• 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.

Recent content by speedbuggy

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    Check Engine across spedo screen

    I only had the limp mode come on once, just after I bought it. Nothing since then.
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    Check Engine across spedo screen

    I have a 2008 GS SM5. 50,126KM ( about 30,000+ miles) The bike is serviced regularly by the dealer. I have seen this before on this forum, but it always said the engine warning light. Well, mine is not the engine warning light. On my speedometer dash, the warning reads: CHECK ENGINE. This...
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    2009 gs gps location

    I put a Garmin Nuvi on my 2008 GS this year. Put on a handle bar mount (universal fit) from one of the advertisers on this site. It locks the GPS unit in , no problem. I should also mention that I have a 12 volt power supply on the bike also, installed by the dealer. Everything works...
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    Luggage rack

    This is what I had made for my GS when the wife and I go away. The metal was fabricated and the top box is from a Gold Wing. Works great. And I put in Custom Dynamics LED lights in the Givi sidebags.
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    Warranty Replacement

    I agree. I bought my 2008 GS SM5 used from the dealer. I took it back after 2 days as a lot of codes were coming up on the screen. The dealer cleared and rechecked everything at no charge. Last year the rear wheel bearing let go. They called BRP and the dealer paid a portion and BRP paid the...
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    Homemade Top Case and Bracket

    Hi there to all in Spyderland. Just had some changes made to my 2008 Spyder GS SM5.I had a rear bracket made at a metal fabrication shop and bought the rear top case from a motorcycle salvage yard. The top case is from a 1996 Goldwing and is fixed to the bracket just like the Goldwing is. The...
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    CLONE Key's Made

    Thanks Jerry. I plan on putting one of the keys on a hidden spot on the bike. Haven't decided where to hide it.
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    CLONE Key's Made

    Hello everyone. Just thought I would pass on some info for those about "CLONING" your Spyder key.:yes: Just to let you know, I have a 2008 GS SM5 Spyder I have only one key. Lost the Master some time ago.:banghead: I just got back from my local licenced locksmith who ordered 2 Aprilia...
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    Shark radio install

    I have a Sharke 800watt stereo on my 2008 GS SM5. I mounted it on top of the dash where that slide out thing is and the windshield. I got rid of the pull thing that you are supposed to read, lifted off the plastic cover and screwed the stereo on that and put it back in place. The speakers, I...
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    Gold Wing Rider thinking about a Can Am Spyder for next bike

    I owned a 2003 Honda Gold Wing 1800 for years. Love it. The as my age started to take it's toll, week legs my wife did not feel safe with us on it anymore as we went down a few too many times. Remember, the Honda is a Heavy BIKE. We thought we would try a Spyder. I always liked the looks of...
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    Oil Drain Bolt Won't Come Off Crankcase

    Thanks everyone for your great advice. I am going to tackle the drain plug very soon. Doing other projects on the Spyder first and it's tooooo cooooold in the garage right now. So I will wait till it warms up a little more. It's still winter here in Canada, but I will get back to all of you...
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    Oil Drain Bolt Won't Come Off Crankcase

    I bought dimple plugs this past fall and putting them on this week.
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    Oil Drain Bolt Won't Come Off Crankcase

    It's good to hear that I am not the first this has happed to. It really makes a person feel like an idiot. I will try a chisel.
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    Oil Drain Bolt Won't Come Off Crankcase

    I have already tried that.Nothing
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    Oil Drain Bolt Won't Come Off Crankcase

    Hey folks. Question: I have a 2008 998 SM5 Spyder GS. The bottom oil drain bolt won't come off. Probably tightened to much.:banghead::banghead: The inner edges where you put in the hex wrench to take it off are all rounded off. I have tried vise grips, a hammer with...
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