NHTSA investigation update

[MidTNDawg]

The other post got closed by Lamont due to the posts about organizing a lawsuit. Stay off that subject and this should stay open!

Bob

in Super Contributor's best interest for a class action to be formed here. And FWIW, I don't think it is in Spyder Owner's best interest either.

[Jeriatric]

The other post got closed by Lamont due to the posts about organizing a lawsuit. Stay off that subject and this should stay open!

Bob

in Super Consultant's best interest for a class action to be formed here. And FWIW, I don't think it is in Spyder Owner's best interest either.

Most who talk about such things have an itchy triger finger and NO bullets in their gun. Ya know what I mean!

[Magdave]

NO LAWSUIT talk this needs to stay open it is way too important to the affected owners. Thank You

[DrewNJ]

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[MidTNDawg]

Most who talk about such things have an itchy triger finger and NO bullets in their gun. Ya know what I mean!

and you are correct.

[Magdave]

Keep on topic guys do not even discuss the discussion of it.

[Jeriatric]

Keep on topic guys do not even discuss the discussion of it.

Dave, doesn't that make.....your head hurt?

Reality is. If Lamont wants a reason to close a post. He'll find one. Actually, he can do so without reason. After all. He owns the ball field.

[oldguyinTX]

Keep on topic guys do not even discuss the discussion of it.

That subject is NOT something that should be on this thread, so knock it off if you want this thread to stay open so that folks can exchange information.

[Magdave]

I know Bear just give it a rest OK

[Jeriatric]

I know Bear just give it a rest OK

[finless]

Bad bear, bad bear!

Bob

[ptouch12]

The other post got closed by Lamont due to the posts about organizing a lawsuit. Stay off that subject and this should stay open!

Bob

So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?

[oldguyinTX]

So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?

Are you actively trying to get this thread closed? Lamont's relationship/or not relationship with BRP is irrelevant to this thread. Folks need to stay focused on what is being discussed for the greater good. If you want to talk about relationships, lawsuits, feelings, etc., take it to another forum. Spyderlovers is not the only one out there. If we want to be on this forum, we have to abide by the Administrator's rules.

[DrewNJ]

IBTL!

[MidTNDawg]

I have only had 2 Spyders. But I have never had any problem with either of them. No heat, no fumes, not steering problems, nor anything else.

[Magdave]

So we are unable to express our true feelings or suggestions on this forum because Lamont is cozy with BRP?

Since you decided to post your first post on the forum on this thread just keep it on topic and do not try and highjack an important thread. If you want to talk about something other than the NHTSA investigation take to off topic please.

[Magdave]

I have only had 2 Spyders. But I have never had any problem with either of them. No heat, no fumes, not steering problems, nor anything else.

You are one of the lucky ones and I assume you do not have a 2013 RT? There are many satisfied Spyder owners no doubt not all of them have issues.

[reggystan]

I had forgotten about this issue for a while now and thought it was taken care of. But every model Spyder I've ever owned always had this bad gas fume smell, on my 08 I couldn't ride with my helmet visor open for long periods of time because the gas or fumes from the motor would make my eyes watery and irritated so I quit using the tall windscreen to get more fresh air, Then I got an 09' and it did the same, My 12' and 13' RT also did the same and finally I resorted and put the Vertika air scoops which forces air into the side vents down instead of the vacuuming effect it has. This took care most of the gas smell and it was actually ok until you parked the vehicle in the garage. I was always scared to let it cool in the garage so I would always run the fan on high to circulate the air in there and the whole garage would smell like gasoline. Now fast forward to 2014. Rode my 14' RT down from Canada and my first official ride on the RT and the smell is back. I had such a bad headache from the gas smell it's just unbearable. I thought I was the only one. I also have this humming sound when you first turn the key and everyone tells me its perhaps the fuel pump and it's normal. When your riding it always sounds like a hummingbird with a faint humm sound, worse when you wear a helmet then you really can hear it. I spoke with BRP rep at Spyderfest and they said it is within the normal operating procedure, What???? So now I've had to resort to buying and putting the air scoops back on, but first it needs to get painted to match the bike and hopefully no more gas fumes. I'm glad not all is experiencing this and hope there is a solution coming soon. Anyway I'm usually not very vocal about issues but I think this is pretty important. Hard to enjoy riding when you've got a headache from fuel smells plus all your clothes smells horrible at the end of the day. You literally smell like you've been wrenching all day and not riding! LOL

[crazyspyder]

my dealer to this day tells me that it is NORMAL (stenching-fouled - gas fumed smell). that goes for the squealing brakes and HEAT.
oooh and the fact that my spyder has been in their service shop a dozen times at 2-3 week at a time, so guess what ? I got very
minimum riding time this summer. I am being patient though......and let the warranty do its job!

[ThreeWheels]

I had forgotten about this issue for a while now and thought it was taken care of. But every model Spyder I've ever owned always had this bad gas fume smell, on my 08 I couldn't ride with my helmet visor open for long periods of time because the gas or fumes from the motor would make my eyes watery and irritated so I quit using the tall windscreen to get more fresh air, Then I got an 09' and it did the same, My 12' and 13' RT also did the same and finally I resorted and put the Vertika air scoops which forces air into the side vents down instead of the vacuuming effect it has. This took care most of the gas smell and it was actually ok until you parked the vehicle in the garage. I was always scared to let it cool in the garage so I would always run the fan on high to circulate the air in there and the whole garage would smell like gasoline. Now fast forward to 2014. Rode my 14' RT down from Canada and my first official ride on the RT and the smell is back. I had such a bad headache from the gas smell it's just unbearable. I thought I was the only one. I also have this humming sound when you first turn the key and everyone tells me its perhaps the fuel pump and it's normal. When your riding it always sounds like a hummingbird with a faint humm sound, worse when you wear a helmet then you really can hear it. I spoke with BRP rep at Spyderfest and they said it is within the normal operating procedure, What???? So now I've had to resort to buying and putting the air scoops back on, but first it needs to get painted to match the bike and hopefully no more gas fumes. I'm glad not all is experiencing this and hope there is a solution coming soon. Anyway I'm usually not very vocal about issues but I think this is pretty important. Hard to enjoy riding when you've got a headache from fuel smells plus all your clothes smells horrible at the end of the day. You literally smell like you've been wrenching all day and not riding! LOL

That's disappointing news.
As a counterpoint, my 2010 would occasionally stink up my garage, but not so bad that I was worried. More of an inconvenience. I was never able to determine the specific conditions that caused it, but I suspect it was when the gas tank was low.
My 2014 seems to fine. No smells at all. Although I do have the whining fuel pump. Complain to your dealer and they should replace it for you.

[MouthPiece]

[DrewNJ]

So much for the F3 being the hot topic around here....

[oldguyinTX]

So much for the F3 being the hot topic around here....

This thread has nothing to do with the F3. There is a separate forum for that.

[DrewNJ]

What's an F3?

[FireSale]

An F3 is a middle grade tornado, not as bad as the F5, but worse than the F1.