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  1. 07-10-2013, 03:27 PM #1
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    Default Starting w/out the "MODE" button?

    Is there anyway around having to press the mode button when starting? I mean, couldn't they program it so that this ceases after 100 times? This is the most asinine thing I've ever seen.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gwilburn View Post
    Is there anyway around having to press the mode button when starting? I mean, couldn't they program it so that this ceases after 100 times? This is the most asinine thing I've ever seen.
    Occasionally my 08 would start without the mode button having to be pressed,
    And that would happen After it sat for hours, ''Not'' with a quick restart...
    But that was just an abnormally..
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    The mode button function is to keep me abreast on all situations. Like making sure my helmet and chin strap is done and ready to go.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gwilburn View Post
    Is there anyway around having to press the mode button when starting? I mean, couldn't they program it so that this ceases after 100 times? This is the most asinine thing I've ever seen.
    No doubt some lawyer thought it was a great idea, so that in a lawsuit, they can say . . . "We told him to read the safety instructions, your honor . . . every time he started his Spyder!"


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    It's like the super secret spyder handshake. If you don't do it you're not in the cool club.
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  7. 07-10-2013, 05:07 PM #7
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    X2...
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    Default No..!!

    you can however change whats on the safety card. Pretty pictures, warnings, blank, shopping list but after that you still have to push the mode button..!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gwilburn View Post
    Is there anyway around having to press the mode button when starting? I mean, couldn't they program it so that this ceases after 100 times? This is the most asinine thing I've ever seen.
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    nope...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    you can however change whats on the safety card. Pretty pictures, warnings, blank, shopping list but after that you still have to push the mode button..!!
    Personally; I prefer "Miss July, 2007"
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    absolutely right ... there's a BUDS routine that compares the number of starts with the number of depressions of the Mode button ... and you know what happens if they don't agree ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by thehawk View Post
    absolutely right ... there's a BUDS routine that compares the number of starts with the number of depressions of the Mode button ... and you know what happens if they don't agree ...

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    Kinda like the number of dives and surfacings of a submarine, if I recall they should be about equal.
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    The mode button helps to keep the Spyder off of the crime watch list for getaway cars!
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    Quote Originally Posted by gwilburn View Post
    Is there anyway around having to press the mode button when starting? I mean, couldn't they program it so that this ceases after 100 times? This is the most asinine thing I've ever seen.
    you do know you use the one one the left handle bar in front of the blinker switch quick double pull with forefinger no biggy much easer than the one on dash
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    Default Mode button

    Think. Of it as a pre-flight check list
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    I use the Mode button but never read the card. I'm just a rebel.
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    I don't mind having to push the mode button before pushing the starter button. I look at it like a free anti theft device to keep it from being driven away if I forget to remove the key.
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    Quote Originally Posted by asp125 View Post
    I use the Mode button but never read the card. I'm just a rebel.
    Be careful; Nanny will kick you in the shins, and put YOU into Limp Mode...
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    I like having to press the mode button. It's one more thing keeping my 11 year old from riding the spyder.
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    The Missus is... OLDER than that , and can't figure out how to start it!
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    The mode button to the left in front of grip, press it, then start button. No need to push mode button in front above cluster....
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    ",...hang on fellas, just need a couple more seconds for the bike to boot,..."

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    Be glad that is all it is. BRP changed the seadoo skis so you have to push the start button, then install the lanyard, then push the start button again to start. Also, don't do it quick or it won't work and you will have to start over! Then if you want to ride it normal and not be stuck in Econ mode you have to push the Econ/sport button twice....haha...wtf!?
    It's really stupid....


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ga Blue Knight View Post
    The mode button helps to keep the Spyder off of the crime watch list for getaway cars!
    Probably keep it from being used as a police vehicle too!
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