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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    Here's an update for anyone that has a 2008 GS that is equipped with the BRP storage/backrest accessory. You need to remove the support plate to get at the screws that hold the tail light in if you have to change the bulb for example. 1. Remove the lower half of the tail piece held by two 4mm...
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    Finally got it. It was the BRP accessory and it was covering the tail light screws. It wouldn't be a quick fix on the road to change a bulb. Have to take the tail off. I'll think I'll drill some access holes in the plate before I put it all back together. Thanks all!
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    You would think not but it is. But I can't get it off right now. Going back out. Thanks.
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    I'm fairly clumsy on this site yet. Anyway, there's a couple of pics. One shows the plate that's hiding the tail light screw and I'm trying to remove. The other is pointing straight up to where the screw should be. If I look closely I can see the outer edge of the screw I need to take out to get...
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    I'm going to try and take a pic but my camera not the best and hard location to get a pic
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    It appears to be a support plate for the tail piece. About 8" long and 4" wide. It is secured with a 7" bolt thru the frame and a 13mm nut underneath. Removed bolts and the plate is loose but won't come out. Now the tailpiece is in the way. Got that loose but now the latch is holding the...
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    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    I'm having trouble removing the rear tail lights on my 2008 GS. I can't find the rear screw/bolt. I think I see the tail light bracket but it disappears underneath a steel plate. I've looked at the pics and shop manual and no mention of that plate. What am I missing?
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    Removing the tail light

    Thanks for the pic. I can't get at that back screw though. There is a steel plate covering it. I have a 2008 GS SM5.
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    2008 GS Trailer wiring - can I just tap into the bike's wiring?

    I was thinking of doing that too but the local shop that I use told me that mixing incandescent bulbs with LED lights might mess up the flasher for signal lights. Did you experience any trouble?
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    2008 GS Trailer wiring - can I just tap into the bike's wiring?

    I recently bought a 2008 GS and I'm putting a trailer hitch on it but I'm unable to locate a wiring harness for that year. Is it wrong to just tap into the bike wiring and run the wires to the trailer? Maybe install some mini-fuses in each leg? I live in Northern Ontario, Canada and there are no...
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    2008 GS Spyder front end droning sound - Ideas?

    Had shop check bearings and was advised all good. I still hear that annoying drone.
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    GS Mirror Extensions

    Does anyone out there know where I can get those 2008 GS mirror extensions anymore. Preferably somewhere in Canada since I live in Ontario.
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    Laser Alignment

    Hello Gilly!! I just bought a 2008 SM5 with 26,000 kms on it. Never owned or drove a Spyder before but have been riding for 40 years. It passed the safety no troubles. I took my first longer ride the other day and I'm hearing a droning type noise from the front end. If it was a car I'd think...
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    2008 GS Spyder front end droning sound - Ideas?

    Now I'm leaning towards tire/alignment trouble. One tire (right) has a little bit of uneven wear. Could be causing my droning sound. Now to find somebody in Northern Ontario who does that type of work???
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    2008 GS Spyder front end droning sound - Ideas?

    OK. Thanks. Been pretty busy lately. Spring gardening and stuff. I assumed the mechanic would have checked the front bearings out when he signed off on the safety certificate but who knows. Trouble is the previous owner had the safety done in a different town which is about 100 kms away or I'd...
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