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I'm considering getting BUDS as my dealer is ~200 miles away. Those of you who have purchased it, where did you purchase it and approximate cost? I have seen it with dealer license for $400 to $700 dollars. Dealer support? What is needed in terms of software, cables and spyder specific items?
Thanks,
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Its not cheap that's for sure
https://www.powersports-diag.com/en/...tec-e-tec.html
It not for everyone due to the cost.
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You can also buy it through amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/BUDS2-Diagnos...gateway&sr=8-1
The version I linked to is the one year all dealer tech license for both BUDS and BUDS2.
Note: Same version and vendor that trikermutha link to. Just through amazon instead.
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Originally Posted by billybovine
In the thread about the 20.8 software upgrade, you mentioned you needed another cable to do the software upgrade. Is every thing else included and what is the USB cable you had to purchase used for?
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Originally Posted by brerrabbit
In the thread about the 20.8 software upgrade, you mentioned you needed another cable to do the software upgrade. Is every thing else included and what is the USB cable you had to purchase used for?
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The kit I linked to has everything you need for a Spyder any year, except the type A to type A usb cable for updating the dash software. Here is a link to one from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Rankie-Cable-...6&sr=8-3-spell It's a usb 3 cable so sould be fine. The TSB specified a usb 2 cable but the 3 is backward compatible. usb 3 is blue, usb 2 is black and usb 1 is white. So don't get a white one.
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You people that have purchased BUDS, what was your motivation? Curiosity, education, remote dealer, inadequate service or some other reason?
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Originally Posted by brerrabbit
You people that have purchased BUDS, what was your motivation? Curiosity, education, remote dealer, inadequate service or some other reason?
I got mine because I do all my own work. Have never been to a dealer for anything.
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I too have been thinking of purchasing the software, if the software comes with a one year license - what is the cost for license renewals after the first year is up? Is it reasonable or is it a killer cost?
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Originally Posted by tibadoe
I too have been thinking of purchasing the software, if the software comes with a one year license - what is the cost for license renewals after the first year is up? Is it reasonable or is it a killer cost?
It depends on the license. I've seen the basic license around$100.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
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Originally Posted by tibadoe
I too have been thinking of purchasing the software, if the software comes with a one year license - what is the cost for license renewals after the first year is up? Is it reasonable or is it a killer cost?
It depends if you need BUDS or BUDS2 license. Also what level license dealer technician, megatech or mechatronic.
https://www.powersports-diag.com/en/13-buds-licenses
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Renew License
Do you need to renew the license every year? Does it stop working if you don't?
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