I know my air is not working so I aired it up manually it want hold air long is this normal and what’s the best entry to take old compressor off and change
Doc Humphries likes to get at it from the bottom by removing the rear wheel.
I like to go in from the top by removing the rear storage compartment module. I puts less strain on my body.
Go to YouTube and search for Can Am Spyder compressor and you will find both of our videos.
It's like the difference between taking out a hemorrhoid or a tonsil.
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I know my air is not working so I aired it up manually it want hold air long is this normal and what’s the best entry to take old compressor off and change
If you unplug the air ride dump valve you can manually air it up and the air should stay in unless you have a BAD leak...Do a site search and you should find some pictures and directions to unplug it...This will get you by until you get the compressor replaced...
Mine has failed twice and I put a quick unplug connection under the seat so I can just air it up manually and ride it home while out riding double...If you ride single you should be able to ride it without any air in the bag...larryd
This is happening to us too. Had the bike 3 years and it started happening. After putting air in it for years we thought we should have it looked at. Pretty pricey I must say. It seems we are all having issues and they should do something!
If you are willing to try, it's not that hard a job. You'll save a pile of dough. Search YouTube for Can Am Compressor videos.
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Looks like I have joined the failed compressor club.
Stopped into my dealer today.
They plugged in and attempted to inflate/deflate with no luck.
Funny thing is no faults detected in past history but I know I saw shock failure fault.
My 2017 F3 Limited has only 4,000 miles.
Watch it be warranty part and $500 in labor.
The stock pump is cheap.... Get this one and it will last a lot longer.
And by the way... One of the biggest reasons the pump goes out fast, you have a leak so it is always cycling.
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Rudy,
Just remove the right bits: mirror, upper, middle, side and lower panel, and wind deflector. Follow the line from the Schrader valve under the seat to the valve. Disconnect. Then follow the line from the airbag to the compressor. Disconnect at the compressor. Then connect the lines and you end up with a direct line from the Schrader valve to the airbag. All the parts to do this are already on the bike. Air up the bag, measure from the rear fender to the ground. Go ride. Measure again tomorrow. If it has not dropped, bag ok. We did a lady months ago, and hers is still holding air. Lots of Spyder's don’t have compressors. Check it weekly, and air it manually. Best part? No cost! You can buy a compressor for $50 or less that plugs into your battery tender, carry that with you, and be fine. If you need help, call. Easy job. Joe
Yep, mine quit working about a month ago, but the pump seams to still work, but the bag won't hold air, so hope to take it in next week to see what's going on........oh, and I'm out of warranty by one month when it happened, no they won't back date it, but have an extended warranty that will hopefully cover it......I may even consider an 2up shock, have heard good things about it.
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Yep, mine quit working about a month ago, but the pump seams to still work, but the bag won't hold air, so hope to take it in next week to see what's going on........oh, and I'm out of warranty by one month when it happened, no they won't back date it, but have an extended warranty that will hopefully cover it......I may even consider an 2up shock, have heard good things about it.
IMHO - the Air bag and the shock spring don't really accomplish the same thing ….. The two-up shock can't re-place a functioning Air bag ….. good luck .… Mike
Since the air compressor seems to fail normally from BRP and there is a replacement suggested - VIAIR 097C (Part # 00097 from 12 Vac), you would think Spyder would want or suggest as an alternative to their failed product. I understand that modifications are needed to brake line to clear the VIAR unit, which requires bleed brakes?
Question - does anyone know the process of checking support equipment that may have failed - when it is not the compressor? I.E. Fuse; air compressor limit switch; check valve; etc. before taking down everything?
There must be a simple check method as a process of elimination as to the real cause of the failure to not air up? If there is an answer - need to determine how to retrieve this from the forum (directly or indirectly) once answered without searching and searching the posting????? And I don't know whether it can be sent directly to us once posted... HELP!
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