Bizarre Issue

[waynerho]

I have a 2015 RT Limited SE6.
Riding the other day, I accidently upshifted a couple of times. I figured I had bumped the shifter, and concentrated on moving my hand out a little bit.
On my way home, I did it a couple of times, and actually went into limp mode. I pulled over shut it down, waited and started back up, fine.
Got down the road a little bit changed lanes and did it again.

That's the time I figured out what I was doing wrong -- NOTHING! Cancelling the turn signal upshifts the transmission!
That's why I got into limp mode. I was in traffic changing lanes multiple times, all the while upshifting, realizing I didn't want to be in that gear and downshifting. Repeat.

What gives?

 

[ARtraveler]

I do not see how that could happen. The turn signal is not connected to the transmission shifting mechanism. They are in close proximity. Easy to hit the wrong button.

I have to sit back and see what others will say. opcorn:opcorn:

RE Shifting: you should be riding your machine in the 3000 - 3500 rpm zone. You do not go through all the gears to get to sixth unless your riding at highway speeds. 3500 in sixth will be very close to 65mph. The gears are there but should always be in the "happy" zone.

 

[waynerho]

I do not see how that could happen. The turn signal is not connected to the transmission shifting mechanism. They are in close proximity. Easy to hit the wrong button.

I have to sit back and see what others will say. opcorn:opcorn:

I agree. But after I figured it out, I rode for miles upshifting with the turn signal. Just accelerate, and hit the cancel. Works great!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Time to take it to the dealer for some serious looking at, as stated before the turn signal has nothing to do with the transmission.

Cruzr Joe

 

[billybovine]

Well that's an odd one but certainly possible. Just data over the Canbus. Crossed wires, wet or bad circuit board. Likely time for a new set of left handlebar controls. I hope you have warranty left.

 

[waynerho]

Well that's an odd one but certainly possible. Just data over the Canbus. Crossed wires, wet or bad circuit board. Likely time for a new set of left handlebar controls. I hope you have warranty left.

I agree. I have warranty left.

Damn! Only 15,000 miles.

 

[BajaRon]

Well that's an odd one but certainly possible. Just data over the Canbus. Crossed wires, wet or bad circuit board. Likely time for a new set of left handlebar controls. I hope you have warranty left.

:agree: Sounds like a short or some form of cross circuit there. I'd get it looked at before it (Possibly) damages something else down the line.

 

[Chupaca]

Gotta say...

With the amount of controls, including the paddle shifter, in the left command it would not surprise me that there could be an issue like this...:yikes: have you had any lighting work done with the turn signals ? may have tapped the shift wires and mixed them up..:dontknow:

 

[cuznjohn]

stupid question, do you ride with gloves on, and are they large on your hand. if you do, try riding w/o a glove and see if it doesn't do it. it just might be that part of your glove is hitting the shifter

 

[SteveLaoyster]

Well that's an odd one but certainly possible. Just data over the Canbus. Crossed wires, wet or bad circuit board. Likely time for a new set of left handlebar controls. I hope you have warranty left.

:agree:also

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked:

 

[waynerho]

Well, it's in the shop.

And on the way there, I tested and found that the issue is gone. I couldn't make it shift from the turn signal anymore.
They are going to see if they can pull any codes on this. Plus, I'm having the oil changed (which I'll be doing in the future! Damn!!!) and the alignment checked after having hit the deer earlier this year.

 

[waynerho]

stupid question, do you ride with gloves on, and are they large on your hand. if you do, try riding w/o a glove and see if it doesn't do it. it just might be that part of your glove is hitting the shifter

That's exactly what I thought was going on at first. But I've ridden it long enough that I don't do that very often.
When I finally figured out what was happening, I rode a few miles upshifting with the turn signal.

 

[Bob Denman]

You'd be surprised how many of those left-handed functions end up with the horn being blown also!

In my case: that's an error with the computer...
an I.D.10-T error! nojoke

 

[rcturner]

You'd be surprised how many of those left-handed functions end up with the horn being blown also!

In my case: that's an error with the computer...
an I.D.10-T error! nojoke

I have had a similar issue. However, mine tends to be associated more often with trying to start the bike using the horn button.

 

[waynerho]

You'd be surprised how many of those left-handed functions end up with the horn being blown also!

In my case: that's an error with the computer...
an I.D.10-T error! nojoke

The other day, I nearly hit a low flying B1-RD!

 

[Bob Denman]

The other day, I nearly hit a low flying B1-RD!

:dontknow: Is that a tactical error? :dontknow:

 

[waynerho]

So, the latest update.

JohnnyK's Powersports couldn't reproduce the issue. I picked up the bike after the additional maintenance, including fixing the 1/4" misalignment in both front wheels after having hit the deer. On the way home, I was able to reproduce the problem again. Not frequently, but it did happen.

So I called JohnnyK's and told them what was going on. I asked if there was any way I could call BRP directly. They gave me the number to customer service.

I called and explained what was happening, and told them JohnnyK's couldn't reproduce it. They told me that JohnnyK's was a Platinum Dealer, and they definitely know what they are doing. "If it happens again, have it towed" is what I was to do. Sure!

Two hours later, I get a call from JohnnyK's. I am to bring the bike in. BRP called them and said they had never heard of this before, but after reviewing the engineering drawings, they could see where it would be possible. They want the entire left control cluster replaced under warranty (which had just expired 3 days earlier)!

 

[UtahPete]

I have a 2015 RT Limited SE6.
Riding the other day, I accidently upshifted a couple of times. I figured I had bumped the shifter, and concentrated on moving my hand out a little bit.
On my way home, I did it a couple of times, and actually went into limp mode. I pulled over shut it down, waited and started back up, fine.
Got down the road a little bit changed lanes and did it again.

That's the time I figured out what I was doing wrong -- NOTHING! Cancelling the turn signal upshifts the transmission!
That's why I got into limp mode. I was in traffic changing lanes multiple times, all the while upshifting, realizing I didn't want to be in that gear and downshifting. Repeat.

What gives?

Couple of questions; a) how long have you been riding your Spyder? b) why do you say you 'accidentally' upshifted a couple of times? I don't understand that.

 

[billybovine]

JohnnyK's Powersports couldn't reproduce the issue. I picked up the bike after the additional maintenance, including fixing the 1/4" misalignment in both front wheels after having hit the deer. On the way home, I was able to reproduce the problem again. Not frequently, but it did happen.

So I called JohnnyK's and told them what was going on. I asked if there was any way I could call BRP directly. They gave me the number to customer service.

I called and explained what was happening, and told them JohnnyK's couldn't reproduce it. They told me that JohnnyK's was a Platinum Dealer, and they definitely know what they are doing. "If it happens again, have it towed" is what I was to do. Sure!

Two hours later, I get a call from JohnnyK's. I am to bring the bike in. BRP called them and said they had never heard of this before, but after reviewing the engineering drawings, they could see where it would be possible. They want the entire left control cluster replaced under warranty (which had just expired 3 days earlier)!

I am glad that BRP has seen the light and is replacing the left handle control center.