Rubber Broke

**porboy** · 10-12-2009, 05:19 PM

What a piece of crap. I noticed my cowl was a little off center, I checked and sure enough one of the rubbers was broken. I think BRP should come up with a better solution and replace them all...Yep that will happen.

The more I get into this

, not sure I make a wise choice. Now I have a small leak, antifreeze I think. Always something.

**BajaRon** · 10-12-2009, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by porboy

What a piece of crap. I noticed my cowl was a little off center, I checked and sure enough one of the rubbers was broken. I think BRP should come up with a better solution and replace them all...Yep that will happen.

The more I get into this

, not sure I make a wise choice. Now I have a small leak, antifreeze I think. Always something.

Join the crowd on broken cowl rubbers. I don't know why BRP can't fix that one either. They'd be better off just throwing in a set of mini bungie cords, that's what I'm using.

On the antifreeze leak, check your hose clamps. They can get loose as the hoses seat in. Probably nothing more than just needing a little tightening.

**Bersquack** · 10-12-2009, 05:22 PM

Yeah, I have heard lots of stories about broken seat cowl.

It is a shame, but we are all early adopters and we have to deal with this. Hopefully, it won't be the case for the RT. Otherwise, BRP will have a hard time selling more spyders.

**Rando** · 10-12-2009, 05:46 PM

Yes, mine started leaking awhile back and sure enough the clamp bolt was not tight at all! Everyone should take a minute and check their clamp. It just might prevent a problem down the road.

**WackyDan** · 10-12-2009, 06:13 PM

Yup... have a leak here too... Puddle right under the coolant tank in front. Not sure it is the cap or something else... NOt impacting my riding, but needless to say, I'm putting a call into the dealer for them to get a new cap.

**BLACK WIDOW** · 10-12-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by porboy

What a piece of crap. I noticed my cowl was a little off center, I checked and sure enough one of the rubbers was broken. I think BRP should come up with a better solution and replace them all...Yep that will happen.

The more I get into this

, not sure I make a wise choice. Now I have a small leak, antifreeze I think. Always something.

At the risk of showing my ignorance---What is a cowl rubber.

Michael

**porboy** · 10-12-2009, 06:52 PM

Keeps the herd safe.

Just kidding, a little rubber tie that is suppose to keep the passenger seat/shell cover in place. Makes the bike look solo.

**dave01** · 10-12-2009, 07:06 PM

I have been using 2 small bungee cords since mine broke about 2 weeks after I put the solo cowl on. Didnt notice it right away but saw a post on here and went into the garage to check mine out. 2 broken ones, both the rear ones. Sad design to say the least. Maybe BRP can send us UPDATED ones...LOL

**NancysToy** · 10-12-2009, 07:12 PM

Many folks have switched to velcro to hold on their seat cowls. BRP has replaced some of the rubbers under warranty, but they break again soon. Terrible place to use rubber under stress. It has to get very hot under that cowl out in the sun.

**porboy** · 10-12-2009, 07:15 PM

Rando

Thanks.

Thats what it was. Leaking ever so slowly, it was pretty loose.

Thanks again.

All you guys / gals on this site are awesome.

**leo76dragon** · 10-12-2009, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by porboy

What a piece of crap. I noticed my cowl was a little off center, I checked and sure enough one of the rubbers was broken. I think BRP should come up with a better solution and replace them all...Yep that will happen.

The more I get into this

, not sure I make a wise choice. Now I have a small leak, antifreeze I think. Always something.

Yah me too... one of the rubber pieces broke off as well... anybody got any good ideas on having something better than those little rubber straps to hold the cowl down?

**Some Guy** · 10-12-2009, 08:48 PM

Many a rider has been undone by a broken rubber!

I'm SOOOO funny!!!...a legend in my own mind.

(oh yeah...Porboy...I really fought HARD to resist referring to your avatar!)

**ataDude** · 10-12-2009, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by porboy

Keeps the herd safe.

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Oh, good golly. I'm still laughing at this one.

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**BLACK WIDOW** · 10-12-2009, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by porboy

Keeps the herd safe.

Just kidding, a little rubber tie that is suppose to keep the passenger seat/shell cover in place. Makes the bike look solo.

Don't have one--But I can understand the trauma of a broken rubber

Michael

**burg650** · 10-12-2009, 10:07 PM

Those nets that come with most SUV's and station wagon are made with bungee cord, so I cut one up and made all new cords for mine and they work just great. Just a little tip to all about your seat cowl, take it off ounce in while to clean under it you will be amazed how much dust and dirt collect under there.

**NancysToy** · 10-12-2009, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by leo76dragon

Yah me too... one of the rubber pieces broke off as well... anybody got any good ideas on having something better than those little rubber straps to hold the cowl down?

Try the fix in this thread. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...=broken+rubber

**leo76dragon** · 10-13-2009, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by NancysToy

Try the fix in this thread. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...=broken+rubber

THANK YOU!!!!! your help is greatly appreciated...

**BajaRon** · 10-13-2009, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by WackyDan

Yup... have a leak here too... Puddle right under the coolant tank in front. Not sure it is the cap or something else... NOt impacting my riding, but needless to say, I'm putting a call into the dealer for them to get a new cap.

The cap goes on pretty hard and some do not turn it far enough because of this. If you don't get it on all the way it will leak.

I beleive the wings of the cap align with the holding tank when installed correctly (all the way to the last notch). It should also be level. If one of the tabs does not catch the cap will be up on one side.

It is hard to believe that a cap has gone bad.

**3wheeldemon** · 10-13-2009, 09:47 AM

"Rubber Broke"

Porboy: Use double rubber then, last thing we need is a bunch of little kids looking like you!

3WD

**Firefly** · 10-13-2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by Some Guy

Many a rider has been undone by a broken rubber!

I'm SOOOO funny!!!...a legend in my own mind.

(oh yeah...Porboy...I really fought HARD to resist referring to your avatar!)

Yeah---- they older you get--- the better you WERE.....

You're a real riot---- you should go someplace and happen.....

You wc...tdw...dp...ph...gaf !

**vt228** · 10-13-2009, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by porboy

What a piece of crap. I noticed my cowl was a little off center, I checked and sure enough one of the rubbers was broken. I think BRP should come up with a better solution and replace them all...Yep that will happen.

The more I get into this

, not sure I make a wise choice. Now I have a small leak, antifreeze I think. Always something.

they should send a velcrow straps so you can fit it tight the rubber cords are gunk to short and a Bitch to put on velcrow is what im using .they didnt think this out first befor they send it out it should slid on easy and clamp on easy on / off so when we want to use it it slids on easy I was Pissed when mine brok off when driving down highway fly off on to grass 3 rubber straps broke last one let go .velcrow holds tightly BRP fix this please .

befor some one gets hurt from flying covers we love owerspyders please t/y

**porboy** · 10-13-2009, 05:59 PM

You wc...tdw...dp...ph...gaf ?

**Dudley** · 10-13-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by BajaRon

The cap goes on pretty hard and some do not turn it far enough because of this. If you don't get it on all the way it will leak.

I beleive the wings of the cap align with the holding tank when installed correctly (all the way to the last notch). It should also be level. If one of the tabs does not catch the cap will be up on one side.

It is hard to believe that a cap has gone bad.

From my experience in removing and putting the cap back on, caution is of primary importance. The cap MUST be pressed down and started LEVEL before turning it clockwise. You are dealing with metal to plastic and improperly done, will damage the plastic bottle. There are 2 notches to be overcome before the cap is properly set. The space to work in is very tight, so I recommend unscrewing the red plastic end before attempting to service the coolant.

**bjt** · 10-14-2009, 06:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dudley

From my experience in removing and putting the cap back on, caution is of primary importance. The cap MUST be pressed down and started LEVEL before turning it clockwise. You are dealing with metal to plastic and improperly done, will damage the plastic bottle. There are 2 notches to be overcome before the cap is properly set. The space to work in is very tight, so I recommend unscrewing the red plastic end before attempting to service the coolant.

+1

**porboy** · 10-14-2009, 10:01 AM

Wasn't real crazy about the velcro thing. I stopped by Lowe's and purchased a packet of small budgie cords, they were about the same diameter as the rubber ones.($2.49) I cut them the same length as the old rubber ones. Removed the metal clip, burned the end of the cut cord so not to fray and reattached everything to the shorter cord. Cut off the end of the metal attach clip. WALA! they work fine. So far so good.

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