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  1. PDXRTL

    Do the 2023/24 RT Speakers sound good & loud enough?

    On a ride last Saturday, I had to switch to the bike's speakers rather than my in helmet speakers when my Sena needed to be charged (it was a really long day). I always wear ear plugs and I wasn't happy with the sound from the speakers (neither volume nor quality) at highway speeds. Perhaps some...
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    I got another New Helmet!

    Unsolicited 2 cents - when buying a new helmet, please consider getting a white (or light colored) helmet, no matter what the color of your bike or other gear. Your helmet is the most visible parts of your gear, even when on something as big as a Spyder. Use it to make yourself visible to other...
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    2024 Dash Display suddenly changing &/or freezing - anyone else? Any fixes?

    Didn't have any problems with the display freezing up or changing from screen to screen on its own during my Saturday ride. Not to say I didn't have any problems, but they seem to be app related, not display related, like: MRA Navigation going into and getting stuck in recalc mode a few times...
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    2024 Dash Display suddenly changing &/or freezing - anyone else? Any fixes?

    Maybe it's an Oregon thing? :) I tend to agree that it wasn't the update, since I was out earlier last month for an all day ride with no probs. I have not done any research yet. My initial suspicion is that something went awry when I got out of cell phone range. I thought I had my playlist...
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    2024 Dash Display suddenly changing &/or freezing - anyone else? Any fixes?

    You're not alone. I had my display freezing up on me a couple times on a ride last week. I was using MyRouteApp via Apple CarPlay and at first thought it was the app. But then couldn't get back to music. And there was some other weirdness that I don't recall right now. I was riding with a group...
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    Here's my Battery cover access upgrade.

    Smart. Much harder to lose than the stock bolts. Now you've just got to figure out what to do with the other 8 that came in the package.
  7. PDXRTL

    Speakers are not working - what am I missing?

    Thank you to jzieler for the win. The amplifier fuse was the problem. I knew it had to be something simple. I certainly should have thought about checking the fuses first before thinking about a disconnected wire. Gwolf, thanks for the suggestion. Battery banks are a wonderful thing and I...
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    Speakers are not working - what am I missing?

    Thanks for the suggestions. But I think I've been trying what you are suggesting. Please let me know if I'm misunderstanding. Setting audio output to headset - I can hear music via Media or Radio in my helmet. Switch audio output to speakers and I get nothing. I've done it using the Preferences...
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    Speakers are not working - what am I missing?

    Let me start off by writing that this is NOT an Apple CarPlay question. It is a question about getting my speakers to work on my 2024 RT Ltd when I can't use ACP because my headset battery died (it was a long day and I didn't take the correct cable to charge it during lunch break) but I would...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Posting a couple of days late, but on Wednesday I installed a Spyder Extras trunk rack (standard size) and their seat bracket (even though my shock is currently working just fine). Then I took the first ride of the year on Thursday, about 530 miles. It was wonderful to get out for a ride and the...
  11. PDXRTL

    How do you determine your head Shape when buying a helmet?

    +1 on a white helmet. Your helmet is the most visible part of your gear. Use it to help people see you. It drives me crazy to see so many new riders buying a black helmet as their first. Oval, intermediate-oval, etc classifications can only get you in the ballpark. Even within a brand, there...
  12. PDXRTL

    How many States require a Motorcycle Endorsement for Spyders?

    In Oregon, an endorsement is required and there are two paths available. - The normal two-wheel motorcycle endorsement allows you to ride two or three wheels. - Alternately, you can take just the written (computer) motorcycle test at the DMV (no on-bike skills test required) and receive a...
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    For those that are inclined - Grand Tours

    Grand Tours are indeed a fun way to get to places you might not otherwise go (or even know about). Since 2007, I've been setting destinations and planning routes using the Grand Tour from the Rose City Motorcycle Club here in Portland, OR. Instead of the scavenger hunt style of the GLMC, ours...
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    My 2024 RT has developed a Vibration at 2700 rpm - anyone else? Any ideas of cause? Fixes?

    What type of a vibration are you experiencing? Where are you feeling/seeing it? Are you thinking it is engine related or tire/suspension related?
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    Planning a Pacific Coast Highway trip - looking for suggestions

    As you leave Missoula (which I think is #3 on your map), please consider heading south to Lolo and then taking Lolo Pass (hwy 12). It is regularly listed as one of the best motorcycle roads in the country (with good reason) and it would be a shame to miss it. And, per Google maps, it adds only...
  16. PDXRTL

    What is the orange arrow above the gear indicator after 2024 instrument software upgrade?

    I've only ridden once since I did the upgrade (and it was a short ride). I can't take mine out for a test today, but I'm pretty sure that is new with the latest upgrade - even when in Normal mode (I don't use Eco mode). But yes, it does appear to be a shift indicator like the one that shows up...
  17. PDXRTL

    Has anyone found a non-OEM 80 amp main fuse replacement?

    I had to wait 6 months (from June to December) to get mine from the dealer. You may need to stay on your dealer to keep checking with BRP and open a case if it doesn't show up as expected. Else you'll get, three weeks, three weeks, three weeks, etc. Since I couldn't wait for the OEM...
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    What Communication devices do you use between rider/pillion & other riders in your group?

    Never ride with a passenger so can't help you there. Have been touring annually with a friend since 2007 and we've always had Sena units, currently SRL-Mesh which mount inside our Shoei helmets (but never had a problem with externally mounted units with regards to water - and I've ridden in...
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    Planning a Pacific Coast Highway trip - looking for suggestions

    Assuming the 2 week time frame is from MN to MN, correct? I tend to plan by hours based on Google Maps or MyRouteApp rather than miles. A group I ride with aims for 6 hours of riding time per day; riding solo I'm good with 7-8. Planning by hours is especially helpful on a trip like this since...
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    Bummed out waiting for a part

    I'll add my story. Self inflicted problem back on June 6 when I managed to blow the 80 amp fuse between the alternator and battery. Dealer didn't have one in stock so they ordered one. ETA was three weeks. I found an acceptable substitute at AutoZone and have been riding with that one. Checked...
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