I had the new ball joints installed last saturday on my 2013 RT-S just because it was recommended for all the 2013 bikes. I didn't think I had a handling problem. I didn't swerve into the other lane, or jerk suddenly as I read on this site that some riders experienced. Well after riding my spyder now all I can say is that there is a world of difference. I did have a handling problem! The ride is smooth now on the curves and turning is so easy. I can take my hands off the handlebars and it will still go straight. I evidently was constantly correcting the steering thinking that was normal for the spyders.

Both my ball joints were very bad and stiff when the technician showed me the used parts.

So glad I had read this site and knew to take my spyder in and have it repaired without waiting for the official recall notice from BRP to be mailed to me.