Owners without problems - Rollcall

[redcarbon]

COUNT ME IN

2008 BUILT 5/08 SM5 2900 MI.NO PROBLEMS

 

[SpyderWolf]

A little surging between 3-4000 rpm, I just ride through it.

If you get the second DPS update the surging will go away, and you will be even happier with your Spyder.

For clarification: I just checked my paper work, and what you need to ask about is the Engine Performance update that was issued on September 28, 2009. There were some communication issues between myself and the dealer staff when I was asking for the "latest" update, and they insisted my Spyder did not need it since my VIN was not on the list. Turns out that was a different update than the one released on September 28. :thumbup:

 

[Desert Spyder]

Other than going into Limp Mode twice after the recall, no real prob. MPG in town took a radical dive bout 1 week after the recall work. Hwy MPG is normal. I am having the 2nd update done Tuesday. Never a steering issue, and the shifting is better since the ground wire. I was minutes from doing the canisterectomy yesterday when my dealer called to set up the update. I did notice oil around the lid to the airbox. I'll have them check that out while its in the shop. 8,000+ mi and loving it. My truck is getting lonely.

 

[Tom in NM]

Problems? . . . . .

. . . . No, problems, just an embarrassing amount of fun and great experiences.
2008 SE5 Full Moon, bought May 2009, just under 6K miles.
Stock + MadStad Robobrackets & windshield :thumbup: :thumbup:, handlebar risers :thumbup:, BikeBarn :thumbup: , chromed 6 spoke wheels and a few other miscellaneous tweaks.

Tom

 

[jima1153]

2009 sm no updates done as of yet. no problems. :yes:

 

[DynamoBT]

Have to say "no problems" other than a bit rough running since the recall. I haven't ridden lately due to health issues. At this point may just deal with it even if I ride it some in the cold weather until I ride it more regularly next summer. I'm just not sure about doing the update to the recall.

Only performance modification is the Hindle. More backfiring and popping since the recall. Though some of that was there before too. Maybe I'm just becoming paranoid with all the issues a few people have had. I may ask tatt2r to ride it in the spring for me and see what he thinks. I'm not sure I trust my own judgement what to do at this point.

edit to add: SM5 '08 almost 6000 miles

 

[Mo Lee]

08 SM5 over 4000 miles, installed catch can and extended the vent tube back in July. I would not consider anything a problem. Main reason for the catch can is because I'm too lazy to clean off the oil.

 

[BumbleBee]

no problems currently and never had any problems!!

09 SE5 yellow almost at 1,500 miles. Updates done, never had any problems :thumbup:

Just needed my parking brakes adjusted.

All stock - no performance mods. Only my mechanics at the Dealership touches my engine :2thumbs:

 

[Arana]

08 SM5 over 3000 miles, just a little steering issue, fixed, bothe updates done and no problems. Love the feeling of riding this machine.

 

[Spydr in KS]

5250 miles, no problems. Have not had the steering update yet. :thumbup:

08 SM5, delivered Sept 08

 

[krb1945]

none since the...

updates. We have three in the family. Two running the stock exhaust and one with a custom lower manifold with a GL1800 muffler on each side. All running very good.

 

[Saluda]

2008 SM5 About 4000 miles, no problems.

 

[effgjamis]

I think a pole vote would be more informative at a summary level..
1. No problems ever
2. Problems but resolved.
3. Problems out of service.
4. Problems in progress, but still riding.
Just a suggestion.

 

[Sarge707]

09 SE5 700 Miles and recently started pushing the RPM,s on lonely back roads. What power W OO HH AAAA!!!! The thing is amazing !! Don,t need no performance mods- Great as it is!!:2thumbs::spyder2:

Updates done as required!

 

[retread]

08 yellow SM, no update, 12,000 plus miles. Biggest problem I've had is finding time to put more miles on it, biggest problem after that, is finding money for more mods.:joke:

john

 

[SpyderWolf]

I think a pole vote would be more informative at a summary level..
1. No problems ever
2. Problems but resolved.
3. Problems out of service.
4. Problems in progress, but still riding.
Just a suggestion.

Good point, and sorry I did not think about that when first posting. I do not know how to possibly change it to a poll, now that it has been up and running like this. I will definitely do that if there is a next time. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[HD2CANAM]

Went for a test run yesterday. Rough roads, crowned roads, lots of twisties and freeway. Ran like a champ. I love my :spyder2:.

 

[Texmac1011]

2008 SM5. No problems. Had the recall work done. Nothing else.

 

[BajaRon]

2008 SM5 - Premier #836 - Silver - 14,800 miles.

Minor Issues
Oil in air box. Tried catch can but later switched to glass (see through) in-line filter with hose connected back to air box (as OEM). No more problems (both solved oil in air box issue, just like the in-line filter better).

Parking brake was difficult to release. Dealer installed new, improved part when I had it in for steering problem. Problem solved. BRP updated faulty part in production so should no longer be an issue in later models.

Major issues - non hazardous
A lot of dirt on throttle body side of air box. Quite disturbing after only a few hundred miles. Switched to aftermarket, high flow air filter, no more problems. BRP has since corrected this on later models.

No power steering out of the crate to about 7,600 miles when Lamont rode it and discovered the problem. I didn't know because I had nothing to compare it to.

Dealer checked ECM, replaced GPS, DPS with no improvement. BRP said replace Power Steering unit but 2 weeks for delivery of part. Dealer took PS unit out of floor model. Works great ever since.

Update status
Had Update #1 in August? Spyder ran great before taking it in (with no complaints). Ran even better after the update. Less exhaust popping (almost gone). Mileage remained as good or better than pre-update #1 (about 36mpg).

Have not had Update #2.

Misc info
Tried several aftermarket exhausts, settled on the Yoshimura from NMN. Added Juice box, high flow air filter, inline filter on crank case vent hose, canister-ectomy, handlebar mounted mirrors w/NMN risers, plus misc. NMN lighting and Toyo T1R rear tire.

I did the canister-ectomy not because I had any fuel smell issues or purge valve problems. I just wanted to do it so I did. Since I wasn't having any problems with it to start with there was no difference after. I just like it better...There is just no accounting for some people's actions...go figure! :dontknow:

I am a very happy Spyder owner. I am happy with Alcoa Good Times (dealer), with BRP and with the machine. I've had a lot of bikes in the past and the Spyder has exceeded my expectations.

One unexpected bonus has been meeting/riding with really great people. Just think, I would never have met Forrest had I not owned a Spyder. That in itself is nearly worth the price!

 

[dryheat]

'08 PE792 acquired new in 2/08. Just shy of 12,000 miles and no problems at all. (Neither of the updates have been done):thumbup: