Thoughts on my RS Problem

[GA-SPYDER]

Two Bros Duals

Or a Thrush glass pak should take care of any engine noise!(my bad)
I agree on no engine tear-down on an almost new engine.
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[RS-Jack]

Thought i'd give you guys an update. Took my Spyder to the dealer the other day and dropped it off for them to troubleshoot the engine noise. Got a call a few days later and it appears they have found what is causing the problem. I guess there is some sort of pump in or near the tranny that runs directly off of the crank. Well the bearing had excessive play and alot of metal shavings around it. The dealer is going to replace the part and we shall see. Good news is they did not have to split the cases or disect my engine. i'll let you all know if that indeed was the problem.

Jack

 

[jedd]

Thought i'd give you guys an update. Took my Spyder to the dealer the other day and dropped it off for them to troubleshoot the engine noise. Got a call a few days later and it appears they have found what is causing the problem. I guess there is some sort of pump in or near the tranny that runs directly off of the crank. Well the bearing had excessive play and alot of metal shavings around it. The dealer is going to replace the part and we shall see. Good news is they did not have to split the cases or disect my engine. i'll let you all know if that indeed was the problem.

Jack

Great news and Thanks for the update:2thumbs:

 

[Riker]

I have also noticed a sound from the left side of my 2011 SE5. I think it sounds like the heatshield vibration you hear on cars sometimes... Will mention to my dealer when I take it in..

 

[freebob]

After much much thought and the advice from here. I have decided to let them take it and start looking into the motor. If it at first they find nothing under valve covers, side covers and the easily accessible inspections of the engine i'm going to tell them to contact me before proceeding to disect my engine. Hopefully something obvious will be found early in the process.

I do not expect the dealer or BRP to give me the world just what i paid for. a Reliable machine!

Whatever happens i will update you all on what they find.

Thanks to all that have given advice on here. It is much appreciated!

Jack

Jack, if your using Velocity Powersports..Your decision is good let them start checking engine Very good service dept..More than likely problem will be found without completely removing eng...Best of Luck to you...



Freebob...:doorag:

 

[RS-Jack]

I have also noticed a sound from the left side of my 2011 SE5. I think it sounds like the heatshield vibration you hear on cars sometimes... Will mention to my dealer when I take it in..

Sounds just like what mine was doing. Hopefully the bearing replacement fixes it.
Jack

 

[RS-Jack]

Jack, if your using Velocity Powersports..Your decision is good let them start checking engine Very good service dept..More than likely problem will be found without completely removing eng...Best of Luck to you...



Freebob...:doorag:

Yes, Velocity is the dealer that has my bike. They have been very helpful and professional.

Jack

 

[Questions]

i cant help you out with the problem but if it was me and it was my bike i would see if they can get me a loaner bike to use till they fixed mine. it wont be yours but at least you will be able to ride while your bike is down. OR if you are making payments for the bike see if they could take care of a payment or two for you.

 

[RS-Jack]

i cant help you out with the problem but if it was me and it was my bike i would see if they can get me a loaner bike to use till they fixed mine. it wont be yours but at least you will be able to ride while your bike is down. OR if you are making payments for the bike see if they could take care of a payment or two for you.

It's not a big deal right now. I also have a CRF450 dirt bike so it's time to kick up some dirt while the Spyder is in the shop. I just have to remember to put my feet down.

Jack

 

[arntufun]

I would demand a dealer demo to hold you over until it's done. You can't give a crackhead crack, and then take it away for weeks until you give them more crack. They would go nuts. Same applys to the Spyder. What ever you do, don't stand on the corner and sell yourself to buy a new Spyder. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[RS-Jack]

Well my spyder problems are over. alot of people here will probably not agree with, but i only have one person to please... me. I sold my Spyder back to the dealer and purchased a 2011 Kawasaki voyager 1700. I have had enough of the spyder and issue after issue. It handled like a dump truck, in the shop more than i rode it, and the heat it puts off flat sucks. I know i am only one person and many of you love your Spyders and i wish you all many happy days riding, but for me i was not happy with it and did not wish to keep it and see what else it had in store for me down the road.

Jack

 

[Nikon]

Thoughts on my RS Problem & Missing Lights & Light Sockets on RT-622 Trailer

I am new Spyder owner and purchased my 2011 RT Limited in April. I noticed the same screeching/squeaking problem coming fm the left side. My dealer could not find the problem at my 600 mile inspection. I have not ridden much since the service, but the problem still persists. I took a short ride today and the noise is getting worse, and a noticed a rattle coming fm the left side as well.

