SpyderLovers.com http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/ BRP Can Am Spyder Forum and Information en Fri, 18 May 2012 05:57:49 GMT vBulletin 600 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png SpyderLovers.com http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/ BRP CB/INTERCOM http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39572-BRP-CB-INTERCOM&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 03:32:11 GMT Gday, Have had the genuine system installed by the dealer on my 2011 RT Ltd SE5 and am getting an electrical interference through the headset... Gday,
Have had the genuine system installed by the dealer on my 2011 RT Ltd SE5 and am getting an electrical interference through the headset speakers when changing gear and sitting at idle. Has anyone had this problem and if so what was the fix. Also should I be able to hear the Garmin GPS through the system as well. It is the factory fit also. Any help appreciated. Unfortunately the dealer wrench is no expert on these things and is struggling to get info out of BRP here in OZ.
cheers
Robby ]]> RT ShopTalk Robby http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39572-BRP-CB-INTERCOM Replacing guages http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39571-Replacing-guages&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:46:53 GMT Since my guages don't work, I want to replace those useless guages with something else. I bought a volt meter for one, any suggestions for the temp guage replacement. Or even the volt meter.
HELP !!! ]]> Spyder General Discussion Fonz http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39571-Replacing-guages have no reverse? http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39570-have-no-reverse&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:30:54 GMT 09 RS- SE It goes into n but no reverse? Checked the fuses, not that...What in the world could it be?Any ideas? 09 RS- SE It goes into n but no reverse? Checked the fuses, not that...What in the world could it be?Any ideas? ]]> Spyder ShopTalk tomcat55 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39570-have-no-reverse Calsci large windshield http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39569-Calsci-large-windshield&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:05:16 GMT 23.5 inches (plus 12.5 over stock windshield) for RS Clean, no blemishes, was $185.00 new $95.00 shipping included 23.5 inches (plus 12.5 over stock windshield) for RS
Clean, no blemishes, was $185.00 new
$95.00 shipping included ]]> 4 Sale by Owner and WTB PLZDVM http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39569-Calsci-large-windshield A little tape, a little..... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39568-A-little-tape-a-little&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:40:59 GMT pinstriping and a little plastic chrome turns a hot Viper into Awesome! See the rest of the trimmings in RedMan album.....:2thumbs:Don't tell me it's too much.....
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]]> Spyder RT- Touring smoky http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39568-A-little-tape-a-little Air Force PAO looking for Spyders in Kyle, TX area http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39567-Air-Force-PAO-looking-for-Spyders-in-Kyle-TX-area&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:25:55 GMT Howdy, I am looking for Spyder owners in the Kyle, TX area to organize rydes, meetings, mods, etc. Today, I saw a blue RT and followed him to... Howdy,

I am looking for Spyder owners in the Kyle, TX area to organize rydes, meetings, mods, etc. Today, I saw a blue RT and followed him to HEB. I am volunteering to be a point-of-contact for owners who want to have shared information.

Thanks and happy ryding.

JOHN ]]> Spyder RT- Touring Air Force PAO http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39567-Air-Force-PAO-looking-for-Spyders-in-Kyle-TX-area <![CDATA[Here's My New 2012 RSS In Neutron Green]]> http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39566-Here-s-My-New-2012-RSS-In-Neutron-Green&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:11:40 GMT http://youtu.be/h2B5e3bIeIQ Sorry, video is a little shaky and poorly edited. Just picked her up last Saturday. I will post a better video...



Sorry, video is a little shaky and poorly edited.

Just picked her up last Saturday. I will post a better video after i install a few upgrades. ]]> Spyder General Discussion Neutron12 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39566-Here-s-My-New-2012-RSS-In-Neutron-Green Jumping in with both feet! http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39565-Jumping-in-with-both-feet!&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:08:46 GMT Well, I did it. Heading to Cuba next week on a 470 mile plus trip to pick up a Bronze RT Limited, RT-622 Trailer, Elkas, Communication system, pegs,... Well, I did it. Heading to Cuba next week on a 470 mile plus trip to pick up a Bronze RT Limited, RT-622 Trailer, Elkas, Communication system, pegs, armrests, back rest, etc.

Thanks for all the great threads about Len and Cowtown. Really nice to know that they are tops, as other than a 45 minute test ride, I know little about these machines. While riding my GL1800 with others, we would scratch our heads and wonder " What, and Why ?" when we spotted these "bass-ackwards" trike like oddities.

Being one that likes being the different one in the group, that again I will now be. I was the odd one when I rode the BMW K1200LT, and then conformed and got the Wing. I'm really looking forward to becoming Spiderized, and hope to have a trouble free experience.

Will be riding 500 plus miles of back roads to return to central KY next week, and can't wait to experience it.

My wife and I ride some fairly long trips, and the Wing and BMW carried us in comfort and reliability. I will hang onto the Wing for a while, just in case the Spyder does not work out. LOL. Likely, there will be a greatLoaded GL1800 and Bushtec trailer for sale in the future.

