[Tonga]

I haven't seen anything about this for awhile and I am wondering if it is an isolated thing? Has BRP done anything about it? Are they higher # units " Not " having an issue with the burn spot on the Muffler? My unit is in and I pick it up next week and if it happens I would like to know if BRP will replace it?

[TonyQuag]

Mine is 1856 and i have about 500 miles on it and it has the burn spot. I told my dealer about it, they will look at it with my first service, on April 3rd. I'll let you know what happens.

[Marc]

BRP posted on SpyderRyder a few days ago that they are working with their exhaust provider on this issue...still on-going. It's about 10 down...

Click here for link

[Tonga]

Marc, on Mar 30 2008, 11:17 AM, said:

BRP posted on SpyderRyder a few days ago that they are working with their exhaust provider on this issue...still on-going. It's about 10 down...

Click here for link

Thanks for the info. I guess I am jumping the gun asking about it as I take delivery next week. I would imagine that the supplier of the muffler should come up with another revised unit at no cost to BRP. A blemish like that just spoils the look of a wonderful bike!!

[rotaxrocket]

Tonga, on Mar 30 2008, 12:59 PM, said:

Thanks for the info. I guess I am jumping the gun asking about it as I take delivery next week. I would imagine that the supplier of the muffler should come up with another revised unit at no cost to BRP. A blemish like that just spoils the look of a wonderful bike!!

I spoke with my dealer about the burn spot. They called Can Am and they are going to warranty the pipe. The pipe will be in next week for installation. The issue they must address is the catalytic converter that is in the muffler. The heat is the issue. You are so right it does take away from great look of the bike.
Good Luck and ride safe..............

[Tarantula]

Tonga, on Mar 30 2008, 07:31 AM, said:

I haven't seen anything about this for awhile and I am wondering if it is an isolated thing? Has BRP done anything about it? Are they higher # units " Not " having an issue with the burn spot on the Muffler? My unit is in and I pick it up next week and if it happens I would like to know if BRP will replace it?

Hi my story is a little different than everybody else's. My exhasut burn mark appeared about around 300 miles. I notified my dealer who put in a claim with BRP and one and a half months later I get a brand new Exhaust installed on my Spider. I now have about 500 miles on the new pipe and the same exact burn mark has reappeared! I'm not sure if I'm going to put another claim in for the pipe. I've pretty much decided to build my own custom pipe with Evolution's Instal Pipe he has in the works. I'm just a little upset the BRP sent me the same defective pipe back to me. They could have explained that they are still trying to fix the design flaw on the pipe and that the wait would be a little longer. I would have been totally ok with that. Oh Well?

[Marc]

Tarantula, on Mar 30 2008, 10:33 PM, said:

Hi my story is a little different than everybody else's. My exhasut burn mark appeared about around 300 miles. I notified my dealer who put in a claim with BRP and one and a half months later I get a brand new Exhaust installed on my Spider. I now have about 500 miles on the new pipe and the same exact burn mark has reappeared! I'm not sure if I'm going to put another claim in for the pipe. I've pretty much decided to build my own custom pipe with Evolution's Instal Pipe he has in the works. I'm just a little upset the BRP sent me the same defective pipe back to me. They could have explained that they are still trying to fix the design flaw on the pipe and that the wait would be a little longer. I would have been totally ok with that. Oh Well?

The odd thing about this is that Marc Lacroix told us on our Chat tonight that BRP was working with their supplier on the problem, but didn't have a replacement yet. Sounds like your dealer got a replacement for a defective exhaust, but maybe didn't indicate it was the burn spot issue . I don't think BRP would have sent a replacement exhaust for a burn mark issue before they had a resolution...that's just a waste of money. Could have been a timing or communication issue I guess.

