Questions from WannaBe Spyder Owner

[Questions]

Just a couple of questions. Don't have a Spyder; ride an '86 Concours now, but I'm always looking.
#1. What is DPS? Steering unit?
#2. Gas/fuel milage on 2008/2009 SE5's?
#3. Dealer network; good, bad or like any motorcycle shop?
#4. Shop manual or after market manual available for "do it yourselfers"?
#5. Valve adjustment interval? Hydraulic? Shim type? Screw type adjuster?
#6. Difficulty for oil changes?
Thanks for any replys. Hopefully the economy will turn around and I can upgrade.

Bob Young
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[Magic Man]

#1. What is DPS? Steering unit?

It is the electric power assist steering unit for the Spyder.

#2. Gas/fuel milage on 2008/2009 SE5's?

That's a bit tough. There are people getting in the 20s and people getting in the low 40s. Really depends on how hard you ride. I'd say overall in the 30s is a fair middle ground.

#3. Dealer network; good, bad or like any motorcycle shop?

Smaller dealer network in size than many other brands. Dealer service is like other brands, there are some good dealers and some bad dealers.

#4. Shop manual or after market manual available for "do it yourselfers"?

Yes the service manual is available from the dealer, as well as some people have gotten ones on ebay fairly cheap.

MM

 

[musicarcade]

welcome
Some things a do it yourselfer can't do, since there is a computer in the Spyder and a multitude of sensors so you'll need to take it in and have it hooked up to BUDS once in a while....

 

[fastfraser]

welcome