I hope to have her drive the Spyder sometimes, so I can take naps like she has always done. She rides a little Yamaha, but never the larger bikes. Will plan to meet some folks out and about, and will plan to come to Spyderfest next time. ;) ]]> Spyder General Discussion Luckyme http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39565-Jumping-in-with-both-feet! Stripped oil drain bolt head http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39564-Stripped-oil-drain-bolt-head&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:06:21 GMT 2010 RT SE5. I took the side panels off and the splash pan off to change the oil and filters. It is a 1 year change, not yet 3k miles. Had the 600... 2010 RT SE5. I took the side panels off and the splash pan off to change the oil and filters. It is a 1 year change, not yet 3k miles. Had the 600 mile service done at the dealer.

Drained the oil tank fine. When I went to loosen the engine drain plug the wrench just spun. The friggin dealer stripped the head of the bolt. :cus:

I put the oil back in rather than ruin new filters and waste the new oil on a partial change.

Any ideas on how to get that stinking plug out??

Other than the dealer, are there any sources for a new drain plug?? ]]> RT ShopTalk yfx4 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39564-Stripped-oil-drain-bolt-head Rides Around Ohio http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39563-Rides-Around-Ohio&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 00:03:34 GMT Image: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/293091_270803636341885_100002367517802_608404_943122880_n.jpg ]]> Ohio Mongo http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39563-Rides-Around-Ohio Ohio Memorial Weekend Ride http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39562-Ohio-Memorial-Weekend-Ride&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 23:36:09 GMT Does anyone know of any other rides around Ohio on Memorial weekend? 8th Annual Firefighters Memorial RideCleveland, Ohio May/27 - May/27/2012... Does anyone know of any other rides around Ohio on Memorial weekend?

8th Annual Firefighters Memorial Ride

Cleveland, Ohio
May/27 - May/27/2012
Cleveland Browns Stadium (Firefighters Memorial) 10:30 AM – Firefighters Memorial Ride Ceremony at Cleveland Firefighters Memorial11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Forty mile fully police escorted ride past different fire houses.1:00 to 3:00 PM-Ride concludes at LAKE ERIE HARLEY DAVIDSON AVON OHIO Donation for the ride is $20.00 per person, includes a free “2012 Firefighters Memorial Tee” shirt to all tickets sold on or before Sunday, May 6, 2012. There is a $5.00 additional charge for all Women’s Tee’s and Men’s Tee’s sizes 3 XL or larger. Any registrations after May 6, 2012 shall cost $25.00 and shall not include a free tee shirt. Ride applications will be available at the 2012 IX Bike Show and beginning on March 1, 2012 at : A&S Cycle, North Royalton; Harley Davidson Sales Company of Cleveland, Lake Erie Harley Davidson, Avon; South East Harley Davidson, Bedford Heights; Century Harley Davidson of Medina; Carlton’s Harley Davidson, Mantua and Western Reserve Harley Davidson, Mentor until Friday May 25, 2012, unless event is sold out earlier. Note the past two years the ride was SOLD OUT. ]]> Ohio Mongo http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39562-Ohio-Memorial-Weekend-Ride GPS Bracket http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39561-GPS-Bracket&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 23:21:05 GMT Just took delivery on my Zumo 665 motorcycle GPS. After all that money, I cringe at shelling out another $150 for a bracket. The kit includes a...
Just took delivery on my Zumo 665 motorcycle GPS. After all that money, I cringe at shelling out another $150 for a bracket. The kit includes a handlebar bracket, but that space is filled with my cup holder. Is there anything out there I can get at a reasonable price? I have a 2009 RSM.
]]> Spyder General Discussion Jharpo http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39561-GPS-Bracket Does anyone use the HeliBars Roadster Handlebar Riser and how good they work? http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39560-Does-anyone-use-the-HeliBars-Roadster-Handlebar-Riser-and-how-good-they-work&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 22:33:24 GMT Does anyone use the HeliBars Roadster Handlebar Riser and how good they work? I'm thinking to buy some. I want to put a backrest and a new seat too. I would like to kick back and ride. I am 6' 1" and have a RSS 2010 bike. ]]> Spyder General Discussion Savant70648 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39560-Does-anyone-use-the-HeliBars-Roadster-Handlebar-Riser-and-how-good-they-work Battery Replacement? http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39559-Battery-Replacement&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:43:22 GMT I recently purchased a new battery for my RS and planned on installing myself. However when I opened my owners manual to page 100 it says " to only allow your Spyder dealer to replace". Am I missing something? Surely, I can swap out my battery, if I can find it....anyone??Click image for larger version.  Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1337290990.410995.jpg  Views: 12  Size: 42.8 KB  ID: 46382


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]]> Spyder General Discussion mikevair http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39559-Battery-Replacement Cranking up the front shocks http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39558-Cranking-up-the-front-shocks&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:34 GMT Do setting the front shocks at 4 or 5 (2012), improve high speed handling or just cornering? I'm currently set on 4 and am very comfortable in the turns and also at high speeds. Only issue I have is buffeting when behind large trucks. (yes I'm soft on the controls). I've read many Elka threads where it is specifically mentioned that handling is improved near trucks. I've also read a couple of threads where the smaller windshield helped this issue also. Pardon my confusion but lots of folks say there is no real issue and it's rider caused BUT lots of folks say this non existing problem is solved with Elka shocks and/or smaller windshields. Since the Elkas tend to be stiffer and raise the front end it seems to make sense to set the stock shocks at the highest setting...I also have the low touring windshield on order for heat reduction and personal preference. Opinions? ]]> Spyder RT- Touring flybuddy http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39558-Cranking-up-the-front-shocks Need your Wisdom http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39557-Need-your-Wisdom&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:17:39 GMT I have a 2011 rts that I bought brand new last June . My left tire has a bubble on the sidewall. It only has 6600 miles on them. I also have the... I have a 2011 rts that I bought brand new last June . My left tire has a bubble on the sidewall. It only has 6600 miles on them. I also have the best warranty. My question is who pays for the tire. I am taking it to the dealership in the am. There telling me it goes by tread wear . I don't feel that's right. Thanks in advanc for the help:banghead: ]]> Spyder General Discussion Antnee2611 http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39557-Need-your-Wisdom A few more pictures from Spyderfest http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39556-A-few-more-pictures-from-Spyderfest&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:12:47 GMT Came across these pictures on a different camera...they are from the tail end of the Route 66 ride, just before the Veterans' Parade through Cuba. Hope you enjoy them...maybe YOU are in one of the pictures.

http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/zz328/erags/Spyder%20pictures%20April%202012/ ]]> Spyder General Discussion DocRags http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39556-A-few-more-pictures-from-Spyderfest ONLY IN CALIFORNIA - DMV!!! http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39555-ONLY-IN-CALIFORNIA-DMV!!!&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 20:48:33 GMT Help!!! The gal at DMV says I have to expose the engine serial number as well as the one that is stamped on the frame. Per her she has to lay her... Help!!!

The gal at DMV says I have to expose the engine serial number as well as the one that is stamped on the frame. Per her she has to lay her eyes on them. Period, end of statement. No argument. I can either do it for her or take the Spyder to the CHP and per her they will take it apart to find them. A REAL SWEETIE SHE IS!!!!!!!

So, how much tuper ware (which pieces) do I need to remove to expose what is called out on page 160 in the owners manual, because she WAS NOT satisfied with the information on the stick on label attached to the swing arm.

Grrrr!!!

Thanks
Jer ]]> Spyder General Discussion Jerbear http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39555-ONLY-IN-CALIFORNIA-DMV!!! Another SealFloorboard review http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39554-Another-SealFloorboard-review&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:59:23 GMT I finally bit the bullet & bought a set of floorboards for my RT, and picked the Sealfloorboards. John has these made about 15 miles from my home, so I not only saved shipping, I got to meet the production team - very nice guys John.

Installation was truly easy, and the main bolts are long enough to put the weights back on. However, my bride is TALL (5'11"), and the passenger floorboards will not go low enough with the Seals installed - she prefers to have them removed, and use the back of the Seals - which is OK, I guess.

I had aluminium construction in the back of my mind, but they are powder-coated steel, and very robust (bit heavy too). Don't drop one during the install.

Once installed, the Seals make the Spyder feel even more like a newer ATV, with the built in 'boards - not a bad thing - and adjusting to the new brake position takes a bit of thought, at first - but the system works. I will attest that even with only 50 miles on them, you will find a comfortable foot position - or probably several.

I had "scuff guards" on, as my highway pegs - and they must be removed - and left off - to install the Seal boards. I was also concerned that the engine heat would be more noticeable, and that is not the case - in fact, the opposite is true.

All-in-all, these were a pleasant surprise, and worth the effort and cost. ]]> Spyder RT- Touring Dragonrider http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39554-Another-SealFloorboard-review How to wash Spyder? http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39553-How-to-wash-Spyder&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 19:14:19 GMT Hi there,

I have had my Spyder now for exactly one month, and up until now, I've used a soft, wet cloth to wipe the windshield with just plain water, and done the same for any parts that were dusty or a little dirty.

Now it's time for a proper wash, but I wanted to check with everyone to see if there are tips and tricks to get a good result, and not do any damage.

Would using Zip Wax Wash be okay? Do you guys wet down the whole vehicle, or just carefully do it section by section? Is water okay on the seat? Are there any areas I should avoid spraying with a hose?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks! ]]> Spyder General Discussion Spydergrrl http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?39553-How-to-wash-Spyder