost has been around for a really long time.
Even thought I don't use them for my PowerSports customers; they are about as far from "Fly-by-night", as an insurance company can be! :thumbup:

[armyspydervet]

I had a mouse problem in my garage a few months ago. I purchased these and haven't seen one (or droppings) since.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JKXTPZI/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481758221&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

[Tango]

I have my trailer loaded with moth balls. It works. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

[Stumpy6Guns]

I have my trailer loaded with moth balls. It works. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

Poor little moths:roflblack:

[PrairieSpyder]

Last night about midnight I submitted the claim to Foremost Insurance Company. 8:00 AM this morning the adjuster called me, then he called the service department for the estimate, then he approved it and shot me a direct deposit for $919! I have a $500 deductible, but I'll gladly pay that instead of $1,419!!

I am impressed. I was afraid they would turn out to be a fly-by-night outfit, but I was wrong.

:thumbup::yes::yes::clap:


:2thumbs: Good for you. I have Foremost insurance, too. It's good to hear they came through.

[Bob Denman]

And now: he's traded it for a new bike! :clap: :thumbup:

[Stumpy6Guns]

And now: he's traded it for a new bike! :clap: :thumbup:

Well, not quite. I'm selling it. The trade-in value was not so great, and the dealership suggested I list it. If it doesn't sell in a month or so, I'll probably consign it.

[Chiisai]

I've heard you can get rid of them if you stuff steel wool in their little holes ...


... of course you've got to get somebody to hold their little feet :roflblack:!

thehawk

You guys crack me up. :roflblack:

I'm a moderator on the GWRRA message board and it's so dull compared to the humor you guys have.

Hey, wait a minute-I just figured it out-It's the Spyders that make you guys so funny and so much fun!
Love it! :2thumbs:

[Bob Denman]

:D We like the GoldWingers also! :clap: :welcome: