Check DPS?

[818Zee]

Hello, I have 2010 Rss with 2800 miles. A couple of days a go I heard like a dry sound steering the wheel and then yesterday I got a Check Dps and it is really hard to steer. I am going for a 3000 mile service and will have them take a look but any ideas of how serious it is? And would be okay if I ride the bike to the dealer? About an hour drive. Thanks

[Chupaca]

you can drive it but the steering will be heavy especially when rolling slow or stopped. The dps (dynamicpower steering) assists in the handling butyou can still manage fine. Have one ryder has been without it for some time. The units are expensive if needed replacing. Check your fuses and relays to make sure and do have it checked at the dealer...

[818Zee]

Thanks hopefully won't need replacment

[retired1]

Thanks hopefully won't need replacment

There was a recall for bad DPS units for '09 and some '10s. Your dealer should be able to find out if yours was replaced, or not. It might be replaced, at no cost to you.

[818Zee]

I called dealer with my VIN and there is no recalls. It's amazing not even 3000 miles and already malfunction? Can't be a good sign. Any ideas on cost of repair?

[Colin]

There is a pretty good chance you could get this done as goodwill and no charge. As it is a well documented
problem, and should have had the upgrade anyway. The fact it has only 3000miles in 4 years, probably means
the Spyder hasn't been to a workshop for anyone to actually do the upgrade.

[retired1]

I called dealer with my VIN and there is no recalls. It's amazing not even 3000 miles and already malfunction? Can't be a good sign. Any ideas on cost of repair?

If you don't get any satisfaction on the problem from your dealer, I'd be tempted to contact BRP customer service and explain the problem to them. After all, problematic steering could be construed as a safety issue.
JMO

[818Zee]

I am at the dealer now, he says warranty is over and the unit was replaced in 2011 because of the recall. It's gonna cost 1,100 for the unit plus labor. That sucks. I think I might drive it like this for a while I can't afford to replace it now. I just don't understand if replaced In 2011 how can it go bad that quick.

[Bob Denman]

Ouch! That's about the prices that we've been seeing for them...

[retired1]

I am at the dealer now, he says warranty is over and the unit was replaced in 2011 because of the recall. It's gonna cost 1,100 for the unit plus labor. That sucks. I think I might drive it like this for a while I can't afford to replace it now. I just don't understand if replaced In 2011 how can it go bad that quick.

If I remember correctly, there is a fuse for the DPS which should be checked. I remember that I put on several thousand miles on my GS(RS) while I was waiting for my DPS unit to get installed.

[818Zee]

Okay So I have been riding with the Check DPS light on, and Its not THAT bad. Its rideable, But I know I eventually Have to get it fixed. So when I do take it to get it fixed I want to install the Bajaron Sway Bar. Any idea where to buy it? and how much it would cost to install it?. I spoke to someone at Pirate Motorsports and he recommended I upgrade my shocks but WOW that is a really expensive upgrade do I really Need it? he said 1800 for the FOX I think. Any suggestions? Thanks

[retired1]

Okay So I have been riding with the Check DPS light on, and Its not THAT bad. Its rideable, But I know I eventually Have to get it fixed. So when I do take it to get it fixed I want to install the Bajaron Sway Bar. Any idea where to buy it? and how much it would cost to install it?. I spoke to someone at Pirate Motorsports and he recommended I upgrade my shocks but WOW that is a really expensive upgrade do I really Need it? he said 1800 for the FOX I think. Any suggestions? Thanks

Years ago, owners would use new takeoff shocks from RT's and install on RS's. That changed seemed to work very well for normal operation.
With so many owners getting the new F3, there should be quite a few used Ron bars coming on the market. Otherwise, Pitbull or Spyderpops has them available.