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New Owner of a 2022 Spyder RT - Trying to decide on navigation aids?
Been lurking for a while trying to learn about Spyders. I bought a new 2022 Spyder RT last week. Learned a lot about them from everyone here. Thanks.
Longtime motorcycle rider with back problems and weak legs, but still looking forward to many years of riding and traveling. I've already bought a trailer hitch, trailer light isolator, and a Backrest. Trying to decide what to do about navigation.
Thanks everyone!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-17-2024 at 08:59 PM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly state the reason for this thread after move fm Welcome sub-forum. ;-)
Asphalt Animal
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A majority of ryders use Garmin Zumo XT. I know I like mine.
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2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
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Paper Maps! Like the rest I bought a Garmin Zumo XT for my 2022 and wired up and mounted it.
But when I travel, I still carry a old HD Road atlas. with me, there is still something about using a paper map I prefer.
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Welcome! There is an OEM cable that runs rearward under your seat that is specifically a switched cable for a GPS. MY 2022 RT owners can be more specific about exact location on the right side of the Spyder if you are hunting for it. I've used a Garmin Zumo 590 since I purchased my roadster in 2014. The Zumo XT is the latest Garmin model and is slick, from what I've watched my touring partner do with it. I'm not a phone fan; it stays in my trunk and I use it only when not tooling down the road. Garmin also produces a free routing software package, BaseCamp, that has a pretty steep learning curve but can easily be used of one applies oneself to learning the program. There is a gent on Youtube, EZ Moto Tim, who has made an excellent, IMO, series of videos on learning BaseCamp from the ground up. He speaks clearly and concisely, and is very easy to understand. I agree with Juan too about paper maps. Butler motorcycle maps are an excellent product, particularly if one wants to tour off duller than dirt, and safer roads than interstates. One can also get lots of good tips from other SL participants about routes and not to be missed roads and attractions; all one has to do is ask. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by safecracker
A majority of ryders use Garmin Zumo XT. I know I like mine.
Me Too!
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
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The XT2 is the latest version. I have had the 590, the XT and multiple car units over the years. XT2 is defiantly on top.
BTW, Lamonster has it on sale right now for $100 off.
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Originally Posted by Asphalt Animal
Been lurking for a while trying to learn about Spyders. I bought a new 2022 Spyder RT last week. Learned a lot about them from everyone here. Thanks.
Longtime motorcycle rider with back problems and weak legs, but still looking forward to many years of riding and traveling. I've already bought a trailer hitch, trailer light isolator, and a Backrest. Trying to decide what to do about navigation.
Thanks everyone!
I know back in the day that 3 wheels were only considered as a last ditch option for those who could no longer ride 2 wheels. But the Spyder is way beyond this. It's a splendid ride in its own category of fun. I think you're going to be quite pleasantly surprised.
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Welcome from South Carolina!
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Welcome to the group. I'm sure you will enjoy your Spyder. It's a very comfortable ride, with almost every bell, whistle, gottz and gazoole known to mankind.
One small warning:
You can't ride a Spyder for any length of time and be the shy retiring type. People will come at you in a friendly way and ask you about your ride every time you stop for gas.
Some of their questions may seem foolish to you. I don't mean this as an insult, I'm sure you're a fine fellow, but please remember you are an ambassador for all of us.
There have been several threads on this forum detailing how some of our members have delighted in offering snarky responses to innocent questions that the member has felt was "stupid".
IMHO, there is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers.
As to navigation, I prefer a stand-alone GPS like the Garmin Zumo XT.
Many people use their cell phones. BRP connect allows you to cast the navigation instructions to the dash panel, and throw the audible directions to the bike speakers, or bluetooth headset if you are so inclined.
There is one disadvantage to using your cell phone. You need to have both antennas connect at the same time.
One antenna connects to the GPS satellites to determine your geographical coordinates. This is generally reliable since the GPS satellites are overhead, unless you go through a tunnel.
The second antenna uses the cell towers and internet to convert the coordinates into a map position and determine the driving directions to your destination. If you are in an area of dodgy cell reception, the driving directions are also dodgy.
If you know you will be in an area of spotty cell reception, you can download the maps to your cell phone before you get there and you should be OK.
Again, welcome to the group. Good luck in sorting out all your questions.
Let us know how you make out.
As always, my free advice comes with a double your money back guarantee.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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Yea I keep forgetting that you can download the maps and turn directions from Google Maps. That does work...
Regarding the people asking about the Spyder at every gas stop. ....cant say that as happened for me...I would not mind at all .....but we do get some looks as we have a 2023 Sea to Sky and a 2024 Sea to Sky
2024 RT Sea to Sky
2023 RT Sea to Sky Shadow Green (guess what? NO errors at all in 9 months of owning!) Such a sweet S2S :-) Oh It's my wife's bike :-)
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Yeah we also have a Slingshot that my wife claims, So we're used to attention at gas stops. I'm thinking i'm going to ignore all of the good advice on the Garmin and try a Carpuride Car Play. I've used the scenic app on my Goldwing for a few years and like how it works. Thanks everyone.
Asphalt Animal
2023 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Thanks ned64 for the pm. I don't have permission to reply to pm's for some reason.
Asphalt Animal
2023 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
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Originally Posted by WRCLVR
...Regarding the people asking about the Spyder at every gas stop. ....cant say that as happened for me...I would not mind at all .....but we do get some looks as we have a 2023 Sea to Sky and a 2024 Sea to Sky
It happens to me most every place I happen to stop if there are people around. And if I've doffed my helmet, the second question is most often, "How old are you?"
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Originally Posted by Asphalt Animal
Yeah we also have a Slingshot that my wife claims, So we're used to attention at gas stops. I'm thinking i'm going to ignore all of the good advice on the Garmin and try a Carpuride Car Play. I've used the scenic app on my Goldwing for a few years and like how it works. Thanks everyone.
Hey We have one too. 2019 SLR manual with Sparco appointments and bunch of mods including Thermal RnD Raptor roof system...~2900 miles on her so just getting started..lol
2024 RT Sea to Sky
2023 RT Sea to Sky Shadow Green (guess what? NO errors at all in 9 months of owning!) Such a sweet S2S :-) Oh It's my wife's bike :-)
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Asphalt Animal
2023 Can Am Spyder RTL
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Ours is a 2021 SL with all of the R options with the 5 speed std transmission. We have about 18000 miles on it. A lot of fun.
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Asphalt Animal
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Go to Lamonster buy the splitter cable that plugs into the wiring harness and get a Garmin XT. Get a Bluetooth unit on your helmet. The Garmin acts as a switchboard for all functions. Better than using the BPR app.
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2022 Can Am Spyder RT Limited Deep Marsala Metallic Dark
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Welcome to the Spyderverse!
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You're in luck. The Garmin XT and XT2 are on sale. Check with Lamonster Garage.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
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I have a larger iPhone and mount it in the center of my handlebars and manage all my navigation from there.
2020 RT Limited in the ultra cool Deep Marsala Dark edition.
Baja Ron Anti-Sway Bar, LED reflectors, Lamonster USB Charger (and phone mount), Can-Am Low Windshield, X-Creen Tour Variable Windscreen Spoiler Blade, Power Commander, Dilithium powered Flux Capacitor (not yet fully functional).
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