Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Hmm
Thanks Bob.
I'm at a total loss as to how in the heck it could have gotten bent/warped.
Thanks Bob.
I'm at a total loss as to how in the heck it could have gotten bent/warped.
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Something new - rear wheel drive sprocket wobbling madly!
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Highwayman2013
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I had a 2012 RT and 3 warranty fixes. First was the instrument cluster, Second was the air compressor and third was the fuel pump/ sending unit. I did my own oil changes and rear tire changes. There was no problem with the warranty doing my own maintenance. Never had to cancel a trip or worry about it. 32,000 miles when I traded it for a 2016 F3 Limited.
MercerLake
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Wobbling Drive Sprocket
I would be suspicious that the Sprocket bearing has either failed or not been installed, that would allow the sprocket to wobble. The sprocket is cast and there is no way you could bend it by riding. The wheel itself is riding on two bearings and you say it was running true so that leaves either a failed sprocket bearing, no bearing installed at tire change, or someone dropped or mistreated the sprocket during tire change. My $.02 .
I would be suspicious that the Sprocket bearing has either failed or not been installed, that would allow the sprocket to wobble. The sprocket is cast and there is no way you could bend it by riding. The wheel itself is riding on two bearings and you say it was running true so that leaves either a failed sprocket bearing, no bearing installed at tire change, or someone dropped or mistreated the sprocket during tire change. My $.02 .
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Perplexed
I hear you. All I have to go on at the moment is what the service writer told me over the phone - "the sprocket is bent". The dealer is a hundred miles away, so won't see it for myself until I go in. That said, the service writer is a very competent and trustworthy fellow. Same with the tech.
I hear you. All I have to go on at the moment is what the service writer told me over the phone - "the sprocket is bent". The dealer is a hundred miles away, so won't see it for myself until I go in. That said, the service writer is a very competent and trustworthy fellow. Same with the tech.
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Trip long planed, rooms reserved, and near ready for launch, but
the ride of choice for the trip has been in the shop for a week(again). Last word from anyone was Friday past. Not going to bug them because that'll not help resolve a thing. They'll be in touch. In the mean time, and because I'd be screwed without back up. The Indian is going in for it's 10K service and it looks like the Spyder will stay home again. Last time the Spyder failed to be trip ready, we took the FJR.
I see a pattern here.
Yes I do.
the ride of choice for the trip has been in the shop for a week(again). Last word from anyone was Friday past. Not going to bug them because that'll not help resolve a thing. They'll be in touch. In the mean time, and because I'd be screwed without back up. The Indian is going in for it's 10K service and it looks like the Spyder will stay home again. Last time the Spyder failed to be trip ready, we took the FJR.
I see a pattern here.
Yes I do.
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
Two weeks later
Over the course of a week plus the dealer petitioned BRP to replace the rear sprocket. BRP denied and the dealer asked again, denied again. I find no problem with their denial, because to me, it's a he said she said kind of problem. The only thing I know to be true is that there is no way in heck I bent it. But, it appears I'll be the one who pays for it.
With BRP's final word on the matter parts are finally on order but the Spyder will not be repaired in time for Sunday's launch.
On the bright side. Regardless of how my tenacity for having things be right with my Spyder may have been interpreted by some. Not once have I ever considered selling it. Instead, I have stood stead fast with my decision to purchase it, invest in mods and work through its many issues, however costly that be. In the end it'll likely cost far less than it would have to trade it in, or dump it on someone else. Which runs contrary to my ethics.
All I have ever wanted - was he burger in the commercial.
Over the course of a week plus the dealer petitioned BRP to replace the rear sprocket. BRP denied and the dealer asked again, denied again. I find no problem with their denial, because to me, it's a he said she said kind of problem. The only thing I know to be true is that there is no way in heck I bent it. But, it appears I'll be the one who pays for it.
With BRP's final word on the matter parts are finally on order but the Spyder will not be repaired in time for Sunday's launch.
On the bright side. Regardless of how my tenacity for having things be right with my Spyder may have been interpreted by some. Not once have I ever considered selling it. Instead, I have stood stead fast with my decision to purchase it, invest in mods and work through its many issues, however costly that be. In the end it'll likely cost far less than it would have to trade it in, or dump it on someone else. Which runs contrary to my ethics.
All I have ever wanted - was he burger in the commercial.
Bob Denman
New member
Well: I'm glad to hear that a resolution to this is being implemented... :thumbup:
But I'm doubly-glad that you're sticking with the :spyder2:
But I'm doubly-glad that you're sticking with the :spyder2:
Jeriatric
Thinks out loud
In and out in a month
Is it the dealers fault?
Is it BRP's?
Or perhaps mine? (not sure how, I've spared no expense when it comes maintaining it - but hey)
At this point does it really matter?
All that matters is that it's not the first time the Spyder has been down for repairs for a month or more. I recall at least three times it has been this way.
World class touring bike? Not mine - but I will be keeping it. Perhaps, once everything has been replaced at least one time. It will become dependable.
Perhaps?
I really hope yours is all you ever dreamed of and wanted it to be.
That's all I had hoped for/expected too.
Fading dreams.
Is it the dealers fault?
Is it BRP's?
Or perhaps mine? (not sure how, I've spared no expense when it comes maintaining it - but hey)
At this point does it really matter?
All that matters is that it's not the first time the Spyder has been down for repairs for a month or more. I recall at least three times it has been this way.
World class touring bike? Not mine - but I will be keeping it. Perhaps, once everything has been replaced at least one time. It will become dependable.
Perhaps?
I really hope yours is all you ever dreamed of and wanted it to be.
That's all I had hoped for/expected too.
Fading dreams.
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Bob Denman
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:clap::congrats:
www.givememoney.com... :roflblack:
Here's to hoping for nothing but "Miles & Smiles"; from now on! :cheers:
www.givememoney.com... :roflblack:
Here's to hoping for nothing but "Miles & Smiles"; from now on! :cheers:
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