Software Update Poll- Please vote

[krb1945]

having voted in...

this poll... I must clarify one thing. The steering on the SM5 is fantantic now but the engine side of the issue is terrible between 3000 revs and 5000 revs. A spitting and a sputting. This one has the hindle may be running a little lean now. I'll know when I get back to FL whether or not disconnecting the battery works or not for a reset.

I SE5 has the stock muffler and steering and engine smoothness is much better. Couldn't ask for better.

 

[Lamonster]

I'm really just wanting to know how it runs, not steers. :doorag:

 

[kencraft]

Had upgrade about 3 weeks ago,no change but it runs fine.

 

[Capt John]

I installed a JB 4 days after the "fix" and I'm still trying to get it dialed in just right. I didn't put many miles on it after the fix and before the JB install, so I turned the JB off for awhile to see how it was running. I would say about the same as before the recall.

 

[Smylinacha]

Steering seems a bit better and the shifting is smoother. did around 150 miles today and it rode well. My gas mileage didn't go up though I don't think. HDX said I was getting 33 miles to the gallon - that doesn't seem too good.

 

[bone crusher]

For all those out there with hindles or after-market pipes...disconnect your battery for a while and then plug back in and idle for 15 minutes...see if that changes anything for you...

 

[Roaddog2]

I'm noticing a slight hesitation and like a engine skip (cough) not all the time :ani29:

 

[NewRider]

My software update was completed two weeks ago. Haven't noticed any difference in how it runs or steers.

 

[Smylinacha]

OK, HDX said it is shifting better cuz of the Redline oil that is now in it, not because of the update.:shocked: I'm not a gear head. I just ryde it.

 

[one2doo]

Runs Great!:clap:

 

[GaryTheBadger]

Very consistent stuttering/hesitation in any gear at mid-range RPM, on an all-stock 2008 SE5. Symptoms were not there before the update.

Also not satisfied with a Texas BRP service rep's response of "use premium fuel", even if that does fix it (I don't know if it does, have not tried it).

 

[ataDude]

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Wow. 42% unhappy... I'm surprised... thought maybe 10%.

They may want to consider breaking the three updates apart... steering mandatory, the rest optional.

psssst... haven't had mine done yet. I was thinking Microsoft releases... and appear to be correct. :shocked:
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[Star Cruiser]

Happy with the updates. All have made a marked improvement, but the most noticeable was the SE5 update for the shifting. Really tight and quick after the update was done.

 

[Spydr in KS]

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haven't had mine done yet. I was thinking Microsoft releases... and appear to be correct. :shocked:
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hmmm....good plan. Think I'll wait a little tooopcorn:

 

[Big Arm]

Well, I just voted. After riding it for most of the evening tonight, I was thinking this update may be straighting itself out. WRONG ! As soon as the temp hit the five bars, it started sputtering, hesitating, surging, and running like crap around the 3000 to 4500 rpm range.
Drove round trip to Omaha yesterday for the Spyder demo rides, and they hooked me up to the computer again, and told me everything checks ok. Had no problems, till I got home on the city streets and the temp got to the five bars, and thats when the problems showed up again. Same thing tonight.
Never had this problem before the update. (I do have the Hindle)
I also do not have a juice box......... do I need one to fix their fix ???...I THINK NOT !
(Steering is better)

 

[pathfinderjoe]

no problems yet

Have put on approx 300 miles since the update - no problems yet no gain or loss of performance. Are there any recommended changes to the JB after the update is installed?

 

[Capt John]

Well, I just voted. After riding it for most of the evening tonight, I ways thinking this update may be straighting itself out. WRONG ! As soon as the temp hit the five bars, it started sputtering, hesitating, surging, and running like crap around the 3000 to 4500 rpm range.
Drove round trip to Omaha yesterday for the Spyder demo rides, and they hooked me up to the computer again, and told me everything checks ok. Had no problems, till I got home on the city streets and the temp got to the five bars, and thats when the problems showed up again. Same thing tonight.
Never had this problem before the update. (I do have the Hindle)
I also do not have a juice box......... do I need one to fix their fix ???...I THINK NOT !
(Steering is better)

I did not purchase JB to fix BRP's "fix". I have always had low speed sputtering and surging on my spyder in the 3800-4200 rpm range and was looking into improving performance in these areas before the recall. It just so happened that I purchased and installed the JB just a few days after my "fix" was done.
I wouldn't want anyone to think I would advocate the JB to correct some of issues some spyder lovers are experiencing after their "fix". On the other hand, since I already have the JB it has been beneficial to stopping or totally eliminating the issues I was having.
I know it must be frustrating to have the recall done and your spyder runs worse than when you took it in. I hope all of you that are having issues get these resolved quickly, so you can enjoy more ryding !

 

[pastorchuck]

After the 'fix' it started sputtering, hesitating, surging, and running really bad!

 

[COSpyder]

Running great but update knocked out the instrument cluster and a new one had to be overnighted and installed.

 

[ElkSpyder]

Just voted, only 96 votes - :hun: where is everyone??