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Update number 2 on overheating RT in Aus
I rode up to Springwood Suzuki in some fairly warm weather and the Spyder was running very rough by the time I got there, especially between 3 and 4 k RPM. I was not happy at all.
The mechanic said he thought only Spyders with a pipe were suffering - I said I understood stock ones like mine were too.
After the update it runs like new again. Very happy so far even riding home in 34degrees (C).
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Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
Originally Posted by mrb
The mechanic said he thought only Spyders with a pipe were suffering - I said I understood stock ones like mine were too.
After the update it runs like new again.
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I hope the mechanic didn't find 'roo pee in the gas tank...
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Got the steering update done back about 1st September. A couple of days later, the steering would "lock" when going straight. I had to fight it to turn left. Did this for about 100 km or so. Finally did a bit of a slalom in and out the white lines up the middle of the road (when I hoped no one was watching). It all went away. Problem fixed.
Now I have the terrible running as noted by some people. Done several thousand kms since the re-mapping for the steering then yesterday (after a 200+ km trip and temp of 32C), the Spyder started hiccuping, burping and far*ing in city traffic (just mobile to ~50 kph). Idles well, runs well over 80 kph, but terribly rough in city/slower traffic. Went out for a ride later after Spyder cooled down. Same again. Even checked fuel (had water in my Roadstar a few years ago) and air cleaner. Noted that a few people have had an issue with rough running some time after the steering re-mapping. May have a trip to the dealer next week.
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Originally Posted by dicko
Got the steering update done back about 1st September. A couple of days later, the steering would "lock" when going straight. I had to fight it to turn left. Did this for about 100 km or so. Finally did a bit of a slalom in and out the white lines up the middle of the road (when I hoped no one was watching). It all went away. Problem fixed.
That's very worrying Dicko. Problems don't just go away. Your solution may point to a cause. You should get it back to the dealer as soon as possible.
Originally Posted by dicko
Now I have the terrible running as noted by some people. Done several thousand kms since the re-mapping for the steering then yesterday (after a 200+ km trip and temp of 32C), the Spyder started hiccuping, burping and far*ing in city traffic (just mobile to ~50 kph). Idles well, runs well over 80 kph, but terribly rough in city/slower traffic. Went out for a ride later after Spyder cooled down. Same again. Even checked fuel (had water in my Roadstar a few years ago) and air cleaner. Noted that a few people have had an issue with rough running some time after the steering re-mapping. May have a trip to the dealer next week.
Mine has been doing the same for a while. My dealer reckons that I have an exhaust leak, and the air being drawn into the exhaust is lying to the oxygen sensor, mucking up the mixture at low speed.
I'm not 100% convinced, but she is booked in to have the gaskets replaced when the 20000km service is done in a couple of weeks.
If he is right, then I think that disconnecting the oxygen sensor should make the problem go away. It will throw codes, but I don't think it will cause a limp mode.
I'm off to Imbil next weekend, but the following weekend I'll give it a go and let you know what happens.
Cheers;
Pogo.
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The Engine Performance Optimization Update that was issued on September 28, 2009 should correct your rough running between 3,000 and 4,000 rpms.
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Doru the Destroyer-Spyder Photo Investigator
Originally Posted by dicko
Got the steering update done back about 1st September. A couple of days later, the steering would "lock" when going straight. I had to fight it to turn left. Did this for about 100 km or so. Finally did a bit of a slalom in and out the white lines up the middle of the road (when I hoped no one was watching). It all went away. Problem fixed.
Improper installation of the first update.
Originally Posted by dicko
Now I have the terrible running as noted by some people. Done several thousand kms since the re-mapping for the steering then yesterday (after a 200+ km trip and temp of 32C), the Spyder started hiccuping, burping and far*ing in city traffic (just mobile to ~50 kph). Idles well, runs well over 80 kph, but terribly rough in city/slower traffic. Went out for a ride later after Spyder cooled down. Same again. Even checked fuel (had water in my Roadstar a few years ago) and air cleaner. Noted that a few people have had an issue with rough running some time after the steering re-mapping. May have a trip to the dealer next week.
Second update will take care of that.
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