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Originally Posted by Freddy
The 'touring model' you mentioned was the base GS with mounting brackets, panniers, relocated (forward) pillion pegs which were optional Can-Am genuine parts. Some folks may have forgotten that too. However, panniers could also be bought from 'after market' suppliers.
The 08's arrived pretty much bone stock. I built my "upgrade" from a combination of BRP and Corbin accessories. The trunk, seat, and fairing were from Corbin, the rest--from BRP, except for the 4" risers which were hand built by my dealer. I did all of the same to the 09, except for the seat. That was a BRP comfort seat.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Touring Spyder
That is a very nice looking bike. Great graphics.
Your efforts will be rewarded with miles of smiles.
Thanks for the run down on cleaning the tank.
You might want to keep a set of "O"rings on hand for the
clutch slave cylinder. Lots of articles on this site about
servicing the slave cylinder. Watch the clutch fluid level and fluid color.
David C
2016 F3T
DIY Garage Door Opener & GPS Mount
Battery tender cable
Rear IPS Pack Rack
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KUDOS to you for doing all that by yourself.... you may know more about the O8 GS than your local dealer's techs.
Beautiful looking bike and I'm sure once you get a BUDS connection you'll have it better than ever.
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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Cleared brake failure message!
Found a post from Billybovine with the following:
Turn on the ignition key.
Wait until it fully boots up.
Press the mode button like normal.
Press down the brake pedal hard and hold it there.
Turn the ignition key off.
Wait until it fully shuts down. About 20 seconds but wait 30 to make sure.
Release the brake pedal.
Next time you turn on the key the fault should be gone.
It worked perfectly, no more fault codes displayed. Thanks to the great folks on this forum. Now if I could find a good independent mechanic with BUDS, or a Spyder owner with BUDS we could synch the throttle bodies. If any of you know of one in Texas, please advise. We would trailer the bike there to work on it. Thank all of you and God Bless, Ed & Sylvia
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Originally Posted by Notn2bars
Found a post from Billybovine with the following:
Turn on the ignition key.
Wait until it fully boots up.
Press the mode button like normal.
Press down the brake pedal hard and hold it there.
Turn the ignition key off.
Wait until it fully shuts down. About 20 seconds but wait 30 to make sure.
Release the brake pedal.
Next time you turn on the key the fault should be gone.
It worked perfectly, no more fault codes displayed. Thanks to the great folks on this forum. Now if I could find a good independent mechanic with BUDS, or a Spyder owner with BUDS we could synch the throttle bodies. If any of you know of one in Texas, please advise. We would trailer the bike there to work on it. Thank all of you and God Bless, Ed & Sylvia
I know that this was last posted in January and if your wife is like mine, you have gotten this done already but I just stumbled across it. If you are in North Texas, Cowtown Powersports is supposed to be a good dealer. They are on the SouthEast side of Ft Worth along I-20 just West of 287. I have heard good things about them but have never used them. I live in Waxahachie and have a 2008 GS SE5 with the same bags and trunk package on mine. I love the color and the graphics. Happy miles to you sir and your wife. Maybe we will meet up on the road.
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