starting up the spyder

[ssmcclub]

question on starting the new spyder 2014 rss it start up ok but when it turns over it is little slow on cranking over it is fully charge, is this common on the spyder I would think it would spin up a lot faster, maybe it is to cold outside it is 16 degrees this morningpps:pps:

 

[Bob Denman]

I wouldn't assume that the dealer gave the battery all of the electrons that it could absorb... Try hooking it up to a charger for a day. :2thumbs:
But 16 degrees will test ANY battery... :shocked:

 

[ssmcclub]

ok thank you

 

[Bob Denman]

(It was three degrees up here...)

 

[grumpybob]

(It was three degrees up here...)

-8 degrees here. The 10 cylinder ford cranked a couple of times extra before kicking in.

 

[ARtraveler]

I don't think spidey likes cold or hot starts. Makes the computer think a little more. :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

-8 degrees here. The 10 cylinder ford cranked a couple of times extra before kicking in.

:shocked: I hope that you took your Brass Monkeys indoors last night... :shocked:

 

[ulflyer]

I've noticed mine is a bit slower than my '11 was and its fully charged and in moderately warm shed. I'm assuming thats just the way these sound.

Also, mine needs to be warmed up enough to drop down to its normal 900 rpm or its likely to stall when put in gear.

 

[Bob Denman]

It's got a little bit more to spin over...
How many miles do you have on it so far?
(It'll loosen up with the miles!)

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THIS MAY BE INVOLVED

Just guessing here buuuuuuuuuuut....BRP stopped using FULL SYNTHETIC oil and at the temp mentioned the Battery is going to be a bit strained turning over THREE pistons now ...IMHO.........stick with full Syn from BAJA Ron.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[900Dave]

Just guessing here buuuuuuuuuuut....BRP stopped using FULL SYNTHETIC oil and at the temp mentioned the Battery is going to be a bit strained turning over THREE pistons now ...IMHO.........stick with full Syn for BAJA Ron.......Mike :thumbup:

RSS, Still the 998 = TWO pistons.:lecturef_smilie:

 

[ssmcclub]

only have 3 miles on itpps:

 

[Texas]

Richie,

I don't know if this is your first BRP Machine or not, but while this is my first Spyder, I had a 2004 DS650 (Single Cylinder) Bombardier. My 2014 RT-S cranks slow, just the same as my DS650 did. In fact, when cranking the motor, they sound exactly the same. I wouldn't say there is an issue. I believe this is just their nature. I put a battery tender on my RT-S, but it almost immediately went green, stating that the battery was fully charged; so the battery has a good charge, and the RT was just built on 1/23/2014. I've never had an issue with either machine starting. Also, I'm in fairly warm weather; usually starting up the beast in 70-80 degree weather. Get a battery tender and check it out if you want, but I wouldn't worry about it. If you had a 2+ year old battery, I would definitely say get it checked out to verify the battery is good.

 

[ssmcclub]

ok thank you

 

[ulflyer]

Just guessing here buuuuuuuuuuut....BRP stopped using FULL SYNTHETIC oil and at the temp mentioned the Battery is going to be a bit strained turning over THREE pistons now ...IMHO.........stick with full Syn for BAJA Ron.......Mike :thumbup:

First I've heard about the oil; had assumed that since these early '14's were/are winter built, they'd have the synthetic, reputed to be a 5W-40, as opposed to the blend, reputed to be 10W-40. Doesn't bother me tho, because I'll be changing mine soon with a 10-40 blend to begin with.

 

[NancysToy]

First I've heard about the oil; had assumed that since these early '14's were/are winter built, they'd have the synthetic, reputed to be a 5W-40, as opposed to the blend, reputed to be 10W-40. Doesn't bother me tho, because I'll be changing mine soon with a 10-40 blend to begin with.

The BRP full syn is not specifically recommended by BRP for the Spyder. They sell the winter and summer weight for their other machines, but they specify the blend for all seasons for the Spyders...although a labeled 5W-40 full synthetic motorcycle oil not having the API-SM rating is a listed alternative and 10W-40 full syn is used by many owners with no problem. Spyders are delivered with the blend oil all year long, as far as I know

 

[billybovine]

First I've heard about the oil; had assumed that since these early '14's were/are winter built, they'd have the synthetic, reputed to be a 5W-40, as opposed to the blend, reputed to be 10W-40. Doesn't bother me tho, because I'll be changing mine soon with a 10-40 blend to begin with.

BRP synthetic is 0-40 and blended is 5-40.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Spyders are delivered with the blend oil all year long, as far as I know

Is it possibly a special custom blend they use to help with the break-in process? It is, after all, only supposed to be in the engine for 600 miles.

 

[NancysToy]

Is it possibly a special custom blend they use to help with the break-in process? It is, after all, only supposed to be in the engine for 600 miles.

BRP does not use a break-in oil, unlike some other manufacturers. I do belive theyy purposely use the blend when new since 2009, however, to assist in the break-in process. Full synthetic can be too slippery during break-in.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Full-Synthetics in a new engine won't allow it to break-in... The rings just can't get enough grab on the cylinder walls to perform their magic... :shocked:
Use the blend for a while; your engine will Thank You... :thumbup: