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2012 RT Limited Shutting Down
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
If it is a bad plug wire or a similar issue, it will not leave a code. Neither will a plugged fuel filter, for instance. Too darned many "technicians" think the computer will tell them everything. The best techs are also good "mechanics". Keep leaning on your dealer to make this right...or find another dealer.
Update on Shutting Down
So far so good. On third tank and about 170 miles. No shutdown. Unfortunately, I've gone mod insane. All chrome, lights, highway pegs, and finally 3M paint protection film all over the front and sides. I am in with heavy bucks, my pool didn't cost this much. Looking forward to Cuba. :yes::banghead::bbq::yikes::shemademe_smilie:
So far so good. On third tank and about 170 miles. No shutdown. Unfortunately, I've gone mod insane. All chrome, lights, highway pegs, and finally 3M paint protection film all over the front and sides. I am in with heavy bucks, my pool didn't cost this much. Looking forward to Cuba. :yes::banghead::bbq::yikes::shemademe_smilie:
TuckMiddle
New member
Stalling
Did you buy it locallly? I got mine from Freedom in Kennesaw and the mx is real good there. BUT, I understand the mx honcho in Lawrenceville, the third Freedom Dealer, is really an ace with the Spyder. I've had no stalling, but a couple "orange messages" from my grandmother and might take it over there for his opinions. I don't like the classic "they all do that" answer. And of course, the shoulder shrug is not something that instills confidence either. Most of my mx abnormalities on the Spyder have been self induced - hate it when that happens. We haven't eaten in 3 weeks as a result of my latest fiasco, but that's another story. Thinking about selling all my tools so I can't create another mx adventure.
:banghead:Tuck
Did you buy it locallly? I got mine from Freedom in Kennesaw and the mx is real good there. BUT, I understand the mx honcho in Lawrenceville, the third Freedom Dealer, is really an ace with the Spyder. I've had no stalling, but a couple "orange messages" from my grandmother and might take it over there for his opinions. I don't like the classic "they all do that" answer. And of course, the shoulder shrug is not something that instills confidence either. Most of my mx abnormalities on the Spyder have been self induced - hate it when that happens. We haven't eaten in 3 weeks as a result of my latest fiasco, but that's another story. Thinking about selling all my tools so I can't create another mx adventure.
:banghead:Tuck
bluestratos
New member
Mine started doing the same thing this winter (4K on the bike). I dropped by my dealer and they will do a diagnostic. funny thing is, the day I took it to the dealer it did not do it. I let it idle about 15 mins and it was rock steady. I wonder if condensation in the tank could be the problem?
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bluestratos
New member
Mine started in the last few months when it got colder out (may have nothing to do with it). It will stall repeatedly when idling after a cold start and I am sure the is way down as well. It runs better after it warms up but I can feel the odd miss when cruise control is locked on. The dealer is preparing to check it over but I suspect they will have a hard time if it is something not throughing a code.
Clicker1944
New member
Just got my 2011 RTS SE5 only 65 miloes on it and I am having the stalling problem too. Seems to happen when I come to a complete stop at a traffic light. Starts right up again but I sure hope it is the coating in the gas tank like some have said. My RS never did that.
JolyStNick
New member
Has happened to me four times, three at low idle leaving a parking lot at slow speed, it just shut down. P
ulled over turned the key off, started right up and off I went. Then today I was letting it warm up while I locked up the house and closed the garage door{about 5 minutes} and it shut down. I started it up and it idled rough at first and then it smooth out and rode ok the rest of the day.
I have 485 miles on it now so the first of next week I be taking it in for the 600 mile service and they will have a few things to check out. That DPS failure from last week end too.
ulled over turned the key off, started right up and off I went. Then today I was letting it warm up while I locked up the house and closed the garage door{about 5 minutes} and it shut down. I started it up and it idled rough at first and then it smooth out and rode ok the rest of the day.
I have 485 miles on it now so the first of next week I be taking it in for the 600 mile service and they will have a few things to check out. That DPS failure from last week end too.
Maybe ??
I know the new batteries have been a problem, not holding the charge up properly and killing the bike, charge the hell out of it before you ride again. Also the throttle bodies have been a source of problems and they have been recalled, but they have been showing codes. Battery is the best guess.
I know the new batteries have been a problem, not holding the charge up properly and killing the bike, charge the hell out of it before you ride again. Also the throttle bodies have been a source of problems and they have been recalled, but they have been showing codes. Battery is the best guess.
Update on Shutting Down Saga
Past my third tank of gas and at 300 miles on the odometer. Shuts down occassionally when ideling but turns back on. Will take it back to the Lawrenceville, GA dealership when I return from Spyderfest. Should have over 600 miles on it by then and ready for the first scheduled maintenance. Will have them check the throttle body.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Cuba.
Past my third tank of gas and at 300 miles on the odometer. Shuts down occassionally when ideling but turns back on. Will take it back to the Lawrenceville, GA dealership when I return from Spyderfest. Should have over 600 miles on it by then and ready for the first scheduled maintenance. Will have them check the throttle body.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Cuba.
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