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My Spyder let me down today
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RinconRyder
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This is a perfect example of how over-engineered this trike is. A simple manual cable with a switch would be a better solution. A 'park' lock position in the transmission would be more elegant as well. This motor adds cost, weight and complexity to a very simple purpose. You would think these trikes were engineered by old, British designers.
HayRog
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As near as I can tell, none of the designers are British. Most of them are Canadian and all of the other countries of origin are marked with the appopriate country flag. The guy in the middle is the guy who thunk up the Spyder in the first place!:bowdown:You mean the ones that brought us the WWII Spitfire, the Rolls Royce Phaeton, etc, etc?
I don't agree with you, and it's not just because I'm British. But, you are entitled to your opinion, as ill-considered as it might be.
RinconRyder
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No. I mean the ones who brought us Triumph, MG, Jensen, Hillman, Austin-Healey, Jaguar, Land Rover and a whole host of British marque motorcycles which those of us who rode still have gasoline smell on our legs and feet - and none of this to mention that Lord of Darkness line of gauges and controls whose headlights always seemed to fail in the middle of a corner.
Of course, the Brits were eventually outdone by the Germans who took maintenance to new levels of greatness and still maintain it today.
classicvw
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Lucas Electrics! Who's motto was "Get home before dark!"
RinconRyder
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That wasn't my intent. It was merely an opinion which, judging by numerous posts agreeing with it, appear to be valid.
Besides, I don't have the arrogance necessary to own a German marque.
Way too many episodes of Spyders stranding riders with silly things like low brake fluid (apparently measured in teaspoons) and other "automated" functions. Motorcycles, even trikes, do NOT have to be this complicated. After all, BRP isn't BMW.
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RinconRyder
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GAWD! How could I forget that name???
What I could never figure out was how did Lucas products always seem to fail at night and in the middle of a corner? That must have been some fantastic technology!
WilderThomas
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Electronics
Years ago, my uncle made a comment about new cars being solely dependent on a strange, little black box now found under their hoods. No more distributor caps, points, or anything connected with them. Unfortunately, if the black box failed out in the middle of nowhere, you were left stranded. Not many service stations, back when they still offered service, had a replacement black box in stock. Rather like a parking brake switch that won't function as it should. Not many bike shops are going to have replacement relays, or switches. And while, a Spyder can still be ridden, hopefully not far, the operator knows that the parking brake is still engaged, and the beeping noise can be irritating.
Years ago, my uncle made a comment about new cars being solely dependent on a strange, little black box now found under their hoods. No more distributor caps, points, or anything connected with them. Unfortunately, if the black box failed out in the middle of nowhere, you were left stranded. Not many service stations, back when they still offered service, had a replacement black box in stock. Rather like a parking brake switch that won't function as it should. Not many bike shops are going to have replacement relays, or switches. And while, a Spyder can still be ridden, hopefully not far, the operator knows that the parking brake is still engaged, and the beeping noise can be irritating.
RinconRyder
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Slightly off topic but as a public service.....
The Brits do not drink "warm" beer. It is, by their standards, room temperature which, by our standards is "cool", not cold.
US domestic beer tends to be highly carbonated whilst British beers are not so they do not need to be as cold as ours.
British beer also tends to have a higher alcoholic content than ours. Not sure how that affects the temperature but you don't seem to care as much.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program.......
Lew L
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Well EXCUUUUUUSE me.:joke::joke::joke:--------The joker is my symbol for a bit of sarcasm. A little of it is usually tolerated here.
Not being much of a beer drinker, I must be allowed the difference between unrefrigerated brew and a room temperature brew. I prefer a good bourbon or whiskey on the rocks.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program.......
Kaos
Not being much of a beer drinker, I must be allowed the difference between unrefrigerated brew and a room temperature brew. I prefer a good bourbon or whiskey on the rocks.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program.......
Kaos
DesertRider
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Same issues
I have 4200 miles on my 17 RT Ltd and I have had the brake lock up twice. The dealer has replaced the switch once, but that's not it. The brakes locks on set and won't go off, or the red light stays solid red and the brake is off or the park won't set at all and just beeps. I have posted on here under "Parking Brake Issues". Let me know if you get a resolve. Can Am BRP says they have not had any of these issues yet, so the techs don't know what causes it.
I have 4200 miles on my 17 RT Ltd and I have had the brake lock up twice. The dealer has replaced the switch once, but that's not it. The brakes locks on set and won't go off, or the red light stays solid red and the brake is off or the park won't set at all and just beeps. I have posted on here under "Parking Brake Issues". Let me know if you get a resolve. Can Am BRP says they have not had any of these issues yet, so the techs don't know what causes it.
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