• 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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    My unscientific noise study

    This is probably about as bad as an oil thread, but here goes... Not trying to sway anyone one way or another about hearing protection. You do you. I don't really care. But for those who may be curious, I just completed a short ride with a db meter on my phone. Low at about 25 db, high at 115...
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    Conflicting pairing instructions for Android Phones - is there a specific sequence that works? Or just don't??

    Unless there was an update I'm unaware of, Android Auto does not work with the Spyder at all. Only Apple Car Play. It seems to be a problem for a lot of bikes, not just the Spyders. Personally, I don't try anymore. I connect my phone and Cardo and leave the bike out of the loop. Some battles are...
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    Totally bonkers 'Miles to empty' on 2020+ Spyder - can it be fixed?

    The "miles to empty" feature is wildly inaccurate. Best to keep track of miles on the trip meter and calculate in your head. The miles to empty has always been very pessimistic for me. I've been down to 30 miles on mine and barely put 5 gallons in. I get about 39 mpg, which tells me I really had...
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    Is anyone else Running out of fuel like this?

    I'll agree with the previous comments. The miles to empty number is not reality based, in my experience. I look for gas when the bars turn red as well. Though I've yet to put more than 5 gallons into what is supposed to be a 7 gallon tank. That theoretically leaves me with around 78 miles to...
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    My Uncle was hurt in this 2026 RTL Crash!

    Prayers for your uncle. If it's not out of line, I'm curious to know what protective gear he was\was not wearing. No judgement one way or another I'm just interested in the differences between a conventional two wheeler and a trike in an accident. Again, prayers for him and no offence meant with...
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    Before planning trips, check on the Fires in Utah!

    We planned on going through Utah on the Spyder this summer. But naturally, it developed a problem and spent most of my wife's off time in the shop.
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    Is the Alternator shaft squeal just a nuisance, or is it damaging anything?

    For what it's worth, my experience with this problem. I was a thousand miles from home when this noise started. I took it to a dealer and they looked at it and the consensus was just ride it home and let my local dealer look at it. Long story short, I gave the dealer a copy of the service letter...
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    LED Auxiliary Running Light Bar - will my Spyder have this plug & are a/mkt light bars as good as BRP's?

    I bought one off Amazon for my 2024 S2S. Plugged in and works great. I'm not sure if it's as bright as the BRP one, but many have mentioned that it's very noticeable. I've ridden a little bit with it at night and it's helpful. For a fraction of the cost and completely plug and play, I'm satisfied.
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    Looking for a Tank bag - any suggestions?

    I'll follow this thread as I Really miss the tank bag on my (long gone) BMW. I used that clear window all the time and the bag itself had plenty of storage. Sadly, the Spyder RT just doesn't lend itself to an easily attached tank bag, though I haven't spent much time looking for a solution.
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    Stainless KOTT “Keep Out the Trash" grill covers install requires holes in the panels - anyone used 3M tape or anything else instead?

    Mine used 3M tape. Seems solid enough. Different brand, but I assume it would work the same.
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    OEM Passenger Arm Rest makes it hard to reach Heated hand grips - How do I fix this problem?

    As you may have figured from the answers above, there are no easy fixes for this problem. My wife has the same problem with our 2024 S2S. She likes the armrests more than she needs the heated grips. So in her words "it's an adjustment, not a problem". If the heat is as important as the armrests...
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    What portable air compressor/jump starter do you use when touring?

    I've been using a Slime pump for years now. I spliced in an SAE plug and I use my battery pigtail to power it. My battery jumper is a cheap one from Amazon, I thinks it's called Thor. Both together are smaller than a Fantik pump and battery pack in one, so I just keep using those. The Fantik is...
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    Reminder - record your End-of-Year milage for comparison/averages/new goals! And Happy New Year!

    Bought the S2S with 375 miles in October '25. Just turned over 2500 and I plan on a short ride today. Tomorrow, New Year's Day, the Queen and I will do our traditional new years ride to start the year off right. 😁
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    Can you show us how you installed the power cables for your heated gear?

    Update: Because I'm cheap, I looked at the cost and ease of installing a relay activated system. During my research, I discovered our heated gear (Tourmaster) can be used with a battery. I found battery packs on Amazon for a reasonable price and ordered one to try. It worked really well and...
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    Can you show us how you installed the power cables for your heated gear?

    Thanks for the reply, @Columbia. I'm an idiot when it comes to wiring. How do you power the relay?
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