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DPS Recall in PDF form

Anyone know where the original units were made?

I know Kongsberg is in Norway, but not sure if they made them there. My new DPS says it's made in Canada. Not sure about the 'old' one.

Anyone??
 
SpyderWolf said:
That is actually a valid question. If I recall correctly, the only ones who have reported a fire so far are those who have not had the vent tube extended. So, I think that may be the actual fix for the fire issue. :dontknow:
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I've had no gas smell issue after my fire with new vent tube.
 
I was told by a tech at my dealer, they are sick of seeing my Spyder in there for a fix. I told him, fix it right and you won't see me and now with my 2nd dps replacement, I'm getting a squeek in the steering.

Its going to take a lot to convince me they came up with a solution to this problem. With the first unit part number 709400453 that lasted for just over 2300 miles and now with the second dps replacement and part number 709400870, this one started acting up a couple of weeks ago, with less than 400 miles on it.

It felt like I was in a rut making a slight right turn like the first one, on a flat smooth road but, didn't lockup like the original one or have the notchy feeling after moving the handlebars less than an inch as in the first replacement. Now I'm hearing the squeek more and wonder if the mouse needs replacing. I hope the Mickey is covered under the warranty.

If not I'll go down to Pets Mart and buy one for a buck, if that.
 
PCBeachBum said:
I was told by a tech at my dealer, they are sick of seeing my Spyder in there for a fix. I told him, fix it right and you won't see me and now with my 2nd dps replacement, I'm getting a squeek in the steering.

Its going to take a lot to convince me they came up with a solution to this problem. With the first unit part number 709400453 that lasted for just over 2300 miles and now with the second dps replacement and part number 709400870, this one started acting up a couple of weeks ago, with less than 400 miles on it.

It felt like I was in a rut making a slight right turn like the first one, on a flat smooth road but, didn't lockup like the original one or have the notchy feeling after moving the handlebars less than an inch as in the first replacement. Now I'm hearing the squeek more and wonder if the mouse needs replacing. I hope the Mickey is covered under the warranty.

If not I'll go down to Pets Mart and buy one for a buck, if that.
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The squeek is likely from the suspension bushings. Make sure the front suspension was properly lubricated at the specified intervals. This essential item is often overlooked. If lubrication does not cure it, the bushings in the A-frames or shocks are probably worn too far, The components will need to be replaced. Lubrication should occur at the 600 mile service and then every 12,000 miles or two years. If the 600 mile lubrication is missed, problems can readily develop.
 
DPS

That's why I'm waiting to see what BRP brings out in 2012. I hope if they are true to be involved in this market they correct the issues and make it one of the most reliable rides out there. I love the white RT, was going to make a trade but I'll wait another year. I know it will get better. Think positive.
 
HDXBONES said:
Judging by the C.C. on the last page of the recall correspondence, I'd bet that BRP isn't paying for the whole party.......:helpsmilie:
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To me it doesn't matter who pays for it, as long as it's not me. And, if BRP wants me to think that they picked up the whole tab, that's fine with me.
 
NancysToy said:
The squeek is likely from the suspension bushings. Make sure the front suspension was properly lubricated at the specified intervals. This essential item is often overlooked. If lubrication does not cure it, the bushings in the A-frames or shocks are probably worn too far.
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:agree: Standing on the Spyder with the engine off and handlebars straight, try rocking left and right.
 
I'm really hopeful this will put this issue to rest. I've actually had a couple of instances with mine that made me question whether or not I had a DPS issue. Both times I was taking a right hander and when I wanted to straighten up the bike seemed to want to stay turned to the right. Nothing major it just wasn't a smooth transition like I'm used to. I never went to the dealer for it and it's been a while since it happened, but I didn't feel confident it wasn't just an issue with the road and not the bike.
 
Very interesting that it states the DPS replacement will be Plug and Play for the dealers convenience.
The Update Software will already be installed in the DPS so its just a mechanical interaction and the Tech will not have to perform any software installatin.
This should make the process flow more quickly!
:D
 
Spyderr said:
Will they also be fixing the issues with the Bikes on Fire?

They are so many units starting on fire.

Our did and we were lucky it started burning just when we stopped the unit.

Who else knows about Can Am fires.
Our sales rep said she never heard of this before.
She also said she does not read the web site .
Call your dealer and ask for the FIRE fix, make sure you do if before your warranty runs out.

Ric
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I thought they had a fix.......


:roflblack:

(sorry -- couldn't resist)
 
Spyderr said:
Will they also be fixing the issues with the Bikes on Fire?

They are so many units starting on fire.

Our did and we were lucky it started burning just when we stopped the unit.

Who else knows about Can Am fires.
Our sales rep said she never heard of this before.
She also said she does not read the web site .
Call your dealer and ask for the FIRE fix, make sure you do if before your warranty runs out.

Ric
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I am only aware of 4 or 5 confirmed fires, and while I agree it is a major concern if it happens to you it does not constitute so many compared to the number of them on the road. I am truly sorry for your problem as well, and definitely would not want it to happen to me.

Many of us believe the vent tube extension was the fix, and that all of the Spyders that have caught fire so far did not have this applied to them. Perhaps there will be one out there that this is not the case for, but I certainly hope not.

Firefly, that was just wrong man. Very funny, but still wrong. :D
 
NancysToy said:
The squeek is likely from the suspension bushings. Make sure the front suspension was properly lubricated at the specified intervals. This essential item is often overlooked. If lubrication does not cure it, the bushings in the A-frames or shocks are probably worn too far, The components will need to be replaced. Lubrication should occur at the 600 mile service and then every 12,000 miles or two years. If the 600 mile lubrication is missed, problems can readily develop.
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Scotty, even the Spyder tech that used to work at the dealership said its coming from the steering. He checked the suspension and the front end. Than we found out where squeek was coming from, the 2" riser. He squirted some lubricant in and it stopped.

But thanks for the information and I had it serviced when it was in for the 1st DPS replacement. It had about 700 miles on it than. It was a demo before I bought it and had 260 miles on it.

It was early and they told me to bring it in for service at 860 miles and since they had it there for 9 days, I told them to service it.
 
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