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I only had the limp mode come on once, just after I bought it. Nothing since then.

I have a 2008 GS SM5. 50,126KM ( about 30,000+ miles)

The bike is serviced regularly by the dealer.

I have seen this before on this forum, but it always said the engine warning light.

Well,...

I put a Garmin Nuvi on my 2008 GS this year. Put on a handle bar mount (universal fit) from one of the advertisers on this site.
It locks the GPS unit in , no problem.
I should also mention that I...

This is what I had made for my GS when the wife and I go away. The metal was fabricated and the top box
is from a Gold Wing. Works...

I agree. I bought my 2008 GS SM5 used from the dealer.
I took it back after 2 days as a lot of codes were coming up on the screen.
The dealer cleared and rechecked everything at no charge.

Last...

Hi there to all in Spyderland. Just had some changes made to my 2008 Spyder GS SM5.I had a rear bracket made at a metal fabrication shop and bought the rear top case from a motorcycle salvage yard....

Thanks Jerry. I plan on putting one of the keys on a hidden spot on the bike. Haven't decided where to hide it.

Hello everyone.
Just thought I would pass on some info for those about "CLONING" your Spyder key.:yes:

Just to let you know, I have a 2008 GS SM5 Spyder

I have only one key. Lost the Master...

I have a Sharke 800watt stereo on my 2008 GS SM5. I mounted it on top of the dash where that slide out thing is and the
windshield.
I got rid of the pull thing that you are supposed to read, ...

I owned a 2003 Honda Gold Wing 1800 for years. Love it. The as my age started to take it's toll, week legs
my wife did not feel safe with us on it anymore as we went down a few too many times....

Thanks everyone for your great advice. I am going to tackle the drain plug very soon. Doing other projects on the Spyder first
and it's tooooo cooooold in the garage right now. So I will wait till...

I bought dimple plugs this past fall and putting them on this week.

It's good to hear that I am not the first this has happed to. It really makes a person feel like an idiot. I will try a chisel.

I have already tried that.Nothing

Hey folks.
Question: I have a 2008 998 SM5 Spyder GS. The bottom oil drain bolt won't come off. Probably tightened to much.:banghead::banghead:
The inner edges where you put in the...

Hey folks.
I have a 2008 GS SM5 990 Spyder.:yes:

Instead of going to the dealer for a new fuel filter, does anyone know if I can use a fuel filter
from the auto parts store.:pray:
The Spyder...

To all my fellow SPYDER RIDERS in the U.S.A. Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your holiday.:yes::firstplace::2thumbs:

Here in Canada it gets cold in the winter. All I do is hook up the battery tender and make sure I have a full tank
of gas(high test).
I start it up every weekend and let it run for awhile, and if...

I got my email to-day.:clap:

I use Amsoil 10w40 full synthetic on my 2008 GS SM5. This is the best oil I have ever used.:yes::firstplace:
I get my oil filter and rings from the dealer.
I buy the oil through my NAPA auto dealer...

I have the GIVI BRP bags on my 2008 SM5. I installed them myself with some very minor problems. I f I can install them, anyone can. The info supplied with the bags is good to an extent, but the rest...

Back in the day, the Canadian Army used these bikes for recce, courier, patrol and many other duties in
the field.
They really put them to good use.

Well thank you very much. I did not know that much before. I am not tech savvy. Don't even own a cell phone. But man, there is a lot to consider. I will get my son-in-law to help me with this I...

Hi folks.
I have a 2008 Spyder GS SM5.:yes:
I want to purchase a GPS devise for myself. I had a 12 volt plug installed this spring for this purpose.:clap:
My question is:
...

YES! Get the extended warranty. It will be worth every penny if anything EXPENSIVE goes.

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I had 42,000km (25,000miles)<br> They will do a re-checks when ever I bring it in for service.
They want to keep an eye on this. This was all new to them as I said. Great bunch of guys...

Well folks, I got my 2008 Spyder GS SM5 back from the shop last Friday.
The rear wheel wobble was from the rear bearings shot, that chewed up the housing.

The dealer told me that he has never saw...

SHARK is the way to go.

When I was younger, I liked speed and I drove what my friends called an old buggy, hence, speedbuggy.
This was also my cb name.

I bought the Shark radio for my 2008 GS SM5 this past spring
My advice:
Get the 600watt one. You can hear it clearly on the highway without any problems.
I bought mine on ebay and...