Software Update Poll- Please vote

[rattdaddy@netzero.]

update

got update,oil change, got on bike seem to be a little quicker. i love it.:2excited::2thumbs:

 

[Zerocool]

Had the update done 300 miles ago. Only mod worth noting, with regard to the engine, is the Hindle Exhaust, which has been on the :spyder: since I picked it up in April 2008. Currently at 4800+ miles.

* Steering is a bit smoother, but not a dramatic difference IMHO.
* Engine is running fine; no backfiring, surging, sputtering, etc.
Note: it was running fine before the update. Hence, no change that I can tell.
* 75 degrees and humid this morning. Took a 70 mile ride for donuts. :spyder: handled great. Up to 105 on the highway (81 in 4th)... very smooth. I typically don't speed, but I wanted to give my new CHAD windshield a good test run; check for vibration, stability, noise, etc. :2thumbs:

From my perspective, the update has had no negative impact on performance.

My 2 cents.

 

[tatt2r]

both spyders done .... did over 150 miles yesterday running so well didnt want to stop ... :2thumbs:

 

[hawkiii]

Everything was great for about 300 miles. Then it started running really bad while my wife and I were out. Went home, did battery disconnect and 15 min idle. Spyder has been running better but my mileage really went south. I was averaging around 36 MPG before update. Now it is about 29.
I Have a hard time accepting that my Micron is the culprit (aftermarket exhaust). The Hindle ain't that much different than the Micron when it comes to exhaust flow. Ahhh... I still love the darn thing. It's too much fun, just wish I had my 36 MPG back :thumbup:

 

[aubierules]

i am waiting to see what brp does about alot of spyders running bad after....then i will get it and the ground wire done......ive never had steering issues anyway, just shifting issues

 

[tatt2r]

another 100 miles total around 260 still running strong so is dee's

 

[GaryTheBadger]

Aubierules - I'd recommend NOT waiting on the ground wire update

• There are no drawbacks to the ground wire fix
• You say you have shifting problems
• You can do the fix yourself
• Others have reported improved shifting after adding the wires (me included)

 

[beka]

Apparently I should have done more riding before voting. My Spyder had been running fine, but it ran really badly during the very warm weather we had around here last week. This week I've noticed that it's fine for a while, but after getting stuck in traffic for a bit with the Spyder getting nice & toasty, I start to get lots of popping and surging. I tried getting the rpms up (as much as traffic would allow), but that didn't seem to help much. I'm going to try the purge valve test soon.

 

[CRUCIFIED]

I went for the update, rode home about 15 miles (100 degree plus outside). Thus far the spyder is running as good if not better than before. I will post another update after a couple hundred miles. BTW I spoke to the tech that did the update, he told me he has updated 30 or so spyders thus far with no issues.:dontknow:

I did some research on the dealer before I purchased the spyder and it is in fact, for the year 2009, the best rated dealer in the nation so maybe they have better techs?

http://www.dealernews.com/2009%20Top%20100%20Gallery


I hope he was speaking the truth, if so....

Would it be a fair guess to say that maybe its the tech and not so much the software?

 

[FANG]

Apparently I should have done more riding before voting. My Spyder had been running fine, but it ran really badly during the very warm weather we had around here last week. This week I've noticed that it's fine for a while, but after getting stuck in traffic for a bit with the Spyder getting nice & toasty, I start to get lots of popping and surging. I tried getting the rpms up (as much as traffic would allow), but that didn't seem to help much. I'm going to try the purge valve test soon.

I am kind of in the same boat -- sais was running great but have been experiencing surging between 3800 and 4200 RPM's in the upper gears. It is bothersome. I have a stock SM5 except for the NMN green air filter.
Am installing other MODS tonight (risers, grips, throttlemeiser and highway pegs) Will disconnect the battery and see if that helps. But seriously considering plugging the line to the purge valve especially while I have all the tupperware off.

 

[aubierules]

Aubierules - I'd recommend NOT waiting on the ground wire update

• There are no drawbacks to the ground wire fix
• You say you have shifting problems
• You can do the fix yourself
• Others have reported improved shifting after adding the wires (me included)

im waiting cause its an hours drive to the shop.....i had shifting problems...havent in a thousand miles after the last fix

 

[BumbleBee]

Had the update on the steering and groundwire done yesterday. Went on my first and longest trip of 46 miles today, all back roads. Had a blast.

My 2009 SE5 spyder is all stock still, well kind of, had 4" risers, mirror extenders, trunk popper, 12v power mod installed into the dashboard, and have a 12v power mod in the trunk, all just added yesterday. Same stock exhaust and have done no engine mods.

Had no serious issues before, it hesitated a bit between 3500 and 4000rpm. I have no hesitations now, and runs smooth as can be. Steering is great. I use to have loud clunking noises, that's all gone now.

 

[OZBITS1]

Adding to what Scotty said, many others only read and don't reply or only read certain posts. To get close to 100% participation, lamonster would have to make this poll pop up on everyone opening up a SpyderLovers page and not allow them to go any farther until they answered. Then somehow track that they did participate so it wouldn't hold them up again and also prevent them from "stuffing the box" with multiple answers. It's just an informal poll so I doubt he would take the time to take it to this extreme.

Your right do it like you said at start up, do the poll, that way people like me don't start trying to work out should i keep it or sell it, there seems to be a lot of neg feed back on the spyder how about the positives as its starting to sound like these can am"s are lemons.
Regards Darren:dontknow:

 

[Cliff-Co.]

MY Story

welcomeand :congrats:

Well, after the re-call update, I take my 08-se5 over to my Harley budy tech (harley Buell, also got Rotax engines) , who's been a wrench'n on cycles 40+ yrs, & he saddle up the Spyder, pinch off purge valve hose, with vise-grips, & I cranked up my other ride, a Harley Scream'n Eagle V-Rod, & we headed out on the Interstate, 75 m.p.h. 4th. gear, 6400 r.p.m. 150 miles! & Spyder ran like Crap, :gaah: , felt like it was a tow'n (Lamont's) trailer full :yes: of his Mod's:sour: with 2 flat tires! :shocked: 150 miles later, fill with fuel, take off vise-grips to un-pinch purge hose, 75 m.p.h. this time 5th. gear, & 5400 r.p.m., Spyder ran like a Scalded Rat, toe to toe with V-Rod, which is 100 lbs liter, & 30 more horsepower!! Go figure ??? :chat: what works for one don't for another ??? , my budy's theory, be pactient, b.r.p, & rotax all scratch'n their heads !! , for a fix!! , too many different Co's. make'n E.C.U., soft-ware, programmers, etc. REMBER, Bill Gates last pewter operating software, VISTA, took a couple yrs. ta get it a work'n !! THAT'S MY STORY, & I'M STICK'N TOO IT !! hyea:

 

[Putt-Putt]

Surging and backfiring since update. Was fine before.:gaah:

 

[OZBITS1]

Surging and backfiring since update. Was fine before.:gaah:

Im going to leave mine alone and not get the update as it is running fine:thumbup:

 

[jeremy taflinger]

better gas mileage after the update

I had the update done a week ago I noticed my steering was much more sensitive ( a good thing) I also noticed my gas mileage improved slightly but my acceleration went down slightly, used to feel like I could of brought the front wheels up almost when I hit the throttle hard at any speed, but I didnt buy it for a performance vehicle so I am not that upset about a little slower acceleration, its still quick and fun to ride. 1300 miles so far and no noticeable problems purchased late july 2009, happy spyder owner

 

[Trumpybob]

Better than Before

I had my recall update done a couple of weeks ago. The weather has been rubbish since, so haven't been out on it much but have had a couple of rides. I have to say that my Spyder seems so much better than before the update. Steering seems sharper and the engine pulls so much harder, especially in 5th gear. The other thing is,I changed my oil to a 10W40 Shell fully synthetic motorcycle oil. The gear change is now so crisp and smooth, I cannot believe a change of oil could be so obviouse.
I am wondering, as someone else mentioned, at the end of the day, just how much difference the Technician who does the update has to do with it. My Spyder is an 08 SM5
All in all, I am

 

[OZBITS1]

I had my recall update done a couple of weeks ago. The weather has been rubbish since, so haven't been out on it much but have had a couple of rides. I have to say that my Spyder seems so much better than before the update. Steering seems sharper and the engine pulls so much harder, especially in 5th gear. The other thing is,I changed my oil to a 10W40 Shell fully synthetic motorcycle oil. The gear change is now so crisp and smooth, I cannot believe a change of oil could be so obviouse.
I am wondering, as someone else mentioned, at the end of the day, just how much difference the Technician who does the update has to do with it. My Spyder is an 08 SM5
All in all, I am

Its good to see some one with a pos about the Can am we need to see more happy :spyder2: riders.
regards Darren

 

[Putt-Putt]

I had my recall update done a couple of weeks ago. The weather has been rubbish since, so haven't been out on it much but have had a couple of rides. I have to say that my Spyder seems so much better than before the update. Steering seems sharper and the engine pulls so much harder, especially in 5th gear. The other thing is,I changed my oil to a 10W40 Shell fully synthetic motorcycle oil. The gear change is now so crisp and smooth, I cannot believe a change of oil could be so obviouse.
I am wondering, as someone else mentioned, at the end of the day, just how much difference the Technician who does the update has to do with it. My Spyder is an 08 SM5
All in all, I am

Better be careful with a full synthetic oil it will cause clutch slippedge.