Anyone used CanDoo Pro? Any good for a home mechanic?

[TheOldMedic]

My local Can Am Spyder dealer refuses to do anything on Spyders more than 10 years old. This is the same dealer that sold me my 2008 Spyder less than 5 years ago. Apparently, there is no Can Am dealer in Kentucky who WILL work on them.

I am considering purchasing the "CanDoo Pro" BUDS system. I am wondering if anyone has used it, and if it's a good program for a home mechanic?

[BajaRon]

Where are you in Kentucky?

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Are you talking about this thing here?

https://candoopro.com/index.php?main...products_id=68

There’s no indication on the product page that it works on Spyders. I’m not even sure that I would call it a BUDS system, but I guess that’s a question of semantics. There was someone on here a couple weeks back that couldn’t even get the thing to reset codes on a Spyder. If you think that you REALLY need BUDS - and that’s up to you - I would stick with what works. Give yourself a Christmas present.

https://www.powersports-diag.com/en/...erface_unit-no

[canamjhb]

I couldn't find a Spyder listed in the list of vehicles that this product will accommodate.

[BajaRon]

I am pretty sure that the only thing that will work on a Spyder or Ryker is the authorized BRP BUDS system. It is my understanding that for an aftermarket tool to work, they would have to purchase a license from BRP to produce it. And that isn't happening. BRP went to a lot of trouble to make theirs a proprietary system.

[oldguyinTX]

The "10 year rule" is unfortunately becoming more common for all vehicles, not just motorcycles, over 10 years old. A big driving force behind this is that the the Feds require that manufacturers only have to make OEM parts available for a period of ten years from date of manufacture. Then the other factor is that repair shops just don't want to service these vehicles period, even with aftermarket parts available, possibly due to the fact that shops don't want to warranty aftermarket parts that they supply for repairs, i.e. a starter, power steering pump, etc. This situation sucks, as folks are not buying new vehicles every 4 or so years, instead keeping them for many more years. Prior to buying a new car in 2019, we kept 2 cars for 13 & 14 years respectively. I thank my lucky stars that we got the new one before interest rates skyrocketed, otherwise we would still be driving the old ones.

[pegasus1300]

I haven't bought a new vehicle since 1973, except for my 2008 RSTD and I saved 10 years to buy it. There are lots of 10+ year old vehicles still in good shape and many of them with low (relatively speaking) mileage. Dealers are making a big mistake, but I think it will spur the creation of more independent shops.

[canamjhb]

This whole service issue including the 10 year thing is exactly why I sold my Spyder one week after the extended warranty expired and moved on to a Goldwing trike. Even though the Wing is older, there are lots of dealers and independents' who can and will service and work on them. When I owned my Spyder I could not find ANY local shop, except the BRP dealership who would even touch the bike. And my local dealers were not service friendly, to say the least..... Jim

[BajaRon]

This whole service issue including the 10 year thing is exactly why I sold my Spyder one week after the extended warranty expired and moved on to a Goldwing trike. Even though the Wing is older, there are lots of dealers and independents' who can and will service and work on them. When I owned my Spyder I could not find ANY local shop, except the BRP dealership who would even touch the bike. And my local dealers were not service friendly, to say the least..... Jim

The Spyder's eternal Achilles Heel... Dealerships.

[ARtraveler]

I couldn't find a Spyder listed in the list of vehicles that this product will accommodate.

I do not see the Spyder listed in the list of vehicles.

[TheOldMedic]

Where are you in Kentucky?

Bowling Green, KY

The Spyder GS is listed as one of the vehicles that Can Do Pro works on.

[mandytuning]

Just get buds2.