bronzeflex42
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Another Spyder fire, is always sad news. Glad dude is ok. :yikes::yikes:
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Spyder caught fire today
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zuni
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I know him and there is not a question that it burned. Now the how and why on the other hand.........
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finless
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I am going to guess here based on the report. He lost his brakes thus I think he got a brake fluid leak for "whatever reason" and since brake fluid is very flammable, when it hit the engine or exhaust, it caught fire.
While this was not a known issue on the 2010 it was on the 2013 because they moved the brake fluid tank and it would melt and leak.
Bob
Bob Denman
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If you find out anything: please let us know... :thumbup:
SPYDERGUY1
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Yes, You, Bob, Lamont, Nancy's toy, are the names that come to mind, and the myriade of others, have had no issues and are not afraid. ADD my name to the list.
M109Dreamer
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I see 2 things from this video. That ALL RT's will be included in the 2013 recall, like they should have from the git go. And #2, that guy will get a settlement and will be kept hush as the details, as BRP has done in the past.
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WellsboroSpyder
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disagree
Don't know about the rest of you people, but our 2015 has no heat issues and therefore will not get a snorkel kit on it like the 2013.
M109Dreamer
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Correct, the heat issues seem to be between 2010-2013. What I saying was that BRP should of included ALL 998's in the recall and not just the 13's. BRP wouldn't pick up the tab for out vents which isnt the issue since they weren't that $$$. My issue is that I believe they know the issues and only included the 13's because thats the year that the complainant/PD had instead of researching prior years with numerous reports of heat issues.
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quasi
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brp flat out refused my request for assistance with the heat issue on my 2012 rts. I told them I would never purchase another of their products. evidently they don't care one way or another.
Highwayman2013
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You also did not want the heat fix as I recall and those that have had it are very happy with it.
M109Dreamer
Active member
I agree they don't. And the only way to personally affect change is don't spend your money with them. The wife likes to drive the spyder more than 2 wheels, if not I would of been gone a while ago. But she really likes it, except the heat issues. So my next step is to do the cat-bypass and wrap the exhaust after I install the vents hopefully this weekend.
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Highwayman2013
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They put the 2013 scoops on my 2012, dealer asked and we received.
otter28169
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The spyder in question is at least six years old, I think if there were serious heat issues the bike would have caught fire long before it did. Especially with it being ridden in the area of the country that it is in. The only snorkel needed here is the one needed to help us breath because the BS is getting incredibly deep.
Just sayin'............
Just sayin'............
Bob Denman
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:shocked: We're not privy to all of the facts concerning this event, so speculation, AND about three bucks; will get us a cup of coffee... :banghead:
But :agree: with Chad...
But :agree: with Chad...
I have over 141000 on an 8 and 09 together neither one on fire yet
news item says I was modified. I wonder what was modifed
zuni
Member
The owner made his own side blocking plate to keep the heat off his foot, he never mentioned removing any panels from the bottom to have a place for the air to flow. He had a local muffler shop remove the cat and make up a replacement "y" section of pipe. He cut the wiring harness in places to add lighting and usb charging.
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