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  1. DickB

    What are your thoughts on any potential reliability/issues of this 16 year old Spyder?

    Most. For the few that are not, used parts can be found. I had a bad SAS, and even though new are available I got a used one that was fine, much cheaper. I'm just saying, in my view this business of parts unavailability is overstressed; in my case it was a non-issue. So, if you should not buy a...
  2. DickB

    What are your thoughts on any potential reliability/issues of this 16 year old Spyder?

    I have a 2014 RSS with the 998 engine. Parts are available.
  3. DickB

    What are your thoughts on any potential reliability/issues of this 16 year old Spyder?

    Simply not true. I got many new parts to rebuild my 2014 RSS.
  4. DickB

    Any ideas on adding an aftermarket USB for phone charging during travels on our 2017 RT?

    I wonder how much parasitic current that draws?
  5. DickB

    Do I need an interface and a license for BUDS2? Where do I get it?

    BTW I have a 2014 service manual and don't see anything in it about resetting TCM learning. The manual describes only troubleshooting and test steps using BUDS. I have used BUDS but not for the TCM.
  6. DickB

    Do I need an interface and a license for BUDS2? Where do I get it?

    https://www.powersports-diag.com/en/brp-diagnostic-kits/1-540-brp-buds-buds2-mpi-3-diagnostic-kit-4-tec-e-tec-0016027806501.html#/13-license_type-spyder_ryker_1_year/45-4_tec_desspost-no/47-powerinterface_unit-no Not hard to use.
  7. DickB

    Why so many Rykers for sale?

    I had a used 2019 Ryker Rally bought 2 years old with only 2500 miles, had it for 3 years and 20,000 more miles. It was the most unreliable motorcycle I have ever owned. A broken roller on the driven pulley almost immediately. ($1200 dealer fix). A botched fix (which the dealer did promptly...
  8. DickB

    Will the Ryker drive train clunk reduce after break-in is complete?

    The clunk is due to backlash in the gearbox (gears and chains) and the final drive (ring and pinion gears). With the Ryker in F, pushing backwards a foot or two will take backlash out of the drive system and eliminate the clunk. This video at 0:13 illustrates backlash:
  9. DickB

    2012 Spyder RT SE5 - Need to replace LH Full Moon Tupperware - any ideas on where to get one? Any Spyder salvage yards?

    Is this the part? https://www.canampartshouse.com/oemparts/a/cam/500b5af7f8700228ecf59cfd/body-and-accessories-side
  10. DickB

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Finished installing speaker pods on my 2014 RSS - need more bass.
  11. DickB

    Does anyone have 2025 Spyder Shop Manual? I need a part # for the Right fuse box with the diagram of all the fuses?

    Look up part numbers here: https://can-am-shop.brp.com/on-road/us/en/shop/sales/parts/?aribrand=CAN_ONR_EN_US_USD
  12. DickB

    Fuel Gauge & Miles to Empty Stuck - any ideas on fix?

    My bet is still a stuck float. If you're on a trip, try driving over some bumps - it may free itself.
  13. DickB

    Any answers or clues about these RSS Speedo Cluster faults?

    With multiple faults like that I would check the battery and battery connections first. BUDS requires an adapter and a software license and is a bit pricey.
  14. DickB

    Annoyingly, my '21 RTL will only cancel Cruise by touching the brake pedal or downshifting - are there any other ways?

    That would work, and not cause a fault any more than a tap on the brake (which I do all the time).
  15. DickB

    2010 RS SE5 with 300 miles. Yes, actually less miles on it, but it won't start! Please help...

    Are the gaskets you are looking for not a part of this Venturi Repair Kit?
  16. DickB

    My first really, really close call on the Spyder

    https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/811507.pdf "Having either illuminated lower auxiliary lamps (LA) or modulated high beam headlamp (MHB) on the motorcycle significantly reduced the probability of obtaining a short safety margin as compared to the baseline condition with an illuminated...
  17. DickB

    Will using a USB Data blocker between my phone/glove box USB only allow charging? Will apps such as iHeart Radio/Apple maps still work?

    I worked in the firmare business my whole career. Manufacturers do take steps to secure firmware updates from being loaded with malicious code. Sure, there is a possibility, but I'd suggest its quite low. There are lots bigger targets out there than Spyders.
  18. DickB

    Will using a USB Data blocker between my phone/glove box USB only allow charging? Will apps such as iHeart Radio/Apple maps still work?

    Not sure why you would need a data blocker on a Spyder. There's no internet connection on the Spyder's end, so nothing malicious is there to send to your phone.
  19. DickB

    Sorry, BUT I'm OUT

    Did you test or replace the Main relay 2 as I suggested? If you can't work on it yourself, maybe a friend could help.
  20. DickB

    Thoughts on Pedal Commander vs Pedal Box - & where's yours mounted?

    It's easier than you might think. I made measurements on my Ryker with an oscilloscope. The blue line is the TAS, Throttle Accelerator Signal from the twist grip. The yellow line is the TPS, Throttle Position Signal from the butterfly in the throttle body. You could see I twisted the grip fully...
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