Inaccurate speedometer / thermometer / clock

[rtlister]

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited's speedometer is off (compared to the speed on the GPS) 2 mph . The thermometer is always off by 7 degrees and the clock runs so fast, I have to reset it about every 2 weeks. Is this just mine or are there others of you having the same issue? And does anyone know of a fix? Thanks

[ARtraveler]

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited's speedometer is off (compared to the speed on the GPS) 2 mph . The thermometer is always off by 7 degrees and the clock runs so fast, I have to reset it about every 2 weeks. Is this just mine or are there others of you having the same issue? And does anyone know of a fix? Thanks

All my speedometers have been off by 2 mph fast--calibrated to those "Your speed is....." signs that are in various places on the road.

The thermometer on mine is usually also a couple degrees high. I think that has to do with placement in the engine compartment area.

Clock picked up about 7 minutes during the winter "sleep" 11/2 -- 4/5 or so.

Don't know if there is a fix--I know what it is, so tolerate it. Neither the mph or the temp matters to much to me--IMO.

[Bobleach45]

Every bike made is off by 2 - 5 mph unless it is a police bike with a calibrated speedometer. GPS speed is as close as you'll come to being calibrated. I've known people with bikes speed being off 4 & 5 mph.

As for he time, it just seems like BRP can't make one that stays on time and needs to be adjusted constantly.

[bigbadbrucie]

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited's speedometer is off (compared to the speed on the GPS) 2 mph . The thermometer is always off by 7 degrees and the clock runs so fast, I have to reset it about every 2 weeks. Is this just mine or are there others of you having the same issue? And does anyone know of a fix? Thanks

This is common to all motor vehicles to some extent. It has a lot to do again with a liability issue. Most new vehicles are out by up to 10% and usually register fast, so your actually going slower than the 75 mph that your speedo shows.

[SpyderSteveFL]

Mine is similar. The digital speed is off by around 3mph but the analog speedo seems right on (compared to GPS). Time does run fast and temp is alway high. I often ride with a Goldwing and sometimes my temp is as much as 10 deg hotter than his which I believe to be much more accurate.

[Chupaca]

I use them all as a reference. The only one that needs help is the clock. Wonder ifor the overall engine run time is off...??

[bigbadbrucie]

2014 RTs, same issues you have.

The clock runs fast, and this is on account that the speedometer is 2 mph slower than indicated. So you leave early based on the screwed up clock, and arrive on time since the screwed up speedometer makes you late.

As for the temp, well it's a motorcycle so Can Am figures, if you need sunscreen it's a sunny day, if you get wet it's a rainy day, if you are cold the screwed up thermometer will be reading high letting you think it is really warmer, and if you re hot, the screwed up temp will indicate really hot.

To solve the problem, you could buy a cheap wateproof watch and secure it to the handlebars, buy a Garmin to know true speed and very accurate time. As for the temp, no answer.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Now for a solution to the speedometer /odometer imperfection.......when you need a new rear tire get this size 215/65-15 and it will be almost perfect to the GPS reading .......Mike

[Dudley]

We have had a 2008, 2010 and now a 2014 RTS. Basically same "issues". Issues to some. I have the ultimate solution...I wear a watch, if I am cold I wear more layers, if I am hot I peel off, my speedometer I set it at 73 mph and ride. The reason we have a Spyder is to get away from all the technics (computer, TV, smart phone, etc) and try and enjoy nature and life. The only thing we have added to the 2014 RTS is the old RDL seat from the 2010 and the trunk LED brake light. We don't need an excuse or a reason to ride. We just need a Spyder to get use where we are going and get us back home. We try to stay simple, worry less and smile as we ride. 116,000 miles on the combined Spyders and never left stranded. That's a LOT of smiles.

[Bfromla]

Ya many a thread on this Is within acceptable % variance for manufacturer & NHTSA the gps also has a clock you can use great when crossing time zones
as far as temp The sensor placement sucks & can be quite fickle in hot open parking lots Plenty of aftermarket additions you can mount device or ignore& enjoy the rest that works

[PaladinLV]

So What?

AJ

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited's speedometer is off (compared to the speed on the GPS) 2 mph . The thermometer is always off by 7 degrees and the clock runs so fast, I have to reset it about every 2 weeks. Is this just mine or are there others of you having the same issue? And does anyone know of a fix? Thanks

[2dogs]

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited's speedometer is off (compared to the speed on the GPS) 2 mph . The thermometer is always off by 7 degrees and the clock runs so fast, I have to reset it about every 2 weeks. Is this just mine or are there others of you having the same issue? And does anyone know of a fix? Thanks

It's a Can AM Spyder, not a Goldwing or a BMW. BRP hasn't been in the motorcycle (trike) making business long enough to get things right yet. Just wait until the three the wheel competition starts putting pressure on BRP. Until then you just have to take your spyder for what it is. Most of us who own'm live'm, and until someone comes along with a better one we'll all be SpyderLovers. There is a three wheeled 180 hp 50 mpg leaning reverse trike about to come on the market that has an adjustable speedometer, and an adjustable thermometer and an atomic clock. That may be just what you are looking for.

[Bob Denman]

Now for a solution to the speedometer /odometer imperfection.......when you need a new rear tire get this size 215/65-15 and it will be almost perfect to the GPS reading .......Mike

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Mike,
Will this also fix the clock and the thermometer???

[Fatcycledaddy]

My 2014 Spyder RT Limited's speedometer is off (compared to the speed on the GPS) 2 mph . The thermometer is always off by 7 degrees and the clock runs so fast, I have to reset it about every 2 weeks. Is this just mine or are there others of you having the same issue? And does anyone know of a fix? Thanks

my 2015 has the same problems, I thought it was BRP's way of telling me not to be bothered by the little things, look around and enjoy the ride! Which I will if it ever stops snowing in Michigan!!!

[Bob Denman]

[jaherbst]

All perfectly normal to me, unless your a bean counter. All the vehicles I have owned ( and I have owned a lot ) are this way.

Jack

[Deer Slayer]

Time base reference on the clock. Canadian Engineers!

[spyderCodes]

It's an issue that we all live with and it is not unreasonable to bring these points up.
Because all three are reported on the same part (the cluster).
It is logical to think perhaps there is a problem with it.


My first reaction was pretty much that of most respondents.

The problems are well known and apparently accepted.
I wonder why?
These are three separate problems.
All of which could be solved with the month's time of a couple of engineering interns.

I wonder why BRP chooses to ignore such things.

[Tnpapa]

It's an issue that we all live with and it is not unreasonable to bring these points up.
Because all three are reported on the same part (the cluster).
It is logical to think perhaps there is a problem with it.


My first reaction was pretty much that of most respondents.

The problems are well known and apparently accepted.
I wonder why?
These are three separate problems.
All of which could be solved with the month's time of a couple of engineering interns.

I wonder why BRP chooses to ignore such things.

MONEY

[spyderCodes]

MONEY

ya think?

[ramblin5]

It's a Can AM Spyder, not a Goldwing or a BMW. BRP hasn't been in the motorcycle (trike) making business long enough to get things right yet. Just wait until the three the wheel competition starts putting pressure on BRP. Until then you just have to take your spyder for what it is. Most of us who own'm live'm, and until someone comes along with a better one we'll all be SpyderLovers. There is a three wheeled 180 hp 50 mpg leaning reverse trike about to come on the market that has an adjustable speedometer, and an adjustable thermometer and an atomic clock. That may be just what you are looking for.

BRP may not have been in the trike making business long enough yet, but they sure know how to price their products like they've been in the business 200 years. You'd think that for a $31k vehicle you could get a clock that keeps better time than a kid's $5 watch. I know, I know, you don't buy the Spyder for the clock, but hey, the stuff that comes with it should work!

[Bob Denman]

ya think?

These really are only problems, if you allow them to worm their way into your day...
I'll always wear a wristwatch, drive two mph under the speed limit, AND remain smart enough, to figure out if I'm hot or cold without looking at a thermometer.

[bigbadbrucie]

These really are only problems, if you allow them to worm their way into your day...
I'll always wear a wristwatch, drive two mph under the speed limit, AND remain smart enough, to figure out if I'm hot or cold without looking at a thermometer.

Yeah, but can you chew gum while doing al that?

[Bob Denman]

No...

[Lew L]

The temp and clock readouts are Toooooo small for me to read while moving---- so I just ignore them. Don't really care about the accuracy of the speedo as I'm usually over by a fair margin and KEEPING MY EYES ON THE ROAD AHEAD. The traffic here usually is 5 to8 MPH over most of the time. That 2 second glance at the clock at 70MPH is close to 200feet ( Bob, please feel free to correct my poor math)

Kaos

( 205.4 feet )