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RS Problems to new owner- Any help appreciated!
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plmilligan1968
New member
Hi Explorer
The bike is still off the road but the good news is an engineer from one of the dealerships in the UK should be flying over to the Island on Friday. It certainly looks like the starter motor has died, the engineer is bringing a starter motor with him. To make it worth while I am also having him fit a few mods (Juicebox, Two Brother Twin Exhaust, High airlow air filter, sports windshield and floorboards). Of course all this will mean nothing if he can't get it started but all things point to the starter motor.
It is going to be a costly exercise considering I have only ridden the bike for 4 days prior to it breaking down. I have owned the Spyder for 19 days and only been able to ride it for 4 of them. Even though I will part with some hard earned cash on Friday/Saturday, Hopefully will be riding again with a modified Spyder looking and performing better than when I got it. That will put a smile back on my long face
I will keep you posted and also upload some photos of the mods once they are done.
Cheers
Paul M..
plmilligan1968
New member
Problem update & resolution
Hi all
It's been a long while since I was on Spyderlovers & updated you all on my RS problem.
The journey has been a long a one. If you remember my newly acquired RS would not start, all the obvious checks were undertaken (battery, earthing cables, starter motor, solenoid etc), but still nothing.
So I drained the oil and it was black (not a good sign), so I pulled the oil filter and it was full of filings (a very bad sign). So I got the RS shipped out to a dealer to take a look.
Before I bought the Spyder (with 12k miles), it had recently had a service undertaken. One of the items replaced was the clutch plates. Yes you guessed correctly, the clutch plates were fitted incorrectly and they completely blew, the clutch plate pieces jamming the cam chain & sprockets.
Needless to say I was gutted as I knew the fix was going to be major leaving me Spyderless for many weeks as well as very expensive.
The Spyder has been away the whole time and I only got it back last weekend. While it was being fixed I took the opportunity to have a fair few mods installed (K&N air filter, juicebox pro, two bros twin carbon fibre exhaust, mini bafflers, suspension upgrade, ultra sports windshield, Rivco driver footboards, IPS key).
Since getting it back I drove 400 miles home and have driven another 200 since & she hasn't missed a beat.
It's been painful & expensive but I now have my Red RS back and I have a smile on my face (at last).
I have been very unlucky, but time, money & patience has paid off. My Spyder is now faster, louder, better looking and even more fun.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my initial help plea, it was much appreciated.
Happy festive season to you all.
I have the best Christmas present of all, my Spyder back
Photos of the mess of clutch plates and my restored & modified Spyder.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9TcsiXuOOvIbUhpdXFRUzY1VUU&usp=sharing
Cheers
Paul
Hi all
It's been a long while since I was on Spyderlovers & updated you all on my RS problem.
The journey has been a long a one. If you remember my newly acquired RS would not start, all the obvious checks were undertaken (battery, earthing cables, starter motor, solenoid etc), but still nothing.
So I drained the oil and it was black (not a good sign), so I pulled the oil filter and it was full of filings (a very bad sign). So I got the RS shipped out to a dealer to take a look.
Before I bought the Spyder (with 12k miles), it had recently had a service undertaken. One of the items replaced was the clutch plates. Yes you guessed correctly, the clutch plates were fitted incorrectly and they completely blew, the clutch plate pieces jamming the cam chain & sprockets.
Needless to say I was gutted as I knew the fix was going to be major leaving me Spyderless for many weeks as well as very expensive.
The Spyder has been away the whole time and I only got it back last weekend. While it was being fixed I took the opportunity to have a fair few mods installed (K&N air filter, juicebox pro, two bros twin carbon fibre exhaust, mini bafflers, suspension upgrade, ultra sports windshield, Rivco driver footboards, IPS key).
Since getting it back I drove 400 miles home and have driven another 200 since & she hasn't missed a beat.
It's been painful & expensive but I now have my Red RS back and I have a smile on my face (at last).
