power down

[Armistead]

I have a 2010 Spyder rts .The bike powers down when going around curves.BRP does't know why. This has been happening for over a year. Computers have been changed 5 times .Does anybody have an answer before I see a lawyer. the speed limit is 60mp . the curve is about 100 yards long.I just got the bike back form the honda house."BRP told them there is NO FIX"

 

[ARtraveler]

How about a little more information. How fast are you taking the turns, what gear are you in, what are the rpm's before, during, after? We can give better information with some of these details. Five computers sounds like a lot. Which dealer are you working with?

 

[CyncySpyder]

WOW!!! 1st I've heard report of this

nojoke And BRP doesn't know why:yikes: Talking about a liability concern:shocked: Something like this happening could get a person killed:shocked: Seems like BRP would be all over this trying to get it figured out:dontknow: Hope for your sake that they do, and quickly :lecturef_smilie:

 

[CyncySpyder]

I wonder if this could have something to do with a loose battery connection

or something to that effect:dontknow: where cornering could cause the connection to loose ground or contact, and therefore shutting down all the computers leaving the Spyder dead:dontknow: I have no clue, just speculating here :chat:

 

[ARtraveler]

My answer was based on the assumption that it is downshifting and then losing power, rather than shutting off. I guess we need more details as requested.

I note the OP has not come back with any additional information. I guess we wait and see!

 

[Illinois Boy]

A "one-poster"...

What is the likelihood you'll hear back from this person with answer needed to help them out? I suspect it is probably a low number.

We'll see...

 

[Yazz]

A "one-poster"...

What is the likelihood you'll hear back from this person with answer needed to help them out? I suspect it is probably a low number.

We'll see...

Sometimes people only post when they have problems. Nothing wrong with that...

Had an issue a while back about taking the curves too fast and Nanny cutting in.

Turned out that the sensors were overwhelmed and I just needed to cut back on the enthusiasm a bit.

Can't find the thread right now, but there is just so far you can push the Spyder without Nanny making her presence known.

 

[Armistead]

How about a little more information. How fast are you taking the turns, what gear are you in, what are the rpm's before, during, after? We can give better information with some of these details. Five computers sounds like a lot. Which dealer are you working with?

I'm taking the turn at 65mp. I'm in fifth gear. Don't know rpms. I just talked to the tech at honda house. BRP told him there is no fix at this time. I'm waiting for BRP to call me and tell me the same thing.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I'm taking the turn at 65mp. I'm in fifth gear. Don't know rpms. I just talked to the tech at honda house. BRP told him there is no fix at this time. I'm waiting for BRP to call me and tell me the same thing.

What is the posted speed for the turn? It will give us an idea of how hard you are pushing it.

 

[Yfactor]

I'm taking the turn at 65mp. I'm in fifth gear. Don't know rpms. I just talked to the tech at honda house. BRP told him there is no fix at this time. I'm waiting for BRP to call me and tell me the same thing.

I also have a 2010 RT PE and not had any issues such as this and I take curves pretty fast (depending on the curve). Have even lifted a wheel slightly with no problems from "Nanny".

 

[Arr MiHardies]

Posted speed of the turn, the kind of turn (long and sweeping, city intersection, etc), how sharp you are taking it, and what exactly you mean by power down. I'm getting the impression the bikes nanny is kicking in to try and keep you safe.

 

[ARtraveler]

Based on the little information you have given--I would say nanny is kicking in. Turns at high speed should be taken in a lower gear rather than the highest gear so that you can power up and accelerate slightly.

I hate to say it, but this is looking like a troll post.

 

[dannymax]

OP said the computer's been changed 5 times so I'm thinking it's not the nanny (somebody would have stumbled onto that idea 2 or 3 computers ago)
But BRP saying there's no fix for the issue??? :hun:

I'm not buying that at all....clearly this isn't acceptable :ani29: behavior....there HAS to be a fix for it! Even if it's total :ani29: replacement!!

 

[Armistead]

What is the posted speed for the turn? It will give us an idea of how hard you are pushing it.

The posted speed is 60mp

 

[CyncySpyder]

We still need some more info to be able to help you more

The posted speed is 60mp

The posted Speed may be 60 but their are usually those smaller yellow caution signs with a much lower suggested speed when you usually start approaching a curve/twist/turn in the road, I think that is what most ppl are asking you for, what is THAT posted speed and what speed are you actually taking the turn at? IMHO, the only time a Spyder should be in 5th gear is at 65+ MPH. Most twisties we handle in 2nd or 3rd, just saying.

 

[Armistead]

Posted speed of the turn, the kind of turn (long and sweeping, city intersection, etc), how sharp you are taking it, and what exactly you mean by power down. I'm getting the impression the bikes nanny is kicking in to try and keep you safe.

loose all power to engine

 

[Armistead]

The posted Speed may be 60 but their are usually those smaller yellow caution signs with a much lower suggested speed when you usually start approaching a curve/twist/turn in the road, I think that is what most ppl are asking you for, what is THAT posted speed and what speed are you actually taking the turn at? IMHO, the only time a Spyder should be in 5th gear is at 65+ MPH. Most twisties we handle in 2nd or 3rd, just saying.

No small yellow caution signs .

 

[NancysToy]

It could be the nanny, or it could be some kind of glitch. Hard to tell over the Internet. You are taking curves (sounds like sweepers?) at 5 mph over the road speed limit, which is substantial. If the yaw sensor triggers, the nanny will intervene. Just for giggles, I'd have the dealer be sure and recalibrate all the steering sensors and the yaw sensor...especially if this happens more in one direction than another. You may also want to adjust your "shock" preload, and assess your cornering technique. Fastest cornering is obtained when you shift body weight by trying to "kiss" the knuckles of your inside hand in the turn, or get your butt off the seat to the inside, or both.

Another thing I would do is ride a dealer demo through the same curves and see what happens. If the demo does it, too, it is the curve, all Spyders (unlikely), and/or your technique. If the demo doesn't do it, your Spyder has a problem that can and should be addressed.

:welcome:

 

[Dudley]

How long does the "loose(?) all power to the engine" last? If it's only a second or 2 it's probably the nanny keeping you safe. If the engine needs more RPMs to perform properly, then what you may be experiencing is just engine power starvation. Five computers replaced??? That's a bit. Might be dealer lack of knowledge or they just told you they replaced them to just make you happy because there is nothing wrong with the Spyder. Just saying...

 

[Armistead]

How long does the "loose(?) all power to the engine" last? If it's only a second or 2 it's probably the nanny keeping you safe. If the engine needs more RPMs to perform properly, then what you may be experiencing is just engine power starvation. Five computers replaced??? That's a bit. Might be dealer lack of knowledge or they just told you they replaced them to just make you happy because there is nothing wrong with the Spyder. Just saying...

ITS not the dealer its BRP. It goes in limp mode until you turn off the engine and restart it.But the engine light stays on and the handle bare light flashes.