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2013 Stabilizer Bar Link Rods (FYI)
If you have a 2013 Spyder and you want to check your links to see if they are part of the bad batch here's the info.
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Thanks. Is this a service bulletin?
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2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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Good to know..!!
thanks for keeping us ahead of the curve...
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Not agian.
Thanks for the info Lamont.
Now I have to lay on the concrete floor and look at those links again. I just did that yesterday.
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I just received from BRP a link with CCV1 3, which I had ordered so that I would have a spare for my 2013 RTS SE5. Based upon your information, this would not need to be replaced. However, both of the swivels were stuck so hard that I could not move them with my hand. I had to use a screw driver to break them loose. After oiling them I can now move them with my hand. Did BRP indicate what was wrong with the earlier links? Am I wrong in thinking they should move freely with my hand?
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Originally Posted by Huddleston
I just received from BRP a link with CCV1 3, which I had ordered so that I would have a spare for my 2013 RTS SE5. Based upon your information, this would not need to be replaced. However, both of the swivels were stuck so hard that I could not move them with my hand. I had to use a screw driver to break them loose. After oiling them I can now move them with my hand. Did BRP indicate what was wrong with the earlier links? Am I wrong in thinking they should move freely with my hand?
Not speaking for Lamont, but the OEM links have very tight Heim joints. Probably because they are a composite plastic and they need to be tighter than typical metal to metal or metal to nylon Heim joints. If you can move them reasonably easily with a bolt or screwdriver through the hole I wouldn't worry about it.
However, over time these joints can get pretty loose (could be wear, could be fatigue of the composite plastic). I pulled the OEM links off my 2008 GS (32,000+ miles) and the balls were loose to the point that there may be some slop in the ball and socket when under stress.
Last edited by BajaRon; 07-17-2013 at 03:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
Not speaking for Lamont, but the OEM links have very tight Heim joints. Probably because they are a composite plastic and they need to be tighter than typical metal to metal or metal to nylon Heim joints. If you can move them reasonably easily with a bolt or screwdriver through the hole I wouldn't worry about it.
However, over time these joints can get pretty loose (could be wear, could be fatigue of the composite plastic). I pulled the OEM links off my 2008 GS (32,000+ miles) and the balls were loose to the point that there may be some slop in the ball and socket when under stress.
Thanks for the info.
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See Lamont relieved everyone's mind again. I feel good about my SWAG being on target too. I got lucky!
Now we can sit back and wonder what will the next crisis be? When will it strike?
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
If you have a 2013 Spyder and you want to check your links to see if they are part of the bad batch here's the info.
Is there an easy way to check these?
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Just curious where did you get this info from Lamont before I school my service dept (again).
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Originally Posted by Magdave
Just curious where did you get this info from Lamont before I school my service dept (again).
Can someone please tell me how to check this? I do not know what panels would need to come off to see this part. Thank you! Jill
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Originally Posted by 03hdjill
Can someone please tell me how to check this? I do not know what panels would need to come off to see this part. Thank you! Jill
No panels need to be removed but you will need to raise your Spyder's front end and crawl under it to see the links. Search for other posts on this subject and there should be some posts with pictures that show the location of the sway bar links.
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Originally Posted by Magdave
Just curious where did you get this info from Lamont before I school my service dept (again).
From the big boys at BRP. You can take this info to the bank....
Shop Ph: 423-609-7588 (M-F, 8-5, Eastern Time)
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Thanks Ron had to tell them the p0127,p0217 stories since BRP hasn't put that info out to the dealers and I just wanted to make sure. It is what I thought though.
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Yet another piece of information to in our Spyder arsenal.
Carl
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This is a recall on some models according to BRP the bulletin number is 2013-06 I just talked with them and mine is included . They say it is stabilizer link inspection. Don't know if that means just inspect or replace but I assume the above information will be the determining factor.
Just checked the one I could see "4" with no white dot dam replace.....
Last edited by Magdave; 07-18-2013 at 03:27 PM.
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Had mine replaced today. Took about 15 minutes and no charge. I was on my way in no time.
Chris PS: Edit: [It wouldn't be a bad idea to call your service department first and making sure they have the part before running down there to change out.]
PSS: Your dealer will know your Vin# and can find out via their computer whether you need this change or not.
Last edited by MouthPiece; 08-02-2013 at 07:27 AM.
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My links are different...one is a 4 with no orange dot...replace and the other is a 2 with no orange dot...do not replace.....I'll replace both thru Baja Ron resize1.jpg resize2.jpg
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Oh no, now i am in trouble again ........................... one of mine had a 3 and one had a 2, i replaced both of them with the metal ones from Baja Ron ................. (the note says do not replace) . How much trouble am I in?????
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
Oh no, now i am in trouble again ........................... one of mine had a 3 and one had a 2, i replaced both of them with the metal ones from Baja Ron ................. (the note says do not replace) . How much trouble am I in?????
Cruzr Joe
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2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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