busted suspension cam!!!!

[mc2276]

Well.. encountered first major problem today. Tires are balding on inside and front end just seems to ride too soft. Tried to adjust the suspension cam... bad idea. (Left shock) Son of a b**** snapped. :gaah: I have a new indentation on one side and it is partly off on the other. Followed the instructions just like the manual says. Any ideas how this could have happened? Well, planned on taking it to the dealership for the steering recall this week. Now looks like I have to tow it. And who knows what they are gonna say about this mess.

 

[wildbill6565]

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Sorry to hear that Matt. You back home(?????) now?

 

[Firefly]

Well.. encountered first major problem today. Tires are balding on inside and front end just seems to ride too soft. Tried to adjust the suspension cam... bad idea. (Left shock) Son of a b**** snapped. :gaah: I have a new indentation on one side and it is partly off on the other. Followed the instructions just like the manual says. Any ideas how this could have happened? Well, planned on taking it to the dealership for the steering recall this week. Now looks like I have to tow it. And who knows what they are gonna say about this mess.

This has happened to many Spyder owners - BRP will cover the new parts. I found it best to spray the whole shock down with WD40--- jack it up and then make the adjustment.

Even dealers have had this break on them when adjusting.

 

[mc2276]

Hey wildbill.. yeah. I am back in NC. Had to come back a week early. When it rains, it pours. Had my jeep broken into while I was home on leave. It was parked at the house. All they took was my radio. but had to come back and fill out the police report because 30+/- vehicles were also broken into. So that canked the Blue Ridge Parkway and Deal's Gap portion of my leave period. Now this happens. Can not win this week.

 

[tatt2r]

did you lift front of spyder before trying to adjust to get some of the pressure off shock?

 

[Bersquack]

Same happened to me. Dealer changed it free of charge.

 

[mc2276]

did you lift front of spyder before trying to adjust to get some of the pressure off shock?

yes... but obviously not enough..

 

[John in PA]

Happened to mine on day one, still at the dealer, dealer watching and approving of my technique. They need lubed AND jacked, forget what the manual says. cheep pot metal cams.

Save up and get the Elka's. They're well worth it. There's an option that well get you into a significant performance improvement for both front AND rear WITHOUT spending a small fortune to do it.

 

[wyliec]

This has happened to many Spyder owners - BRP will cover the new parts. I found it best to spray the whole shock down with WD40--- jack it up and then make the adjustment.

Even dealers have had this break on them when adjusting.

I contacted Carlo at BRP when I had a problem with one of my shock cams. They contacted my dealer and I was given a choice; either get the same stock cams with n/c for parts or labor or get the anodized version and pay for it but no labor charge.

The reason I contacted Carlo was the operator's manual made no mention of jacking up the spyder. Carlo said that they may change the operator's manual or change the shock cam material.

 

[czdaryle]

same thing happened to me..dealer said never heard of that happening before....switched dealers

 

[xpeschon]

Same to me.. Dealer repaired it at no cost to me.. You are correct he manual says you do not need to take the pressure off the shocks, but having said that it important that you do this... The manual does say to jack up the rear to adjust but again no mention of the front... I have mine all the way to the top and just keep it there no matter what the weight is on the bike,,

Joe

 

[jrl.spyder]

same thing happened to me when dealer was making an adjustment...warranty covered repair...it is a poor material issue...if these are to be readily adjustable, the part need to be stronger (in addition to already mentioned lube and lift recommendations.)

 

[Longlegs]

I contacted Carlo at BRP when I had a problem with one of my shock cams. They contacted my dealer and I was given a choice; either get the same stock cams with n/c for parts or labor or get the anodized version and pay for it but no labor charge.
.

What do you mean by anodized version?

 

[wyliec]

What do you mean by anodized version?

Here toward the bottom-

http://spyder.brp.com/en-US/Share/C...?EntryID=e9cf36a1-ad6f-4e20-af1a-17342574e9c9

 

[mc2276]

Called the dealer and asked about the anodized version. He never heard of it but said that he would research it for me. I hope he finds it. I do alot of long distance and like to hit the track every so often. So adjusting the front suspension is something I do alot of. And I can't afford to have my :spyder2: out of commission when it can be avoided.

 

[bjt]

Called the dealer and asked about the anodized version. He never heard of it but said that he would research it for me. I hope he finds it. I do alot of long distance and like to hit the track every so often. So adjusting the front suspension is something I do alot of. And I can't afford to have my :spyder2: out of commission when it can be avoided.

You might want to look into a suspension upgrade.

http://www.elkasuspension.com/products/adjustability.html

They have a number of models that fit Spyders. http://www.elkasuspension.com/products/canam-moto.html

 

[Capt John]

This has happened to many Spyder owners - BRP will cover the new parts. I found it best to spray the whole shock down with WD40--- jack it up and then make the adjustment.

Even dealers have had this break on them when adjusting.

That is exactly what happened to mine, when I had the dealer adjust it for me. I agree with spraying id down with WD40 and jacking it up before attempting to adjust it.