• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

Oil leak 2021 400 miles HELP

Those cavities are dry on my block. My leakage seems to be all from being overfilled with oil. Yours may still be the same because the intake is right above those cavities and may be oil seeping down from the intake manifold. Now that mine has the correct oil level, I will put 1000 miles on it and see how things are. Should be fine now.
 
I would say BRP should fork over a new bike and take that one back!!! It's called a lemon in my book , and that way you will not loose any riding time in the process!!
 
Mikey said:
I would say BRP should fork over a new bike and take that one back!!! It's called a lemon in my book , and that way you will not loose any riding time in the process!!
Click to expand...

I neeed to be 100% on this leak. Today the wd40 didn't disappear today so more testing.

Where is this vent tube ibuycars?
 
Joel The Biker said:
Those cavities are dry on my block. My leakage seems to be all from being overfilled with oil. Yours may still be the same because the intake is right above those cavities and may be oil seeping down from the intake manifold. Now that mine has the correct oil level, I will put 1000 miles on it and see how things are. Should be fine now.
Click to expand...

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed!!
 
Peter Aawen said:
Bugga! :banghead:

But at least you've got the vid to show it! :thumbup:
Click to expand...

Yes, that's why I had to find the problem first, makes it a faster turn around from BRP when they get back to me......:dontknow: Hopefully they will just get me a new engine and be done. Nobodys fault just one slipped by, is it the casting, machining inside? Probably never know.
 
With alum castings you don't know, all it takes is a small sand pocket!! Good catch!!! And good luck with the battle, there should not be a fight, but unless you live next to the factory, good luck finding a GOOD shop you trust to swap out a engine in time to ride this year!! That's why I said a swap would be a great deal in my book!!!! Good Luck hope it all works out for you!!
 
Mikey said:
With alum castings you don't know, all it takes is a small sand pocket!! Good catch!!! And good luck with the battle, there should not be a fight, but unless you live next to the factory, good luck finding a GOOD shop you trust to swap out a engine in time to ride this year!! That's why I said a swap would be a great deal in my book!!!! Good Luck hope it all works out for you!!
Click to expand...

Very unlikely based on the surface texture and modern methods to reduce that these are sand casted. Could be, but likely die cast. Most production motorcycle engine cases have been made that way for about 50 years.
 
As I mentioned in the other topic, in 2014, early 1330 engines with porosity issues were very quietly replaced under warranty. No makeshift repairs, rather complete engine swaps.
 
PMK said:
Very unlikely based on the surface texture and modern methods to reduce that these are sand casted. Could be, but likely die cast. Most production motorcycle engine cases have been made that way for about 50 years.
Click to expand...

:bowdown:
 
If you need an engine due to porosity you may end up with an epoxy repair.I say this bc I have rebuilt thousands of transmissions and have seen countless times where the case was repaired at the factory before it was even put into a car,so they tested it and found a leak and put a green type of epoxy on the leak which never leaked again.Im curious to see what the fix will be.
 
Bluewoo, Based on my experience with BRP they always state to take the bike to your dealer. They will start a complaint but will not move further than that unless they receive information from the dealer. I suggest you contact BRP and start a complaint while taking your bike to your local dealer to handle the issue.
I hope your situation is resolved quickly.
 
Blue, I suggest you contact iMotorSports and let them know. Maybe, just maybe, they can/will just swap out the entire bike and either send this one back to BRP or swap the engine out and sell it as a used one. If nothing else maybe they will encourage the local dealer to work quickly with you to get it fixed.
 
I just need BRP to acknowledge the issue but they haven't called me back and the local dealership never answers there phone.
Is there another web site or phone number BRP is using for something this serious?
I can try imotorsports but i'm not feeling very positive about them actually swapping out machines.

Thanks everybody!
 
Since you purchased your Spyder from iMotorsports and they are a considerable distance from you, send an email to BRPCare at [email protected] with pictures you have posted here and an explanation of everything you've done to diagnose the problem, and ask them to open a case for you and direct you to a specific local dealership to pick up the ball and run with it until the problem is solved.
 
JayBros said:
Since you purchased your Spyder from iMotorsports and they are a considerable distance from you, send an email to BRPCare at [email protected] with pictures you have posted here and an explanation of everything you've done to diagnose the problem, and ask them to open a case for you and direct you to a specific local dealership to pick up the ball and run with it until the problem is solved.
Click to expand...

I did send a pic to BRPCARES and never got a reply so I called BRPCARES and was told to have a dealership look at it and then move on from that. Local dealership I made an appt with will be about three weeks from now to look at it so nothing more to do but wait patiently. I'll let them figure it out. I'm just happy I found the issue so if they decide to plug it I'm fine with that just as long as BRP has receipts for later down the road. If they decide to replace the engine then I hope they can expedite the parts to get it replaced quickly. This leak could be internal damage we cannot see so I'm just going to stay calm and let this play out because its spring and all the shops are very busy.
 
bluewoo said:
I did send a pic to BRPCARES and never got a reply so I called BRPCARES and was told to have a dealership look at it and then move on from that.
Click to expand...
As you are discovering, BRP is VERY adamant that the dealer is the first place to go. It can be frustrating at times, but you really can't blame them. But there has been a time or two where BRP Cares team has gotten the ball rolling for an owner, but that's about the extent of it.

Send BRP Cares another email if you're getting stalled by the local dealer. I really think it'll be safe to ride. Just keep an eye on the oil level. In the meantime ride it like you stole it and put a drip pan under it when you park it! You might even drill a small hole in the underside pan to let the accumulated oil drip out.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Two2Three
Any Tips for removing clutch oil drain plug before hot oil shoots out?
2
Replies
22
Views
2K
AstroTom
A
A
Trying to decide if I want to start doing my own oil changes - what should I budget?
2 3 4
Replies
66
Views
33K
Handyman76
H
S
My New Comfort Seat Plugs In Where?
Replies
12
Views
345
sandeejs
S
RangerRick
Any reason I can't leave the Plastic Cover underneath off to check for oil leaks?
Replies
11
Views
946
Allen42
A
N
Questions about oil leaking on brand new 2023 RTL
2
Replies
28
Views
4K
Northernsledder
N
Back
Top