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  1. [SOLD] New lower price! Asking $75 Wasn't able to...

    New lower price!

    Asking $75

    Wasn't able to edit 1st post. :(
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    I had looked up the procedure and true, it isn't...

    I had looked up the procedure and true, it isn't hard. Just a PIA taking your front end apart. Right now I"m living with a friend and not really set up to do mechanical work. If I was back in my...
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    Sticky: I installed the touring windshield that came with...

    I installed the touring windshield that came with the Spyder I got. I've only rode with it once. Not sure if I like it... Looks less sporty.

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    Sticky: Some repairs and upgrades.

    I just got my 08 Spyder GS SM5 back from the shop after almost a month. Had the DPS Unit replace :banghead:, new front tires, ball joint replaced and had an alignment done.
    They also fixed two...
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    Man I love this wrap! My Spyder came with a pin...

    Man I love this wrap! My Spyder came with a pin up girl on a bomb. I was gonna take it off, but it's growing on me. lol.
    Going to look for the shark one tho.

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  6. HowTo: Glad I came across this post! I just upgraded the...

    Glad I came across this post! I just upgraded the bulbs on my 08 Spyder. What a PIA! Even cut my finger. lol
    But, fairly straight forward. I ended up using Sylvania (H7) SilverStar zXe Gold bulbs....
  7. Glad you posted about these. I'm looking to get a...

    Glad you posted about these. I'm looking to get a set in a week or 2. Didn't realize the break pedal would end up in the center of the board.
  8. I tried my dealer and he can't even find the...

    I tried my dealer and he can't even find the cable in their system and no luck online. Looks like I may have to buy a new sport trunk. Luckily, I've seen some for around $130-$150. Still expensive....
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    Lucky. I just paid $1700 to have my DPS replaced....

    Lucky. I just paid $1700 to have my DPS replaced. I don't see why the DPS costs $1200!
    Should have done it myself and saved the $500 labor fee.
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    Forgot to ask. What they charge you? My bill was...

    Forgot to ask. What they charge you? My bill was just under $1,700 for the DPS replacement. Tech said it was leaking fluids.
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    Oh man. Hope they got it fixed for ya. I just...

    Oh man. Hope they got it fixed for ya.

    I just got my 08 Spyder back from the dealer yesterday. Been in the shop since I bought it a month ago. They replaced the DPS, new front tires, tie rod and...
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    I got the Shoei Neotec II and the Sena SRL2. ...

    I got the Shoei Neotec II and the Sena SRL2.

    How does the Outrush compare to the Neotec II/ SRL2 set up?
  13. Haven’t tried them yet. I’ll check out these two...

    Haven’t tried them yet. I’ll check out these two shops next time I need work done. Thanks!
  14. Any good shops in the Northern Virginia Area or Culpeper, Va?

    Hi All,

    Anyone know of any good shops in the Northern Virginia Area, besides Coleman Power Sports in Falls Church?
    or any shops around Culpeper, Va.

    They are just to darn busy for their own...
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    Poll: I'll probably be renting out my 08 Spyder for a...

    I'll probably be renting out my 08 Spyder for a while. I'll use the cash to fund some other projects.

    I don't think I'd do it if I had a new one.
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    Sticky: I finally got my plates! Too bad the Spyder is in...

    I finally got my plates! Too bad the Spyder is in the shop. I've had it for almost 3 weeks and only was able to go up and down my street a couple times.
  17. [SOLD] Bueller?

    Bueller?
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    Hope you guys had fun!!

    Hope you guys had fun!!
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    New to me 2008 Spyder GS SM5 Premiere Edition...

    New to me 2008 Spyder GS SM5 Premiere Edition #3478 of 2500, came with 41,191 miles.

    I've only ridden it about one block. It's in the shop getting the "Check DPS" error checked out. Along with a...
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    I can't wait to get my Spyder back from the shop....

    I can't wait to get my Spyder back from the shop. Got it a couple weeks ago and haven't been able to ride it yet.
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    Thanks Remus. I saw those a couple days ago. My...

    Thanks Remus. I saw those a couple days ago. My concern is the rear bracket. Thinking about vibrations and noise (rattle).

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    Following. Finding accessories for the 2008's is...

    Following. Finding accessories for the 2008's is next to impossible.
  23. [SOLD] 2008 Spyder Front & Rear Foot Pegs and both brake pedals. (May fit other years)

    2008 Spyder Front & Rear Foot Pegs and both brake pedals.

    Asking $125, free shipping in the continental USA.

    These came off the 2008 Spyder I just bought.

    I don't know who made these or...
  24. WTB: Here is the link: www.riders-share.com...

    Here is the link: www.riders-share.com
    You can also check Eagle Rider some locations have Can-ams. https://www.eaglerider.com/
  25. [SOLD] I just got a 2008 Spyder. Your's looks good. ...

    I just got a 2008 Spyder. Your's looks good.
    How did you mount the saddle bags and rear box? I can't find anything on that.
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    Sweet! Thanks for the links. I just ordered my...

    Sweet! Thanks for the links. I just ordered my digital copy.
    I used this link: https://brpmanuals.com/canam-spyder-manual.htm

    I might get the paper manual later on.
  27. Posting on a 12 year old thread. I feel like I"m...

    Posting on a 12 year old thread. I feel like I"m poking a dead horse. Anyways...

    I just got my 2008 Spyder GS SE5 on Monday and just now looking at the photos I took earlier today (Wednesday), I...
  28. Thanks! It’s some kind of pull cable. Was curious...

    Thanks! It’s some kind of pull cable. Was curious if it was really important. That repair can wait a little. :)

    Just bought a new battery and it started right up! That sucker is FAST!!! Faster...
  29. Jumped started my Spyder GS and caught something on fire!

    So I went to jump start the 08 Spyder GS ES5 I just got and saw smoke and flames... :shocked: :banghead: :roflblack:

    Apparently that pull out tab was not for the positive battery connection. I...
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