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  1. 07-06-2016, 08:30 AM #1
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    Default New spyder problem .... everyone beware!!

    We just returned from a week long spyder ride to Idaho and back. There were two riders and two passengers. the bikes were one 2015 RT and one 2014 RT. It wasn't until we arrived home, that we discovered the problem ....... every one of us gained no less than four pounds!!! Should I take my bike in for am inspection????
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    Default ABSOLUTELY

    I soooooo agree as I have been experiencing the same thing with h my rydes...BRP definitely needs to take care of this and RIGHT NOW!!!
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  3. 07-06-2016, 08:34 AM #3
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    LOL, how true
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    Call BRP asap, that problem needs to be corrected!!
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  5. 07-06-2016, 08:57 AM #5
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    Think how bad it would have been in a cage, with being able to eat while driving!
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  6. 07-06-2016, 09:09 AM #6
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    Default Here's the thing....

    You can have them checked out....or.....get back out there and hit only the back roads with all the twisties.. then eat at home, you eat less and healthier...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    You can have them checked out....or.....get back out there and hit only the back roads with all the twisties.. then eat at home, you eat less and healthier...



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  9. 07-06-2016, 10:18 AM #9
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    You're lucky you were only gone one week. In June we were gone 24 days.
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    Everything tastes better on a Spyder!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    You're lucky you were only gone one week. In June we were gone 24 days.
    Did your dogs remember you; when you got home?
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    Default new spyder problem

    How many icream stands did you guys pass up Larry? after all it was hot last week.
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  13. 07-06-2016, 10:49 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    You're lucky you were only gone one week. In June we were gone 24 days.
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  14. 07-06-2016, 11:03 AM #14
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    As long as your Spyders lost 4 pound each. You should be good to go! Zero Sum!
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  15. 07-06-2016, 11:17 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by bmwlarry View Post
    We just returned from a week long spyder ride to Idaho and back. There were two riders and two passengers. the bikes were one 2015 RT and one 2014 RT. It wasn't until we arrived home, that we discovered the problem ....... every one of us gained no less than four pounds!!! Should I take my bike in for am inspection????
    When I rode to Missouri and back to Vermont, I was amazed I gained weight. I think BRP should have informed us of this side effect. I have a 2014 RT also. Maybe it has something to do with the newer models.
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  16. 07-06-2016, 11:21 AM #16
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    i would suggest that you wear your full face helmet 24/7
    NO BIKE AT THIS TIME
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  17. 07-06-2016, 11:29 AM #17
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    I've experienced the same thing! On a hot day my Spyder is addicted to Root Beer floats! It seems to know every stand with in a hundred miles!
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  18. 07-06-2016, 01:32 PM #18
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    Well,,,, It's a conspiracy!!!
    We're going to get you Lol
    If you don't change anything,,,
    nothing is going to change!
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    That is a built in problem that I am willing to accept. I have dined fine all over the country.

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  20. 07-06-2016, 03:46 PM #20
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    Cool

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jheck View Post
    I've experienced the same thing! On a hot day my Spyder is addicted to Root Beer floats! It seems to know every stand with in a hundred miles!
    Mine frequently pulls in at Starbucks!
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  22. 07-06-2016, 04:56 PM #22
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    "Hi; I'm Bob, and my Bike has difficulty riding past ice-cream stands... "
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    Quote Originally Posted by JkRbbt View Post
    Everything tastes better on a Spyder!


    My 2014 RTS-SE6 stops at: ice cream , hot dog/ or or hamburger/ French fry stands beside the road. BRP should warned me they need to fix the problem! Deanna
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    Now i think i understand why my pants are getting tighter.


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    Yours too?
    I keep blaming the Missus, for washing them incorrectly!
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