Questions about 2018 RTL

[ahh-cool]

The new Spyder runs great, still trying to figure out BRP Connect.
I filled the bike with gas today and at every light I smelled gas.
The L/H blinker does not shut off automatically
Looking for suggestions on what to do.
I'm getting ready to remove the rear axle to install my hitch. I checked the belt tension with a krikit and it was 260. Is that the right pressure

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

The new Spyder runs great, still trying to figure out BRP Connect.
I filled the bike with gas today and at every light I smelled gas.
The L/H blinker does not shut off automatically
Looking for suggestions on what to do.
I'm getting ready to remove the rear axle to install my hitch. I checked the belt tension with a krikit and it was 260. Is that the right pressure

What type of Hitch do you have ...... I'm pretty sure BRP's is a Bolt Thru design ............. #260 lbs. I believe will match the BRP specs ..... I run 165-75 ....and I have no vibes from my belt on my 2014 RT. and no other issues at that setting........Most Spyders have had issues with the turn signals not going off by themselves, I think it may get better with time - mine did ....... Mike

[ahh-cool]

The plate that holds the trailer hitch is connected by the axle. I took it off my 12 and now I'm hooking it up to the 18. It is an aftermarket that I bought on Ebay 3 years ago and it still works good

[ahh-cool]

I bought the manual today. should be here in about a week

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I bought the manual today. should be here in about a week

........... If you bought a Hard copy from your dealer .... see if you can get that canceled .... You can get them on-line for about $25 to $30 ...... just a thought ...... I remember those after-market hitches .... I not sure anyone is still making that style ..... but it is very strong and won't come off unless it BREAKS .............. Mike

[ARtraveler]

Welcome to the "beta tester," "cutting edge," portion of ing.

Sounds like the 2018's are going to be mostly electronic questions. Happily, this go around, I can sit back, relax, and learn from others.

Cannot answer your current questions. Above my pay grade so far.

[BRPcare]

The new Spyder runs great, still trying to figure out BRP Connect.
I filled the bike with gas today and at every light I smelled gas.
The L/H blinker does not shut off automatically
Looking for suggestions on what to do.
I'm getting ready to remove the rear axle to install my hitch. I checked the belt tension with a krikit and it was 260. Is that the right pressure

Hello @ahh-cool,

We are so sorry to read about your gas smell. Please send us your VIN number, contact information, and forum name to brp.care@brp.com and we will be happy to look into this further for you.

Warm Regards,
Stephanie - Brpcare

[Easy Rider]

we will be happy to look into this further for you.

And her answer back will be: Take it to your dealer for warranty service; that's my answer too.

Any chance that you over-filled the gas tank......or splashed some out ??

[ahh-cool]

And her answer back will be: Take it to your dealer for warranty service; that's my answer too.

Any chance that you over-filled the gas tank......or splashed some out ??

Did not splash any. not sure about overfilled. don't see how

[ahh-cool]

I read in the book that the heater is only for the hands. What is that big plug in the seat for?

[ahh-cool]

What's this crap, I can't adjust the front shocks
The back airbag is automatic. I think I see a compressor in there but there is no button for it

[ahh-cool]

What's the torque on the axle nut

[ahh-cool]

I don't know if you guys are aware of this, but putting on the heater doesn't apply the parking brake. It also doesn't open the frunk.
Some of you will understand what I'm saying.
From reverse to first gear you only have to hit the shifter once
Spell check tells me that shifter is not a word but shiftier is

[ahh-cool]

........... If you bought a Hard copy from your dealer .... see if you can get that canceled .... You can get them on-line for about $25 to $30 ...... just a thought ...... I remember those after-market hitches .... I not sure anyone is still making that style ..... but it is very strong and won't come off unless it BREAKS .............. Mike

I bought a thumb drive on Ebay

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I bought a thumb drive on Ebay

Same thing ..... I mentioned it because the BRP hard copy is about $135.00 ..............Mike

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

What's this crap, I can't adjust the front shocks
The back airbag is automatic. I think I see a compressor in there but there is no button for it

The front shocks haven't been adjustable since 2013. There should be a switch in the switch cluster to adjust the rear air shock from soft to hard. I'm guessing that since you had a 2012 you haven't been keeping up with the changes that have been taking place from 2013 on. There have been quite a few. I believe the only real change from 2017 to 18 is the electronics.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I don't know if you guys are aware of this, but putting on the heater doesn't apply the parking brake. It also doesn't open the frunk.
Some of you will understand what I'm saying.
From reverse to first gear you only have to hit the shifter once
Spell check tells me that shifter is not a word but shiftier is

The frunk switch part of the parking brake switch was dropped in 2014. My 2013 & 14 RTs shift(ed) directly from reverse to first. Well, at least your spell checked didn't tell you change the 'f' to a 't'!

[ahh-cool]

The front shocks haven't been adjustable since 2013. There should be a switch in the switch cluster to adjust the rear air shock from soft to hard. I'm guessing that since you had a 2012 you haven't been keeping up with the changes that have been taking place from 2013 on. There have been quite a few. I believe the only real change from 2017 to 18 is the electronics.

My 2012 had a switch for the compressor. The 2018 does not. according to the manual it's automatic.
You're correct I have not kept up with the changes

[canamjhb]

I read in the book that the heater is only for the hands. What is that big plug in the seat for?

That big plug under the seat to the passenger pilon is what tells your that there is a passenger aboard. (But you can tell your passenger that it is the connection for the ejection system for unruly or overly opinionated passengers)

[Easy Rider]

My 2012 had a switch for the compressor. The 2018 does not. according to the manual it's automatic.
You're correct I have not kept up with the changes

One of the dashboard switches should be to set the RANGE where the automatic "leveling" will occur; soft to hard.
Unless they did away with that in '18. My '17 has it. You can not turn it off, however, or adjust it manually.

[ottawa-rider]

Unless they did away with that in '18.

Exactly, my new 2018 RT does not have the switch to adjust the rear suspension.

When I notice only two switches instead of the four on the 2014, I quickly realized they had moved the "Parking Brake" switch to the handlebar similar to the F3, but I had to think a minute before realizing which one was actually missing. A quick reference to the manual confirmed that the rear suspension is now fully automatic.

However, I quickly realized that the new location of the parking brake switch will require some getting used to, after moving the Spyder a few time in the garage to await the end of winter, I kept looking for the switch in the wrong place.

[HankD]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

[ARtraveler]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

Thank you. You have the ECO mode rant down to a "t."

[ottawa-rider]

Yes Eco mode is still there, it was ON when I first started the Spyder, I immediately turned it OFF, and I did not actually ride the Spyder on the street yet.

[ahh-cool]

So for 2018 they got rid of the 12v plug in the trunk and the stiffness adjustment button for the rear suspension, both were very handy features for me. Did they leave the Eco Mode? That's the one I think they should have done away with. Who really uses that other than one or two times just to see what it does?

I'll be sticking with my 2017 for a long while.

There is not a 12v plug in the trunk but there is a dual usb.
The ECO is there I tried it, makes me think they are saving fuel by turning off one cylinder