I hope I do not have to trade my Spyder for another bike to get this problem fixed. But I am concerned, because when I purchased my bike, I ordered the RT-622 trailer. After I took delivery of the trailer several weeks later I did a light check on the trailer only to find out that the 4 back-up and blinker lights did not work. When I looked closely, there were no bulbs and no sockets for the lights...just silver tabs where the lights should be. I took pictures and sent them to the dealer. He sent them to BRP, and they asked if there was a wiring harness for the missing lights...that makes me a bit nervous. The dealer will be picking up the trailer tomorrow to figure out the problem. I will be scheduling my Spyder for service for the noise problem tomorrow as well.

As a new Spyder owner my experience w/ regard to BRP quality is a bit shaken at this point.

 

[AMTJIM]

Hmmm, 1 for sure and sounds like 2 more, is this a new problem revealing itself? Bad oil pumps is something we are going to have to listen for now? I wonder if BRP will ever finance these machines themselves?

 

[NancysToy]

I am new Spyder owner and purchased my 2011 RT Limited in April. I noticed the same screeching/squeaking problem coming fm the left side. My dealer could not find the problem at my 600 mile inspection. I have not ridden much since the service, but the problem still persists. I took a short ride today and the noise is getting worse, and a noticed a rattle coming fm the left side as well.

I hope I do not have to trade my Spyder for another bike to get this problem fixed. But I am concerned, because when I purchased my bike, I ordered the RT-622 trailer. After I took delivery of the trailer several weeks later I did a light check on the trailer only to find out that the 4 back-up and blinker lights did not work. When I looked closely, there were no bulbs and no sockets for the lights...just silver tabs where the lights should be. I took pictures and sent them to the dealer. He sent them to BRP, and they asked if there was a wiring harness for the missing lights...that makes me a bit nervous. The dealer will be picking up the trailer tomorrow to figure out the problem. I will be scheduling my Spyder for service for the noise problem tomorrow as well.

As a new Spyder owner my experience w/ regard to BRP quality is a bit shaken at this point.

There is nothing wrong with your trailer. The 2011 trailer is wired for 4-wire operation. It shares the same taillight assembly as the RT, but uses it differently. The backup lights were not functional on the 2010 trailer, either. I suspect that is due to regulatory prohibitions in some locations.

 

[bone crusher]

Well my spyder problems are over. alot of people here will probably not agree with, but i only have one person to please... me. I sold my Spyder back to the dealer and purchased a 2011 Kawasaki voyager 1700. I have had enough of the spyder and issue after issue. It handled like a dump truck, in the shop more than i rode it, and the heat it puts off flat sucks. I know i am only one person and many of you love your Spyders and i wish you all many happy days riding, but for me i was not happy with it and did not wish to keep it and see what else it had in store for me down the road.

Jack

Wow...that's quite the conclusion to this story...take care and be safe on your new ride...did they just never find out what the problem was?

 

[tobor9]

RS-Jack,I hope they figure it out as I pick up my new RS tomorrow !

 

[Nikon]

Ongoing Screeching Noise

I put my Spyder RT back in the shop for the same problem...again. This week will be another 3 weeks without my bike. This time they have replaced the belt and Cush drive based on BRP's direction. The problem persisted. The dealer again contacted BRP and they came up with a new proposed fix. BRP believes the engine drive pulley is out of alignment and sent the dealer the spec's to fabricate a special tool to adjust the engine to better align the drive pulley on the engine. I was told the tool when fabricated will allow them to rotate the engine slightly and they believe this will prevent the noise. however, according to the dealer BRP also mentioned they are working on a new coating for the front drive pulley that will reduce friction! Thus eliminating the noise. I am waiting to hear if realigning the engine helped to fix the problem. I purchased the bike in April and it has been in the shop more than it has been with me.

Pls excuse my lack of techno speak.

Any thoughts?

 

[Arthur---Mexico]

The person that gave you his 2 cents worth over charged you. Just ride the thing until it stops and before hand hope that it doesn't stop in the middle of some desert in Arizona or deep in some canyon. Nothing like a confident ride.

 

[spydee owner]

teardown

This is a good one. I think BRP is in a no win situation as far as this topic goes. They want to teardown. Now, it seems most on this site don't think they should. If they were not going to teardown, BRP would be ragged on for not doing enough.

Personally, I agree with the BMW mechanic. Drive it. But, it looks like its past that point now.

 

[JimAlpha]

Good luck RS Jack. You sure got some excellent advice on both sides of the equation. Very tough decision, either way. Once the initial problem is sorted out, you will love the Spyder.