Melted Master Cylinder 2013 RT

[Dan McNally]

When I Get My 2013 RT Back From the Dealer

I plan to install one of these, somewhere inside the tupperware, with a duct that runs out underneath and blows the heat to the rear. It draws 2.5 amps, and, in a duct, will provide 100 CFM of air movement. I can't help but believe it would help cool the inside of the tupperware. The tough part will be finding the best place to mount it, vent it, and power it . . . open for suggestions. http://www.attwoodmarine.com/store/product/store/turbo-4000-ii

 

[Bob Denman]

It looks as if you'll need about three inches of depth for it... Why not see if you can mount it vertically up under the bike to push airflow upward? :dontknow:
Once you get the air moving; ducting it out to the rear might not be necessary...

 

[Paula(Butch2025)]

Hay bob look at Lamont's gs he had I think boat hood scoops he was thinking ahesd

 

[Bob Denman]

You're right; Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[Lamonster]

There have been posts by a lot of people that, in my opinion, are downplaying the seriousness of the recall. I hope that every time another owner posts that their master cylinder or evap canister was actually melting that the downplayers will rethink their position and shut up with their "only two Spyders have burned blah blah blah" and realize that every Spyder has the potential to start on fire until the recall is complete.

Have a nice day.

I know this strikes home with you but when I said that only two RT's have known to have caught fire it was not down playing the seriousness of this problem. What I said was the facts and the facts are Spyders are not bursting into flames by the masses as you would think by reading some of the post here. The fact that master cylinders are melting and now there have been reports of evap cans melting is not a good thing and for sure should not be taken lightly. If BRP thought that this was a high risk as far as the number of Spyder fires were high you can bet they would be telling owners to park them till the recall was performed. I think I have 7K on my ST right now and it's a production unit and it has not had the recall done yet but I will be getting it in asap but I'm not too concerned that it's going to burst into flames but I will be checking from time to time if there are any signs before I get the recall done.

 

[Bob Denman]

Lamont,
What do you think needs to be done to address this situation adequately??
Is there any "Backyard engineering" wisdom that you could share?

 

[EnjoyingTheRyde]

I had the recall done...

...on my 13 ST-L and there were no signs of heat damage.

 

[Lamonster]

Lamont,
What do you think needs to be done to address this situation adequately??
Is there any "Backyard engineering" wisdom that you could share?

The recall has address all the issues of melting parts to BRP's engineering standards. You can be sure this was not a quick fix and there was destructive testing done to make sure this problem is solved. I see no need for any backyard engineering to be done for the melting parts issue.

As far as rider comfort I think there are a few things that can be done. I worked with Spyderpops to fix the issues I had and my last problem was I was still getting a very hot right foot and I was able to seal the cracks where the heat was coming from and now I'm very happy with the mods that helped me. I'm sure that the vented side panel that's on the 14's will do wonders for moving hot air out of the engine compartment while moving. It's not going to do anything for you sitting in traffic but I was able to put mine to the test while trying to get into the parking lot at the balloon fest in NY. We didn't move much for about an hour and it was hot but the Spyder did fine and I wasn't burning up. :doorag:

 

[Lamonster]

Hay bob look at Lamont's gs he had I think boat hood scoops he was thinking ahesd

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/album.php?albumid=12

This was back in 2008 :doorag:

 

[bullant12]

We like roadkill, we send it to Bullant12 for the TN BBQ

Memphis BBQ restaurants thank you all with the Bumpskids AKA Possum cleaner!:roflblack:

Bad joke... we all know roadkill is better used in the mountains of Arkansas and West Virginia!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

The recall has address all the issues of melting parts to BRP's engineering standards. You can be sure this was not a quick fix and there was destructive testing done to make sure this problem is solved. I see no need for any backyard engineering to be done for the melting parts issue.

As far as rider comfort I think there are a few things that can be done. I worked with Spyderpops to fix the issues I had and my last problem was I was still getting a very hot right foot and I was able to seal the cracks where the heat was coming from and now I'm very happy with the mods that helped me. I'm sure that the vented side panel that's on the 14's will do wonders for moving hot air out of the engine compartment while moving. It's not going to do anything for you sitting in traffic but I was able to put mine to the test while trying to get into the parking lot at the balloon fest in NY. We didn't move much for about an hour and it was hot but the Spyder did fine and I wasn't burning up. :doorag:

Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[TexAmRider]

Recall is serious

There have been posts by a lot of people that, in my opinion, are downplaying the seriousness of the recall. I hope that every time another owner posts that their master cylinder or evap canister was actually melting that the downplayers will rethink their position and shut up with their "only two Spyders have burned blah blah blah" and realize that every Spyder has the potential to start on fire until the recall is complete.

