adjustable windshield arm broke! Any alternatives to entire motor/assy?

[emarc119]

Hello Spyder Lovers...... I have a 2012 Can Am Spyder RTS..... while riding last night, my adjustable windshield arm broke!! I can only find the entire assembly for $800.. is this my only option??? Thanks in advance for any help provided

[CopperSpyder]

Welcome to the forum emarc119! Try looking at this post I found by using the search function (see search box) top right side. "click: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?149816-Electric-Windshield-adjustment-bar-broke-Any-suggestions&highlight=Noboot+arm

[pegasus1300]

an option is the replacement arm from noboot, but you can now buy a genuine BRP(same as you had with same problems) arm by itself.

[trikermutha]

Yeah - don't you love it when that happens. I was going 70mph when mine snapped.

[noboot]

Hello Spyder Lovers...... I have a 2012 Can Am Spyder RTS..... while riding last night, my adjustable windshield arm broke!! I can only find the entire assembly for $800.. is this my only option??? Thanks in advance for any help provided

If you wish to PM me I can give you details of our replacement RT Windscreen arm. Cheers

[noboot]

If you go to www.ozspyderryders.com.au you can see my replacement windscreen arm

[LongIsland]

The replacement is also available at https://www.canamspyderaccessories.com. Mine cracked and broke in July, had the part shipped next day and replaced it within a day of receiving it.

[emarc119]

I was doing 90 mph.....scared the hell out of me!!

[WhiteCat]

Meanwhile there should be a sparepart from BRP for this problem.
The BRP number ist 705013108 "WINDSHIELD LIFTING ARM REPAIR KIT".
But i dont know what parts and how many are included in this kit.
You can order it from your dealer or from several internet shops.

Michael

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Meanwhile there should be a sparepart from BRP for this problem.
The BRP number ist 705013108 "WINDSHIELD LIFTING ARM REPAIR KIT".
But i dont know what parts and how many are included in this kit.
You can order it from your dealer or from several internet shops.

Michael

Yes there is ..... however it's the SAME piece of JUNK that the Spyder was delivered with when it was purchased ..... this makes NO sense to me ..... get the one from No-boot or Lamonster .....JMHO .... Mike :thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

Another tidbit once you replace the arm...

Do not leave windshield in the lowest position. Raise it just a little bit. Riding on the bottom puts a strain on the unit. I followed that advice on my 2010, 2011, and 2014 RT's and had no windshield issues.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Another tidbit once you replace the arm...

Do not leave windshield in the lowest position. Raise it just a little bit. Riding on the bottom puts a strain on the unit. I followed that advice on my 2010, 2011, and 2014 RT's and had no windshield issues.

Well actually this is a myth .... I've reported on this many years ago ..... Before No Boot created His, I made one for myself .... I tested the Theory about " don't leave it ALL the way down " ...... So I put a piece of paper under the ARM and lowered it ALL the way down ..... the paper fell out, the arm was not touching it ..... The arm mechanism is designed to work the same way as an elevator .... when it's ALL the way down - it isn't resting on the ground either ..... Mike :thumbup:

[sandeejs]

Get the "NoBoot" replacement.
Really.
Get it.

[ARtraveler]

That's my story and I am sticking to it. :bowdown:

[Arachnerds]

I took a good look at our 2011 last fall after seeing a post warning about this potential on the older models. Sure enough....our "dog bone part" was beginning to crack. I ordered one from Pierre at.... https://www.canamspyderaccessories.com/rt-series-replacement-arm-for-windshield-black/ and it was under $200 vs. BRP suggesting a complete $600-$800, 3-arm part. I see that by this link, that they even make the "dog bone" in black now. Ours was silver, like the rest of the arm structure.