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    "shorting" sound in switches

    Hi there:
    Every once in a while there's a distinct shorting (spark jumping) sound coming from the handlebar switches when I go to start my machine. Not every time. My dealer replaced one of the...
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    heat shields

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    Spyderpops heatshield is shown in the larger opening above the highway peg. The smaller opening directly behind the peg is a shield i made using a thin sheet of copper painted flat...
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    covered "both" openings

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    Used spyderpops cover then made my own for the bottom opening....awesome diference...need to remove bottom pan cover to release heat. Was concerned about covering both openings,but at 30+C here...
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    highway pegs

    Just mounted kewlmetal highway pegs..great even for short rides ...looking forward to next week for 2 day trip. Waiting for my driver backrest (due sept 5th). Heat shields (both purchased and...
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    golf bag carrier

    Been awhile since I've been on the site. I visited my spyder dealer and did some measurements and a quick drawing of the trailor hitch. I then fabbed up the carrier shown in the attatched picture....
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    2nd shield

    I "made" a second shield for the lower opening along the same design as the one i got from spyderpops....was concerned the heat buildup would not be good,however, the bike is running 1 1/2 bars lower...
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    ordered

    Ordered mine yesterday...delivery expected sept 5th...concerned about how well the piece that sticks to the seat works as well as concern about wether rain/washing seat will stay out of slit cut...
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    dreaded limp mode

    1st "ride" on my 2010 rt.... have 4,600 city km on bike,but, was going on a 4-500 km ride. after about 80 km one of the other riders pulled over, so i stopped with him. When i started my bike it...
  9. Thread: New RT

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    :congrats::ohyea: Love my RT !!!

    :congrats::ohyea: Love my RT !!!
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    rs

    Hi....similar instance with my rs,but, it was a short in the switch itself...dealer fixed under warenty..
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    pawn shop

    Hi..... agree with most that it is likely someone looking for a fast buck. I'd be prone to check local pawn shops that are fairly close by. Sorry for your loss.:gaah:
  12. Thread: Depreciation

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    sale privately

    Hi There
    I upgraded to 2010 rts. Was offered 9000 for my 2008 ....sold it privately in 3 days for 14000. Then I kept going back till the dealer gave me a good deal. Good luck
  13. Thread: New Gen2 DPS

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    upgrade

    Have an appointment scheduled for thurs.....wish they would get my replacement hood in that fast...mine was damaged on original shipment...waiting over 2 months for the replacement.:2thumbs::gaah:
  14. Thread: best oil?

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    diy to save $

    I use brp oi/filters/washers etc. My dealer sels me the oil "bulk" ( a small saving). My biggest saving is actually performing the maintenance myself. Peace of mind regarding choice of oil/warrenty...
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    sell??

    Sold my 2008 privately.... took quite a beating, but, got 3000 more then offered on trade in... cars/boats/bikes "any toy" expect to lose on resale!!!
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    manual/auto

    Had a 2008 manual shift.... my 2010 RT is automatic...love it. Like the fact it downshifts into 1st at lights automatically.
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    new holder finished

    Got the aluminum holder made.... steel 25 lbs ... alum 14

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    If anyone interested, I will sell 1st unit for cost/shipping only
    Can discuss further on email or phone for more...
  18. dps

    Just received my letter for the dps "upgrade"....waiting for the dealer to get whatever it is they need and then they'll book me in.Haven't had any problems too date, so will wait for their call.
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    sheepskin

    cools seat in summer...warm in winter....don't care for the looks but what the hell.Remaking the golf carrier in aluminum...1/5th the weight...will post some pics when finished
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    $$$$

    One of the brp trailors is designed to hold 2 sets of clubs....here in canada the hitch is $600 the trailor $5000....installation ???? one would thinks the installation should be free for that...
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    Golfing and riding

    Guess it's obvious I like both golfing and riding....hehe
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    design concept

    Basically a trailor hitch with 2 bars and curved braces with straps...:chat:
    That's why I posted the pic without the bag
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    RT

    RT's need their own decal....let me know....good idea
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    fabbed myself

    Yes...I looked at the trailor hitch BRP puts out and decided I could fab a unit that would easilly carry my clubs.
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    Picture of holder without the bag

    Showing the unit without the bag attatched...
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    Best of two worlds

    Great !!! Now I can carry my clubs and I can still see out of my mirrors...:yes:
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    jump thru hoops

    Prior to them replacing the pads, the dealer tried all of the remedies posted that i could find....washingpads after each ride,,, brake clean,,,sanding/bevelling pads,,,,jumping on brakes at high...
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    puff of smoke

    Sold my 2008..bought a 2010... the fellow that bought mine has a similar problem except when he pushes start button there's a loud click and everything shuts down...almost like a short in starter...
  29. Thread: Extreme Heat

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    asbestos tape

    Hi...had same problem....bought some asbestos muffler tape and covered both pipes. Helped a bit...bought it at napa...supposed to improve gas millage as well...my right side was unbearable.
  30. Thread: Break Noise

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    pads defectve

    Hi... had 2008 spyder that drove me crazy with brake squeel.... tried all sorts of remedies, including shop sanding/bevelling pad.... finally convinced brp that assembly line products can often have...
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