Does any one know of a fix yet? ST-S Steering???

[can-am sam]

I also have steering problems with my 2013 RT Limited. Detected it on the drive home from the dealer. It is back at the dealer waiting for a solution from BRP. An aligment was done and did not help. So now it being held hostage at the dealer, BRP told my dealer not to release it till it is fixed. The problem starts at speeds above 50mph, varies with the road conditons. Hoping for a quick solution.

 

[NancysToy]

I also have steering problems with my 2013 RT Limited. Detected it on the drive home from the dealer. It is back at the dealer waiting for a solution from BRP. An aligment was done and did not help. So now it being held hostage at the dealer, BRP told my dealer not to release it till it is fixed. The problem starts at speeds above 50mph, varies with the road conditons. Hoping for a quick solution.

Hopefully your dealer is aware that the alignment procedure and equipment has changed. Using the old procedure and specs would fail to address the problem. We hope you find an answer soon.

 

[Frank G]

Air Pressure

When we took delivery of our 2011 RS :shemademe_smilie: it had 27PSI in the front tires. Wild ride, :yikes: could not control it. Did a pressure check and droped to the 17psi. in the front, my what a differant ride. :yes::yes: Dealers need to do better! Allways check there work you never know. :gaah:

 

[DrewNJ]

The first thing everyone should check is the front tire pressure....

I never realized how big of a difference the tire pressure makes on the spyder until a few weeks ago when I had my tires moved over to different rims. The tire shop put 32psi in the tires and the ride home was......let's just say.....interesting! It really causes the front end to move around quite a bit! Back to 18psi and everything settled down nicely and back to normal.

 

[Osros]

I decided to check my pressures on my ST.

Fronts: 14
Rear: 20

Although I'm not feeling anything wrong with my steering and my first Spyder nothing to compare it too. I'm gonna add air and bring it up to the manual specs of Fronts:15 and Rear: 28. See what happens.




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[daveinva]

While dealers should-- natch, MUST-- check the tire PSI during PDI... for the love of everything holy people, it's also clearly the RIDER'S responsibility to check the tire pressure!

T-CLOCS ain't just for two-wheelers, folks.

http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cf...D5-644D54A8CEC335AA&referer=Motorcycle Basics

Anyway, I'll echo Scotty-- on the 2010 RS I've had great luck with 18 psi up front, gives me great handling (albeit a bit bumpier than most-- I can deal with the bumps, I refuse to deal with a lack of precision).

 

[JKMSPYDER]

Tire Pressure

What works for me on my ST-S is 18 lbs. front, and 30 lbs. rear. At 65 on the hwy I can take my hands off the handlebar and it tracks straight and true.

 

[docdoru]

The Alignment was all out of wack...
Kubie
:doorag:

Can you please be more specific?

 

[Osros]

When I went to the dealer for 600mile check I ask them to make sure the checked and left the tires at specs from manual. Which I went slight over at

Front:17
Rear: 29

Below is the crop of my bill and the comments of the tire portion and just adds to my confusion on the subject. Mind you I am not having or notice any steering problems.

WTH?

It's been raining I have not ride it since I returned from the dealer but tomorrow I will check what the pressures are.

 

[NancysToy]

When I went to the dealer for 600mile check I ask them to make sure the checked and left the tires at specs from manual. Which I went slight over at

Front:17
Rear: 29

Below is the crop of my bill and the comments of the tire portion and just adds to my confusion on the subject. Mind you I am not having or notice any steering problems.

WTH?

It's been raining I have not ride it since I returned from the dealer but tomorrow I will check what the pressures are.

Are the new tires' sidewalls marked with a minimum pressure like the earlier (14") tires were? If so, I would not go below that.

 

[Spydr in KS]

I don't have darting, handling is good, but not as great as expected from the new design. Checked and have 13 psi in front. As soon as the the ******* snow melts will try 17 psi! Funny thing is I could always tell on my GS when the tires needed air and on the ST I had no idea they were low. Can't wait to try higher pressure, expect it to rock...

 

[Osros]

Are the new tires' sidewalls marked with a minimum pressure like the earlier (14") tires were? If so, I would not go below that.

Yes they are marked 15min to 30max. So I dont know what the deal is with the dealer and pressure of 12psi. I just DL the 2012 RS manual to compare and cold pressure there is 13Min and 17max. ST manual states 15psi +/- 2 psi. Basically the same.

I understand we all have different take on it and what feels best Im just confused why the dealer is so way off. I wondered if dealer has RS specs in mind at first and not looking up new specs for the ST but its basically the same. Anyway I learned a lesson as stated by others check it myself as part of T-CLOS not gonna trust the dealer all out nor do I feel I need to educate them.

 

[azjerry]

My wife and I have been shopping for an ST and there is currently a "stop sell" order from Can Am. The RideNow dealer in surprise AZ showed me the paper work from Can Am. There is a problem with the ball joints on some 2013 RT, ST, RS. Can Am has started shipping the new parts to dealers a few days ago and they will fix as the parts come in.

 

[ARtraveler]

I am guessing the problem is on the way to being solved. Each dealer is supposed to be shipped a supply of replacement ball joints and to make the required fixes. How long it takes for all that to happen, will determine when you can make the purchase at your dealer.

The upside: 2013's coming out the door from the dealer should be good to go.

 

[Green RSS]

I just bought 2 STS on March 2nd. No stop order in my area. Maybe the two we picked out already had the replacement parts?

 

[azjerry]

That's interesting. we put a deposit on one but they have to wait for the ball joint fix/parts. No idea how long but they will bump it to the top of the list.

 

[NancysToy]

I just bought 2 STS on March 2nd. No stop order in my area. Maybe the two we picked out already had the replacement parts?

Yours may still need attention, just to be on the safe side. Check with your dealer to be sure.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: It never hurts to ask. :thumbup:

 

[Osros]

Is there anyway to check our own VIN #s ourselves for stuff? Just curious

 

[Lamonster]

Is there anyway to check our own VIN #s ourselves for stuff? Just curious

No, this is not a safety recall so it won't be posted on the BRP site
http://en-us.spyder.brp.com/owner-c...s?blogID=0be09df4-c615-4271-9b38-9e1700a19690

Your dealer should be contacting you if you're on the list.