@$$# rear suspension

[teninospyder]

ACS replacement just done on my 2014RTL

Lots of great advice, thanks. If the compressor is shot I like Doc Humphrey’s idea of the off-brand compressor for $75, BRP is really proud of their parts.

I will definitely try to measure the air pressure by hand in the meantime. I dread getting into a project this size, but I refuse to pay my local deal whatever parts and labor would be for this, and my bike is out of warranty.

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For what it's worth.......I'm in the process of paying my portion of a $1200 bill for replacement of the ACS at my local dealer. The RPMOne Diamond Extended Warranty the dealer I purchased the Spyder from sold me is completely based on the BRP Flat Rate Book.....which after much discussion, I can't get ANYONE to admit is wrong for this job. The book only allows around 1 hour to replace the ACS !!! This supposedly includes ALL work necessary to diagnose the problem part, remove the rear wheel to even get at the parts, replace the parts, and reinstall and align the rear wheel !!!
My portion of the bill is for labor and all sales tax, and RPMOne is only paying for parts plus 1.2 hours labor for the job. AGAIN, they will only pay whatever BRP says it should take, and BRP says around 1 hour - all things considered.

Now.....anyone out there want to tell me that they can do this entire job in around an hour ??????

Oh yeah.....almost forgot.....My bill is right at $560 U.S. The mileage is 20,000.

 

[R FUN]

I agree with Joe Meyer. My compressor went out on the Alaska trip and had the shop run the line direct from the shrade valve to compressor. On my return home my friend, riding same bike had his compressor go out and I run the line direct for him. We have found the air will hold up a full season. The good part also is the line only cost a few cents, and if you are a little mechanicaly inclined you can do it yourself. The air line is just standard plastic brake line, no new fittings needed. Bothe bikes 2012 RT Limited.
Good luck
Roger