Have a nice day.

I was lucky not having any damage to the MC or Evap cannister, but took the recall seriously. My wife and I had several discussions about continued riding until the recall fix was completed. All units are capable of doing what Spyderanno1's unit did, and shes right. Don't down play the danger here and get the recall done. It may be a bandaid fix, but unlike hers, explaining why you didn't have the fix and burning your unit up, is a hard sell to BRP, or your insurance company. We will see how the fix works out. fortunately, no one was seriously injured.

 

[Dan McNally]

ARGGGH! I just called the dealer to see if the recall work was, or would be done, today. "Hi, I'm calling to see if my Spyder is done." "You will have to speak with The Spyder Service Department. He is outside with a customer right now. Just a moment." Four minutes on hold . . . "He is busy now, you will have to call back. Click." Awesome customer service! It has been like that every time I've ever called. Like they couldn't have taken a message for him to call me? It sometimes takes days to get ahold of the "Spyder Service Department" . . . which is one young, overworked kid :banghead:. There are three other dealers within 2 hours of me. Triumph of Windber, PA, to the north; Coleman Power Sports in two locations, Falls Church VA and in Woodbridge, VA, and then, just a little further down the road, Virginia Power Motor Sports in Ruckersville, VA. I'll ride 90 miles to warm up my Spyder just to check the oil, and a 70 mile round trip to fill the gas tank, just because I can . . . There is a new dealer in my future. These folks have struck my last nerve.:banghead:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I know this strikes home with you but when I said that only two RT's have known to have caught fire it was not down playing the seriousness of this problem. What I said was the facts and the facts are Spyders are not bursting into flames by the masses as you would think by reading some of the post here. The fact that master cylinders are melting and now there have been reports of evap cans melting is not a good thing and for sure should not be taken lightly. If BRP thought that this was a high risk as far as the number of Spyder fires were high you can bet they would be telling owners to park them till the recall was performed. I think I have 7K on my ST right now and it's a production unit and it has not had the recall done yet but I will be getting it in asap but I'm not too concerned that it's going to burst into flames but I will be checking from time to time if there are any signs before I get the recall done.

I wasn't directing my comment at you specifically but there have been a number of comments made that have downplayed the seriousness of the recall. I commend BRP for acting quickly in issuing the recall and in getting the kits out to their dealers quickly. I wonder if they would have worded the recall the same if they had known just how many units had melting parts.

 

[Bob Denman]

ARGGGH! . . . There is a new dealer in my future. These folks have struck my last nerve.:banghead:

Some of these dealers can take customer dis-service to a wole new level of frustration! :banghead::gaah::gaah:

:agree: vote with your feet!

 

[Dan McNally]

Just called again . . . got the Spyder guy. I asked if my Spyder was done. He said:" Well, I'm sort of working on it." silence . . . I said: "Will it be done today? (he said yesterday he had all the parts) Response" I don't know." Silence . . . me:" Should I call back later, or tomorrow." Him: "I guess I could call you when its done. I don't know when that will be." It is like pulling teeth to deal with these folks! Every bit of information requires a painful extraction process. I am not sure how they stay in business.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: That's almost unbelieveable :gaah:... yet I believe you, when you say that it happened! :banghead:

 

[FaranH]

Memphis BBQ restaurants thank you all with the Bumpskids AKA Possum cleaner!:roflblack:

Bad joke... we all know roadkill is better used in the mountains of Arkansas and West Virginia!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

Now why would you go and say a thing like that about my state?! <burp> :bbq:

 

[MouthPiece]

Now why would you go and say a thing like that about my state?! <burp> :bbq:

Faran? And to think his wife has to put up with him. :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes: (as you know)

Chris

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Faran? And to think his wife has to put up with him. :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes: (as you know)

Chris

Yeah, we all feel sorry for her .......................... BUT .......................... She married him so go figure. (We are picking on Bullant12 here, Right?)

Cruzr Joe