Power steering

[Charlie]

My ride is the 2013 STS.
My problem is no power steering. Never has had assistance.
Question: Is the STS suppose to have power steering?

 

[Bob Denman]

It doesn't start to work, until the bike is moving; are you testing for it when sitting still? :dontknow:

 

[ARtraveler]

Bob is right on. The PS works when the :ani29: is moving. Hard as a rock to steer when standing still.

If this is not your particular issue, have the dealer give it a look over.

We have not heard many issues with the PS being defective.

 

[ingramwc]

My steering effort when Spyder is sitting still is very high, once rolling effort is very easy. My Spyder is a '13 STS.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I got one right??? :shocked:

 

[Chupaca]

Yeah..!!

You may have seen it mentioned as the DPS (dynamic power steering ). It is an electric assist and can be felt on occasions when still but mostly when moving. If it stops working you will know it...

 

[Charlie]

There is no power steering at any speed. It is quite a workout to ride this trike. However, I love it anyway.

 

[Bob Denman]

In that case; I would check all of the fuses and relays...
If you don't see something there; take it back to the dealer.
Good Luck; let us know what you find! :thumbup:

 

[hecoon]

I have an 09 phantom and the power steering went out. I like the feel of the road better without it. I have put 24k on the bike since it went out.

stealer wants over 2k to replace it.

gonna keep it just like it is

 

[3rdwheel]

POWER STEERING?

There is no power steering at any speed. It is quite a workout to ride this trike. However, I love it anyway.

I too get a good workout when riding. I'm not fond of having to lean into a curve, depending on the curve I'm half way off the seat. Might just go back to a two wheeler...