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    Here's an update for anyone that has a 2008 GS...

    Here's an update for anyone that has a 2008 GS that is equipped with the BRP storage/backrest accessory. You need to remove the support plate to get at the screws that hold the tail light in if you...
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    Finally got it. It was the BRP accessory and it...

    Finally got it. It was the BRP accessory and it was covering the tail light screws. It wouldn't be a quick fix on the road to change a bulb. Have to take the tail off. I'll think I'll drill some...
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    You would think not but it is. But I can't get it...

    You would think not but it is. But I can't get it off right now. Going back out. Thanks.
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    I'm fairly clumsy on this site yet. Anyway,...

    I'm fairly clumsy on this site yet. Anyway, there's a couple of pics. One shows the plate that's hiding the tail light screw and I'm trying to remove. The other is pointing straight up to where the...
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    I'm going to try and take a pic but my camera not...

    I'm going to try and take a pic but my camera not the best and hard location to get a pic
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    It appears to be a support plate for the tail...

    It appears to be a support plate for the tail piece. About 8" long and 4" wide. It is secured with a 7" bolt thru the frame and a 13mm nut underneath. Removed bolts and the plate is loose but won't...
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    I'm having trouble removing the rear tail lights on my 2008 GS. I can't find the rear screw/bolt. I think I see the tail light bracket but it disappears underneath a steel plate. I've looked at the...
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    Thanks for the pic. I can't get at that back...

    Thanks for the pic. I can't get at that back screw though. There is a steel plate covering it. I have a 2008 GS SM5.
  9. I was thinking of doing that too but the local...

    I was thinking of doing that too but the local shop that I use told me that mixing incandescent bulbs with LED lights might mess up the flasher for signal lights. Did you experience any trouble?
  10. 2008 GS Trailer wiring - can I just tap into the bike's wiring?

    I recently bought a 2008 GS and I'm putting a trailer hitch on it but I'm unable to locate a wiring harness for that year. Is it wrong to just tap into the bike wiring and run the wires to the...
  11. Had shop check bearings and was advised all good....

    Had shop check bearings and was advised all good. I still hear that annoying drone.
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    Does anyone out there know where I can get those...

    Does anyone out there know where I can get those 2008 GS mirror extensions anymore. Preferably somewhere in Canada since I live in Ontario.
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    Hello Gilly!! I just bought a 2008 SM5 with...

    Hello Gilly!! I just bought a 2008 SM5 with 26,000 kms on it. Never owned or drove a Spyder before but have been riding for 40 years. It passed the safety no troubles. I took my first longer ride the...
  14. Now I'm leaning towards tire/alignment trouble....

    Now I'm leaning towards tire/alignment trouble. One tire (right) has a little bit of uneven wear. Could be causing my droning sound. Now to find somebody in Northern Ontario who does that type of...
  15. OK. Thanks. Been pretty busy lately. Spring...

    OK. Thanks. Been pretty busy lately. Spring gardening and stuff. I assumed the mechanic would have checked the front bearings out when he signed off on the safety certificate but who knows. Trouble...
  16. 2008 GS Spyder front end droning sound - Ideas?

    First time Spyder owner. Giving up my 2-wheeler. I just bought a 2008 Spyder GS manual tranny with 27,000 kms on it. Real nice shape. It passed the safety no trouble. I took it for my first longer...
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