Bob Denman
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:congrats: How about some pictures? :thumbup:
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Finally, I'm getting a Spyder!!!!!
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I had the wiggle issue, also.
Had a nice, young, lady rider tell me I was riding like a 2-wheeler... Trying to over-control and that I was overly stiff on my grip and arms. After forcing myself to relax and lighten up, the wiggle went away! Still have to tell occasionally myself on the freeway not to counter-steer
Had a nice, young, lady rider tell me I was riding like a 2-wheeler... Trying to over-control and that I was overly stiff on my grip and arms. After forcing myself to relax and lighten up, the wiggle went away! Still have to tell occasionally myself on the freeway not to counter-steer
ingramwc
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sduskin, I agree with the over controlling issue! I had a 100 ride home from the dealer, the first 10 miles were a bit tense, then I remembered reading here on spyderlovers that being tense and having too tight a grip on the handlebar would result in a wiggle, so I relaxed and enjoyed the rest of the ride home! Now if I can get the heat issue fixed, I will be a happy Spyder owner!!! The first few times I rode the Spyder I had to remind myself to relax as I would start off having a wiggle. The more I ride, the less I have to remind myself.
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ARCTIC
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Does your bike have the newer 2014+ air intake panels? Many have had them installed under warranty
bscrive
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The STL comes standard with a radio. You can get one put on a STS , but it is about $600.
ingramwc
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ARCTIC, I do not have the 2014 panels, yet, I am attempting to get them installed. BRP tells me any authorized dealer can help me. The dealer I bought the Spyder from is 100 miles from my home. There is another about 30 miles away and they are installing the BajaRon sway bar for me (they were recommended by BajaRon, he only lives 40 miles from me), so I may ask them about the panel change. 
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ARCTIC
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Those panels removed any heat issues whatsoever on my machineARCTIC, I do not have the 2014 panels, yet, I am attempting to get them installed. BRP tells me any authorized dealer can help me. The dealer I bought the Spyder from is 100 miles from my home. There is another about 30 miles away and they are installing the BajaRon sway bar for me (they were recommended by BajaRon, he only lives 40 miles from me), so I may ask them about the panel change.
Many have gotten them under warranty, the dealer might even be nice and ship them to your residence if you live a ways away. The toughest part of the installation is getting the decals centered on the panel
ingramwc
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Good news!
I heard from the dealer where I bought my Spyder today. The service manager told me that he has ordered all the parts for my heat fix! It is not just changing the panels, there are several things that either get replaced or moved and this will take 1 mechanic a full day to complete. I'm just happy that the problem will be resolved.:clap::clap:
I heard from the dealer where I bought my Spyder today. The service manager told me that he has ordered all the parts for my heat fix! It is not just changing the panels, there are several things that either get replaced or moved and this will take 1 mechanic a full day to complete. I'm just happy that the problem will be resolved.:clap::clap:
ARCTIC
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Interesting. .... let us know what things they actually do. Hopefully they know you have a ST not an RT:yikes:
ingramwc
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WOW!!!!!
Well, I got the BajaRon sway bar and billet Hiem links installed today! Amazing difference!!!! I rode about 40 miles home in and out of showers, didn't care!
It was like a different machine!!!!! From being spooky going into a turn to being on rails, so much more confidence inspiring!!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes: I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Now I am really loving my Spyder!!!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Well, I got the BajaRon sway bar and billet Hiem links installed today! Amazing difference!!!! I rode about 40 miles home in and out of showers, didn't care!
It was like a different machine!!!!! From being spooky going into a turn to being on rails, so much more confidence inspiring!!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes: I LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Now I am really loving my Spyder!!!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
JKMSPYDER
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ST-S
Were you able to get the new panels installed while at the dealer? Also be sure that the dealer did the recall on the brake master cylinder. In the spring and summer of 2013, some ST owners were having a problem with the plastic top of the brake master cylinder melting due to engine heat. I had that problem and there was a recall where insulation was applied to the top of the master cylinder and a new block off piece was installed. No problems since.
Were you able to get the new panels installed while at the dealer? Also be sure that the dealer did the recall on the brake master cylinder. In the spring and summer of 2013, some ST owners were having a problem with the plastic top of the brake master cylinder melting due to engine heat. I had that problem and there was a recall where insulation was applied to the top of the master cylinder and a new block off piece was installed. No problems since.
ingramwc
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JKMSpyder, no panels this trip. The dealers are not doing just the panels, they are doing the procedure released on 5/26/15 as the RT recall. BRP has evidently mandated that this is the official procedure. This is my take after getting the same response from 2 different dealerships. They are both waiting for "kits" to arrive from BRP to install the "Heat Fix".
I'm hoping this comes in pretty soon, the riding experience, especially in stop and go traffic is more like sitting in a 140°F sauna!!!!!!!
However, the improvement of the handling is overshadowing the heat issue for moment. Thanks to BajaRon!!!!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
I'm hoping this comes in pretty soon, the riding experience, especially in stop and go traffic is more like sitting in a 140°F sauna!!!!!!!
However, the improvement of the handling is overshadowing the heat issue for moment. Thanks to BajaRon!!!!!!:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
Bob Denman
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ingramwc
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Bob, YES! Even more now that I had a BajaRon sway bar and billet links installed. The Spyder corners so much better!!!!!! However, I do not have all the bugs on my teeth, but that is OK. I did that when I was much younger. Thanks for asking.
All y'all take care and ride safe!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
All y'all take care and ride safe!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Helpmemakeit
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Nice Ride
Congrats on your new spyder. Many members here are very knowledgeable of spyders and offer a lot of info on problems and add on accessories. I have spent a lot of time reading through the older posts. I would recommend this to new members. Enjoy your spyder and Ride Safe.
Congrats on your new spyder. Many members here are very knowledgeable of spyders and offer a lot of info on problems and add on accessories. I have spent a lot of time reading through the older posts. I would recommend this to new members. Enjoy your spyder and Ride Safe.
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