Cool Weather Machine

[BLACK WIDOW]

Has anyone noticed how much better the Spyder runs when the weather is cool (in Oklahoma that would be below 90 F.). It seems to me that the thing wants to run rich as the temp rises. Could it be that the Spyder was not designed for hot climates. This theory may be supported by the fact that the cooling system appears to be marginal for hot weather and BRP specs a 5W oil and now I am hearing a 0W oil for general use.
Sounds like a cool weather machine to me. :dontknow:This would all be fine for a snowmobile.nojoke



Michael:doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

We have only seen the 90s a few scant days this year, here in Michigan, so I can't speak directly to your theory. The Spyder test facility is in Florida, however, and much of the prototype testing was done in Florida and California. I expect they took heat into consideration. I think what you are experiencing from a performance standpoint is probably as much a product of meeting emissions standards as any other thing. There is only so far you can go to compensate for the EPA regs. As to the cooling system, it is likely a bit of an engineering compromise, balancing cooling needs, weight of the coolant and system, and available space. In the old days car manufacturers made bigger radiators for cars sold in the South and West. Never heard of any bike manufacturer doing the same. Maybe BRP needed a test facility Death Valley.

 

[Smylinacha]

I think any bike runs better when it's cooler out and with less humidity

 

[BajaRon]

Any engine will run better in cooler weather. Just not a big enough difference in most heavy forms of transportation to notice.

It is more noticable in light, high performance machines like our Spyder.

Then too, we tend to pay more attention to our Spyders and are more keyed into any changes we notice.

I think this is always the case with a high performance sport vehicle. Little things make a bigger difference.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

BRP

We have only seen the 90s a few scant days this year, here in Michigan, so I can't speak directly to your theory. The Spyder test facility is in Florida, however, and much of the prototype testing was done in Florida and California. I expect they took heat into consideration. I think what you are experiencing from a performance standpoint is probably as much a product of meeting emissions standards as any other thing. There is only so far you can go to compensate for the EPA regs. As to the cooling system, it is likely a bit of an engineering compromise, balancing cooling needs, weight of the coolant and system, and available space. In the old days car manufacturers made bigger radiators for cars sold in the South and West. Never heard of any bike manufacturer doing the same. Maybe BRP needed a test facility Death Valley.

That makes good sense--My GL 1800 Goldwing had issues with overheating at low speeds (Personally I have never had a problem). There were a lot of complaints on the Blogs however. I think that Generally we all know the equation ( EPA=PF(2) Where PF means poor performance.

Michael:doorag:

 

[Brevet05]

Since I've never ridden the Spyder when the temperature has been lower than 100, I haven't a clue how it will handle cool weather, but it seems to run great so far. If there are better times a comin' this winter, then Whoo-hoo! Gotta love Texas...
:yes:

 

[DynamoBT]

Hot and humid today in New England. After a rest stop, had some MINOR hesitations. Overall though, I'm happy about how my Spyder is running. I swear, the harder I push it ryding the better it likes it. Today was a more casual pace with hubby on the back.

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Weather

Since I've never ridden the Spyder when the temperature has been lower than 100, I haven't a clue how it will handle cool weather, but it seems to run great so far. If there are better times a comin' this winter, then Whoo-hoo! Gotta love Texas...

:yes:

You may have to dig your spurs in when the weather cools then.:joke:


Michael:doorag:

 

[DannyS]

I have also noticed that my Spyder runs better when its cooler, so do I.:spyder:

 

[Brevet05]

You may have to dig your spurs in when the weather cools then.:joke:


Michael:doorag:

In the Army, the guys with spurs are Cavalry. I'm a Combat Engineer...:roflblack: Might have to think of another way to goose this ryde! Wonder how it'd run on nitromethane? Just kidding:joke:

 

[NancysToy]

In the Army, the guys with spurs are Cavalry. I'm a Combat Engineer...:roflblack: Might have to think of another way to goose this ryde! Wonder how it'd run on nitromethane? Just kidding:joke:

When I was racing, we used to say anything would run on nitro. How long it would live is another story altogether!