The motorcycle has lost power steering. There was a recall on some of these machines, but mine was not recalled. The power steering failure was intermittent for a while and now it has failed completed. The dealer wants almost $2000 for this repair. The machine can be driven but without power steering it is dangerous. The machine only has 5700 miles on it. A $5000 machine is not worth putting $2000 into it for power steering that should never fail.
The worst 2010 Can-Am Spyder problems
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- Fuel system1
- Steering1
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- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- Bombardier recreational is recalling 9,932 my 2008-2010 can-am spyder roadster gs motorcycles. A condition may exist where the operator of an involved vehicle may need to exert a force greater than expected to initiate the turning of the steering handlebar off center in order to correct vehicle drift from a straight line path. This higher than expected steering control input torque may cause a steering angle overshoot and an unexpected deviation of the vehicle from the operator's intended path.
- Risk
- If this occurs, it can lead to a temporary out of lane excursion of the vehicle which increases the possibility of a crash with other traffic and or a drive off the road.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace/repair the appropriate components free of charge. The recall began on july 17, 2009. Owners may contact bombardier recreational at 1‑866‑767‑0707.
Recall number 09V162000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Can-Am Spyder 2
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What 2010 Can-Am Spyder owners say
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After driving 30 miles with ambient temps near 70 degrees F, I was home stopped the vehicle, smelled gas and check under the bike. Raw fuel was running from the evap canister vent hose and dripping on the concrete. The temps under the poly housings are so high that fuel boils and over takes the canister causing and unsafe a possible catastrophic situation of fuel pooling u see the vehicle. The issue has been reported the BRP
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Is the 2010 Can-Am Spyder reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2010 Can-Am Spyder, close to a typical Spyder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Can-Am Spyder?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Can-Am Spyder have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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