Bang

[challman]

My spyder is really noisy on bumps. I really hate that when I go over bumps quite often the rear wheel goes Bang. Can I reduce Tire pressure you think?

 

[fleegeds]

the tier pressure should be around 30 in the rear. I am not sure weather that will help or not. Can you tell where the noise is coming from? that does not sound normal.

 

[retread]

Where is your back shock spring tension set? It could be too soft, should be set at least in the middle range, mine is at the highest range. 18 to 20 psi in front tires, 26 to 30 in the back. Might check the bushings in the shocks, some of them wore out quick.

john

 

[Dudley]

I think the rear is bottoming out. Shock is gone or needs to adjust to stiffer setting.

 

[kyspyder]

If the shock in question is on a RT, I would guess that it is TOPPING out not bottoming out. The shock is in a word BAD and need to be replaced under warranty. BRP is aware of this problem, I had the exact same symptoms and the rear shock was totally worn out at the top.
Ask your dealer to check it for you.
KYSPYDER

 

[challman]

If the shock in question is on a RT, I would guess that it is TOPPING out not bottoming out. The shock is in a word BAD and need to be replaced under warranty. BRP is aware of this problem, I had the exact same symptoms and the rear shock was totally worn out at the top.
Ask your dealer to check it for you.
KYSPYDER

that is very interesting. I am not under warrenty any more. I am Very interested in finding out how to check for this. it sounds like a possibility. it seems tied more to how sudden the impact is not necessarily how deep or big is guess. I would love to hear from someone who knows what I sould look for

 

[AMTJIM]

Sounds like it's something new you are experiencing or has it always ben around? I see you have aftermarket luggage, I have seen various components of those assemblies start to get work hardened and fail. A simple tack weld here or there, lost rubber dampners, missing hardware...
The luggage looks secure, but slaps or claps when there's a bump.

 

[Bob Denman]

We really need more info... The shock could be bad allowing things to extend out (topping out) or fully compress (bottoming) due to shock valving not doing its things. (The damping has crapped out...) :yikes:
Or it could bottom out if the spring is busted... :shocked:
It sure sounds like a trip up on a lift at least... at worst a trip to the dealer. :gaah:
Can you explain a bit more clearly what it is doing and what it feels like? It may help us "armchair quarterbacks" at least point you in the right direction!

 

[boborgera]

My spyder is really noisy on bumps. I really hate that when I go over bumps quite often the rear wheel goes Bang. Can I reduce Tire pressure you think?

Are you accelerating when you hit the bump? If so it could be your traction control kicking in.:dontknow:

 

[challman]

Duh... after checking tire pressure.... 45psi in all 3.. I am betting the Honda dealership where I bought this bike used filled them up to motorcycle levels.

now 17.5 in frong 29 in back


Smoooth

Why didn't I just check this months ago

 

[AMTJIM]

:shocked:

 

[Big Arm]

Duh... after checking tire pressure.... 45psi in all 3..

:yikes: