Good point, I just don't know enough of the problem to say, that is why I ended it by saying I guess they know what they are doing. I just hope they are not taking the cheap and easy way out, but not sure they would as after this recall fix any accident caused by this issue would lead them wide open to a lawsuit..right?Isn't it possible that they initially programmed the thing with too tight of constraints on the data coming in or were including data that isn't necessary to the steering, decided that they could loosen constraints or discount some of the data they initially looked at and incorporate their new knowledge into an upgraded program? Who knows? They may have utilized bad or lazy programmers. If its the same guys who do the BRP website, I'd vote for the later statement.Many, many programmers miss the mark on the first attempt as evidenced by programs having version 1.0, 1.01, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0, 2.5, 3.4, etc.
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I read about a 60yr. old woman awhile back that was killed on a Spyder. I think it was in Canada while out riding with a group of riders. They were reported of not going very fast when she went off a curve and hit a tree or something. They didn't know why it happened; maybe this is why. :dontknow:
Firefly
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The woman was from Texas (RIP) and I don't believe there has been any more information on why the crash happened.
Could have been various reasons- including operator error - but if I were her family I would want that DPS unit checked out.
They might never know about it, if they are not aware of it. They might have to have access to one of these Spyder sites to find out.
I just had my Spyder in for replacing the parking brake parts. Took off from the dealer and my Check DPS came across the guage. Drove right back and the dealer said their is a software issue and he can fix it tomorrow. I will let you know what happens. I got my spyder 1 year ago almost to the day.
boatcruzin
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RECALL
I have 2009 SE5 and I called BRP and talked to a lady and as of right now there is no recall on mine :dontknow:and she said if one comes up I will be told of it before the dealer and she got my name and address and phone # so I guess I will wait and see and keep on riding !
hyea:
I have 2009 SE5 and I called BRP and talked to a lady and as of right now there is no recall on mine :dontknow:and she said if one comes up I will be told of it before the dealer and she got my name and address and phone # so I guess I will wait and see and keep on riding !
hyea:Brake squeal and recall
I live in Tulsa OK, but I'm from Quebec and I got "contacts" having worked for Bombardier. The brake squeal is easily fixed by replacing the pads with the new sets that have been improved, I got no noise and it was covered. The Steering recall is coming and it is advised that you be careful at low speed since steering could be hard if the DPS misbehaves, same at high speed but nobody fools around at high speed anyway, right?. I put 4500 miles in 3 months and I got nothing except the "brake failure" light that keeps coming on but it seems to be a computer glitch and it will be replaced.
I live in Tulsa OK, but I'm from Quebec and I got "contacts" having worked for Bombardier. The brake squeal is easily fixed by replacing the pads with the new sets that have been improved, I got no noise and it was covered. The Steering recall is coming and it is advised that you be careful at low speed since steering could be hard if the DPS misbehaves, same at high speed but nobody fools around at high speed anyway, right?. I put 4500 miles in 3 months and I got nothing except the "brake failure" light that keeps coming on but it seems to be a computer glitch and it will be replaced.
vt228
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to all spyder ryders all bikes are on recall list go to your nearest dealer and have your :spyder: plugged in to fix stering takes 23 minnets . all :spyder: 07, 08, 09, don't put it off have it dune be safe even if you don't have any signs of truble know please do it we love you all and want you to be safe your friend Don VT228:clap:
ataDude
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kalavera
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Got my letter in the mail saturday. Lorie, my wife, got one too for her spyder. I dont want to take any chances with my wife's life. They didnt have time to look at the bike that day. Made an appointment for Monday.
Took the bikes to nearest dealer today. About a half hour to forty five minutes per bike. Looks like just a software update according to my receipt.
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Motza
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:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: very good:clap:
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