Spyder Rejuvenation

[docdoru]

From "old lady" to "new-born": 62,136.8 miles to 0.0 miles...

http://www.vholdr.com/video/spyder-rejuvenation-contourhd-video

 

[effgjamis]

now :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:is the time to schedule your 600 mile check up,

 

[BajaRon]

So, this only happens at night!? :dontknow:

 

[docdoru]

So, this only happens at night!? :dontknow:

All good things happen at night...

 

[Lamonster]

:lecturef_smilie::clap::bowdown::firstplace:

 

[brutus450]

you could have drove faster so I didnt have to wait so long to see that:roflblack::roflblack:


And just how did you know to bring your camcorder?

It's a set up folks, if you wait until the end of the video it goes back to 62,130 somethin!:roflblack:

 

[WaltH]

Thanks Doc, that was some great work.

I see that your temperature gauge was running at two bars. From what Lamont told us, is it possible that your thermostat was not yet open? I haven't seen this on my Spyder, at least that I can remember. The nominal ambient temperature was 48F degrees. On my Spyder that would be only an approximation.

I hope BRP is working on a solution to the problem of the odometer turning over at 62,137 miles. This is totally unacceptable to me.

The good news is that you just experienced a huge jump in the resale value of your Spyder. Now is the time to sell it.

 

[tatt2r]

i need to get one of those cameras....:2thumbs:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Great job doc!

48 degrees outside, 2 bars is also where my Spyder stays at that temperature.

I did notice that you were only doing 45 and 50 in 5th gear though. What ever happened to keeping your revs up? Or was this just to make sure you were able to get the video?

 

[docdoru]

you could have drove faster so I didnt have to wait so long to see that:roflblack::roflblack:

Scroll to 07:07...

 

[Way2Fast]

I should have waited till the end of the video to see if the mileage returned to what it was.......if not, at least the DMV will not be able to accuse you of tampering with the odometer...not while going 65mph and needing both hands on the bars at any rate ! I got cold just looking at the outdoor temp reading !

 

[GA-SPYDER]

you could have drove faster so I didnt have to wait so long to see that:roflblack::roflblack:


And just how did you know to bring your camcorder?

It's a set up folks, if you wait until the end of the video it goes back to 62,130 somethin!:roflblack:

Did someone else find out about the odometer turning back to zero? I don't recall reading anything about that problem. At the rate I'm going, it will take me another 5 years to worry about it.:joke:

 

[truck 85]

so how do you like your new bike? it may take a wile to get usted to it but once you do you will have great fun.:congrats:welcome

 

[SpyderWolf]

Did someone else find out about the odometer turning back to zero? I don't recall reading anything about that problem. At the rate I'm going, it will take me another 5 years to worry about it.:joke:

I think Nick Caro was the first one to experience this. That is how doc knew it was going to turn over soon to take the video. 62,137 miles = 99999.8 kilometers and the Spyder is a Canadian.

 

[docdoru]

I think Nick Caro was the first one to experience this. That is how doc knew it was going to turn over soon to take the video. 62,137 miles = 99999.8 kilometers and the Spyder is a Canadian.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14325

 

[Lamonster]

 

[SethO]

doc you are the man.Maybe if they come down to fix this problem you can scream at the about the DPS.

 

[Way2Fast]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but years ago the odometer in most vehicles would reset to zero when it reached 100,000 miles. With the invent of digital odometers and a change in Dept of Transportation laws, the miles have to continue to accumulate indefinitely and not reset to zero.

 

[groundeffect]

#1: WOW that is a LOT of miles - looks good on you! Wow, good stuff!

#2: yep, 62,136.8miles = 99,999.486 kilometers

#3: What year is that Spyder? How long have you had it?

#4: It would be nice to have a fix for this. I would guess it would be to only change an 'int' to a 'floating point' valve of the odometer programming --- Actually, since it then can't display kilometers at that point ( since the 100,000 does not fit on the screen, it should at least continue in miles, though.


Cheers everyone. Interesting topic.

 

[NancysToy]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but years ago the odometer in most vehicles would reset to zero when it reached 100,000 miles. With the invent of digital odometers and a change in Dept of Transportation laws, the miles have to continue to accumulate indefinitely and not reset to zero.

Miles don't accumulate indefinitely, but most manufacturers added another digit. BRP not only didn't add another digit, but they programmed the base in km, so it flips over even quicker than we in the US are used to. I expect it will eventually lower resale value for us all, since an "Actual Mileage Unknown" or "Exceeds Mechanical Limits of Odometer" title usually carries a negative stigma. I hope the RT-S is different.