Bob Denman
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But :shocked:; those are the BEST days to go for a ride... for ice cream!! :2thumbs:
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Hot foot problem
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diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
Bob, now you are beginning to sound like a Goldwing rider...heading to the nearest Dairy Queen.
pps:pps:pps::joke:Bob Denman
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I had one of those too!
It didn't have any of the fancy electronics of today; but turn it loose, and it could find ice cream! :2thumbs:
It didn't have any of the fancy electronics of today; but turn it loose, and it could find ice cream! :2thumbs:
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Inside :roflblack:
Buttsy
New member
Did you thank the poster because this would be the ultimate "fix" to the "hot foot" problem no............? :dontknow:
Buttsy
New member
Personally I think the whole problem is just karma coming around. We have to listen to all you "hot" spot dwellers make fun of us poor northern folks because of our winters and not being able to ride all year. Sounds to me like you all can't ride all year either? :shocked: :shocked:
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Nah! Some things are better left unsaid. Even by me.
For some that's true. nojoke
Karma? Hmm.......never thought about that. Too busy :bbq:ing
MidLifeCrisis
New member
Nope. Some of us lack the intelligence required to give up!
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Buttsy
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They say self recognition is the first step to recovery..............:thumbup::thumbup: I do have to chuckle, I saw the very first ST in Canada at a dealer ride last fall, the Canam rep gleefully told me "they fixed the hot foot issue reported by some riders". I said awesome what about the RT and he said yup they fixed it to............seems he may have been misled?
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
well, I might have spoken too soon. I posted the comment quoted above earlier in this thread. Today, took the 2013 RT Limited on a 200 mile ride. Hottest temps in the sun were about 91. Did not have any trouble with heat until I got almost home at about 2:30 pm. After I filled up with gas and started to leave the gas station, the spyder showed overheated temp and indicated it had gone into limp mode home. I rev'd the engine a little and it dropped out of the limp mode and the temp gauge dropped back to mid-range. Was able to continue home as normal. Is this typical or is it due to the block off plate being installed on the newer RT's?
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Do you recall if your fan was running or not?
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
don't think it was, as I was shocked and did not pay attention to the sound of the fan. After I rev'd the engine I know the fan was on and the gauge dropped to mid range.
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Would be smart to get your owners manual out and check your coolant level, then keep and ear out for when the fan does and doesn’t run. Then subconsciously you'll always be aware of it. If it does not run......check fuses and relays.
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
Dang, it only has 500 miles on it. I mean, a 30k dollar machine should not require that much maintenance
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
And, the only thing that will get it to 100,000 miles is you and your technician. The more you know about it the better you can communicate with him. These aren't what you may be used to. Get in and go. They're more like a really good woman. Ya gotta pay attention to them. If ya know what I mean.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
There is a reason every motorcycle ever built came with a tool kit. Maintenance is the name of the game, no matter how much they cost. nojoke
Spydered
New member
2013 RT Limited high temp warning
I have had this happen twice already. Fan was running both times. It happened after a short stop (less than 10 minutes). Coolant level is good. BTW I have ~2500 miles.
I have had this happen twice already. Fan was running both times. It happened after a short stop (less than 10 minutes). Coolant level is good. BTW I have ~2500 miles.
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
One person with a 2013 had a sticking thermostat. Don't want to jump to conclusions here but, both of you should see your dealer if fluid level is good and the fan runs when Q'd 2. tol
diesel-dawg
Big Rig Member
Well, not to be abrasive and certainly not intending to, but using that reasoning for driving a brand new machine is on the far side of absurdity. One should be able to drive it without burning your feet up, having limp home mode indicators coming and overheating...BRP knows of the issues and still does not correct them. I like the concept of the spyder, but it is still weak in achieving the "exceptionally reliable" rating. Secondly, they should have some program to ensure that dealers live up to their franchise standards...people that drive touring machines need to expect the same level of service in Florida as they do in NC, etc....
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Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
We're playing the same Violin when it comes to dealers and how well they are policed. And, I say policed intentionally.
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