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True, But putting out 20 Gran +, I'd like to be able to ride it everyday. A few showers and maybe a week of cold weather it will get ridden. I just hope the insurance companies don't catch wind of the fires. That will raise the rate. lol
Last edited by scarecrow; 09-03-2013 at 02:35 PM.
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If they are just now acknowledging a problem with the heat I would more than bet the 2014 have the same design flaw as the 2013's. At this point in the design phase I'm pretty sure the bikes are already being built. They may go ahead and throw the shield on the 2014's before selling but I doubt the design was changed. This is just me thinking aloud as I type so I could be very wrong.
Last edited by Orange monster; 09-03-2013 at 02:40 PM.
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Grip Puppies, Calsci Tinted Shorty windshield, Garage remote mod
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Originally Posted by shelbydave
I almost think I'd want to see a nekkid 2014 before buying just to make sure they don't carry the same design flaws forward...
NO More wobbles at highway speeds when you get your Spyder Laser Aligned...the biggest problem right now is finding a dealer that has the new laser system...www.spydercomfort.com
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Originally Posted by Orange monster
If they are just now acknowledging a problem with the heat I would more than bet the 2014 have the same design flaw as the 2013's. At this point in the design phase I'm pretty sure the bikes are already being built. They may go ahead an through teh shield on the 2014's before saling but I doubt the design was changed. This is just me thinking aloud as I type so I could be very wrong.
The 2014 are prob already on the assembly line...it seems late in the year to be changing a 2014 design..."also" just me thinking out loud
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plastic and heat do NOT mix
who is the person that puts "plastic" this close to a heat source? When we where racing Quarter Midgets the plastic fuel line ran within 2 inches of the exhaust so I wrapped my fuel line in insulation, went to the Grands in CT and was deemed "illegal" in the inspection area after winning the feature " for cooling the fuel " ? hello??? well finally 2 years later after many fires the fuel line has to be now" braided steel " ...sometimes no common sense
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2013 stop sale???
Originally Posted by akspyderman
Did I miss something? Did not hear anything official about 2013's on stop sale?
I was in Honda Suzuki of Jackson Ohio today. They had about half a dozen 2013 RT-S and Limiteds on sale with a $3000 discount. You could get a 2013 RT-S for $20499. They advertised it as a model year clearance sale.
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Where is the official recall information
I seem to be missing something.. where is the official recall notice (or link to it)
Don't see it on BRP's website
Thanks
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Brake fluid leak
Is this problem only common to the 2013 Spyder?
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Brake fluid melt down
Is this melt down only common to the 2013 Spyder?
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Originally Posted by LSommers30066
I seem to be missing something.. where is the official recall notice (or link to it)
Don't see it on BRP's website
Thanks
There is no recall in the US as yet, only in Canada.
-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 bill pitman
also just how hot do you suppose the brake fluid is getting with this latest heat-related issue !?
I have a 2013 rt , what Tupperware do you pul to check this ? I am not a mechanic ):
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Originally Posted by LSommers30066
I seem to be missing something.. where is the official recall notice (or link to it)
Don't see it on BRP's website
Thanks
http://www.spyder.brp.com/ca/owner-c...8-9e1700a19690
It is not on the US website yet
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
Scotty had a good idea in another post. File a complaint with the NHTSA to get them to move their approval process along.
Perhaps I interpreted previous posts about this subject incorrectly, but I was under the impression the FIX is currently being evaluated by NHTSA, i.e. they want to make sure the FIX is a true FIX. No sense in NHTSA approving something that isn't permanent.
I liked the one post wondering which "bean counter" approved the original 2013 design. I am not an engineer, but just looking at the close proximity of the exhaust to the plastic parts AND knowing from previous model years complaints about high heat coming off the exhaust, it doesn't make sense this passed the smell test let alone trained design engineers.
Thanks for posting the pics for the 2013. Does anyone know how this is different from 2012's? Any pictures to compare?
Originally Posted by FLAlaserman
NO More wobbles at highway speeds when you get your Spyder Laser Aligned...the biggest problem right now is finding a dealer that has the new laser system... www.spydercomfort.com
Fits right in with the discussion and subject of this thread.
Last edited by Knarfoh; 09-04-2013 at 05:41 PM.
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
There is no recall in the US as yet, only in Canada.
Reminds me of the old saying...
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound?
If a Spyder catches fire and there is no recall in the US, does it really burn?
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
It was reported second hand here. Still unofficial and unverified.
I was told by my US dealer that the stop sale on 2013s applied to US dealers as well.
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Just received a phone call from my dealership's service advisor, telling me the recall is official and he has ordered kits to fix the problem... he will notify me when those kits show up and in goes my '13RT... LOVE LARSON POWERSPORTS!
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-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 Knarfoh
Reminds me of the old saying...
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound?
Yes it does, I have a game camera with sound in the woods 2 miles from anyone,
And a tree did fall and made a sound....
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i was told by my SPYD3R mechanic last nite at an OCR gathering, that the dealers have been informed not to sell the 2013 RT's in the U.S. because of this...
any1 know if this is FACT...?
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Originally Posted by SPYD3R
i was told by my SPYD3R mechanic last nite at an OCR gathering, that the dealers have been informed not to sell the 2013 RT's in the U.S. because of this...
any1 know if this is FACT...?
Yes, its true. My new RT-S is being held at the dealer and unable to deliver until the recall is cleared. Parts are shipping today for delivery tomorrow. We now hope to take delivery Sat evening or next Friday if not.
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