[user1963]

New 2011 spyder RT wants to wander on highway at 100 kms/hr.or better. Not bad for driver, but passenger notices even more. Anyone picked up on any DPS issues?

[RattiganRoger]

 user1963, on 18 June 2011 - 10:29 PM, said:

New 2011 spyder RT wants to wander on highway at 100 kms/hr.or better. Not bad for driver, but passenger notices even more. Anyone picked up on any DPS issues?

There are a lot of threads on this subject.


Yes, it could be hardware (DPS,shocks, etc.)

but more times than not
if you are an experienced 2 wheel motorcyclist it could be you are simply holding the bars too tight.

[JJW]

Check front tire pressure, 1/2 psi can make a difference. My steering sensor was not calibrated correctly after my DPS was changed. This made my GS want to find it's line based on the sensor while I was trying to make go on my line.

[Tonga]

 user1963, on 18 June 2011 - 10:29 PM, said:

New 2011 spyder RT wants to wander on highway at 100 kms/hr.or better. Not bad for driver, but passenger notices even more. Anyone picked up on any DPS issues?

I had the same issues with my RT, have the alignment checked as mine was out of adjustment and now feels great!

[AndyIsRiding]

Ours stopped wandering with front shocks at 5 (maximum)
front tires at 18 psi rear at 28, rear shock at 70 psi.

Easy on the handlebars.

This post has been edited by AndyIsRiding: 23 June 2011 - 07:52 PM

[ulflyer]

I am experiencing the same wandering problem. Only have 100 mile on the 2011 RT and had read previously about not white knuckling the bars so I've done the light touch thing and it still wanders. Seems to me that the steering is simply way too sensitive; blink and you're moving about. Perhaps its something I'll get used to as I ride more, but right now, it takes too darn much effort keeping centered on my lane. Just feels unsafe over 55 mph. I've checked tires, front 17, rear 27. Will try other pressures and stiffer front shocks when I figure how to jack it up like book says.

Wife says put a steering wheel on it!!!!!!!!!!!! lol

Edited to add: Rode another 70 miles today and it was a whole lot better. Using a very light touch worked wonders. Looks like what others have said; takes 600 miles to break bike in, 500 miles to get used to it.
Feet still getting cooked tho, both sides, but right side is worse. Looks like they could have vented the air underneath. Maybe it never gets hot in Canada.

This post has been edited by ulflyer: 25 June 2011 - 05:11 PM

[mtnstar]

One other thing that nobody thinks about is that the sidewalls of the tires take a few miles to soften up alittle bit so give them some time to wear in. I read somewhere about a break in period on these tires.

[Wingman]

 mtnstar, on 16 September 2011 - 10:23 PM, said:

One other thing that nobody thinks about is that the sidewalls of the tires take a few miles to soften up a little bit so give them some time to wear in. I read somewhere about a break in period on these tires.

I have the same issue. Tried the lighter touch, tires are 18/28, shocks at 5, had software updated, mileage is at just over 1000. Still wanders at highway speeds. I've heard from others that Elka suspension (http://www.elkasuspe...n.com/?q=spyder) works wonders, but I hate dropping nearly $30k and then another $700 on shocks to keep it in the road. Also gets very 'tipsy' when the right side of the roads dips down.

[Nancy'sToy]

 Wingman, on 24 September 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

I have the same issue. Tried the lighter touch, tires are 18/28, shocks at 5, had software updated, mileage is at just over 1000. Still wanders at highway speeds. I've heard from others that Elka suspension (http://www.elkasuspe...n.com/?q=spyder) works wonders, but I hate dropping nearly $30k and then another $700 on shocks to keep it in the road. Also gets very 'tipsy' when the right side of the roads dips down.

See your dealer and have him check your steering sensor calibration, and your front end alignment. Make sure he uses the latest toe-in spec of 3/32" in 6'.

[Trebor]

If your ride is set up properly you can let go of the handlebars with the cruise on and it will stay straight as an arrow. You should find a nice flat and straight strip and try this. If the bike wanders to one side, recheck the tire pressure on the side that it drifts into. If tire pressure does not solve this then you probably have an alignment issue or sensor problem.

As mentioned in many threads white knuckling the handlebars is a big no-no on a Spyder, I do a lot of one handed riding and cornering. Remember to always pull into a corner and not push you will find greater precision pulling rather than pushing.

Robert.

[chris56]

I use one of the first RTs 4-2010 (0064) and had problems with the front-shocks - now with the 2011 shocks it runs perfect - if it would "wander" I would stop in the same second and the dealer should pick her up - much too dangerous !!!
there are no other spy-ryders here in my area - all my friends are BMW-riders ..
21.000 kms now - no problems only fun ... look here


greetings from Austria