Muffler is peeling

[ruthie]

While I was washing my Spyder today, I notice that the muffler is missing some of the black paint. Has any one else had this problem on they 2010 RTS SM5?

 

[NancysToy]

If you were pressure washing it, this can sometimes result.

 

[boborgera]

While I was washing my Spyder today, I notice that the muffler is missing some of the black paint. Has any one else had this problem on they 2010 RTS SM5?

It's quite common on Spyders, Depending on how much paint is flaking off, Some have been replaced under warranty.

 

[NorthStar]

My muffler had the same paint flaking symptoms that you described. First a few flakes of paint and gradually a change in the sound of the muffler. It appears that there may have been a crack in the internal chamber causing the paint to flake because of excessive heat. At first I thought it was just a cosmetic anomaly, but when the muffler sound began to degrade both myself and the service manager agreed that it was bit more serious. This of course is just speculation on our part, but there did not appear to be push back from BRP when my dealer requested a new muffler on my behalf.

Worth a talk with your service manager to see what can be done.

 

[Jornie1]

Muffler Paint & Sound

Many of my Spyder Lovers friends and acquaintences know that we have two 2010 RT's.. His & Hers. Both our RT mufflers, around 14K miles, developed paint peeling and internal rattling after becoming hot. I brought it to the attention of my dealer. The rattling was caused by internal baffles breaking loose from the spot welds and their opinion was that it may have also caused the paint to peel. Our dealer replaced both our mufflers under warranty. Evidently this isn't an isolated problem.... BRP is aware of this problem, and will replace the muffler under warranty... Len

 

[ruthie]

no presser washer on my spyder! i do know about muffler failure, my Burgman 400 had the same problems. i will bring it to the dealer attention Saturday since i will be there for oil change.

 

[NancysToy]

no presser washer on my spyder! i do know about muffler failure, my Burgman 400 had the same problems. i will bring it to the dealer attention Saturday since i will be there for oil change.

Wasn't sure, when you said you had just washed it. With no pressure washer involved you should have no problem at your dealer...at least that's my wish. :thumbup: