Hello! I recently bought my girlfriend a 2009 Can Am SE5 and thus far she loves it. Now she don't have to ride on the back of my bike and she loves the independence. There are two things she is really wanting. First is risers, which we have elected to use the Kewl Metal risers, the second is a throttle lock. This is where I need some advice.
What throttle locks are you using and what is your feedback?
Welcome to both the spyder world and this awesome site. You can check with our vendors on the home page and search the site as well. Not fond of any of the lock systems I use the cramp buster/palm cruise. She could try it for a few bucks while you decide...
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
We had one of those. We put 4" risers--custom made because there were not after market ones at the time. They gave a nice sitting up riding position. You choice of KM ones is pretty much right on.
Also used a Cramp Buster for those longer trips. Easy on, easy off, about $10. Never felt the need for cruise on the RS--but I do like it now that I have it on the RT's.
Enjoy your new ride. That is a nice machine.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
ThrottleMister
sounds like you got it at Octoberfest
Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
Was 2008 GS SM5
Don Garbarino
Cup Holder
GPS locking holder
Mud flap
Modified KNOTT grill
Phone holder and charger
Trailer hitch
Dual air horn
Auxiliary fuse box with relays
Heated clothing controller
volt/oil pressure gauge
Sequential signals in mirror
Tri Axis Handle bars
Baja Ron anti sway bar/heim links
shorty antenna
And many more
The throttle lock thing is a little odd and sometimes irritating if not riding alone (tring to adjust for other bikes) beyond giving the hand a break, they don't compensate obviously for hills or wind etc. Throttle mate is fairly cheap and discrete. There are aftermarket cruise controls out there(like audiovox), but in many/most cases they were ment more for vehicle interiors so some parts aren't weather proof, like the controls.
there's a thread somewhere on finding the "hidden" cruise control on the grip - but I don't know if this applies to your model. Worth checking out though.
Oh and tell her from me - the list of things she Absolutely Must Have (I call them AMH's) will grow and grow and grow ... Have Fun
there's a thread somewhere on finding the "hidden" cruise control on the grip - but I don't know if this applies to your model. Worth checking out though.
Oh and tell her from me - the list of things she Absolutely Must Have (I call them AMH's) will grow and grow and grow ... Have Fun
I am guessing not...because the RT with cruise did not come out until the 2010 model year. If someone knows otherwise, please pipe in. Thanks.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
.............There have been shipping issue with dealing with Kewl Metal products and I 'm sure the EZ-risers are less expensive ................jmho.......Mike
.............There have been shipping issue with dealing with Kewl Metal products and I 'm sure the EZ-risers are less expensive ................jmho.......Mike
you were right. Tried to order from Kewl Metal, go the run around and then they finally email me and tell me they are discontinued. TERRIBLE Customer Service (or lack there of)
there's a thread somewhere on finding the "hidden" cruise control on the grip - but I don't know if this applies to your model. Worth checking out though.
2020 RT Limited in the ultra cool Deep Marsala Dark edition.
Baja Ron Anti-Sway Bar, LED reflectors, Lamonster USB Charger (and phone mount), Can-Am Low Windshield, X-Creen Tour Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade, Power Commander, Dilithium powered Flux Capacitor (not yet fully functional). Maintained by Lou at Pirate Powersports.
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