What a Ride!

[MikeinGA]

We was going to Mt. Pisgah Inn for lunch on Blue Ridge Parkway, a 3 hr. ride. About 1/4 way on the ride up the back of the bike felt like the rear tire was going flat. I stopped and checked the tire and it was ok. I started out again, about 1/2 way it got really got bad. I stopped again and pushed on the back of the 2011 Spyder RS-S and the shock was shot, so I turned both of the front shocks down and made it ride able. On the way back the front wheel weights on both came off both wheels 1/2 way home. Now it was like ridding a water craft on choppy water and had to keep it under 50 mph. I even have a Guardian bell on my Spyder to keep the evil road spirits away. Well at least I didn't have a to walk home. My new shock is a Progressive Suspension 465 Series Can-Am Spyder RS Rear Shock - 400/1100 Spring Rate (lbs/in) - 465-1180 and made in the USA. This model shock is ratted a 5 stars and it's going to be here in 4 days or less and free shipping and no tax. After I install it I'll test it and write a report.


Mike

 

[Centurion]

I am glad that you made it back home safely! Hope you are back on the road soon!

 

[BikerDoc]

Rough day and I assume you missed a great lunch too. At least you weren't stranded

 

[SPYD3R]

WOW

WOW....! ! ! :gaah:
sorry to hear this Mike....
at least we all got together for a great lunch....
hope all goes well with the installation...
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[MikeinGA]

WOW....! ! ! :gaah:
sorry to hear this Mike....
at least we all got together for a great lunch....
hope all goes well with the installation...
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

Hi Dan,
It was a very interesting ride home with a the shock not working and when the wheel weights fell off, I'll remember this ride even after I'm dead. The shock will be shipped tomorrow. I took off my front wheels today and getting them balanced tomorrow. I plan to test ride it on Thursday.
Last month I checked my battery, it was about 4 years old. I charged the battery and then put a load on and took the voltage and it dropped to less than 11 volts. But, not each time. I installed a new battery and found when the tech removed the ground on old battery to replace the TCM module. He didn't clean off the Dielectric grease on the old battery terminals when he put the ground back on. The strange voltage was due the stupid Tech and I bought a battery I did not need.
Mike

 

[ronrico]

WOW I had the rear shock go out on me also. Not sure when but it did make for a wild ride. Unlike you ordering a new shock I ordered a new 2014 RT instead.

 

[Chupaca]

Wow..!!

glad it was manageable on the way back. Will be interested in the progressiv, tried but they don't have them for the 2012's. Like their product and you should have great results...:thumbup: