Pop Goes The Hindle...And A DPS Question

[Roadster Raoul]

I bought a 2009 SE5 about 3 weeks ago. It had 1,500 miles on it and I've since put about 500 miles on it. It came with a Hindle installed, and it is backfiring occasionally, and also has a fairly strong gas/exhaust smell at times. I'm no mechanic, so I asked the service manager at the dealer what might be the cause and he seemed to think it was a leaking exhaust gasket. Does this seem right?:dontknow: This should be pretty simple/quick to fix, correct? Am I doing any damage by running it like this for a while?

Also while I was there, I had him check to see if the recalls had been done...he said everything had been done except replacing the DPS. I made an appointment for this but does it really need to be done? Just wondering...the steering seems to be fine to me, but I guess they're replacing them all...

 

[aka1004]

I did not have problem with dps but When they replaced it, it was like I did not have much of "assist" before!!! It was so much easier to turn.

 

[Roadster Raoul]

Thanks for the reply. I'll get it done but I was just curious if a lot of people have actually had problems with the steering...

 

[mguin]

2009 SE5

Back in March '10, I bought an '09 RS SE5 with about 2,400 mi. Occaisonally, I smelled gas. I researched the forums and came across threads on the "Y Gasket". Go with the HONDA Y Gasket. It's a very inexpensive part and that should take care of the gas fumes problem. This is not covered under warranty but it's an easy fix. As for the popping, I too had the same problem, primarily during decelleration. Again I surfed the forums. I ordered an O2 Modifier from Evoluzione. Again, minor issue resolved! I don't log the miles that some Spyder owners do, but I'm passed 6,000 miles and a very happy Spyder owner. As for the DPS, I had no issues the 1st 6 months that I had my '09, then all of a sudden the dreaded DPS glitch got me too! I had to nurse my Spyder home. I immediately got on my dealer's list for a replacement. It took about 2 weeks to get one in & then my dealer had the replacement done in 1 day.

GOOD LUCK & ENJOY!

'09 RS SE5 - Trunk Liner, Fog Lights, Comfort Seat, Yoshi Pipe, Tank Bag, Cal-Sci Windshield, BRP Upgrade Grips, Billet Inserts, Grip Puppies, K&N Air Filter, O2 Modifier, Extreme Kempy License Plate Light, Spyder Detailing Graphics Kit, Honda Y gasket, ??? Starting to los track of my MODS.

Bluezr0kr :doorag:

 

[chuck58]

I ignored the DPS recall for months because I didn't think I was having problems. Then out of no where at about 6000 miles the DPS problems showed up. I would get the recall taken care. The steering is much more responsive.

 

[Roadster Raoul]

Thanks Guys!

Thanks for the responses guys. I have an appointment for next Thursday to get the DPS changed. I'll probably have them change the exhaust gaskets at the same time (now that I know they are called Y-gaskets, I searched here and found lots of info...thanks mguin!).

There are no Honda dealers anywhere near me...does anyone know a good reliable source for Honda parts online?

 

[Trickie Dick]

Thanks for the responses guys. I have an appointment for next Thursday to get the DPS changed. I'll probably have them change the exhaust gaskets at the same time (now that I know they are called Y-gaskets, I searched here and found lots of info...thanks mguin!).

There are no Honda dealers anywhere near me...does anyone know a good reliable source for Honda parts online?

Google the part no. 18392-MAM-000.

 

[Roadster Raoul]

Google the part no. 18392-MAM-000.

Yeah...thanks Trickie...I found a Honda dealer a little closer than I thought...I just hope they come in time for my appointment...