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  1. DickB

    New Owner of a 2022 Spyder RT - Trying to decide on navigation aids?

    Garmin Zumo for sure.
  2. DickB

    What does it feel like when the Nanny takes over?

    I had an issue on my Ryker where the nanny would kick in on left turns way before right turns due to equipment failure. It felt like a wobble, most likely one front wheel brake pulsing and possibly reduced power to the rear. Did not really feel like loss of steering control, but then the Ryker...
  3. DickB

    North Central Florida man needs help from someone with BUDS

    I am willing to help. Send me a private message and we can exchange phone numbers. Who knows, I may just decide to take a ride up to Ocala!
  4. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    I got the rear tire mounted and balanced and reinstalled. I've driven a few times and ran into a few problems. I did an oil and filter change. The oil tank drain bolt was really stuck. I was using a 3/8" drive ratchet to remove it, and I thought that I was going to break the wrench. It finally...
  5. DickB

    North Central Florida man needs help from someone with BUDS

    I'm in Lake Placid, about 150 miles, have BUDS. I generally agree with you, but sometimes you do need BUDS. I needed BUDS to fix problems on both my Ryker and Spyder. The Ryker had a bad SAS (Steering Angle Sensor) and BUDS was necessary to both diagnose the problem and calibrate the...
  6. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    I'd try bolting a piece of aluminum or steel strip to that broken tab, also use some JB Weld - I'm guessing there is enough room to do that.
  7. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    The Spyder came with this nice passenger backrest, but as my spouse would not be caught dead on a motorcycle it probably won't get much use. I fabricated this rack for a cleaner look and a bit more cargo capacity. 1/8" aluminum plate, 3/4" x 1/16" aluminum strip, textured black rattle can...
  8. DickB

    Where besides dealers do you get tires mounted and balanced?

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  9. DickB

    Where besides dealers do you get tires mounted and balanced?

    I ended up taking it to a dealership. They needlessly put on all this weight. I told them "but I read on the internet...", but they were unimpressed. BTW for those who may be following, they needed the hub and brake rotor attached to properly balance.
  10. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    The front frame finally arrived, and I was able to install the remaining parts. While waiting and with easy access I installed a pair of relays, one for accessories (triggered by the Front Accessories Plug) and one for aux driving lights that I plan to install at a later time. I removed the...
  11. DickB

    Does anyone use their Spyder 12v Dock for plugging in heated gear?

    How many amps (or watts) is your heated gear?
  12. DickB

    Where besides dealers do you get tires mounted and balanced?

    Well, my rear wheel has three weights on it.
  13. DickB

    Where besides dealers do you get tires mounted and balanced?

    I pulled the rear wheel on my 2014 RSS. My local tire shop says they can install a new tire but can't balance because the center hole is too small. The nearest Can Am dealer is 2 hours away. Others have reported that tire shops can do it. What shops specifically?
  14. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    The project is coming together. The OEM horn was missing. I installed new dual tone horns, which I much prefer over the single stock horn. The one to the left is in the OEM position. I bent the mounting strip of the other one into an L shape and secured it to the storage bin. It took a bit of...
  15. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    Parts are being delivered; some new, mostly used. Still waiting on two critical pieces, the storage bin and the front frame. $69 for a license plate light? $11 for a "universal" light on Amazon plus a fabricated plastic mount - no holes were drilled in the original fender.
  16. DickB

    MY '21/'22 Production Ryker Fuel pump recall; + some '19-'24 replacements!

    The six digit stamped number is the serial number, per the tech with whom I spoke.
  17. DickB

    Ryker turning left Issues

    If you're riding at twice the limit for corners, stability control could be kicking in completely normal as designed.
  18. DickB

    Ryker turning left Issues

    I understand that they're being a stickler about the tire, but that would have nothing to do with a bad SAS. Leave the tire as is, consider it a nice diversion ride, take it in and have them check (might as well check the yaw sensor as well).
  19. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    Nope. Clean title. Damage was all cosmetic; runs and drives fine as is.
  20. DickB

    Ryker turning left Issues

    I understand it's a trip for you, but it might pay to go back to your dealer, have them hook up BUDS, and read the SAS angle to see if it has strayed off zero.
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