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Spyder or 1980s Hyundai
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Electro_cat
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that helps. Thanks...I bought a lemon. I can't catch a f ing break . I'm going to dump this damn thing ..spyders might be good motorcycle. I guess I will never get to know.
You didn't mention in your post whether its a Can Am dealer you are working with or a not. If it isn't a Can Am dealer definitely get it to one. If it is - I would suggest taking it to another. You might also call a reputable dealer even if they aren't in your area and ask to speak to thier tech and explain your situation. There are lots of threads on great dealers across the country that would likely listen to your issue and suggest possible faults. The dealer has nothing to gain by not fixing your bike - so if there are issues then they might just need a hint of what to try next - especially if they arent a can Am Dealer.
I bought a used one myself and feared it had not been treated well. I found a dealer about 100 miles from me was super helpful over the phone and I ended up doing business with them later on.
I bought a used one myself and feared it had not been treated well. I found a dealer about 100 miles from me was super helpful over the phone and I ended up doing business with them later on.
ChasCS
New member
Let's get this figured out!
Sorry, reading about your obvious Spyder plight must be upsetting for you, understandable. You might have to do a search for the best local Spyder sales and service in your area, and have an honest evaluation done there.
It's too bad some dealerships, don't take their Can Sm Spyder sales much more seriously.
I hope you can find the nearest shop that gives you proper care and correct answers to your questions.
Please keep us informed what goes down. Thanks.
Wishing for you, much Better luck in the near future.
Oh, by the way, I never even considered that you are a female, anyway that shouldn't matter these days, where equality seems to be the norm we strive for.
Rooting for you to be another winner here.
Chas
Sorry, reading about your obvious Spyder plight must be upsetting for you, understandable. You might have to do a search for the best local Spyder sales and service in your area, and have an honest evaluation done there.
It's too bad some dealerships, don't take their Can Sm Spyder sales much more seriously.
I hope you can find the nearest shop that gives you proper care and correct answers to your questions.
Please keep us informed what goes down. Thanks.
Wishing for you, much Better luck in the near future.
Oh, by the way, I never even considered that you are a female, anyway that shouldn't matter these days, where equality seems to be the norm we strive for.
Rooting for you to be another winner here.
Chas
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joebryanjr
New member
You can also purchase the service and repair manual from www.brpmanuals.com. $23.50 would be a good investment.
You might also check to see if your dealer has a BRP certified technician. Many do not. If not, I suggest you find one that does.
there are many on this forum who have many thousands of trouble free miles on Spyders of all vintages and models.
You might also check to see if your dealer has a BRP certified technician. Many do not. If not, I suggest you find one that does.
there are many on this forum who have many thousands of trouble free miles on Spyders of all vintages and models.
ulflyer
Active member
Dump the SOB, its clear you will never be satisfied with it now that you've had so much trouble. Sorry.
Bob Denman
New member
I'll admit that my eyes glassed-over about a third of the way through your initial tirade... :shocked:
Ex-Winger... got that
5K; I got that too...
Pilot... ditto
pissed off... gotcha! :thumbup:
Now: How much actual riding experience do you have?
Were you covering the brake with your foot?
(Doing that can cause all sorts of fits within the electricals...)
As a pilot; you're aware of just how fussy electronic systems can be.
Something is setting your bike's off Big-Time! :yikes:
I'd look to the battery condition, ground straps to the frame, your foot riding the pedal...
It's a process; you can get through it!
Please just take it one agonizing step at a time, and let us know what you find; good luck! :thumbup:
Ex-Winger... got that
5K; I got that too...
Pilot... ditto
pissed off... gotcha! :thumbup:
Now: How much actual riding experience do you have?
Were you covering the brake with your foot?
(Doing that can cause all sorts of fits within the electricals...)
As a pilot; you're aware of just how fussy electronic systems can be.
Something is setting your bike's off Big-Time! :yikes:
I'd look to the battery condition, ground straps to the frame, your foot riding the pedal...
It's a process; you can get through it!
Please just take it one agonizing step at a time, and let us know what you find; good luck! :thumbup:
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I was thinking the exact same thing. ....[emoji57]
SpyderAnn01
Active member
Look, Electro Cat, you come here looking for answers and you have been rather rude in your approach. You are expecting everyone here to give you answers but you don't seem to be looking for any on your own. You bought a 6 year old machine with 5,000 miles on it which means it probably wasn't maintained and hasn't had all of the updates.
You have been given instructions on how to download the Owner's Manual, an app for looking up error codes and places to purchase and download a Service Manual. Now go read all of that and if you still have questions then come back here and ask them without getting rude in your replies. If you can't do that then you need to go to time out.
You have been given instructions on how to download the Owner's Manual, an app for looking up error codes and places to purchase and download a Service Manual. Now go read all of that and if you still have questions then come back here and ask them without getting rude in your replies. If you can't do that then you need to go to time out.
bill pitman
Member
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Starting to sound like a trolling expedition.....
Orange Gecko = VSS Fault
Starting to sound like a trolling expedition.....
Orange Gecko = VSS Fault
WOW.....
you folks went out of your way to help, I am not so sure I would have been so nice.
Just got done reading the thread and have come to the conclusion that the young lady was looking for an instant answer, when there is none. And seems to have a little complex, thinking everyone is out to get her because she is a female.
you folks went out of your way to help, I am not so sure I would have been so nice.
robmorg
New member
Electro Cat,
I could be wrong, but you don't sound like an Internet troll to me, even though your posts are coming off that way. You sound like someone who bought an older unfamiliar machine to ride, and it is giving you problems, making it undependable, and you very angry and frustrated. If indeed that is the case, then the people on this forum CAN and WILL help you, if you just cut back on the emotion, and give them the facts to work with. In that regard, Ann just gave you some very good advice. If you are serious about getting help, I would do what you can to follow it. And by the way, Ann would normally be one of the first folks here to help you.
As was just mentioned, if you re-read this thread with a cool mind, you have ALREADY been given some very good advise on places to start looking. I'll just point you back to a couple of them....
1. In post #15, spyryder gave you a link to the BRP website where you can download a manual for your machine in .pdf format. You SHOULD be able to do that with an iPad, or any laptop or PC. I'd try again.
2. In post #27, jvicker addressed the DPS fault and mentioned that it was prevalent in your model year. Someone else said that could be caused by corrosion in the electrical system, which could be quite likely in your case. (Also, in your original post, could you have meant "vss" rather than "fss"?) These may well be the places to start the discussion with a good Can Am repair facility. And that leads to the third post I'll point you to...
3. In post #24, IndyRSS gave you some very good advise about how to seek reliable help in your location. I couldn't agree more with what was said there. As has been stated, these are complicated machines run by a rather sophisticated computer (the ECM). It generally takes a BRP certifed technician to diagnose complicated problems like yours, and they have the computer software available to read a lot more from your machine than just the fault codes. You list your location as "Twycross". If you are in the UK, you may have fewer dealers with certified repair shops to choose from but there are a few dealers listed within 100 or so km of you. If you are not in the UK and could be more specific about your location, someone will point you to some good repair facilities. Also the BRP website contains a dealer search engine.
Best of luck getting your problem sorted out. Sorry to be so verbose.
I could be wrong, but you don't sound like an Internet troll to me, even though your posts are coming off that way. You sound like someone who bought an older unfamiliar machine to ride, and it is giving you problems, making it undependable, and you very angry and frustrated. If indeed that is the case, then the people on this forum CAN and WILL help you, if you just cut back on the emotion, and give them the facts to work with. In that regard, Ann just gave you some very good advice. If you are serious about getting help, I would do what you can to follow it. And by the way, Ann would normally be one of the first folks here to help you.
As was just mentioned, if you re-read this thread with a cool mind, you have ALREADY been given some very good advise on places to start looking. I'll just point you back to a couple of them....
1. In post #15, spyryder gave you a link to the BRP website where you can download a manual for your machine in .pdf format. You SHOULD be able to do that with an iPad, or any laptop or PC. I'd try again.
2. In post #27, jvicker addressed the DPS fault and mentioned that it was prevalent in your model year. Someone else said that could be caused by corrosion in the electrical system, which could be quite likely in your case. (Also, in your original post, could you have meant "vss" rather than "fss"?) These may well be the places to start the discussion with a good Can Am repair facility. And that leads to the third post I'll point you to...
3. In post #24, IndyRSS gave you some very good advise about how to seek reliable help in your location. I couldn't agree more with what was said there. As has been stated, these are complicated machines run by a rather sophisticated computer (the ECM). It generally takes a BRP certifed technician to diagnose complicated problems like yours, and they have the computer software available to read a lot more from your machine than just the fault codes. You list your location as "Twycross". If you are in the UK, you may have fewer dealers with certified repair shops to choose from but there are a few dealers listed within 100 or so km of you. If you are not in the UK and could be more specific about your location, someone will point you to some good repair facilities. Also the BRP website contains a dealer search engine.
Best of luck getting your problem sorted out. Sorry to be so verbose.
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autoexacto
New member
Ufff....
Too much bitching IMHO :gaah:..to me this is a friendly forum to express your needs and if help available great, if not, well you have you look in other places but NOT be ps´off at the forum´s member. Personally I did not know that you were a female and actually that is not relevant (fem vs. male)...I am new at the Spyder experience but NOT NEW on forums or motorcycles. Think that and like other colleagues stated, you got a bad used unit and it can happen to any of us. I just returned to the dealer my 2014 BMW R1200RT-LC with ONLY 3800 kms bc of a recall so if that happens to a new unit, more to an used unit with many years on its belt. Don´t get offended by my opinion and if you were close I would help you sort out your Spyder problem. Greeting from Mexico and SMILE....
hyea:
Too much bitching IMHO :gaah:..to me this is a friendly forum to express your needs and if help available great, if not, well you have you look in other places but NOT be ps´off at the forum´s member. Personally I did not know that you were a female and actually that is not relevant (fem vs. male)...I am new at the Spyder experience but NOT NEW on forums or motorcycles. Think that and like other colleagues stated, you got a bad used unit and it can happen to any of us. I just returned to the dealer my 2014 BMW R1200RT-LC with ONLY 3800 kms bc of a recall so if that happens to a new unit, more to an used unit with many years on its belt. Don´t get offended by my opinion and if you were close I would help you sort out your Spyder problem. Greeting from Mexico and SMILE....
hyea:
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