scrolling message on spyder startup

[wyliec]

Someone posted previously (and I can't find it) that they had to press the 'M' button a second time after start up to clear the scrolling message about reading the safety card. After almost 3 years my spyder (2008 GS, SM5) just started doing that, whether I use the 'M' button on the handlebar or console. I'm just wondering what the problem may be since I can't find the original post.

 

[boborgera]

Someone posted previously (and I can't find it) that they had to press the 'M' button a second time after start up to clear the scrolling message about reading the safety card. After almost 3 years my spyder (2008 GS, SM5) just started doing that, whether I use the 'M' button on the handlebar or console. I'm just wondering what the problem may be since I can't find the original post.

I don't think this is the same [08 gs m5] , But when i hit the M button the scroll would stop, then when i hit the start button the scroll would come back on, Hit it a second time [m button] then, the start button again the Spyder would start.
Slightly loose neg terminal ''At'' the battery.

 

[wyliec]

I don't think this is the same [08 gs m5] , But when i hit the M button the scroll would stop, then when i hit the start button the scroll would come back on, Hit it a second time [m button] then, the start button again the Spyder would start.
Slightly loose neg terminal ''At'' the battery.

No, my spyder starts right up; the second 'M' press is to just clear the screen. I guess I can check the battery connections.

 

[NancysToy]

The most common cause is a loose battery connections or a loose rear frame ground (negative jumper terminal).

 

[rogerb]

That happened to me in Canada. The thing about it is that your mileage doesn't register. A good way to keep the miles down.:dontknow:

 

[wyliec]

Thanks, Scotty. The rear frame ground was slightly loose. After tightening, I started the spyder and the scrolling message didn't reappear; keeping fingers crossed and knocked on wood.