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YIKES!!!
I hope everything works out OK.
Number One: 2008 Yellow GS SM5. I love my Spyder.
Number Two: 2012 RT-S Limited (the poop colored RT) I still have Number One, but Some Girl made me buy Number Two...
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Great Balls of Fire, literally. This sounds a little different than the Spyder fires that started right after shut down. This one was at rest for some time and ignited on start up. Some combination of fuel leak and spark.
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Originally Posted by Capt John
Time to get off my butt and buy a fire extinguishers!
Sorry to hear about your fire, spyder3rdr
I picked up a couple a few weeks ago. Better safe than sorry.
....and we're gonna ride, we're gonna ride.....
ride like the one-eyed Jack of Diamonds, with
the devil close behind,.....we're gonna ride....
2008 GS.....PE # 2888
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Originally Posted by Big Arm
Sorry to hear about your fire, spyder3rdr
I picked up a couple a few weeks ago. Better safe than sorry.
Who carries the XT exstinguishers?
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Originally Posted by BRPjunkie
Who carries the XT exstinguishers?
I purchased these the day atadude posted that they were on woot.com that day. As for a dealer, or store that carries these, I'm sorry that I can't help you.
....and we're gonna ride, we're gonna ride.....
ride like the one-eyed Jack of Diamonds, with
the devil close behind,.....we're gonna ride....
2008 GS.....PE # 2888
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I bought them on Woot also. They are also listed on buy.com but the are out of stock. I am sure you can get them or an equivalent on line somewhere.
PS hope your Spyder gets well soon. You too.
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The PWC type extingusher also fits very well in the Spyder trunk, is marine grade (outdoors resistant), B C type (electrical and gasoline) and cheap ~$15, my 2 cents:
Kidde PWC Fire Extinguisher
3WD
Last edited by 3wheeldemon; 08-10-2009 at 09:53 PM.
Today is a good day to ride!
owner!
[x]- Gun rack
[x]- Helmet-mounted fire extingusher and DPS deactivation hammer
[x]- Large print (senior version) safety card
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This can not be good.Maybe owners should not extinguish fire too soon?
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Ouch...
Thats a Bummer....That sounds a little to close for comfort. Hope you are OK. The Spyder can be fixed or replaced. Keep us informed with what you find
Andrew Gaze
2008 Full Moon SM5 PE#979
I am one very happy owner
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How many is this now?
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Had you recently filled up?
Was gas smell a normal thing you had before?
Any mods?
Please report this to BRP and the NHTSA.
Here is a direct link to where you start the process:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
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Registered Users
Originally Posted by Big Arm
I purchased these the day atadude posted that they were on woot.com that day. As for a dealer, or store that carries these, I'm sorry that I can't help you.
HA! Me too! I got 4 of them for my (3) vehicles. Call me superstitious, but it's like taking an umbrella with you...if you have one, it WON'T rain!
Number One: 2008 Yellow GS SM5. I love my Spyder.
Number Two: 2012 RT-S Limited (the poop colored RT) I still have Number One, but Some Girl made me buy Number Two...
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FIRE
WE DON'T QUIT PLAYING BECAUSE WE GROW OLD; WE GROW OLD BECAUSE WE QUIT PLAYING
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Originally Posted by 3wheeldemon
The PWC type extingusher also fits very well in the Spyder trunk, is marine grade (outdoors resistant), B C type (electrical and gasoline) and cheap ~$15, my 2 cents:
Kidde PWC Fire Extinguisher
3WD
A BC type extingisher is rated for electrical and flammable liquid fires, but not "normal" combustible materials. Trouble is when these other fires start, the plastic, upholstery, and other parts catch fire, too. I highly recommend an ABC type of extinguisher for general use.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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I hope you are okay. Sorry to hear about your spyder. Did someone tell me not to panic? These spyder fires are adding up fast, in such a short time. I am going shopping tomorrow, for several extinguishers myself.
"Happy Spyder Owner"
2010 RTS PE 0174
Custom Plates & paint,
ESI Triple play,mud flap lights,Fender tips/amber,Green Filter,Dayrunner/turn signals,Shortee Antenna,Scuff Guards,LED Brake Lights & 2 in 1 Harness,Brightsides & rear, Glo-ryders/amber, Kewlmetal inside trunk lightz, Garmin 660,Garmin Hood,Volt Meter & Oil Pressure Gauge, Utopia Backrest, IPS Key, ISCI Brake Pedal,Dual side/tall flag poles, SPYDERPOPS Heat Guard
http://www.farriscustoms.com
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Registered Users
Originally Posted by NancysToy
A BC type extingisher is rated for electrical and flammable liquid fires, but not "normal" combustible materials. Trouble is when these other fires start, the plastic, upholstery, and other parts catch fire, too. I highly recommend an ABC type of extinguisher for general use.
Is a matter of opinion, but there is nothing more similar to a motorcycle than a personal watercraft, cables, wires, plastic and upholstery and they come equipped with a B C. The electrical fire is actually plastic burning so the C agent is good for that and non-conductive avoiding making things worse. Either one would work but with limited volume of agent is critical to be specific and to catch the fire at the beginning (electrical+gas). I hope we'll never find out!
3WD
Last edited by 3wheeldemon; 08-10-2009 at 11:15 PM.
Reason: typo
Today is a good day to ride!
owner!
[x]- Gun rack
[x]- Helmet-mounted fire extingusher and DPS deactivation hammer
[x]- Large print (senior version) safety card
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Put an extinguisher in my Spyder yesterday.
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Bone Crusher
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Going in for the recall today and picking up a fire extinguisher while i am there. Only problem is if I mount it in the trunk, I need to reach over the bars to open it and get the thing out. Gotta find an alternative mounting area, something really accessable
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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by dave01
Going in for the recall today and picking up a fire extinguisher while i am there. Only problem is if I mount it in the trunk, I need to reach over the bars to open it and get the thing out. Gotta find an alternative mounting area, something really accessable
If carrying an extinguisher gives you peace of mind, so be it. As we know, it is a requirement on boats and personal watercraft. Never a bad idea. That being said, the first thing to do in case of a vehicle or boat fire is to get away! These things go up in a heartbeat. If you can readily access a extinguisher on another vehicle or in a building, as has been done with some of these fires, do so. Do not stop to try to dig your extinguisher out of the trunk, though. These fires are very close to the gas tanks! Like I was taught from the very first time I used a boat...if a fire starts, jump overboard immediately!
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Originally Posted by spyder3rdr
I rode to work today , about 60 miles , one way ... I got home this evening about 7 and did a few things ... then decided to ryde to town to a friends house . I got on the saddle and noticed the smell of gas fumes ... started her up and backed up about 12 feet ... I looked down and my B*lls were on FIRE !!! I quickly shut it off and popped the seat up , flames were surrounding the fuel tank cap and under the plastics , I ran inside and got my extinguisher and shot her full of powder !!! NO telling how long i'll be without my beloved Spyder ...
I'm really sorry to hear this Bro. I know this will be hard for you to be without your Spyder.
Did you have the software upgrade before the fire?
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Vinnie, let me know if you need help hauling it off to the dealer. Mine is at Goldsboro right now for other un related items but have a truck and trailer if you need to take it down there. Glad you are OK.
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