Got My Spyder back tonight

[Smylinacha]

Yes, the first dps that they tried to install wouldn't work. This one now apparently works. I haven't ridden yet - but tomorrow I will. HDX rode it home and it seemed ok.

What are the chances? My :spyder2: has been in the shop 2 weeks now, also been waiting for a new DPS for 11 days and today it came in. They installed and dealer was not able to complete the sensor reset procedure. After consulting with BRP they were told that the wrong version of the DPS had been sent and the version sent was known to be problematic and is supposed to be pulled from circulation. Now I get to wait for another unit. :gaah:

BRP if you are listening, WTF!!!

 

[Smylinacha]

Keep us posted on how you make out! Glad you had a nice race this morning :2thumbs:

I ran mine in to the dealer for steering issues today, "since the second update" was performed.
My first steering issues were soon after I bought the bike which are posted here in some earlier thread many months ago. I just let it slide assuming it was because it was brand new and being broken in. But I didnt forget the experience.
But now, since the second update my steering at idle fights me, It's hard to describe but I feel it work and when it stops working it locks and releases. I gassed up at my pump and backed up to the right the other day, and the steering locked momentarily and made a noise.. I cant describe the sound because it's weird but than than it released and than fought me again and released.
After reading and conversing with more than a few members who have had a similar issue i figured it's time to ride it into the shop.
I know exactly how it feels to be a hood ornament. I Know exactly how it feels, body on the grill of a bus....., I really don't want to feel that again.
I don't want it steering where i don't want it to go, or ever feel that in the future. I dont want anyone to ever feel that.
I have read a few instances of it going where you don't want it to go and I really hope it doesn't happen to anyone.
The shop tech hooked up the buds and sent data to BRP. Something isn't right "and thats a good thing" because the problem hopefully will be resolved. Apparently it looks like something to do with the ecu and dps.
I'm optimistic and hoping for the best. It will be more than a few days till I know what is going on, but I'll deal with it.
My ride to the shop this morning was great, only 40 degrees cold as heck but i had a blast. I love my spyder, I ran way over the limit and even raced some guy in a pick up truck. I was the rabbit....

 

[Smylinacha]

Glad you are getting it back! I ryde mine tomorrow. Let us know how your ride was when you get back! HDX rode mine home from the dealer and he said he had no problems. So I'm looking forward to tomorrow. :thumbup:

The dealer finally got my dps (third one) and installed it late yesterday. They are suppose to test drive it today and if everything checks out I can pick it up today. Sure hope this is the fix. At least this one reset and no codes so far. My bike has been down a month now and I will be glad to have it up and running once again. Keep your fingers crossed! The ride home should be a tense one.

 

[ataDude]

...After consulting with BRP they were told that the wrong version of the DPS had been sent and the version sent was known to be problematic and is supposed to be pulled from circulation.

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You folks are missing this apparently new information!
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[pitmon]

Picked my spyder up about 2 hours ago from the dealer. New dps seems to be working great. Dealer said they test drove it for about 30 miles with no problems. I rode it home 80 miles with no problem. It does steer a little different than before, but maybe that's a good thing. I did notice that there seems to be no "assist" while sitting still tho, so locking the steering is a bit different, but as long as I can ride it safely that will be ok with me. I guess time will tell. Ride safe! Keep fingers crossed!:clap:

 

[Smylinacha]

:congrats::2thumbs: So glad to hear it's working for ya! I hope mine is the same tomorrow. I never lock my bars - I always had trouble doing it. Just stick the thing in First, take they key out and walk away but we never veer too far from our bikes. If we have to park far, then we normally don't go there.

Picked my spyder up about 2 hours ago from the dealer. New dps seems to be working great. Dealer said they test drove it for about 30 miles with no problems. I rode it home 80 miles with no problem. It does steer a little different than before, but maybe that's a good thing. I did notice that there seems to be no "assist" while sitting still tho, so locking the steering is a bit different, but as long as I can ride it safely that will be ok with me. I guess time will tell. Ride safe! Keep fingers crossed!:clap:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Picked my spyder up about 2 hours ago from the dealer. New dps seems to be working great. Dealer said they test drove it for about 30 miles with no problems. I rode it home 80 miles with no problem. It does steer a little different than before, but maybe that's a good thing. I did notice that there seems to be no "assist" while sitting still tho, so locking the steering is a bit different, but as long as I can ride it safely that will be ok with me. I guess time will tell. Ride safe! Keep fingers crossed!:clap:

Glad to hear you are back up and running again. That is the same way the steering works on my 2009, and I have never bothered to lock it either. It steers great while on the move though. :thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

ataDude or jsmiley

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You folks are missing this apparently new information!
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I've been gone for a few days. When you mentioned the wrong version was sent, do you mean the wrong version of the software or of the actual DPS.

Whether it is the DPS or the software how do we know ahead of time before we actually have a problem.

 

[r1eater]

It happened twice for me since the second update. Today on the way to work I was going 60mph in 4th gear. Same place on the steering as the first. The bike felt as if the steering was locked and drifting to the left. I tweeked just a little and it came out of its "groove" That's what it feels like to me- like it's stuck in a little groove and it needs a little pull to get out of it. Since the posts on here and the first instance I always try to leave myself at least 2 outs and not have any vehicle on my left side as often as possible. I also make sure to have the kill switch ready if I need that as a last resort.

Hmmm I just bought a 2009 and it did this to me on the way home.... I thought maybe it was me getting used to the Spyder but when I did the demo ride on a diff Spyder last weekend I didnt experience this problem. Now after reading your post it sounds identical to what I experienced, so maybe its not just me.