Dead Spyder

[jthornton]

Hi JT glad to hear things are working out well so far with your Spyder. I'm sure you will love the Ultimate Seat. Disappointed we didn't run in to each other at the vendor village. Had a few people ask me about the dash mount bar. I pointed them in your direction.

Dang, I wish I knew you were there I would have looked you up. We were on our way to a cabin near Branson so it was a quick visit to the vendor village to get some F4 cleaner and the seat.

JT

 

[Empty Pockets]

Hope you had a good trip to Branson. I'm guessing we will connect at Farmington. Keep us up-to-date on your RT repairs

 

[johnwinslow]

Here's hoping that it's just an oil screen clog that can be remedied quickly.
And I am keeping good thoughts.

However I doubt it.
The low pressure (oil can) screen has a really low threshold due to the value of oil pressure switch.
I think it's on the order of 5 to 8 psi which basically means if there is that little oil pressure by the time you see it and react it's game over.
It's difficult for me to see how the oil screen could be clogged with only 14K on the clock.
I 'm sure it has had at least one oil change(probably 3).
So, that leaves the oil pump going south.
But a bad oil pump doesn't really explain the full oil tank either.
It sounds like the pickup from the tank was blocked somewhere in the line.
There is a rubber hose that connects the oil tank to the engine and that might have been kinked or obstructed.
All of the above causes really suck.

may be a collapsed oil filter

 

[jthornton]

may be a collapsed oil filter

John, that does sound plausible.

Some photos I took Saturday on our way to watch one of our group jump out of a plane.

JT

 

[jthornton]

They are waiting on the new heads to start assembly of the engine. The total is over $3k so far, glad I got the extended warranty.

JT

 

[billybovine]

Nice new short block. Glad you're getting new heads too.

 

[jthornton]

Nice new short block. Glad you're getting new heads too.

The cam bearing area was toast on the heads so they had to put new ones on. The only thing they can use is the two side covers.

JT

 

[Tango]

JC, in the first pic. Is that the top of the pistons we see? If so, they look very clean. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[jthornton]

JC, in the first pic. Is that the top of the pistons we see? If so, they look very clean. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

The first photo is the top of the heads showing the scarring on the cam bearings.

JT

 

[Ex Winger]

Glad their getting it fixed for you.Hope your back on it soon and with the new seat it,ll be a sweet ride.
Bill

 

[rogerb]

On my Spyder the oil filter collapsed. Apparently something got sucked up into the system and took out the clutch and cracked the lower case. Yesterday they were suppose to discuss what had to be done and by whom.
I'm in no hurry but high 70s and beautiful sunshine today and tomorrow and I haven't ridden since Spyderfest. Not good for my health no fresh air.

 

[jthornton]

On my Spyder the oil filter collapsed. Apparently something got sucked up into the system and took out the clutch and cracked the lower case. Yesterday they were suppose to discuss what had to be done and by whom.
I'm in no hurry but high 70s and beautiful sunshine today and tomorrow and I haven't ridden since Spyderfest. Not good for my health no fresh air.

Ouch, I hear you. Nothing but rain for the next few days here.

JT

 

[jthornton]

Got some good news this morning, the heads came in yesterday and the tech is putting the puzzle back together

:yes:

JT

 

[DJFaninTN]

woooohoooo ... one step closer

Got some good news this morning, the heads came in yesterday and the tech is putting the puzzle back together

:yes:

JT

 

[dlby]

Howdy
Your signature says red RT
Pics are blue

if we could get my white RT pic in there we would have red white & blue!

Hope you are on road sooner than you think!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using Tapatalk

 

[Empty Pockets]

Good to hear JT! Riding within the week sounds likely.

 

[cyclelover63]

Jt..Now would be a good time to put some angled grease fittings in those lower control arms so they can be greased easier..Or at least grease them now.

 

[jthornton]

Jt..Now would be a good time to put some angled grease fittings in those lower control arms so they can be greased easier..Or at least grease them now.

That's a good idea, I wish the dealer was closer to me... I'll grease them when I get it back.

JT

 

[jthornton]

Latest news on the Dead Spyder, the engine is back together but not back in yet. The tech is trying to have it all back together late next week! So far the total is a tad over $7,500 for the new engine.

JT

 

[Bob Denman]

:thumbup: It's good to hear that the "light at the end of the tunnel", is finally starting to get both closer, and brighter!