Hey Team, first time I posted anything, but have read just about everything. Unlimited supply of knowledge / experience / wisdom, and thank you for sharing. Would not have made it this far without SL.
I'm a lay low kind of guy just reading and soaking everything in. Short version for my post. Last August 2017, bought 2012 RTL Peal White with 5500 miles. Very few mods when I bought it and have expanded the proven farkles for safety and comfort. Only been in the shop for normal servicing, tires, etc. until July. The air compressor got loud. So taking the advice from the team I was proactive and had it replaced along with the air bag. (again being proactive being over 5 years old possible dry rot setting in) No big deal. Until 1100 miles later the air suspension just went out and got the orange manual light.
Took the unit to the local Can Am dealer in Jackson MO. They worked a day diagnosing and troubling shooting with BRP. BRP agreed to go ahead to strip it down to the air compressor for verification of bad air comp. Sure enough the new air compressor quit. Dealer called me and told me that BRP would pay for the time and new air comp.
After doing my due diligence on SL, I asked the dealer to look for air leaks, install a new discharge check valve, and to have the technician to remove the inspection plate on the air comp, put some blue lock tight on the set screw that secures the piston rod arm to the flat part of the motor shaft, and snug it down good. (being in industrial maintenance for over 28 years you learn that it's people that assemble parts and in these days quality control just isn't there). Ochs did this and more. While waiting on the parts with the unit stripped down, they did a good going over looking for other issues on the vacuum hoses, gas line hoses, brake hoses, break pads. Only had to pay for parts and no labor on the extras.
So if you are in Southeast Missouri, Ochs Auto Sales and Power Sports is a place I have grown to trust. You may have to wait your turn, they sell a lot of Seadoos, side-by-sides, & 4 wheelers. BRP Silver Certified Dealer.
Phil
I'm a lay low kind of guy just reading and soaking everything in. Short version for my post. Last August 2017, bought 2012 RTL Peal White with 5500 miles. Very few mods when I bought it and have expanded the proven farkles for safety and comfort. Only been in the shop for normal servicing, tires, etc. until July. The air compressor got loud. So taking the advice from the team I was proactive and had it replaced along with the air bag. (again being proactive being over 5 years old possible dry rot setting in) No big deal. Until 1100 miles later the air suspension just went out and got the orange manual light.
Took the unit to the local Can Am dealer in Jackson MO. They worked a day diagnosing and troubling shooting with BRP. BRP agreed to go ahead to strip it down to the air compressor for verification of bad air comp. Sure enough the new air compressor quit. Dealer called me and told me that BRP would pay for the time and new air comp.
After doing my due diligence on SL, I asked the dealer to look for air leaks, install a new discharge check valve, and to have the technician to remove the inspection plate on the air comp, put some blue lock tight on the set screw that secures the piston rod arm to the flat part of the motor shaft, and snug it down good. (being in industrial maintenance for over 28 years you learn that it's people that assemble parts and in these days quality control just isn't there). Ochs did this and more. While waiting on the parts with the unit stripped down, they did a good going over looking for other issues on the vacuum hoses, gas line hoses, brake hoses, break pads. Only had to pay for parts and no labor on the extras.
So if you are in Southeast Missouri, Ochs Auto Sales and Power Sports is a place I have grown to trust. You may have to wait your turn, they sell a lot of Seadoos, side-by-sides, & 4 wheelers. BRP Silver Certified Dealer.
Phil
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