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    Air horns for RS

    I mounted my Stebel Nautilus in the OEM horn location. Drilled small hole in frunk as the air horn intake was pressing against the wall.

    Whatever brand you buy, if there is an interposing relay in...
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    Be sure to max out brake fluid level. Just a hair...

    Be sure to max out brake fluid level. Just a hair low will set off the error code.


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    Link iPhone to Zumo 550 to Scala G4?

    Looking for some tech advise while ryding my GS. I have a Scala G4 headset, Zumo 550 GPS and iPhone 5. I'd like to pair everything so I can listen to iPhone music but have the Zumo override with...
  4. If they told her two cylinders were not firing...

    If they told her two cylinders were not firing when the engine only HAS two cylinders, they were trying to steal from her. That's as flagrant as telling someone they need to change the air in their...
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    Lubricating cables

    Consider also mounting an expanding spring to the latch pin. I have one on the seat and frunk pins, secured with RTV, that cause the frunk lid and seat to pop up when released.


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    BUDS is BRP's proprietary control module...

    BUDS is BRP's proprietary control module interface. Dealers use to analyze, troubleshoot and issue state commands and parameters to the various control modules. "Farkle" is a combination of two words...
  7. Something that bit me with an intermittent...

    Something that bit me with an intermittent misfire issue, be sure to check the negative cable anchor point under the seat. If that connection is not super tight it will cause problems.


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    There was a lawsuit with Mitsubishi over the...

    There was a lawsuit with Mitsubishi over the original "Spyder GS" name, as Mitsubishi already had a car out by that name. Settled by BRP changing "GS" to "RS."


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  9. Here goes nothing - this is my first reply to a...

    Here goes nothing - this is my first reply to a post, hope it works. please bear with me.

    For almost two years I had a problem with my [purchased used] 2008 GS "hiccuping" at engine speeds >5000...
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    Problem Solved

    Thanks to everyone who responded.

    The final solution (well, it's held for 300 miles) came from Lamont.

    I needed to tighten the main frame / battery ground bolt.

    The connection was not...
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    How do I contact them? Sent from my iPhone...

    How do I contact them?


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    Coz - thanks for the research. I've checked the...

    Coz - thanks for the research. I've checked the ground connections that I've found, wire brushed or sanded the metal surfaces to make shiny. Cleaned battery terminals as well. I'll see what I turn up...
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    Update - up to almost 9500 miles. Hiccup...

    Update - up to almost 9500 miles. Hiccup continued to come and go. Took to dealer for gas cap recall, they scanned BUDDS and said bad rear wheel speed sensor. That was the only stored error code....
  15. Remember to blow compressed air into the plug...

    Remember to blow compressed air into the plug well just after you break the plugs loose. There's a lot of small debris that accumulates down in the wells.


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    Mounted mine close to original location, drilled...

    Mounted mine close to original location, drilled a hole into the frunk to provide unrestricted air flow to the compressor. Occasionally only get one of the two tones, otherwise very happy. Only thing...
  17. Key is removing as many zip ties as necessary....

    Key is removing as many zip ties as necessary. Have some new ones on hand to install as needed.


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    Motorcycle Dave - did you modify parking brake...

    Motorcycle Dave - did you modify parking brake pedal to make it easier to reach? My Rivcos make it a trick to get to the pedal.


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  19. Metamora makes a great stop, or destination! ...

    Metamora makes a great stop, or destination!


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    2008 GS "hiccup" at highway speeds

    I've owned my 2008 GS since 13 JAN 2012 (yes it was Friday the 13th). The unit had less than 2500 miles. This season with just at 7500 miles, I've had an occasional "hiccup" when ryding above 65...
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    Your winter "ride" would be more fun if it were a...

    Your winter "ride" would be more fun if it were a Ford behind the blade! My GS and F-150 are bosom buddies...


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    Perhaps not recommended by most techs, but I use...

    Perhaps not recommended by most techs, but I use a 30" piece of 1"
    Black iron pipe as an extension to the spanner. Easy-Peasy...



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    You can improve the performance of the ISCI...

    You can improve the performance of the ISCI system by adjusting their hydraulic slave cylinder until it's just short of applying pressure to the master cylinder, when at rest. That helped the feel...
  24. I have successfully used this mount for my GPS on...

    I have successfully used this mount for my GPS on my 2009 GS that is also equipped with KewlMetal risers and Kyryakyn ISO GRIPS. It fit well, and I was a bit surprised how good it looks. I thought...
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    Click out YouTube, there are several videos that...

    Click out YouTube, there are several videos that go through step be step much clearer than the owner's manual. I adjusted mine once last year and haven't had to touch it since.


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    I think the greatest value in continuing to...

    I think the greatest value in continuing to require motorcycle endorsements is the defensive driving factor. All of these vehicles present a small visual footprint to other drivers who will say -...
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    I've found regular use of water repellents such...

    I've found regular use of water repellents such as Rain-X works fine, without needing mechanical wipers. Keep an eye on the contents for comparability with your windshield, and always apply to a test...
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    Nice !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...

    Nice !!!


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    I'll give an "amen" to the quality of the ISCI...

    I'll give an "amen" to the quality of the ISCI unit. In addition to he purchase price, though, take into consideration that it is not a quick, easy installation. Maybe ISCI will install free?



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    Surely SOMONE makes a snow tire that would fit...

    Surely SOMONE makes a snow tire that would fit the Spyder, perhaps even with provisions to install studs?!? I'd stay away from chains, though.


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