[Tonga]

Marc, on Mar 30 2008, 10:37 PM, said:

The odd thing about this is that Marc Lacroix told us on our Chat tonight that BRP was working with their supplier on the problem, but didn't have a replacement yet. Sounds like your dealer got a replacement for a defective exhaust, but maybe didn't indicate it was the burn spot issue . I don't think BRP would have sent a replacement exhaust for a burn mark issue before they had a resolution...that's just a waste of money. Could have been a timing or communication issue I guess.

First of all it is raining, bo ho !! My Spyder will get here this week and I hope the rain stops long enough to get it here into the garage. Thanks for the info on the Muffler and if the spot appears, I'll wait for the revised Muffler. I will mention it to the dealer but here in Canada the first Spyders on the road are still in either Garages or Crates so my Dealer has not had any dealings with the hot spots. I can't wait to at least have mine in the Garage.

[Indy Spyder]

Marc, is there any pics of what this burn spot looks like?

[Marc]

Indy Spyder, on Mar 31 2008, 10:49 AM, said:

Marc, is there any pics of what this burn spot looks like?

Small light spot in middle of exhaust

[Indy Spyder]

Thanks very much, you are on top of it.

[araneae]

Mine had the burn spot in the first 500 miles and it was replaced under warrenty at first serivce. The replacement got the burn spot too within 500 miles. I'll ask for a replacement again when they have a solution.

Bryan

[Indy Spyder]

It would be intresting to see a cut-away view of the exhaust.

[TMehaffey#1960]

My Spyder has 51 miles on it and the burn spot is already showing up. I don't think it
makes a difference on how you drive the Spyder as I was in break in mode and never spun
the motor over 6500 RPM.

[Marc]

Indy Spyder, on Mar 31 2008, 12:16 PM, said:

It would be intresting to see a cut-away view of the exhaust.

Some pics in here

[Indy Spyder]

thanks marc.

That is interesting. It dosn't look like it would take long to burn all the way through.

[Tarantula]

Marc, on Mar 30 2008, 09:37 PM, said:

The odd thing about this is that Marc Lacroix told us on our Chat tonight that BRP was working with their supplier on the problem, but didn't have a replacement yet. Sounds like your dealer got a replacement for a defective exhaust, but maybe didn't indicate it was the burn spot issue . I don't think BRP would have sent a replacement exhaust for a burn mark issue before they had a resolution...that's just a waste of money. Could have been a timing or communication issue I guess.

When I spoke to the service manager at Mission Motorsports in Irvine I can clearly recall him understanding the problem with the exhaust pipe....he came outside and looked at the burn spot. He then brought out his digital picture and sent the picture to BRP. All I know next is that my new exhaust pipe had arrived one month later. I had it installed and now there is another burn mark on it. So maybe BRP did send me another defective exhaust pipe without having a resolution. I agree it was just a waste of money! and time.

[jebkaylor]

Tarantula, on Mar 31 2008, 06:47 PM, said:

When I spoke to the service manager at Mission Motorsports in Irvine I can clearly recall him understanding the problem with the exhaust pipe....he came outside and looked at the burn spot. He then brought out his digital picture and sent the picture to BRP. All I know next is that my new exhaust pipe had arrived one month later. I had it installed and now there is another burn mark on it. So maybe BRP did send me another defective exhaust pipe without having a resolution. I agree it was just a waste of money! and time.

Tarantula,what did mission charg you for the first service.They told me it would be around$250 it seems a little high?

[Tarantula]

jebkaylor, on Mar 31 2008, 09:28 PM, said:

Tarantula,what did mission charg you for the first service.They told me it would be around$250 it seems a little high?

I think they charged me the 250.00 I thought it was high too. Next oil change I plan on doing myself.

[jebkaylor]

Tarantula, on Mar 31 2008, 11:14 PM, said:

I think they charged me the 250.00 I thought it was high too. Next oil change I plan on doing myself.

Thanks Tarantula.I like the guys at Mission,Joe in service is real helpful.By the way I spent 18 years as a Mailman in Bixby Knools , are you in that part of Long Beach.My route was betweenAtlantic and orange off of San Anonio.