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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    So for future generations that are researching this issue, this: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?125583-Oil-in-998cc-air-box&highlight=air%20box%20filter&fbclid=IwAR0nwJL0Yp7u_JSsz2vcJLj3vhLjYsj_fYLvBCI32Or2NcttNs8_E3cnuiU seems to be the thread to end all threads for this...
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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    Ahh. So I found this link: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?110965-Up-date-on-oil-catch-can-08-GS&highlight=catch-can Seems like a variation on the catch can concept to address the same sorts of issues.
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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    So it's a LaMonster product or a BajaRon product? I've searched the LaMonster Youtube channel and found only an oil change instructional video. Nothing about an "oil catch can". Can someone send me a link? Thanks, David
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    Mods

    I just stumbled across this post and am very interested to learn more of this local, private mechanic in the Portland, OR metro area. I searched through JerryB's posts and noted he sold is ryde earlier this year and thus may no longer be participating here at Spyderlovers? Not sure of this but...
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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    So I went to the BajaRon link from the homepage here @ Spyderlovers and I don't see any reference to a product fitting this description. Lil' help, please? :helpsmilie: HUGE thanks! David
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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    A good question. I just acquired this RT in October of 2018 at a dealer up in Lacey, WA. At the time of acquisition, it had a mere 2,700 miles on the odometer. I've put on 5300 during this past year. Indeed the dealer changed the oil and did a few other things to freshen her up before putting...
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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    Interesting you mention the oil loss issues as that is my other major concern with this machine. I've monitored some excessive oil consumption on this 2010 as well. To the tune of around 1.5 quarts between changes. I mentioned this to the shop so they checked into it. -Inspected engine for...
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    Throttle body failures - Anyone considered a class action?

    Hello all, At only 8K on the odometer, my 2010 RT SM5 is throwing the dreaded P1614 code so I've been reading up on this issue here and on other forums. For as rampant as this issue appears to be on these bikes (to the tune of multiple failures within a few years of one another on the same...
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    Its Back!!!! Throttle body code

    Hello @jroberts650. Just curious how this saga turned out for you. I also have a 2010 I picked up last October. She was barely used with only 2700 miles on it. I put another 5300 on her this year and she's now in the shop for a new throttle body. Been researching this issue on this forum and...
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    Throttle body and sensor issue 2010 RT

    The dealer got back to me today saying that my request for goodwill assistance from BRP was rejected due to the bike being so far out of warranty. Not an unexpected reply. Again, given the ubiquity of this issue one would think this would be an all out re-call. The reply from BRP further went...
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    Throttle body and sensor issue 2010 RT

    I have a 2010 RT SM5 that I just picked up in October with 2700 miles on it. The odometer now reads just over 8,000 miles. During those 5,300 miles I've had a half-dozen or so instances of the 4500 RPM "cap" after I start her up no matter how far I twist the throttle. It's becoming a more and...
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    Another 998 oil consumption question

    I am having this same issue with my 2010 RT SM5 in that it goes through 1/2 to a full quart in under 300 miles. I bought it used in October with very low miles so she’s only had one oil change and it’s now due for the next one. I would be ok with loosing that much oil between changes but the...
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    Can anyone help with 1 front brake pad spring clip?

    Feeling like I'm a bit all thumbs on this topic. Generally speaking, I'd like to think myself fairly mechanically inclined but my 2010 RT SM5 has the first brake cylinders I've ever seen with the spindle up the middle with the nub that these little wire clips straddle. Just exactly what is the...
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    Anyone else ever heard of using the Front cargo as an ice cooler?

    (Referring to jthornton photos above). Sure wish I could find something like this that pretty much maxed out the frunk. You've got lotsa unused space in there. I'm looking for something that I could pack a weekend worth of camping food in that keeps ice for more than just a day trip. IMO...
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    A perfect cooler for day trips...

    I own two different AO Coolers and LOVE them. Basically leak free and they keep ice for more than just a day trip. None of the ones I own however fit any compartment of the Spyder very well so I'm VERY interested in the Home Depot purchase you speak of. Can you provide dimensions and ideally a...
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    Spyder Sightings

    White Spyder RT sighting in Washougal, Washington. Westbound on Highway 14 around 2pm PST today. Was that you?
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    Yet another motor oil question

    EXTREMELY Interesting regarding the Rotella T6! This is what I've used in my previous sport touring bikes (Honda PC800, Honda ST1300, Kawasaki Concours GTR-1400) for many years and Mobil 1 before that (prior to when they changed it's formula). I've always been wary of the notion that the...
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    Source for oval grommets on lower body panel

    Thanks everyone! I truly appreciate the help! :)
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    Source for oval grommets on lower body panel

    Hello! My used 2010RT came with some missing rubber grommets on the body panels. I gather this is something of a chronic issue that they can get lost during maintenance. One body panel disassembly video I found had the great recommendation of adding some small cable ties to help ensure that...
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    Yet another motor oil question

    Greetings from Washougal, Washington! I just picked up a 2010 RT - SM5 back in October 2018 that was barely used (2,700 miles). Aside from an encounter with the nanny and I not seeing eye-to-eye in some aggressive cornering, I'm loving this bike! The dealer I bought it from changed the oil...
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