Spyder Newbie: Is it me or the bike

[Accension13]

Greetings All! I am excited to be a new spyder owner. I purchased a 2008 spyder with 5K miles on it. The bike seems to be in great condition. It had a lot of modifications already on it when I bought it including a two brothers exaust. What I have been noticing is that when I shift up or down to 2nd, the bike sometimes misfires. It usually occurs if I do this gear shift too slow or maybe I don't give it enough gas. This is my first motorcycle period, and I have only been riding for a month. I love my spyder, but I want to know are the mis fires anything to be concerned about, or is this a normal thing with bikes. Thanks in advance!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I can't help you with the misfires but I'm sure someone will chime in soon. Just wanted to say :welcome: you've come to the right place for help.

 

[musicarcade]

:welcome: - Can't really help you but someone will shortly. :doorag:They'll probably ask you if you have a juicebox or an o2modifier.

My :spyder: is stock so I'm not much help other than to say :welcome: and ck to see if you have the item I mentioned.

 

[Colin]

I think if you have a 2 Brothers exhaust you need a juice box, you may need to check if you have one

 

[napper39]

the 02 mod should fix that,and the 02 is 3 times less money and dose the same thing if you hav the muffler and kn filter .other wise maby the y gaskets are wearing out.:congrats::2thumbs::chat:

 

[fispyder]

:welcome: :congrats: on the :spyder2:

 

[vtspyder]

Greetings All! I am excited to be a new spyder owner. I purchased a 2008 spyder with 5K miles on it. The bike seems to be in great condition. It had a lot of modifications already on it when I bought it including a two brothers exaust. What I have been noticing is that when I shift up or down to 2nd, the bike sometimes misfires. It usually occurs if I do this gear shift too slow or maybe I don't give it enough gas. This is my first motorcycle period, and I have only been riding for a month. I love my spyder, but I want to know are the mis fires anything to be concerned about, or is this a normal thing with bikes. Thanks in advance!

Welcome! I can tell you that mine ran perfect with the 2 bro's exhaust only. Once I installed a high flow filter (green/K&N etc.) it developed a pretty bad stumble misfire in the low end. Tried the Standard Juice Box. Never was able to get it right.

I would check to see if the air filter in the bike is a factory (white) paper filter or if it looks like a Green (high Flow) or K&N. If it's a Green or something, do yourself a favor and head to the dealership and buy a factory replacement filter and install it. Bolt it back together and I bet it runs like a champ. This is assuming you do NOT have a Juice Box installed.
*Everything changes on the Spyder the minute you mess with the intake and filter.

 

[tajohn]

:welcome:and :congrats:

 

[Lamonster]

:welcome:

I wouldn't be too concerned about a little backfiring. Some have been able to get rid of it with other mods and others just deal with it. If it's really bad I would look for a exhaust leak.

 

[cyclelover63]

I was shifting mine too soon when I first purchased mine.It cause it to act like it was misfiring.On diesels,it would be what they call a speed droop. Might try letting rpm's get a little higher before you shift.

 

[Accension13]

Wow! I am amazed at all the helpful feedback. I have been searching the web for a little over a week for any info related to the issue I have been having, and I really was not able to find anything useful or relevant. A few hours after posting to this forum, I definitely have been given very helpful information and I have some things I can look into immediately. Thanks for all the suggestions and for making me as a newbie feel welcome. I can see myself spending a lot of time on spyderlovers.com

 

[Spydeb]

Greetings All! I am excited to be a new spyder owner. I purchased a 2008 spyder with 5K miles on it. The bike seems to be in great condition. It had a lot of modifications already on it when I bought it including a two brothers exaust. What I have been noticing is that when I shift up or down to 2nd, the bike sometimes misfires. It usually occurs if I do this gear shift too slow or maybe I don't give it enough gas. This is my first motorcycle period, and I have only been riding for a month. I love my spyder, but I want to know are the mis fires anything to be concerned about, or is this a normal thing with bikes. Thanks in advance!

I don't have the knowledge on the misfiring but wanted to say :congrats: on your :spyder2: your gonna love it!

 

[tofriendscreek]

:welcome: and. :congrats: on your new :spyder2:
Your search for Spyder information is over. You've found the World Book of Spyder anything. :2thumbs:
Enjoy the rydes of your life!