New owner Questions on 2014 RTS

[Nils888]

20 PSI might be a little too high on pressure, i ride at 16.5 - 17 Lbs, but be sure both tires are equally pressured. (some folks like higher pressure but more pressure means more Bounce.

Cruzr Joe

Thanks Joe. I will try the lower pressure.:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I am on it It would be a bummer if the tire or tires where bad. I have 300 miles on them so far.

I forgot one... Check to make sure that the tires are seated properly on the rims too! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

It is looking like a pre delivery drive at highway speeds is in order--just to be sure.

 

[Nils888]

I went over to the tire shop with my wheels ant tires. The balance was not to far off. The bad part is the right wheel does not spin strait. Both tires are not very round.

 

[ARtraveler]

I went over to the tire shop with my wheels ant tires. The balance was not to far off. The bad part is the right wheel does not spin strait. Both tires are not very round.

It seems to be that the tires may be the culprit. With the new lower profile tires, did BRP get a batch of "bad" ones?

 

[Sarge707]

It would be cool to see if the put the ACE engine in the RS. Then I would interested.:yes:

The 900 ACE in a RS might be interesting, light, easy to maintain and lots of torque!
Can,t wait to get my SD Spark this April!!!

 

[Bob Denman]

I went over to the tire shop with my wheels ant tires. The balance was not to far off. The bad part is the right wheel does not spin strait. Both tires are not very round.

The WHEEL?? :yikes: They can probably throw a set of wheels and tires from another bike on for you test double-check what has been found...
It certainly should be warranteed... and it should have been found by them; prior to delivery! :gaah:

 

[Nils888]

The WHEEL?? :yikes: They can probably throw a set of wheels and tires from another bike on for you test double-check what has been found...
It certainly should be warranteed... and it should have been found by them; prior to delivery! :gaah:

I called my dealer today and told him what I had found.
He has ordered me another wheel under warranty. He dose not have another spyder to take wheels off of. Sold all he had.

 

[DrewNJ]

Good to hear the dealer is taking care of you. That's the first I've heard of a wheel that bad and the first complaint about the 15" tires.
The kendas aren't known for being the best tire but most people run them as originals until they are used up and then replace them with their favorite flavor

Sent from my Venue 8 3830 using Tapatalk

 

[Nils888]

Good to hear the dealer is taking care of you. That's the first I've heard of a wheel that bad and the first complaint about the 15" tires.
The kendas aren't known for being the best tire but most people run them as originals until they are used up and then replace them with their favorite flavor

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There is not a lot of choices for the 15" wheel.

 

[NancysToy]

I called my dealer today and told him what I had found.
He has ordered me another wheel under warranty. He dose not have another spyder to take wheels off of. Sold all he had.

Was it the wheel or the tire that had the runout? If it was the wheel, a new one should cure it. If it was the tire, and the wheel actually ran true at the rim, then the tire could have been improperly seated, or it could be faulty. If that is the case the new wheel may not cure your problem. Let us know how things work out.

 

[Nils888]

Was it the wheel or the tire that had the runout? If it was the wheel, a new one should cure it. If it was the tire, and the wheel actually ran true at the rim, then the tire could have been improperly seated, or it could be faulty. If that is the case the new wheel may not cure your problem. Let us know how things work out.

On the right side it is the wheel. With the wheel on the bike and the front jacked up. when I spin the wheel and watch the inside it spins true. The outside of the wheel dose not. It almost looks like the wheel hit something really hard. But there is not a mark on it. The left side the tire is out of round.

 

[NancysToy]

On the right side it is the wheel. With the wheel on the bike and the front jacked up. when I spin the wheel and watch the inside it spins true. The outside of the wheel dose not. It almost looks like the wheel hit something really hard. But there is not a mark on it. The left side the tire is out of round.

I'm afraid that does sound like road damage...and probably a damaged tire, too. A sidewall bulge is usually a sign of a damaged carcase and broken plies. If you did not hit a pothole or whatever, and it was that way from day one, it may be covered under warranty, but it could be a struggle depending on your dealer. Normally this is somthing for you or your comprehensive insurance to absorb. I'd replace both the tire and the wheel.

 

[Nils888]

Got 500 miles on the new ride. I should be getting the new wheel next week. Ordered a sway bar from Ron, ELKA shocks from pit bull and
Laser alignment by Squared Away on the 22nd of February.:yes::yes:

 

[Nils888]

UPDATE

Just got my Spyder back from the Dealerhyea: They installed a new front right wheel. All the shake in the handle bars is gone.:clap:
The guys at the dealer are nice people. They said the wheel was replaced under warranty. The wheel itself was not round.
Very happy with Jetworld in Castaic,ca.