• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Bike wont start, showing VSS/Brake failure fault

    On the 2012 RSS the parking (emergency) brake cable runs to the rear wheel disc brake assembly. There is a cable adjustment there. Try adjusting that.
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    2016 F3-S Conked Out - Any suggestions?

    Another possibility would be some sensor shutting it down, such as low oil or coolant level. A sensor reading incorrectly might show as good on the diagnostic computer, but still cause a shutdown. Lots of luck getting any help from BRP. They will almost certainly tell you to take it to an...
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    Buying advice for someone new to cycles

    I agree with the rider school. That will give you a chance to ride the machines without having to buy one. You can decide not only which one you like, but if you find you don't like any of them you aren't stuck having to take the loss on selling one.
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    2016 F3-S Conked Out - Any suggestions?

    The original post said the machine was running, and then quit. That means the kill switch and spark plugs are okay. It will run when starting fluid is sprayed into it, which points to fuel. Water in the fuel is possible, but unlikely since presumably the machine was driven home from wherever it...
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    2008 GS Thinking of purchase

    The 1330 may be a better engine than the 998, but it's my understanding that the 1330 engine requires premium gas. I long since decided I don't want to buy any vehicle requiring premium gas, not just because of the extra fuel cost but because many gas stations don't even sell it. As an example...
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    Latest update, Dec 15, 2020. Dealership called and said the speedometer/instrument cluster is on backorder from CanAm with an estimate of early February. Way I understand it, neither the dealership nor CanAm is absolutely sure that will cure the problem.
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I got the call from the dealership, and the bad news. The consensus is that the instrument panel/gauge cluster is defective. The repair, including parts and labor, is just shy of $900. Of course the parts have to be ordered.
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I just got a call from the dealership. They say they have run diagnostics on my RSS, and the diagnostics point in several conflicting directions. They say they have contacted CanAm and are awaiting further information from them. I believe the phraseology was something like "Opened a case with...
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I finally gave up and took it to the dealership today. The dealership, Star City in Lincoln Nebraska, says it will be probably a month and a half before they can run a diagnostic on it. The fee for the diagnostic is $129. The fee is halved if I then have the repair done there. The shop rate is...
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I recharged the new battery, and while the battery maintainer was still attached the faults seemed to clear. This at about 13.6 volts. Removing the maintainer dropped the voltage to about 12.75 volts and the faults popped up again. Starting the machine brought the voltage up to about 13.8, but...
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I am fairly comfortable with electrical and electronic stuff, having spent most of my life working with it. But during most of that career I had the benefit of circuit diagrams. I'm flying pretty blind with the Spyder. I have also had the dubious pleasure of chasing down intermittent problems...
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I checked the ground connection on the end of the cable under the seat, found it loose, and tightened it. No joy. I at the verge of donating the thing to some charity and letting them fight with it. I figure to try again, but more and more I'm regretting ever buying it.
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    I'm beginning to wish I never bought the Spyder. I changed the battery to no avail. I checked and reseated the connector on the instrument panel. I moved relays around. After all that the "Check Engine" and "Check DPS" came on before the machine went ten feet. Shutting it off and restarting...
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    2011 RSS random multiple fault codes and lights

    Yesterday 8/11/2020, I replaced the battery. I also reseated the relays in the fuse panel. It started right up, and all seemed good. I didn't get a quarter of a mile from the house until it started throwing the same faults. I'm going to take the new battery and have it tested just in case it is...
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    What rear tire choice staying with the OE 225/50R-15?

    I replaced the OEM Kenda at just under 10K because it was worn out in the center. I got a Kumho Exsta from Sam's Club. I took it to the local high school shop class and got it swapped. I could not find anyone to balance it because of the small hole in the hub. As it happened it was time to...
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