spy_der_man
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As of today the dealership is still working on it. It appears to be something electrical. Tech told me it's not wanting to spark correctly. Could be plugs, timing, etc....
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oldgoat
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JerryB
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Hi spy_der_man,
Re: It appears to be something electrical. Tech told me it's not wanting to spark correctly. Could be plugs, timing, etc....
I have spent a fair amount of time on a number of forums. Every now & then there is that one car, m/c, etc that just will not get going no matter what people suggest.
I really do wish you the best on this; you deserve it.
Jerry Baumchen
PS) And I hope that this might just solve it for you.
Re: It appears to be something electrical. Tech told me it's not wanting to spark correctly. Could be plugs, timing, etc....
I have spent a fair amount of time on a number of forums. Every now & then there is that one car, m/c, etc that just will not get going no matter what people suggest.
I really do wish you the best on this; you deserve it.
Jerry Baumchen
PS) And I hope that this might just solve it for you.
spy_der_man
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I thank YOU and EVERYONE ELSE for your kind words and support. I wish I could thank you all personally for the support you have shown me. I am still in shock how "strangers" so to speak will encourage, support, suggest many things to help a fellow spyder rider get up and running when I wanted to just give up. All the words of encouragement have kept me pushing forward.
I can't wait to take my FIRST ride on my FIRST motorcycle I have ever had. I wish you all could be next to me as I prepare for my first ride in the days to come. Once again I thank you all for suggestions and support. You all are truly AMAZING!!!
spy_der_man
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Well after a long week the results are finally in. I regret to inform you all that I will be taking a leave of absence from this website. I appreciate all of the support I received over the last few weeks. All your suggestions and support kept me going through this crazy episode. I can't thank you all enough. I am sorry for the sudden disappearance but some things in life are more important than a website. Yes I know you all are probably quite disappointed to say the least. Please for give me, I do have my reasons.
The main reason for my sudden disappearance is........................................................................................................
GOTCHA!!!!!!!!
MY BABY IS UP AND RUNNING!!!!!!!!!
I WILL BE TOO BUSY RIDING MY a** OFF
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The main reason for my sudden disappearance is........................................................................................................
GOTCHA!!!!!!!!
MY BABY IS UP AND RUNNING!!!!!!!!!
I WILL BE TOO BUSY RIDING MY a** OFF
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
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Spyder in La.
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Have Mercy......!!! LOL..... You definitely had me..:clap:. Glad to hear the good news....:yes:Ride safe....
That's the BEST kind of Gotcha!! Congratulations must be in order, not just for you but for whoever it was who managed to work whatever the problem was AND to then get it sorted. :thumbup: hyea:
Can you tell us what was the final verdict & fix, or is it one of those 'well we did everything we could think of without any joy, but then fiddled around a little & now somehow it works again' sorta things?!? :hun:
hyea:Can you tell us what was the final verdict & fix, or is it one of those 'well we did everything we could think of without any joy, but then fiddled around a little & now somehow it works again' sorta things?!? :hun:
Big Arm
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I think he's out riding.....:roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:
spy_der_man
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:
Well all I remember was the tech said the oil level was to full, rear brake pads were shot which makes sense why the E brake didn't work, rear
running light was out, plugs were wet, plugs were cleaned. I couldn't remember all of it due the fact that if I wanted copies of the diagnostic/repair report to forward to my attorney I would have had to come up with $480 for repairs and hope to get it back from the dealer in Texas or get no copies and pay my deductible of $50. Tough choice but I will take the $50 and try to get my money back for the new battery at $156.
The funny thing is, I left town this morning with the G/F to get away. During our trip I said to her that I bet the dealer is going to call today and tell me the my bike is ready. About 3 hours later I called and the tech said, " I was going to call you in 15 minutes to tell you your bike is ready". :yikes::gaah: Just my luck!!