I have been very unlucky, but time, money & patience has paid off. My Spyder is now faster, louder, better looking and even more fun.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my initial help plea, it was much appreciated.
Happy festive season to you all.
I have the best Christmas present of all, my Spyder back
Photos of the mess of clutch plates and my restored & modified Spyder.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9TcsiXuOOvIbUhpdXFRUzY1VUU&usp=sharing
Cheers
Paul
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BajaRon
Well-known member
Hi all
It's been a long while since I was on Spyderlovers & updated you all on my RS problem.
The journey has been a long a one. If you remember my newly acquired RS would not start, all the obvious checks were undertaken (battery, earthing cables, starter motor, solenoid etc), but still nothing.
So I drained the oil and it was black (not a good sign), so I pulled the oil filter and it was full of filings (a very bad sign). So I got the RS shipped out to a dealer to take a look.
Before I bought the Spyder (with 12k miles), it had recently had a service undertaken. One of the items replaced was the clutch plates. Yes you guessed correctly, the clutch plates were fitted incorrectly and they completely blew, the clutch plate pieces jamming the cam chain & sprockets.
Needless to say I was gutted as I knew the fix was going to be major leaving me Spyderless for many weeks as well as very expensive.
The Spyder has been away the whole time and I only got it back last weekend. While it was being fixed I took the opportunity to have a fair few mods installed (K&N air filter, juicebox pro, two bros twin carbon fibre exhaust, mini bafflers, suspension upgrade, ultra sports windshield, Rivco driver footboards, IPS key).
Since getting it back I drove 400 miles home and have driven another 200 since & she hasn't missed a beat.
It's been painful & expensive but I now have my Red RS back and I have a smile on my face (at last).
I have been very unlucky, but time, money & patients has paid off. My Spyder is now faster, louder, better looking and even more fun.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my initial help plea, it was much appreciated.
Happy festive season to you all.
I have the best Christmas present of all, my Spyder back
Photos of the mess of clutch plates and my restored & modified Spyder.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9TcsiXuOOvIbUhpdXFRUzY1VUU&usp=sharing
Cheers
Paul
I have heard of this before. I'm told all of the Can-Am ATV's have their clutch plates installed in a similar fashion. But the Spyder is different. Mechanics (that tend to know everything) simply install the Spyder clutch as they are accustomed. It isn't until they blow one up that they check the install instructions and discover that they've done it wrong.
spydaman60
New member
nice looking ride man!! sorry to hear of your misfortune, but the key thing is you're back on the road and rolling again!!! good luck bro, and karma will take care of the seller!!!:thumbup:
Bob Denman
New member
:agree: :congrats: on finally being ready for some "Wind Therapy"! :thumbup:
PistonBlown
Active member
Pleased to hear you're back on the road but can't believe the damage to the clutch plates shown in your photo's. All I can say is thank goodness it didn't happen while you were riding because that would have locked the back wheel up for sure.
Anyway just to congratulate you on an excellent colour choice - Red and Black is the colours for this area of New Zealand (Canterbury/Christchurch) and the team colours of our rugby team the mighty Crusaders Also really like the exhaust and windscreen.
Have fun,
Jos
Anyway just to congratulate you on an excellent colour choice - Red and Black is the colours for this area of New Zealand (Canterbury/Christchurch) and the team colours of our rugby team the mighty Crusaders
Also really like the exhaust and windscreen.Have fun,
Jos
plmilligan1968
New member
Thanks
Thanks Jos, much appreciated.
Yes, I was lucky that the debris in the engine didn't do more damage. 52 engine parts were replaced, most precautionary (16 sets of bearings alone).
I was very glad the clutch plates blew while the engine was warming up and not when I was ploughing down a motorway at 70mph plus. That could have been ugly.
I am a Manchester United supporter, so Red & Black were my only colours.
Thanks for your help & great communication. It's great to have more experienced Spyder owners to converse with.
Here's to 3 wheels in the breeze!
Keep well & ride safely (but not slowly)!
Paul M
Thanks Jos, much appreciated.
Yes, I was lucky that the debris in the engine didn't do more damage. 52 engine parts were replaced, most precautionary (16 sets of bearings alone).
I was very glad the clutch plates blew while the engine was warming up and not when I was ploughing down a motorway at 70mph plus. That could have been ugly.
I am a Manchester United supporter, so Red & Black were my only colours.
Thanks for your help & great communication. It's great to have more experienced Spyder owners to converse with.
Here's to 3 wheels in the breeze!
Keep well & ride safely (but not slowly)!
Paul M
Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: Gee... I heard that they ride motorcycles around a bit on the Isle; can you confirm that? 
Some pictures of that event would be GREATLY appreciated! :thumbup:
Some pictures of that event would be GREATLY appreciated! :thumbup:
plmilligan1968
New member
Isle of Man
Yes Bob, the Isle of Man is a Mecca for Motorbikes. Motorbike road racing started here. You can see motorbikes of all types and ages here.
50,000 motorbikes arrive on the Island for the TT. My Spyder is unique as it is the only registered Can-Am Spyder on the Island It's about time BRP had some representation here
The TT is still considered the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world, every year there are deaths unfortunately.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Snaefell_Mountain_Course_fatal_accidents
Here is a video giving some good footage of the race.
http://vimeo.com/46856767
I ride the Spyder around the TT circuit (37.75 miles per lap) a few times every week
Enjoy
Paul M
Yes Bob, the Isle of Man is a Mecca for Motorbikes. Motorbike road racing started here. You can see motorbikes of all types and ages here.
50,000 motorbikes arrive on the Island for the TT. My Spyder is unique as it is the only registered Can-Am Spyder on the Island
It's about time BRP had some representation here The TT is still considered the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world, every year there are deaths unfortunately.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Snaefell_Mountain_Course_fatal_accidents
Here is a video giving some good footage of the race.
http://vimeo.com/46856767
I ride the Spyder around the TT circuit (37.75 miles per lap) a few times every week
Enjoy
Paul M
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Bob Denman
New member
:shocked: Wow!! I needed to wipe my brow after watching the video...
You truly do live in Paradise! :thumbup:
You truly do live in Paradise! :thumbup:
greatrides
New member
That is great footage. ..I was lucky to watch the races this year on tv....cant wait to get the spyder back and do a couple hot laps around southern ohio:2thumbs:
Zoup2nuts
New member
...your Two Brothers dual exhaust
...Hi,
I'm a new member and will be picking up my 2010 (blue) RS next week. It has 6,100 miles on it and is immaculate. My question concerns your two brothers dual exhaust and the fact that you have the Can-Am bags at the same time. When I inquired (thru my local dealer) with Two Brothers, they said I couldn't do the dual exhaust with the bags. Is there anything different from stock with your two brothers set-up? I really like the sound/looks of the dual set-up. Thanks, Bob (in Colorado, USA)..
...Hi,
I'm a new member and will be picking up my 2010 (blue) RS next week. It has 6,100 miles on it and is immaculate. My question concerns your two brothers dual exhaust and the fact that you have the Can-Am bags at the same time. When I inquired (thru my local dealer) with Two Brothers, they said I couldn't do the dual exhaust with the bags. Is there anything different from stock with your two brothers set-up? I really like the sound/looks of the dual set-up. Thanks, Bob (in Colorado, USA)..
problems
had the spyder been riding when you got it? was it at operating temp? if it was probably started right up you didn't have to hit the mode button. now that it cold you have to hit the mode button. I have forgot that more then once. I guess you have to do that on all of them.
had the spyder been riding when you got it? was it at operating temp? if it was probably started right up you didn't have to hit the mode button. now that it cold you have to hit the mode button. I have forgot that more then once. I guess you have to do that on all of them.
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