• 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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    Does anyone leave the parking brake off during winter storage? And some rodent protection discussion...

    I released my parking brake and did the display software update tonight. As requested, here are some observations. The email I received has a link to this how-to page on the Can-Am website...
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    test

    You know you're just asking for some smart a** to come along and make another TEST post. Right? :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    Does anyone leave the parking brake off during winter storage? And some rodent protection discussion...

    I haven't done the update yet. The email I received has a link to a how-to page. It looks simple enough. It includes instructions for connecting the Spyder to Wi-Fi.
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    Does anyone leave the parking brake off during winter storage? And some rodent protection discussion...

    It's what we have instead of hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and sweltering heat. Choose your poison.
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    Does anyone leave the parking brake off during winter storage? And some rodent protection discussion...

    Hrmmm... I've had my Spyder parked in the garage since mid October with the parking brake on. I'm going to power it up this weekend to update the display, maybe I'll turn off the parking brake. I never thought about it, but keeping the pull on that cable for an extended time might not be the...
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    Turn your speakers up and try this!

    Here's one to try: 1363008 1363886 13636853186
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    Anyone ever thought of Fender Mounted mirrors??

    The RT mirrors are part of the wind protection scheme (same as on my Beemer R1150RT). I got used to the Beemer mirrors, so using the Spyder RT mirrors was kind of like second nature as soon as I slid onto the saddle. If you make the effort to get used to them, you might find that you actually...
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    What is the orange arrow above the gear indicator after 2024 instrument software upgrade?

    That upshift indicator has been on my 2024 RTL since I bought it in September. I think it's only there when I have ECO mode turned on, but I'm not sure.
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    Reminder - record your End-of-Year milage for comparison/averages/new goals! And Happy New Year!

    I bought my RTL early in September, rode it about 1300 miles before I parked it on Oct 16. Had back surgery Oct 17. The surgeon says I can start riding again middle of February :D
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    Happy New Year for 2025!

    Wishing the same to you, @Peter Aawen. Although I am very new to this forum, thank you for apparently tireless effort to make this a welcoming and organized place.
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    What Communication devices do you use between rider/pillion & other riders in your group?

    The group I normally ride with mostly use Cardo mesh, so that's what I bought for my wife and me. It will work when I'm with the group, and it will work when it's just my wife and me. A few in the motorcycle club have Sena and getting them meshed in has always been a failing exercise. To...
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    When football was football

    Pre-Internet, watching Howard's game highlights at halftime Monday night was about the only way to see what had happened on Sunday. I always looked forward to it.
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    Happy Anniversary email from BRP

    This was definitely from BRP.
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    Where do you store your Cell phone??

    A couple of years ago I bought a wireless quick charge phone mount for my Beemer. It works well, except that when the ambient temperature is above 80 degrees or so, the phone overheats and gets into a state where it alternately charges and stops charging. At that point the only thing I could do...
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    Happy Anniversary email from BRP

    Okay, to make it abundantly clear: I have owned my first and only Can-Am product, this 2024 Spyder RTL, for TWO MONTHS. BRP apparently thinks I've owned it for ONE YEAR. Should I be concerned? Or, is this the kind of thing that one should expect from BRP and it doesn't really matter?
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    Happy Anniversary email from BRP

    I bought a new 2024 Spyder RT from my local dealer back at the beginning of September THIS YEAR! Yesterday I received an email from BRP congratulating me on one year of Spyder ownership. Is this typical of BRP? Or should I be concerned about my warranty?
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    Random thought for the day

    And always eschew obfuscation.
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    Why is the engine braking so Weak?! Should I not use Eco mode?

    Heh, that should have been obvious to me! Thanks for pointing it out.
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    Why is the engine braking so Weak?! Should I not use Eco mode?

    Yes, that plus the delay. I'll just have to downshift sooner to account for that.
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    Why is the engine braking so Weak?! Should I not use Eco mode?

    Thank you all for the replies. Regarding downshifting (and upshifting), I am doing my own shifting. The only time I let it automatically downshift is when I'm riding city streets or highway off ramps and am just slowing to a stop. I did find that I got the best riding when I was in 3rd gear...
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