Tsk, Tsk, see what NOT following directions gets you? Damn kids can't seem to follow a simple direction, do NOT go up the banks! I hope you learned your lesson! I know it's hard to resist. Our Boxster did the same thing when we did a tour of the track a couple of years ago. We were stopped on one of the high banks and all the electronics went haywire! Needledd to say, we finished our run, shut off the car for a few minutes and were able to reset everything again and be on our way. Glad all is okay.
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Daytona and DPS problems
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SpyderWolf
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I know, but as my wife said, you only live once.
Lamont was actually telling me that last year he was able to ride all along the top of the banks without any problems; however, he also said there were a lot less track police out that time as well. The best part was when someone asked me if the officer had a sense of humor, as the answer was a resounding no! LOL
At least I wasn't one of the Sport Bike guys they pulled over and looked like they actually were kicking off the track. :lecturef_smilie:
Firefly
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The RT has a 'softer' suspension? Or do you just have it set softer??
I thought the shocks were a bit beefier on the RT?
TJ Spyder, I am glad you were able to make it to the hotel safely and then had a trailer to get it home with. Fortunately all of my issues seemed to have cleared up after shutting the Spyder down for a few minutes after the track ryde. I am grateful to Kurt from BRP for hooking my Spyder up to BUDS the next day and clearing all of the codes for me. It was all trouble free ryding after my little track mishap, that as you know was all caused by my lack of discipline.
I was hoping I could get the BRP guys to check it out that night. When I got back to the trailer they were all gone and everything was shut tight.
Decided to utilize the Roadside Assistance that's included with the BEST warranty and had it trucked from home to my dealer. Should hear something tomorrrow. I'm thinking of asking them to swap out the DPS...:dontknow:
I agree! They had all winter to take care of this. Now it is affecting the riding season
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I have both Spyders set the same, on "3". The RT definitely has a softer ride, despite its stiffer shocks. Partly due to the wider track, partly due to the taller body and features...and the resulting higher center of gravity, and party due to the 33% higher weight of the RT-S. Just my theory, of course, but most who have ridden both have remarked on the relative sway and softness of the RT.
sabunim5
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Firefly
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Okay--- maybe it also has to do with the rear shock setup??
Scared me for a minute as I just got a set of RT shocks in..... have not installed them yet.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I have some coming for Nancy's Spyder, although you ride harder than we do.
Hoping there is an Evoluzione sway bar for the RT soon. When I get a few bucks saved up, I may do Elkas for the RT-S.
SpyderWolf
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Have you gotten an update on the status yet JT?
TRUE......the issues should have been resolved by Feb......it is now fast approaching riding weather...bad reviews make their shareholders very happy....happy to bail out of BRP.......they better get it together quickI agree! They had all winter to take care of this. Now it is affecting the riding season
I know somebody who work inside the NHTSA http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu8cWq...q-bYFIisfzIOxksBaZksyehwAAAA%40%40&fr2=sp-topoffice in Crystal City VA (next to Pentagon) and I used him to help me get GM to force this dealer in MD to consider my new vehicle "Lemon" and got them to take my new vehicle back off my hand.
I can check if he is still working there and get the message to him somehow, but I suspect he might be retired by now. I can try to get up with him and see if he might can get our message to someone inside the office. I can't promise anything but any effort is better than nothing!
Let me know if you want to try and I will get up with him.
I can check if he is still working there and get the message to him somehow, but I suspect he might be retired by now. I can try to get up with him and see if he might can get our message to someone inside the office. I can't promise anything but any effort is better than nothing!
Let me know if you want to try and I will get up with him.
I can't speak for everyone but I never received any instructions at all except what time to meet. BTW who you calling "Damn kid"? :lecturef_smilie:
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Please do a NHTSA report if you have not already done so.ray:
Done. BTW The Spyder is listed under "Cars, Light Trucks" not motorcycles.
I don't know about everyone else thought but when there is a Big Truck and police motorcycle in front of the banks that was my instruction for me "DO NOT GO UP THE BANKS"... Just my thought.... :shemademe_smilie:
SpyderWolf
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Glad to hear you are back up and running TJ! :2thumbs:
I actually think the "kid" statement was directed at me, and will readily admit that my wife also scolded me saying that is why the trucks and ambulances were on the banks. I guess I got a little carried away, I mean how often do you get to ride on the speedway and those curves just looked so tempting. :roflblack:
I actually think the "kid" statement was directed at me, and will readily admit that my wife also scolded me saying that is why the trucks and ambulances were on the banks. I guess I got a little carried away, I mean how often do you get to ride on the speedway and those curves just looked so tempting. :roflblack:
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