Leaving Monday and NO START!

[Farmboy]

Leaving in the morning for spyderfest so this morning I went out to do last minute checks. Went to start her up to warm so I could check my oil... She fires up and sounds like she was running on one cylinder. twisted the throttle and nothing, no response. she dies and try restart, same thing but running worse then retry LIMP HOME!! Throttle body codes!! AGAIN!! Let it set for a minute and she fired up like nothing happened. Hope she will get us there. Already had to change out the throttle body less than a year ago. Hope Pittbulls will be able to look at it when we get there.

 

[Kungfuspyder]

Not cool.:gaah:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

another reason to ride with other folks. NOT PICKING ON YOU :roflblack::roflblack:

Cruzr Joe

 

[Rotaxer]

Leaving in the morning for spyderfest so this morning I went out to do last minute checks. Went to start her up to warm so I could check my oil... She fires up and sounds like she was running on one cylinder. twisted the throttle and nothing, no response. she dies and try restart, same thing but running worse then retry LIMP HOME!! Throttle body codes!! AGAIN!! Let it set for a minute and she fired up like nothing happened. Hope she will get us there. Already had to change out the throttle body less than a year ago. Hope Pittbulls will be able to look at it when we get there.

Maybe get a code now in case it does not happen again, plus you can see what did happen and plan from there. Don't want to get stranded. This would definitely be my luck too.:banghead:

 

[Farmboy]

Got her packed and just now got back from a ride. All good for now. Leaving in the morning hell bent for Mo.

 

[ARtraveler]

Wishing you a safe and uneventful trip. :thumbup:

 

[SPYD1]

Good job! Have fun!

 

[Chupaca]

Good luck..!

be careful, be safe, and enjoy the fest..!! hyea:

 

[Dudley]

Leaving in the morning for spyderfest so this morning I went out to do last minute checks. Went to start her up to warm so I could check my oil... She fires up and sounds like she was running on one cylinder. twisted the throttle and nothing, no response. she dies and try restart, same thing but running worse then retry LIMP HOME!! Throttle body codes!! AGAIN!! Let it set for a minute and she fired up like nothing happened. Hope she will get us there. Already had to change out the throttle body less than a year ago. Hope Pittbulls will be able to look at it when we get there.

A Throttle Body is not a life or death issue on a trip. Once the Spyder has been started for the day, use your kill switch only any time you stop. That way the computer does not need to be used again and all you have to do is hit the starter button (DO NOT turn your key off after you use the kill switch!) I rode this way for 6 months before changing the TB.

 

[ulflyer]

A Throttle Body is not a life or death issue on a trip. Once the Spyder has been started for the day, use your kill switch only any time you stop. That way the computer does not need to be used again and all you have to do is hit the starter button (DO NOT turn your key off after you use the kill switch!) I rode this way for 6 months before changing the TB.

Whoa, wait a minute; you mean the kill switch essentially works as if the key is turned off and theres no drain on the battery? Been riding for 60 years and never knew that. :banghead:

 

[Farmboy]

Whoa, wait a minute; you mean the kill switch essentially works as if the key is turned off and theres no drain on the battery? Been riding for 60 years and never knew that. :banghead:

Has to be referring to like stopping for gas or something.....

 

[NancysToy]

Whoa, wait a minute; you mean the kill switch essentially works as if the key is turned off and theres no drain on the battery? Been riding for 60 years and never knew that. :banghead:

There is drain on the battery. The kill switch mainly kills the ignition and a portion of the displayed information. Not a good idea to leave things like this and go into the restaurant. The Spyder might not be there when you return.