Another 2014 with an oil leak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SAPD911]

30 miles and I read some posts about oil leaking. I go check and sure enough on the right front side, I see oil droplets. So pissed. Taking it to the dealer Monday. Whats causing this? I own a 2014 RTS SE6 vin #570! So flipping pissed!

 

[Bob Denman]

By any chance; could you post some pics of where this is happening? :shocked:

 

[SAPD911]

By any chance; could you post some pics of where this is happening? :shocked:

yea, lemme go grab a few pix. I read some other posts, they are saying its the clutch housing screw needing Loctite.

 

[SAPD911]

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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Thanks...:thumbup:
(Calling my dealer on Monday to have them double-check that little beauty...)

 

[stevedfive]

I just checked and mine has the oil leak as well. Life happens. I have worse things happen.

 

[SAPD911]

I just checked and mine has the oil leak as well.

Dealer is closed Monday, guess I wait. Cant believe that BRP doesn't know about this. I mean I have VIN #570 and supposedly they knew about the earlier ones!

 

[cuznjohn]

what they said was

according to the what was posted b4, the oil needed to be drained than the new locktite was to be done. you wonder if they feel they can pull the screw and stick it right back in with the oil still in the bike, so than it doesn't seal right

 

[SAPD911]

according to the what was posted b4, the oil needed to be drained than the new locktite was to be done. you wonder if they feel they can pull the screw and stick it right back in with the oil still in the bike, so than it doesn't seal right

not sure, my wife is more pissed than me. I am just glad I caught it early.

 

[Chupaca]

They know..!!

don't know if all the dealers know and do this before delivery. Simple fix for a small leak..hope they are not just waiting for first service to care of it. Seems the best time would be at assembly..jmo :gaah:

 

[SAPD911]

http://www.spydertechnician.com/dlfiles/2014 RT SE6 Clutch Cover Oil Leak - Set Screw.pdf

 

[Cruzr Joe]

according to the what was posted b4, the oil needed to be drained than the new locktite was to be done. you wonder if they feel they can pull the screw and stick it right back in with the oil still in the bike, so than it doesn't seal right

No the oil must be removed and somewhere in the process they have to use a locktite promoter, it also requires some drying time

Cruzr Joe

 

[NancysToy]

I can understand being unhappy because a new toy is leaking. We all want them to be perfect. I can't really understand the depth of some owner's displeasure or worry, however. Engines have been leaking for a hundred years. As long as it doesn't run the oil so low the oil pressure drops or the engine/transmission malfunctions or is damaged, and as long as the oil doesn't get on the rear tire tread, it can be lived with. BRP knows about it and will fix it. If the setscrew Loctite doesn't cure it, or a new screw doesn't, they will come up with a more thorough procedure or a new fix. Take a deep breath, then let it out slowly.

 

[Magdave]

So that is at least 570 with this possible problem ? What was the build date should be on the left swing arm?

 

[garb55]

add mine to the list

30 miles and I read some posts about oil leaking. I go check and sure enough on the right front side, I see oil droplets. So pissed. Taking it to the dealer Monday. Whats causing this? I own a 2014 RTS SE6 vin #570! So flipping pissed!

I have oil leak and coolant leak going in monday

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I can understand being unhappy because a new toy is leaking. We all want them to be perfect. I can't really understand the depth of some owner's displeasure or worry, however. Engines have been leaking for a hundred years. As long as it doesn't run the oil so low the oil pressure drops or the engine/transmission malfunctions or is damaged, and as long as the oil doesn't get on the rear tire tread, it can be lived with. BRP knows about it and will fix it. If the setscrew Loctite doesn't cure it, or a new screw doesn't, they will come up with a more thorough procedure or a new fix. Take a deep breath, then let it out slowly.

:agree: chill out, it is a minor problem that will be fixed, it does not prevent you from riding or anything else, it should be a minor inconvenience at most.

Cruzr Joe

 

[garb55]

:agree: chill out, it is a minor problem that will be fixed, it does not prevent you from riding or anything else, it should be a minor inconvenience at most.

Cruzr Joe

It is not a minor inconvenience when the another dealer told me he would not work on it because my vin# doesn't show up on the warranty web site
The dealer I bought it from will do the work on Monday but he is 250 miles away and it is 15 to 20 degrees out and I will be ridding the bike there
Also I am calling BRO on Monday to ask them what is up the their warranty program
What if I was stuck out on the road would they say no and leave me there to freeze
Not a good way to treat customers

 

[Cruzr Joe]

It is not a minor inconvenience when the another dealer told me he would not work on it because my vin# doesn't show up on the warranty web site
The dealer I bought it from will do the work on Monday but he is 250 miles away and it is 15 to 20 degrees out and I will be ridding the bike there
Also I am calling BRO on Monday to ask them what is up the their warranty program
What if I was stuck out on the road would they say no and leave me there to freeze
Not a good way to treat customers

I was referring to taking it to a competent dealer to get it corrected. I agree with you that apparently the dealer that refused to do it is not customer oriented.

good luck and i hope your dealer gets it corrected for you. any improper workings on these or any machine is upsetting, but if your dealer (or any dealer) is smart they can fix this properly the first time and make a better customer out of you.

Believe me when i say that i was not trying to downplay the frustration of any mechanical problem

Cruzr Joe

 

[SpyderAnn01]

VIN # 570 doesn't mean that yours is the 570th made.

 

[Nils888]

541 miles on the spyder. Frame# 351 No leaks yet. :doorag: