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  1. Dat Guy

    Update on outcome from 2013 RT Fire on 26 July 2014. ~Good news!

    Many of you may remember my post and situation just over a month ago with my 2013 RT fire when I posted about it > HERE <. I had a lot of ups and downs on the roller coaster of emotions after this happened (describing myself as "politely furious"), but as time progressed and I continued my...
  2. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    I also went through for insurance purposes an added up all the farkles I had bought for my Spyder. I only added up things I had reciepts for, so I actually left a lot of stuff off. Take a look at this list of stuff that went up in flames with it. Alarm & Phone Mount - $169.96 BajaRon Sway Bar...
  3. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    Update: Spoke again with my insurance, apparently the company they use to value vehicles used a base model Spyder without even the SE5 transmission to value my Spyder off of, so supposedly that's being fixed soon. I also got a call back from Steve at BRP. Nothing was decided on yet but so far...
  4. Dat Guy

    Heat Issue on 2013, Evaporative Canister Overflow

    I wonder is this had anything to do with my Spyder fire?
  5. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    This is what I emailed GEICO. I can't say I have any hope this will help, but this is the information she asked for... --------------------------------------------- Hi XXXX, Here is the search for all the Spyders of the same model and year in my 100 mile area, both new and used. There is...
  6. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    I just got off the phone with GEICO, my insurance company. I had full coverage and paid the balance of my insurance fees in full when I bought the Spyder last October. Their replacement estimate/value for my Spyder is $15,890. WHAT!?! I still owe over 24k on this bike. They said that was...
  7. Dat Guy

    BRP Spyder investigation started. What will happen?

    It's good to see that so far no one has been hurt. The nature of these fires in how they burn so hot and so quickly definitely has the potential to cause serious harm if someone isn't paying attention while riding and if they don't react quickly enough. All new designs have their issues. Some...
  8. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    Just an update: I've had the opportunity to speak with Carlo from BRP several times and they flew one of their technical guys named Dany out to look at what is left of my Spyder today. I answered all of their questions and hope it will help them in finding out what happened. I don't have...
  9. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    I'll do my best to give them any info I can. I really hope this issue can be identified and fixed before someone else loses their Spyder. I'm already trying to accept the fact that I've probably lost a lot of money on the add-ons I bought for it. Aside from the heat and fumes we did have fun...
  10. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    Carlo from BRP contacted me today and asked me to send him info and pics. I had not previously tried to reach them so they obviously monitor this website. I also got a call from the nearest BRP dealer near me (Coyne) with their service rep Kyle asking what happened and if I was ok (which was...
  11. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    Thank you for the replies folks. I will indeed be making a report to the NHTSA. For those that are curious the only mods I had done to reduce heat were wrapping the pipes and having heat shielding put in it to reduce heat. But the rest... a Utopia backrest, F4 windshield, Muth signal mirrors...
  12. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    This community has been very helpful. I will update you all on what happens as things progress at the very least.
  13. Dat Guy

    2013 RT Fire, 26 July 2014

    It only takes looking at my past posts to see I've had heat issues with my Spyder since the day I got it. I took it to the dealer, talked to BRP reps including Carlos, and spent thousands trying to fix the heat and fumes and had the recall and updates done. Well today my Spyder caught fire while...
  14. Dat Guy

    Lost Left Oil Check Cover

    Same for me.
  15. Dat Guy

    Thank You J.T.

    I tried to edit my post above to add this, but it wouldn't let me, so here's another question: I live in an area where sand in the air is part of life. I've been caught while driving in sandstorms, and I've come outside after a sandstorm and found what looked like buckets of sand thrown all...
  16. Dat Guy

    Thank You J.T.

    Hey Chupaca, have you tried the Kewl Metal air filter kit as well, or just the K & N replacement filter for the airbox? In either case, could you provide opinions on whichever one you had? Thanks!
  17. Dat Guy

    Thank You J.T.

    The noise is my main concern. As it is now I can barely hear my radio when I'm doing 65+ MPH, and I have upgraded front speakers. If it gets any louder I think it would really make the ride less enjoyable. The potential for less heat and added MPG does make this enticing though... Hmm, what to...
  18. Dat Guy

    e-SPYD3R

    Wonder if that wound finally eliminate the heat issues?... ...probably not. :joke:
  19. Dat Guy

    Stopping people from messing with your spyder

    I have a 2013 RT. Today I'll call the guy who installed the first alarm and see if he will work out a deal to install this new one before I make you go out of your way. I'll post back here after I've had a chance to talk with him. And thanks again! One thing I just thought of: I'm thinking of...
  20. Dat Guy

    Stopping people from messing with your spyder

    I appreciate the offer, & I might just take you up on it. The only issue is I have that other alarm installed on it that needs to be removed, & since I had someone else install it for me I'm not sure about the particulars on it. Would that be a problem?
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