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question for seasoned spyder riders

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eightballbob

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i just bought a used 2008 spyder with software changes to dps and ecm completed in aug 2011. sputtering at low speed 25-35 in 1,2,3 gear at 2500-3500 rpm's. this thing is more fun thatn a barrel of monkeys but this problem is damping the fun. i am in 55-57degree weather right now. 3 or 4 bars seems to be the kiss of near death. i am headed to florida and fear the worst. i need help if you would please. plugs? it seems to be a heat -air exchange problem?? jeez, at a loss! the dealer who made the upgrades will not return my call. i'm guessing he thinks i want something for nothing. i just need answers. any ideas"?????? pls and ty - bob
 
Do a search on plugs and plug wires...Im sure someone with alot more knowledge will chime in soon.

BTW, Congrats on the spyder...
 
FYI: the Rotax Engine is a HIGH RPM MACHINE

the Power band comes right around 5,000 RPM. sounds like your shifting way low & causing it to bog. Just my opinion & that could be wrong, but Id just try shifting between 4 & 5,000 RPM & see how that works for ya :thumbup:

Welcome to the Spyderhood :welcome:
 
thank you for responding. i see that i am in the right place. bob -

ok- i did not do that in the right place.. tks
mowin said:
Do a search on plugs and plug wires...Im sure someone with alot more knowledge will chime in soon.

BTW, Congrats on the spyder...
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tks

ok tks. it does act like that. i just got off a harley so it is possible that i am dogging it. however, my question is - at 2500-3500 in 1st gear is dogging it?????? i appreeciate any help- tks
CyncySpyder said:
the Power band comes right around 5,000 RPM. sounds like your shifting way low & causing it to bog. Just my opinion & that could be wrong, but Id just try shifting between 4 & 5,000 RPM & see how that
elcome to the Spyderhood :welcome:
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The sweet spot for shifting is between 4000 and 4500 rpm. Yes, that sounds like a lot, but that is what the Rotax likes. I don't usually even use 5th gear unless I am going to go over 65 mph. Down shifting I usually use 4000 for 4th, 3rd, and 2nd, and about 3000 for 1st. My current ride is a 2010 RTS SE5

but I had a 2008 GS SM5 also.

and: :welcome:
 
CyncySpyder said:
the Power band comes right around 5,000 RPM. sounds like your shifting way low & causing it to bog. Just my opinion & that could be wrong, but Id just try shifting between 4 & 5,000 RPM & see how that works for ya :thumbup:

Welcome to the Spyderhood :welcome:
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:agree: Dave.
 
eightballbob said:
i just bought a used 2008 spyder with software changes to dps and ecm completed in aug 2011. sputtering at low speed 25-35 in 1,2,3 gear at 2500-3500 rpm's. this thing is more fun thatn a barrel of monkeys but this problem is damping the fun. i am in 55-57degree weather right now. 3 or 4 bars seems to be the kiss of near death. i am headed to florida and fear the worst. i need help if you would please. plugs? it seems to be a heat -air exchange problem?? jeez, at a loss! the dealer who made the upgrades will not return my call. i'm guessing he thinks i want something for nothing. i just need answers. any ideas"?????? pls and ty - bob
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Is it lugging, or sputtering ?

There's a difference.

Is it doing it all the time? You seem to indicate everything is fine until you get the engine warmed up. I would not be so quick to eliminate plug wires.
 
:agree: Have there been any changes in the intake or exhaust systems? If it's breathing deeper, it'll need more fuel. Running a bit lean will make it act a bit funky at times...:dontknow:
 
tks

sputtering. when it warms up. 2 bars are ok- 3 or 4 bars is when it appears. tks for your input bob




ThreeWheels said:
Is it lugging, or sputtering ?

There's a difference.

Is it doing it all the time? You seem to indicate everything is fine until you get the engine warmed up. I would not be so quick to eliminate plug wires.
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Mine sputters

eightballbob said:
sputtering. when it warms up. 2 bars are ok- 3 or 4 bars is when it appears. tks for your input bob
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I have had all the updates known to man or BRP on my 2008 Spyder and I now have 57000 miles on it and still get the sputtering between 3000 and 4000 unless I keep the purge valve hose plugged and then it runs fine with no sputtering. If I have to go to the dealer for any problem I just put it back to stock to avoid any questions. I know that plugging this hose has been somewhat contoversial here, but it is very annoying to have the sputtering and this has worked for me!!
 
It was great meeting you and your Wife Saturday morning! :thumbup:
Question: "Purge valve hose"... Do you have any pictures of this little beauty? There's so much stuff tucked up under the Tupperware that it's nice to have a road map once in a while!
 
Spydrjockey said:
I have had all the updates known to man or BRP on my 2008 Spyder and I now have 57000 miles on it and still get the sputtering between 3000 and 4000 unless I keep the purge valve hose plugged and then it runs fine with no sputtering. If I have to go to the dealer for any problem I just put it back to stock to avoid any questions. I know that plugging this hose has been somewhat contoversial here, but it is very annoying to have the sputtering and this has worked for me!!
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Your purge valve needs to be checked for leakage, and the purge valve solenoid checked for proper operation. Don't be so sure they have done the "performance update" that came after the first DPS recall, either. That was only called for on certain Spyders that were experiencing (and reported) problems like yours after the DPS update.
 
Sputtering

I had similar problems with my 2008 RS/GS after the dealer replaced the plugs. It turns out that the wires were now damaged. They seem to be prone to failure from just handling. You could see the arc to the engine with the Tupperware removed. New wires and the sputter was gone.
 
I'm with Cyncy here.
Mine's a 2011 RS SM.
Don't be afeared of letting her rev. I had similar feelings when I started Ryding.
It's a matter of feel...you'll find that if you let her spin she'll become smoother.
You'll also find that you will have great control of your speed with respect to slowing down. This engine has plenty of torque and, with nice downshifts, you'll only use the brakes when stopping.
Have fun....it's the greatest Ryde.
 
NancysToy said:
Your purge valve needs to be checked for leakage, and the purge valve solenoid checked for proper operation. Don't be so sure they have done the "performance update" that came after the first DPS recall, either. That was only called for on certain Spyders that were experiencing (and reported) problems like yours after the DPS update.
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I had the first update done at my dealer and the second one done in Tn. when they brought reps in to the local dealer there and did a lot of Spyders that day. I had told the dealer after the first update was done that I was still getting the problem between 3000 and 4000 RPMS.
 
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