A new in bag RS comfort seat. Never installed. $100 + shipping
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A new in bag RS comfort seat. Never installed. $100 + shipping
SOLD 2008 GS SM5 one owner. Premiere edition 1967. Bought new in Mar 2008.
Additions: Madstad adjustable windshield, GIVI saddle bags, Sports back rest and rear fender.
95,777 original miles of...
How difficult is the top case removal? Does the passenger backrest remain?
I just replaced my third cracked fender supports with the CanAm Sports rear fender kit. It takes the fender and license off the swing arm, so should eliminate the vibration. Have not ridden in rain...
How do you modify the Kawasaki rear fender to fit the Spyder? Is this the part to buy or do you need more of the tail piece? Do you have a photo of the rear fender installed on the Spyder? ...
The first two times the bracket broke at the fender attachment. The 2013 parts may fix that. This time the angle brackets that the support brackets, on the swing arm broke. I am looking to eliminate...
How does the
fender do in rain? This is one option I am exploring
My rear fender brackets broke for the third time in 85,000 miles. I am not going to replace it again. I would like options to relocate the license plate and add a mud flap. Anyone done this? Can you...
I will be in Santa Monica / Burbank area. I would like to get a Kuhmo 225 50R15 mounted on the rear of a 2008 Can-Am Spyder RS SM5.
Do you know of a dealer that will mount the tire? Thanks :doorag:
I am riding Route 66. I am going to need to replace the rear tire when I get to California, Does anyone have a dealer they would recommend? I have time to order a Tire Rack tire to be shipped....
Do you still have the muffler for sale? Do you have an idea of the weight for shipping? I am located in Iowa, USA. I have over 65.000 miles on my original GS. :doorag:
Lamonster,
Any modifications to the engine? What exhaust system is that? Hope to see you at Spyderfest.:doorag:
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/97/19295/Motorcycle-Article/2015-Can-Am-Spyder-F3-First-Ride.aspx
Positive report of the nanny. :doorag: I need to ride one!
Where is the event held? I see a date but no location.:doorag:
I would be interested in going. I rode my 2008 GS from Iowa to Glacier NP, Jasper, White Horse, Yukon, and the Artic circle in 2008 and then rode the ferry from Haines to Prince Rupert (2 days) on...
It is hot any dusty in Kuwait. I missed Spyderfest because I am working in Kuwait. Saw a silver RS at Marina Mall Friday night. First Spyder I have seen here. My Spyder is collecting dust back in...
Mcgjo Mcdav
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I have registered and will be riding from eastern Iowa.
First time at Spyderfest.
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http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/701/17409/Motorcycle-Article/2014-Yamaha-Tricity-Scooter-Concept-First-Look.aspx...
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/97/17036/Motorcycle-Article/2014-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-First-Ride.aspx?WT.i_e_dcsvid=2033704778 :doorag:Quotes from First ride report of 2014 RT. The vehicle feels like it...
The Catalytic converter was changed in the 2013 to being between the swing arm. The CAT convertor is one of the hottest parts of the exhaust system. The original Spyder had the CAT built into the...
With the radiators mounted in the lower fairing inside the highway bars they blend in nicely. Will the air off these radiators be directed at foot level? Could be the next HOT FOOT model. They said...
http://www.windingroad.com/photos/galleries/spyker-b6-venator-spyder-concept/#20 Spyker Venator Spyder concept on Winding Road:doorag:...
My 2008 GS SM5 just turned over 1000 hours and 52,200 miles. What is the highest hours on an Spyder engine? :doorag:
I had mine crack at 19,200 miles in November of 2008. I posted pictures then. Mnay other have had the problem. I think a lot of it is vibration of the rear fender. :doorag:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/magazine.windingroad.com/images/7_ZEOD.png?1372715341better aerodynamics than Spyder. ...
2008 GS SM5 April 2008 now has 51,900 miles. :doorag:
Met a rider that packed old tee shirt for his trip. Wore the shirt, then used it to clean the bike, then threw it away. Cut way down his luggage as the trip went on. :doorag:
Shock relocators are available from Pittbull Motorsports, for around $200. The bolt on to the top shock mount bracket and move the top of the shock out a little which makes a big difference in the...
I have a 2008 GS and put 40,000 on the original shocks. Added a sway bar, then changed to RT shocks, but the biggest difference came from the shock relocators. The combination really makes the...