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Things you might not know, please add to this list. (RT Series)
On a RT Series Spyder
The Right side Saddlebag is larger than the Left side.
If you don't use the parking brake when you turn the Spyder off, the beeper will quit after 20 seconds.
Your Tires are Directional and should not be swapped side to side.
Your battery charger/tender should be compatible with an AGM battery.
If you use your car Battery to jump start your spyder, leave the car turned off and remove the jumper cables from your spyder as soon as it starts.
If you want your Fuel & Temp gauge to be digital on your dash just unplug both your analog temp and gas gauge and the digital ones will appear on your display.
A good rule of thumb for tire pressure is 18 (+ or - 2) for the front (be sure both are as close as possible for maximum ride stability) and 29 (+ or - 1) for the rear.
Be sure that your Spyder is warmed up good before checking your oil, do not overfill your oil.
Be sure that the brake reservoir caps (located under the seat) are on solidly and that the slightly raised area is pointed toward the back of your spyder or it could leak brake fluid.
DO NOT use a power washer to clean your spyder especially around the dash area.
If you can think of more good suggestions please post them on this thread.
If you allow your spyder to warm up for two or three minutes when you first start it for the day, it will run smoother with less "CLUNK".
Check your tire thread and replace if worn or there are any visible cracks or tire rot marks.
Cruzr Joe
Last edited by Cruzr Joe; 05-26-2016 at 08:36 AM.
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2012 Spyder RT SE5 Brake pedal mod
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I don't know what I don't know
So how can I add it to the list if I don't know it
Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
Was 2008 GS SM5
Don Garbarino
Cup Holder
GPS locking holder
Mud flap
Modified KNOTT grill
Phone holder and charger
Trailer hitch
Dual air horn
Auxiliary fuse box with relays
Heated clothing controller
volt/oil pressure gauge
Sequential signals in mirror
Tri Axis Handle bars
Baja Ron anti sway bar/heim links
shorty antenna
And many more
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Originally Posted by garb55
I don't know what I don't know
So how can I add it to the list if I don't know it
I DON'T KNOW.
Anonymous
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Didn,t know about the digital gauge gauge Thank,s
Bill
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Originally Posted by Cruzr Joe
If you allow your spyder to warm up for two or three minutes when you first start it for the day, it will run smoother with less "CLUNK".
Cruzr Joe
I'm going to try this with my 08 GS SE5. That "clunk" has always annoyed me and worried me.
I won't get to try it for a few days, as I have several new farkles to install, but I will report back.
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should be made a sticky[sp].--thank you-irv
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
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Warm up and Safety.
Great post! I always warm up my Spydee as I dress in my gear and brain bucket.
In the safety mode, use your flash to pass on an 18 wheeler then pass smartly. In the Summer you do not want to be beside a big rig when the tyre blowes! I did the flash to pass and got many waves from drivers on my 3400 mile Texas trip. Ryde on my friends.
If I can't fix it, I will fix it so no one can fix it. Sypder Loco!
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The newer RT models have a power port in the top trunk, that can either be hot all of the time, or powered-on when the ignition switch in on...
In the right-Hand fusebox:
If there's a fuse in position #6: the power port is going to be a keyed source of power.
If it's in position #7: it's hot all of the time.
You can use this to your advantage, by having accessories that are plugged into it; be powered down at shut-off, or you can plug a Battery Tender into it, when it's hot all of the time.
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Regarding Bob's post about the fuses. You must go by the owner's manual numbering of the fuse slots and not the black embossed numbers on the fuse panels. The numbers on the panels are opposite the numbers assigned in the owner's manual.
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Are fuse # 6 or 7 a 40 amp ?? (R) side.
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Well
Of course you can do wheelies.....but only in reverse!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
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2018 F3 LIMITED
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Originally Posted by nightshift357
Are fuse # 6 or 7 a 40 amp ?? (R) side.
5 amp.
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Good point
"From your point of view looking in the front trunk. The Spyders right fuse box is on your left."
A good point to remember
Greg Kamer
"It's better to be not riding and wishing you were than be riding and wishing you weren't."
USAF, 20 years, retired
Sheriff's Office, 23 years, retired
2018 Can Am Spyder RT-Limited
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Originally Posted by gkamer
"From your point of view looking in the front trunk. The Spyders right fuse box is on your left."
A good point to remember
I always use the "sitting on the bike" as my reference for right or left.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Thanks for the information Uncle Joe! Useful indeed.
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
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Great Info and Great people on this Forum. Thank you....
2015 RT Limited Black Matallic
BAJARon Sway Bar w/Billet Aluminum Heim Joint Link Set
SPYDERPOPS Bumperskid with LED's
SPYDERPOPS RT BRT Rear Lighting Kit
US LED Flag
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Yikes...!!
Too much to deal with.....RS lover here..
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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Good stuff Joe
Here's one I discovered by chance:
When you depress the "Set" button while riding, the display toggles between Trip A and Trip B.
Pam
- 2015 RT-S Special Series / Red & Black
- Baja Ron Sway Bar
- Utopia Backrest
- F4 Customs tall and wide vented windshield
- Stebel Super Loud Air Horn
- Baker Built Air Wings
- LaMonster Highway Pegs
- SpyderPops Exhaust Block Off Plate
- SpyderPops KOTT Grill
- SpyderPops Belt Guard
- Cat Bypass
- Laser Alignment by Squared Away
- TricLED Fender Lights
- General Altimax RT43 rear tire
- Dual flag holder
- Mud Flap
- A$$hole seeking missile system
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Some people's idea of "warmed up good" may not be sufficient for getting an accurate oil reading. Follow the directions in the Owners Manual for checking the oil. And be extra vigilant on being sure that you have run the engine the recommended amount of time or you will not be getting a good reading.
Another add to your list would be to read your Owners Manual, there is a wealth of information there. If you don't have one you can read it online at www.can-am.brp.com
On the 14 and newer RT you don't have to wait for the start up menu if you have turned the engine off for less than 5 minutes. You can start it while the screen is going through its paces. So if you just fueled up you can turn the key on and hit the starter button without waiting.
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2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
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2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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