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New ball joints on 2013 RT - world of difference
I had the new ball joints installed last saturday on my 2013 RT-S just because it was recommended for all the 2013 bikes. I didn't think I had a handling problem. I didn't swerve into the other lane, or jerk suddenly as I read on this site that some riders experienced. Well after riding my spyder now all I can say is that there is a world of difference. I did have a handling problem! The ride is smooth now on the curves and turning is so easy. I can take my hands off the handlebars and it will still go straight. I evidently was constantly correcting the steering thinking that was normal for the spyders.
Both my ball joints were very bad and stiff when the technician showed me the used parts.
So glad I had read this site and knew to take my spyder in and have it repaired without waiting for the official recall notice from BRP to be mailed to me.
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and I'm glad you got new ball joints. Enjoy your improved ride.
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I agree with Sunshinelady on the ball joints. I am new to the Spyder and didn't know what "bad steering" felt like, but I had my ball joints replaced on Saturday as well and its like night and day. Especially in curves the handling is 100% better.
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Always great to read the success stories on these!
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I took an ST-S out today at my dealer for a test drive....Needless to say I have over 40k miles between my two spyders. The first sharp turn on the ST-S I thought I was jet skiiing across a lake......it steered so bad. Boy it scared the crap out of me! I then had the mechanic take it for a ride and noticed his troubles as well. Come to find out it didnt have the new ball joints put on it yet. Can't wait to try it once it has the new ball joints put on it.
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New ball joints on 2013 RT - world of difference
I just had my ball joint service done today. I did not notice any issues before and now it still seems the same all seems well. I will have to see if a longer ride will reveal any difference I can't tell now. But I'm glad it's done.
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New ball joints on 2013 RT - world of difference
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After having my 2013 RT Limited held "hostage" at the dealers for 3 weeks, it was released last week with new ball joints. Now it steers straight with no handling problems.
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Good to know..!!
That this little glitch is coming to pass. Now lets get on to the ryding and grins and smerks and look back not..!! Enjoy the new handling..
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Had my balljoints replaced also, steers much easier now. I didn't have the alignment checked but it seems OK now.
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Originally Posted by capt.jim
Had my balljoints replaced also, steers much easier now. I didn't have the alignment checked but it seems OK now.
Hey guys, I just picked up a 2013 RT-S yesterday.. I came from a Spyder GS so I notice it right away when I drove off the lot at 7pm from Reno's Powersport in Kansas City. Started online search and found this forum yesterday.. joined and learning alot.
I took the bike back to them this afternoon staying well under 45mph the whole time since it was getting scary above that, but they did not think there was an issue. Since I came off and still have another 08 GS that does not feel like this, is this the new steering feature or upgrade? Would the ball-joint issue cause the loosy goosy feeling in the steering like shown in my video I made this afternoon after I came back from Reno's.. or is this something by design? If it is by design, that means I will have to relearn and not sure if I feel comfortable letting my wife ride this. We traded on of our GS in for this for her, but I am not comfortable with the loose steering that seems to wave around and gets much worst at higher speed.
Others that have seen the video have said there was too much give, any way for me to tighten it up myself?
Thanks all,
Hobbicam
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New ball joints on 2013 RT - world of difference
My 2013 RT-Ltd does not have this behavior. My handlebars do not "wiggle" at all. I would definitely take it back to the dealer and make them fix it. That doesn't look safe at all.
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Originally Posted by hobbicam
Hey guys, I just picked up a 2013 RT-S yesterday.. I came from a Spyder GS so I notice it right away when I drove off the lot at 7pm from Reno's Powersport in Kansas City. Started online search and found this forum yesterday.. joined and learning alot.
I took the bike back to them this afternoon staying well under 45mph the whole time since it was getting scary above that, but they did not think there was an issue. Since I came off and still have another 08 GS that does not feel like this, is this the new steering feature or upgrade? Would the ball-joint issue cause the loosy goosy feeling in the steering like shown in my video I made this afternoon after I came back from Reno's.. or is this something by design? If it is by design, that means I will have to relearn and not sure if I feel comfortable letting my wife ride this. We traded on of our GS in for this for her, but I am not comfortable with the loose steering that seems to wave around and gets much worst at higher speed.
Others that have seen the video have said there was too much give, any way for me to tighten it up myself?
Thanks all,
Hobbicam
Typical for some dealers. Call BRP customer service. Don't have a # for you but it should be in your owners manual.
Good luck!
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Why are dealers still shipping the 13's without replacing the ball joints
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0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
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Originally Posted by spyder3
Why are dealers still shipping the 13's without replacing the ball joints
If you meant Selling? I wondered the same thing.
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Originally Posted by NancysToy
Spyders produced after the problem was found and corrected don't need replacement ball joints. They were installed at the factory.
Yup, i get that scotty....but it seems like some newer people on here are having issues on recently purchased ones. Of course, I don't know the timeline of their actual purchase...
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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Originally Posted by Jerbear
If you meant Selling? I wondered the same thing.
Yes, i meant selling by the dealers.
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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