Bad Rear Shock

[Genradman]

We purchased a new 2015 Spyder RT in June 2016 and still cannot get it stable to ride above 50 MPH. It’s been to two (2) other dealers, getting better but still does not drive like the two (2) 2016 RT demo’s we have ridden. Our unit has 2500 miles on the clock.

Unit was delivered with a BAD power steering module, which was replaced along with a steering position sensor kit and BRP replace the front tires at 1300 miles in October 2016. My Spyder has had three alignments (first two Laser type August 2016 then October 2016, the last one that worked was BRP’s bar type in February 2017).

Has anyone had a bad (blown) rear shock? My rear section pops up like the rear shock is dead when I step on the passenger footrest. The two (2) demo’s don’t act this way.

We ride two up and our ride weight is around 460LBS.

If so, how did it act when riding?

Thanks for the help!!!!!

 

[BitSlayer]

Yes, I have a 2015 RT LTD and we have had to replace the rear shock, and the compressor. I am not sure the compressor is going to last on this last round as well. I keep hearing it kick on and then off continuously. I had a 2011 RT LTD before this one. Had the rear shock replaced on that one, but after that, no other issues. I am surprised I am having this problem with the 2015.

 

[Highwayman2013]

We had a bad one on our 2012RT. It was replaced under warranty.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Yes, I have a 2015 RT LTD and we have had to replace the rear shock, and the compressor. I am not sure the compressor is going to last on this last round as well. I keep hearing it kick on and then off continuously. I had a 2011 RT LTD before this one. Had the rear shock replaced on that one, but after that, no other issues. I am surprised I am having this problem with the 2015.

They need to replace the air bag as well. Usually leaks in the air bag is why the compressor runs so much.

 

[Genradman]

With the bad shock..did it ride "loose"??/???

Yes, I have a 2015 RT LTD and we have had to replace the rear shock, and the compressor. I am not sure the compressor is going to last on this last round as well. I keep hearing it kick on and then off continuously. I had a 2011 RT LTD before this one. Had the rear shock replaced on that one, but after that, no other issues. I am surprised I am having this problem with the 2015.

With the bad shock..did it ride "loose"??/???