New to the club: ST Limited 2013

[scubadown]

Hello. Just bought this yesterday.

Big change from a KLR 650.


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[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :ani29:

[pegasus1300]

:welcome::congrats: on the new Spyder. Thanks for posting a picture,that is very nice looking.

[Bob Denman]

Welcome to the PARTY!!! :yes::ohyea::yes: :2thumbs:

[GS1]

:congrats: on the new :spyder2: and :welcome:

[youngers]

that is a very nice looking ride , should have tons of fun on her that `s for sure :thumbup:

[Trbayth]

She's a beauty!

[Chupaca]

To both the spyder world and this awesome site..:clap:great choice..:2thumbs: and it is a big switch from your KLR...:yikes:

[stevencovert]

I also started out with a 2013ST! Bit sportier, that 998cc engine is super responsive! Don't get in trouble!

[AY4B]

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Nice! Welcome to the Forum!

[ingramwc]

:welcome: Great machine, I hope you enjoy it!!!!!!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes:

[Ranman42]

:welcome: you are already on your way to a farkeling frenzy!!! Nice Ryde.

[loisk]

Enjoy

just a tip - if you don't have the airflow side panels (standard on 14+ ST models), ask your dealer to get them for you - no cost, goodwill fix. Reduces heat under the Tupperware, highly recommended.

[Bfromla]

:2thumbs::congrats::b2b::welcome: Let the FARKLES begin!:yes::yes::yes:
as mentioned above ask dealer about updated panels you may want later. The rest will be miles of smiles!:ohyea:
& you figged how to post a pic!:) lol that still eludes some members.

[scubadown]

Enjoy

just a tip - if you don't have the airflow side panels (standard on 14+ ST models), ask your dealer to get them for you - no cost, goodwill fix. Reduces heat under the Tupperware, highly recommended.

Thanks for all the responses. How can I tell if I have the airflow side panels? If I post a picture can you tell? Is it for both sides or just one?

[jaherbst]

Welcome to the ZOO! It will have more meaning the longer you are on here. :joke:

​Jack

[loisk]

Thanks for all the responses. How can I tell if I have the airflow side panels? If I post a picture can you tell? Is it for both sides or just one?

Hi, it is for both sides. Adds a fist-sized vent. Here is a picture, hope it helps.

There are two part numbers needed for the kit - left and right.

[scubadown]

Hi, it is for both sides. Adds a fist-sized vent. Here is a picture, hope it helps.

There are two part numbers needed for the kit - left and right.

Thanks Loisk. I see I don't have the improved airflow panels. Since I purchased the bike second hand and not from a dealer do you think Can Am will still provide this fix? I also smell a fairly strong gasoline smell in my garage after a ride.

[loisk]

Yes, dealer should do this even for secondhand - mine was used, too.

Note - it is a Goodwill Fix - not the Recall which only covered 13 RT - many dealers are easily confused. As such it will not show up on a vin search, but it is valid.

Re gas smell, I know in hot weather my fuel would boil, so I had to open the cap and wait before I could fill it. (Pre panels)
Keep an eye on the smell, a service may fix it. Purge valve could need a fix - it is supposed to clear itself on the initial starting rev. Others will chime in I am sure, but a few good runs may be all it needs.

Might pay to contact a good local dealer, get the panels ordered, with the promise to them of a service when the panels arrive!? Will enable you to sus them out in case you need them later on. If you have any issues getting the airflow panel kit, post on this forum and people will give good advice.

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:congrats:on your spyder and:welcome:to the spyder web. Dale

[Bfromla]

Hi, it is for both sides. Adds a fist-sized vent. Here is a picture, hope it helps.

There are two part numbers needed for the kit - left and right.
:popcorn: Would you happen to have those part numbers?:dontknow::pray:

[loisk]

:popcorn: Would you happen to have those part numbers?:dontknow::pray:

Not handy, but search for the st airflow panels thread (loads of pages) and they are there, different part numbers for left, right and per colour.

[BigGuy66]

... and to the Spyder rydes. Nice byke. Be sure to read the Dos and Donts on this forum... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners