What's the one thing you think is Useless Junk on your Spyder?

[spyder01]

What's the one thing you wish Can Am would have just left off your bike or made it optional so you couldve just said no? I'll start - for me, I just don't see the point of having a sound system at all. I've been using in-helmet systems since the 80s. Maybe just optional for those who don't use a helmet.

[canamjhb]

Kenda tires!!!!!!

[UtahPete]

Kenda tires!!!!!!

You wish Can-Am made tires optional?

[RICZ]

Key / cable operated seat / frunk latches.

[spyder01]

Key / cable operated seat / frunk latches.

I kinda like the way the key system works, but it seems too complicated and I dont trust it which is why I put hidden release cables on. My GW had key fob controlled locks like a car and it worked fine till 1 week before I traded it in.

[Plarimer]

As for the candid tires I have 12,000 miles on mine and the front look very good with very little wear. The rear needs to be replaced within probably two or 3000 miles, as I drive it like I stole it.

[Knizar]

Whats the one thing you wish Can Am would have just left off your bike or made it optional so you couldve just said no.Ill start,for me I just dont see the point of having a sound system at all.Ive been using in helmet systems since the 80s.Maybe just optional for those who dont use a helmet.

For me, I don't care for the auto lowering of my windshield every time the key is turned off on our 2020RTL.

[gkamer]

For me, I don't care for the auto lowering of my windshield every time the key is turned off on our 2020RTL.

That must be a new "feature" cause my 2018 doesn't do that.

[spyder01]

For me, I don't care for the auto lowering of my windshield every time the key is turned off on our 2020RTL.

I wonder what their reasoning was for that change, I know having the shield down makes it a little easier to put the cover on but that cant be it.

[Knizar]

I wonder what their reasoning was for that change,I know having the shield down makes it a little easier to put the cover on but that cant be it.

I was just stating that the windshield didn't have to move on every key turn, I like that it's adjustable, just seem to be wearing electrical portions out that are not necessary . BRP's way of bragging that has an electric operated windscreen!

[UtahPete]

What's the one thing you wish Can Am would have just left off your bike or made it optional so you couldve just said no? I'll start - for me, I just don't see the point of having a sound system at all. I've been using in-helmet systems since the 80s. Maybe just optional for those who don't use a helmet.

and the radio itself really is 'junk'

[Big F]

Have a more user friendly radio controls.. the toggle switch is a joke!
BIG F

[bikerbillone]

To think that BRP will pay any attention this thread is probably a pipe dream, but it's good to vent.

[Bfromla]

Pushing mode before starting. Safety card itself is more useful as just a reminder for our forgetful selves.

[redrazor]

Pushing mode before starting. Safety card itself is more useful as just a reminder for our forgetful selves.

[UtahPete]

Pushing mode before starting. Safety card itself is more useful as just a reminder for our forgetful selves.

I used to feel that way, but now I consider it a theft-deterrant.

[Pooch]

Overall I am pretty happy with my 2021 RTLtd Spyder for general riding, both in comfort and handling.

I haven’t tried to use the BRP thanks to reading Spyderlover members comments..not really anything on it I would really use…sounds like it is above my pay-scale…LOL!
Having said that I would like to use the navigation it is supposed to provide but not a must-do..maybe one day I will check it out now that I have a fancier smart phone…or buy a Garmin.

I am definitely disappointed with the paint job..particularly the black areas. Seems they could have put a heavier paint on and let it properly cure before they started handling it for shipment.

The tires could definitely be better but these Kendas will get me through the first round of tires whereupon I will definitely switch to one of the alternative brands suggested out here.

Yes… one pays the big bucks and doesn’t get 100% expectation fulfillment… but as it has always been… you pays your nickel, you takes your chances…

[spyder01]

Overall I am pretty happy with my 2021 RTLtd Spyder for general riding, both in comfort and handling.

I haven’t tried to use the BRP thanks to reading Spyderlover members comments..not really anything on it I would really use…sounds like it is above my pay-scale…LOL!
Having said that I would like to use the navigation it is supposed to provide but not a must-do..maybe one day I will check it out now that I have a fancier smart phone…or buy a Garmin.

I am definitely disappointed with the paint job..particularly the black areas. Seems they could have put a heavier paint on and let it properly cure before they started handling it for shipment.

The tires could definitely be better but these Kendas will get me through the first round of tires whereupon I will definitely switch to one of the alternative brands suggested out here.

Yes… one pays the big bucks and doesn’t get 100% expectation fulfillment… but as it has always been… you pays your nickel, you takes your chances…

I agree with you on the paint job. There are no black areas on my 17rtl but where the seat meets the body there are littles bubbles in the paint, very strange. Also Ive never had paint on any vehicle that will scratch or show rub marks as easy as this Spyder. Its like they used soft paint. Sometimes I clean off a dead bug and find a mark in the paint that I have to buff out.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Pushing mode before starting. Safety card itself is more useful as just a reminder for our forgetful selves.

It's most useful as a shade for the cluster screen when you park with the sun behind you!!!

[Lew L]

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Including all the above:

The temperature and clock portions of the dash on my 2014 RTS.

Lew L

[vito1943]

+1 on the sound system. If speakers were optional, with small storage bins in their place, I would have much preferred that. The quality of sound through the speakers is useless when at any significant speed, so unless you ride the Spyder at under 40 mph the speakers are a waste.

[spyder01]

+1 on the sound system. If speakers were optional, with small storage bins in their place, I would have much preferred that. The quality of sound through the speakers is useless when at any significant speed, so unless you ride the Spyder at under 40 mph the speakers are a waste.

I could definitely see a much more functional, cooler dash could replace those speakers.

[Bfromla]

+1 on the sound system. If speakers were optional, with small storage bins in their place, I would have much preferred that. The quality of sound through the speakers is useless when at any significant speed, so unless you ride the Spyder at under 40 mph the speakers are a waste.

None of previous bikes had radio/sound system anything (or windshields for that matter)so found myself rather spoilt when test riding ones without those features.
Sound system ain’t great by no means, & with the average attentive looks spyders get; so find it fun making loops at various mall/ big store parking lots & neighborhood- playing Christmas music occasionally a youngster will start dancing the “snoopy shuffle “ when they hear https://youtu.be/x6zypc_LhnM. Waves from the adults **note the ST only has 2 4”speakers up front **C1A231FC-7B9A-4213-9C6D-82A402CBD080.jpeg

[UtahPete]

+1 on the sound system. If speakers were optional, with small storage bins in their place, I would have much preferred that. The quality of sound through the speakers is useless when at any significant speed, so unless you ride the Spyder at under 40 mph the speakers are a waste.

more cubbies would be better than the sound system by a long shot.

[Pirate]

I would have gotten rid of the frunk and just put one large radiator in front like a normal motorcycle. I would have streamlined the body panels and would have eliminated (but made an option) the side fog lights. No one needs all that Tupperware. I'm speaking of my F3...I understand the need for the frunk on the touring models.