I purchased a 2017 RT with 40,000 miles. Before my 3000 trip this summer, I completed a major service replacing spark plugs, coolant, brake fluid, fuel lines, air, oil fuel, and transmission filter. Lately, after driving it and letting it sit for at least an hour, sometimes it is difficult for it to fire up. I turn the switch off, try a few more times, and eventually it runs just fine. This happens periodically. Has anyone experienced this? Is my fuel pump going bad or do I need to have the injectors cleaned or is there something else going on? My gas mileage is approximately 30 miles to the gallon, but I am fully loaded and travelling between 70-80 mph on the Interstate. I definitely thought that my gas mileage would get better.
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My 2017 RT is Difficult to start after riding and then sitting for a hour - anyone else? Is it a dud fuel pump, bad injectors, or what?
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JayBros
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If you're routinely riding at 70-80 on interstate highways your Spyder has the aerodynamics of a large barn door and you're going to get poor mileage. I have 92.4K miles on my Spyder and have averaged 37.3 mpg with a low of 28.3 riding several hours at 85+ on I-40 into a vicious headwind in OK and better than 52 just prowling around in CO. Have never had a problem with Spyder refusing to start.
Mikey
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When you did your plugs did you do the wires also? And did you use any dielectric grease in your plug boots? If not, maybe you should have! As far as the MPG's at 70-80 MPH, I think you're doing just about what you should be getting, put a set of wings on that thing and you could be flying! 
I did not use any dielectric grease. Next time I will, but I am not going back in there until 30,000 miles. It is so difficult to get to those plugs, you nearly have to dissect that baby!When you did your plugs did you do the wires also? And did you use any dielectric grease in your plug boots? If not, maybe you should have! As far as the MPG's at 70-80 MPH, I think you're doing just about what you should be getting, put a set of wings on that thing and you could be flying!
Little Blue
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Did you do your own work?
Something is wrong if this problem just happened.
Something is wrong if this problem just happened.
Mikey
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Did you put new wires in???
BamaJohn
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Just recently, my 2020 RT is (rarely) doing the same thing... acts like what I'd call in my youth a "vapor lock", but on the second attempt, it starts up and runs fine. 37,000 miles and original plugs (I know... I have new plugs, I'm just dreading digging into the heart of things to replace them). Amsoil oil, steady diet of Chevron 93 octane; pedal box.
Little Blue
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Did you find out what was the problem?
Mikey
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It seems like he's a little shy about answering questions about this post!
My 2016 has ignition coils over each of the plugs. Is there a mileage requirement for the changing of these or if defective?
Mikey
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You are absolutely right!!!!! I was thinking that the 1330 was a wire setup like the 998, and if you have the 1330 you do not want to put any dielectric grease in the plug boots, just new plugs with the heat paste on the threads!! I am a dumb #$@!!!
hehe I would check the book for when to replace your plugs, some of the high tech plugs out there you can put a lot of miles on them before you have to change them.
Mikey
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I haven't checked it out yet, but I can't believe it could be worse than the 998 engine was, I gutted the air box, had the nose off, what a pain, but it was worth every cent once it was done!! Good luck!!
Little Blue
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I don't know if it is worse. But it is a high dollar service. I'm not able to enjoy working on my Spyder. Old age is creeping into my body.
I sure enjoy the 'wind therapy' and the Ryde Times.
I sure enjoy the 'wind therapy' and the Ryde Times.
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