I have a 2012 rt. It seems to be running fine but the mileage has dropped from 33mpg to 24mpg almost over night. Not riding any different. The dealer put it on the computer and updated it but it didn't help. There were no error codes either. I am baffled. Has anyone had this problem.
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crazyspyder
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:shocked:naw , I have the 2012 RT as well and have not had this issue. if it's under warranty - let the tech have the head ache!:banghead:
:shocked:naw , I have the 2012 RT as well and have not had this issue. if it's under warranty - let the tech have the head ache!:banghead:
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
They may not address it under warranty unless the problem is obvious or hasd other symptoms. I was told BRP considered anything between 16 and 40 to be acceptable mileage for the RT.
spacetiger
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How many tanks of gas have you run through getting 24 mpg; just 1 or several? It might be possible its the gas if it has only been 1 tank.
Jerry
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Bob Denman
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Bad wires, or bad gas... :shocked:
Both are pretty easy to fix; once you know which one it is... :thumbup:
I'd pop for the wires, in order to rule that them out. They are definitely worthwhile! nojoke
Both are pretty easy to fix; once you know which one it is... :thumbup:
I'd pop for the wires, in order to rule that them out. They are definitely worthwhile! nojoke
.....and I think BajaRon can help with the wires!! Hope you get it sorted out! :thumbup:
thanks for the info I'll give it a try. Where can I get the plug wires?
I have 14000 plus. I am driving in Florida right now however I came down from New Hampshire in Dec. It seemed to start after my last oil change. I didn't have this problem last year going from one state to the other. Going to try the wires and plugs.
Bob Denman
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BajaRon sells the Plug Wires... :2thumbs:
He's a site sponsor, and can set you up, with what you need.
He's a site sponsor, and can set you up, with what you need.
Ignition wires
Go to the Home Page scroll down a little and click on BajaRon. He's a great guy to deal with and everything he sells
has been proven by riders' experiences. :thumbup:
Go to the Home Page scroll down a little and click on BajaRon. He's a great guy to deal with and everything he sells
has been proven by riders' experiences. :thumbup:
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ThreeWheels
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Have you paid any attention to the temperature readout ?
Does the temperature indicator show the engine as cold even though it's been running for a while and you can feel the heat ?
Often times, a bad temperature sensor makes the ECM think the engine is cold so it pours in tons of gas to enrich the mixture sort of like the old choke mechanism.
Especially if you had the Spyder serviced. Perhaps it's just a wire that got accidently knocked off the sensor.
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee
Does the temperature indicator show the engine as cold even though it's been running for a while and you can feel the heat ?
Often times, a bad temperature sensor makes the ECM think the engine is cold so it pours in tons of gas to enrich the mixture sort of like the old choke mechanism.
Especially if you had the Spyder serviced. Perhaps it's just a wire that got accidently knocked off the sensor.
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee
I check the air filter today and it is clean so I am going to try plugs and wires. I was looking at it today and I can see one plug but not the other. I am assuming that the intake has to be removed to get to the front cylinder. Is there a service manual available for these?
The temp gage appears to be working fine and when the dealer put it on the computer there were no codes so I would say the temp sensor is ok. But thanks for the input and I especially appreciate the guarantee. LOL
Sarge707
Active member
Replacing the Plugs and wires on a RT is a "Bear" of a job as many have said before me!
Just be warned its Not a easy job for the average Spyder owner?nojoke
Good Luck and I would get the Online Manual!
Bob Denman
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:agree: Having the Shop Manual handy; is just a bit more than "suggested"... :shocked: nojoke
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