Just droped mine off

[truck 85]

I hope the first one works I just dropped my 08 SM5 off for a new DPS. Just dont want to end up like some of you that had to get 2 or 3. It took 3 weeks to get this one. I know stop :bdh:

 

[Roaddog2]

May the Force be with you :thumbup:

 

[Neez]

Mine has worked like a charm after they replaced the first DPS, Rick. Best of luck with it! At least the're fixing yours in the winter, they did mine in the middle of prime riding season.

 

[bubbahetzel]

Good luck. I'm taking mine in after the first of the year. Carlo at BRP was very nice and I hope that mine gets repaired also. I hope everything works out. Keep us posted.:2thumbs:

 

[draboo]

I hope the first one works I just dropped my 08 SM5 off for a new DPS. Just dont want to end up like some of you that had to get 2 or 3. It took 3 weeks to get this one. I know stop :bdh:

Where did you bring it?

 

[truck 85]

I took it to lifestyles Honda formally steel dreams MT Vernonon

 

[SpyderWolf]

Best of luck getting it taken care of quickly so you can be back on the road. Let us know how it goes for you.

 

[truck 85]

just called and spyder is ready to come home. i will have to take him the long way and spend some twisty time will let you know how it works out.:2excited:hyea::yes:

 

[SpyderWolf]

Glad to hear it wasn't too long of a wait. I hope everything goes well and the Spyder runs smoothly for you.

 

[czdaryle]

Glad to hear it wasn't too long of a wait. I hope everything goes well and the Spyder runs smoothly for you.

Everybody that are having the dps changed have you all had steering issues or is this preventive

 

[Smylinacha]

After my change so far knock on wood no issues. Not sure if it is the fix or not - never really got an answer to what exactly caused it.

Everybody that are having the dps changed have you all had steering issues or is this preventive

 

[truck 85]

It seams to be fine i gave it about a 30 mile ride through the twists and all good eating dinner and if it dose not get to cold maybe 1 more short ryde.:clap::2thumbs::clap::2thumbs:

 

[Neez]

It seams to be fine i gave it about a 30 mile ride through the twists and all good eating dinner and if it dose not get to cold maybe 1 more short ryde.:clap::2thumbs::clap::2thumbs:

Glad to hear it, Truck! I had mine out for a spin today, as well. Great West coast weather, dash read 48F, no sign of snow.

 

[truck 85]

went out for a nother great northwest ride. the dash said 33 and dark so I came home cant waite for tomorow to try one more time.

 

[groundeffect]

went out for a nother great northwest ride. the dash said 33 and dark so I came home cant waite for tomorow to try one more time.

Glad you're having some good rides with the new DPS!

Just curious, can it be driven if the DPS breaks, or does it render you having to getting a tow truck?


What happens if the DPS breaks, in general, does it just not do power steering. Is it difficult or impossible to drive without the DPS working at 100%?

thanks and ride safe!

 

[truck 85]

mine did not brake it just would not turn at a stop if you were moving it turner great. now that they fixed it it all most turns to easy but i think i will be used to it in a couple of days. I will find out as long as the temp stays above 34 and the rain and ^&*( dose not fall. hope that helped if not i will try to give more info.

 

[PCBeachBum]

Everybody that are having the dps changed have you all had steering issues or is this preventive

Mine locked up while making a slight right turn. mine was always hard to steer from day one of owning it. It was used as a demo before I bought it with 260 miles on it. I had the recall done and there was no change to the steering. After leaving the dealership, I made a stop and after starting it, I started getting a scroll on my dash, "Check DPS". The recall picked up a problem with the original DPS. As far as I know there is no way to prevent this and if your experiencing a change in your steering it get worse over time. If your not moving and can't turn your handlebars, thats a good sign that you'll have more problems down the road.

 

[Neez]

Glad you're having some good rides with the new DPS!

Just curious, can it be driven if the DPS breaks, or does it render you having to getting a tow truck?


What happens if the DPS breaks, in general, does it just not do power steering. Is it difficult or impossible to drive without the DPS working at 100%?

thanks and ride safe!

If the DPS starts to act up, you dont have to call a tow truck. Simply pull the power steering fuses(which are clearly marked) and drive it in manual steering. Get it to a dealership when you can. Dont continue to ride with iffy powersteering as it could veer unexpectedly to left or right.

 

[ataDude]

If the DPS starts to act up, you dont have to call a tow truck. Simply pull the power steering fuse(which is clearly marked) and drive it in manual steering. Get it to a dealership when you can. Dont continue to ride with iffy powersteering as it could veer unexpectedly to left or right.

On the contrary... at least on mine... the steering issue existed whether or not the front fuse was pulled. Never got around to pulling the rear one.

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[Neez]

On the contrary... at least on mine... the steering issue existed whether or not the front fuse was pulled. Never got around to pulling the rear one.

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OK, ATA I have edited my comment to include both fuses. Of course this does not include every possible steering failure that could ever occur, but I would certainly try this. I would take it easy on the way to the shop, though.