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Replacing DESS Modular & Relocating it
I was getting DESS Key once in a while on my 2015 Spyder RT. I was getting concerned that I could get stranded out on the road. I had purchased this Spyder used and had no warranty so I purchased a DESS Modular from Cheap Motorcycle Parts and switched it out myself. I also remounted it as BLUENIGHT911 did so I would not have to remove the front storage compartment if it ever failed again. I made a video showing where the modular is located and where I relocated it. I posted it on You Tube. It is not the best video but it will help anyone that wants to do it their self.
Removing the front storage compartment is not that big of job. The first time it takes sometime but if I was doing it again it would be pretty simple. There are really only 6 bolts that attach it to the front of the Spyder. I would have videoed removing it but being my first time it would have been a pretty long video.
2021 RT Limited
Asphalt Grey
Lamonster RT phone mount
Sena SMH-10
Lamonster Belt Tensioner w/ larger roller
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Garmin's GPS
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Nicely done
Thanks for the video should be helpful for those still having issues with the DESS unit. Hopefully you never have to deal with it again but now if you do it is at a very easily accessed location...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Yes, the first time you remove the Frunk it would be much is easier the next time after seeing how it hooks on. I was going to do like you suggested and leave my old modular where it was and run the the wires up so if it failed then hook the new one in. There were not enough wire on the old modular to reach to the plug when it was above the Frunk. Everything works great, I can not see it ever causing an problem where we have them mounted. I notice when I mounted the modular and tied the bolts it did go up against the plastic under the right light. I don't think it would hurt anything other than there might be some vibration against the modular. I just used a little longer bolts and shimmed it down about 1/4 inch then it never touched anything. I notch the plastic where the wires came up under the plastic of the Frunk so they were not pinched.
2021 RT Limited
Asphalt Grey
Lamonster RT phone mount
Sena SMH-10
Lamonster Belt Tensioner w/ larger roller
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Garmin's GPS
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MOVING THE DESS MODULE
..... It's pretty amazing how fast this Thread dis-appeared from the " What's new board " ....did the administrator think it was - OFFENSIVE ...????? this Thread more relevant than 90% of what's currently active !!!!...............Mike
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2021 RT Limited
Asphalt Grey
Lamonster RT phone mount
Sena SMH-10
Lamonster Belt Tensioner w/ larger roller
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Garmin's GPS
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Re working on your own bike
Originally Posted by gerald37
i HAVE THE FEELING THAT SOME DON'T LIKE PEOPLE WORKING ON THEIR OWN SPYDER'S. I HAVE ALWAYS DID ALL MY OWN WORK AND SERVICE ON ALL MY MOTORCYCLES. i STARTED OUT AS A MECHANIC, THEN WELDER, MACHINIST, TOOL & DIE MAKER AND LAST FIFTEEN YEARS IN SALES. i DON'T LIKE ANYONE WORKING ON ANYTHING I HAVE AND SURE DON'T WANT TO LEAVE IT WITH SOME DEALER.
I believe your 100% right😁
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