Oh well, all is good now :thumbup:
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:hyea:Well all I remember was the tech said the oil level was to full, rear brake pads were shot which makes sense why the E brake didn't work, rear
running light was out, plugs were wet, plugs were cleaned. I couldn't remember all of it due the fact that if I wanted copies of the diagnostic/repair report to forward to my attorney I would have had to come up with $480 for repairs and hope to get it back from the dealer in Texas or get no copies and pay my deductible of $50. Tough choice but I will take the $50 and try to get my money back for the new battery at $156.
The funny thing is, I left town this morning with the G/F to get away. During our trip I said to her that I bet the dealer is going to call today and tell me the my bike is ready. About 3 hours later I called and the tech said, " I was going to call you in 15 minutes to tell you your bike is ready". :yikes::gaah: Just my luck!!
Oh well, all is good now :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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:congrats: It's starting to sound as if you're starting to have some fun! :yes:hyea::yes: :2thumbs:
hyea::yes: :2thumbs:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
What a ride. :yes::yes: And I would say on several levels. :clap::clap:
spy_der_man
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Well the ride is over, back to the E.R. Nothing major. "Brake Failure" came up so I am parking it for now. I am guessing the front brakes need to be fixed now :gaah:
I told you all this bike is cursed!! :banghead:
I told you all this bike is cursed!! :banghead:
I dunno spy_der_man I guess you could look at it that way, if you believe in curses; but I woulda thought you would be thankful that your 'new' (even if 2nd hand) Spyder thinks enough of you to make sure you get all the iffy bits fixed early in your life of enjoyment on the Spyder!! It obviously didn't think enough of its previous owner to force him (or her?) to fix these things & was prepared to suffer a breakdown out on the road just to inconvenience its rider - but it thinks enough of you to want them sorted so you can enjoy the miles & smiles to come, secure in the knowledge that all the important things like brakes, oil levels, & plugs etc are sorted because you've sorted them!! 
This is stuff is just your Spyder looking after you! :thumbup: Faithful rydes - if they like you!!
This is stuff is just your Spyder looking after you! :thumbup: Faithful rydes - if they like you!!
Bob Denman
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"Brake failure" usually means that the fluid is just a bit low in the reservoirs... An easy peasy fix! 
:thumbup:
:thumbup:spy_der_man
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I dunno spy_der_man I guess you could look at it that way, if you believe in curses; but I woulda thought you would be thankful that your 'new' (even if 2nd hand) Spyder thinks enough of you to make sure you get all the iffy bits fixed early in your life of enjoyment on the Spyder!! It obviously didn't think enough of its previous owner to force him (or her?) to fix these things & was prepared to suffer a breakdown out on the road just to inconvenience its rider - but it thinks enough of you to want them sorted so you can enjoy the miles & smiles to come, secure in the knowledge that all the important things like brakes, oil levels, & plugs etc are sorted because you've sorted them!!
This is stuff is just your Spyder looking after you! :thumbup: Faithful rydes - if they like you!!
I STAND CORRECTED AND HUMBLED BY YOUR WORDS. THANK YOU FOR THE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE.:thumbup:
billybovine
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So wet plugs. It was flooded then.
Brake failure my guess since it's new to you you're riding the brake. Stop that!!!
Brake failure my guess since it's new to you you're riding the brake. Stop that!!!
AMTJIM
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Before you ride off again(even if it's serviced at the dealer), on the underside of the brake fluid caps, the rubber has a vent cut, it should be rotated near the little bump on the top of the plastic part of the cap. Whe the brake fluid caps are tighted down to the resevoir, they should be aft. If the top bump or vent cut are not aft, they will allow brake fluid to seep into the cap and drizzle down the lines, drip on painted parts and ruin the paint. You will get another brake failure warning and your resevoir will need another refill, too.
Michael211_2000
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What is this vent cut in the rubber you speak of?
This is what the underside of 1 of my brake fluid reservoir caps looks like.... there is a tiny notch in the plastic near the bottom, which is the vent I suppose. I don't see any vents cut in the rubber diaphragm though. I'm not real sure why fluid is able to leak out thru that tiny notch in the plastic really, it shouldn't lead into the reservoir just into the rubber diaphragm to allow it to be sucked down as the fluid level drops.... generally brake fluid and fresh air don't mix well, in automobiles at least!
- Michael
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