• 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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  1. DickB

    Is canam-partsstore Reputable?

    I've gotten parts from canampartshouse and leadersrpmshop, both reputable.
  2. DickB

    Need to replace 2013 left lower side panel - can't get my Lava Bronze color, only Black. Any suggestions?

    You might try canampartshouse; I have ordered 2014 RSS parts from them. I'm not sure exactly what panel you need, but they do list Bronze for some 2013 RT Limited panels.
  3. DickB

    Weird Spyder Behavior this afternoon - sudden power loss & 'bucking'! Any ideas?

    On my Ryker loss of power and "bucking" as you described was symptomatic of a bad fuel pump. I unfortunately had two of them go bad.
  4. DickB

    Weird Spyder Behavior this afternoon - sudden power loss & 'bucking'! Any ideas?

    Peter, I don't agree with your statement that the battery voltage should not drop below 12V when cranking, or that using a battery tester is not appropriate. The Service Manual for my 2014 RSS says differently.
  5. DickB

    How to calibrate your speedometer to agree with your GPS speed

    I just recalibrated the speedo on my 2014 RSS. Holding the cursor over the Speed Calibration box shows that the formula is Speed_new = Speed_old * (1 + CalConst/65536). Solving for CalConst, CalConst = ((Speed_new/Speed_old) - 1) / 65536. My speedo read 72 mph at 70 mph GPS, so ((70/72)...
  6. DickB

    Anyone else have a battery that's losing charge? '23 RT Ltd

    I suggest that you get a Service Manual for your Spyder. PDF versions are available for a modest cost. There are step-by-step instructions for testing the charging system with a multimeter.
  7. DickB

    Anyone else have a battery that's losing charge? '23 RT Ltd

    Conduct a parasitic draw test.
  8. DickB

    5 MOTORCYCLES THAT ARE NOTORIOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN

    No problem. My post was not meant to be so much my personal observation as much as passing along an article that I thought might be of interest. Personally, I am not so concerned about high maintenance and repair costs, as I do almost all myself. I had a repair required on my used Ryker right...
  9. DickB

    5 MOTORCYCLES THAT ARE NOTORIOUSLY EXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN

    "The Can-Am Spyder Can-Am makes some interesting trikes that will certainly garner you some attention out on the road. We hopped onboard a few of these unique 3-wheeled rides in our 2024 Can-Am Spyder and Ryker Review and relished its ergonomics, but weren't so positive about the weighty price...
  10. DickB

    General Safety Recall - is the onus on servicing dealer to notify &/or perform the necessary work?

    It may or may not require a fuel pump replacement. I had to replace the fuel pump in my 2019 Ryker, and then later saw the recall notice posted online. I called BRP to see if my replacement part was subject to the recall. BRP instructed me to call my dealer. The dealer service tech told me that...
  11. DickB

    My 2022 Ryker keys are interchangeable...

    It's the post, not the key, that needs to be replaced.
  12. DickB

    '23 S2S Limp Mode and More after 2 months storage - any ideas?

    Both devices, and other similar ones, plug in between the twist grip and the ECM to make the twist grip more (or less) sensitive. Differences in the boxes have to do with features, such as Bluetooth connectivity and the amount and type of adjustability. I doubt that you would find any functional...
  13. DickB

    '23 S2S Limp Mode and More after 2 months storage - any ideas?

    Named for Edwin Hall, the person who discovered the Hall effect. Simply put, a magnetic field has an effect on current and voltage in a conductor. In the twist grip, when you twist it moves a magnet and the Hall sensor detects the position of the magnet. The Hall sensor produces a voltage...
  14. DickB

    '23 S2S Limp Mode and More after 2 months storage - any ideas?

    A problem with the pedal boxes is that they can be a single point of failure. The Spyder has two hall sensors in the twist grip, each with its own independent power and ground supply. An open or short in any one wire will still allow the other sensor to be functional. You get a fault and limp...
  15. DickB

    Curious if others have had battery issues with newer OEM Batteries?

    Yuasa batteries are made in the US. "Yuasa Battery, Inc. has been manufacturing powersports batteries in the US since 1979. We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of batteries for motorcycles, ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), UTV’s (side-by-side), snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and...
  16. DickB

    Bummed out waiting for a part

    This is my 2014 RSS project, before and after. It ran and drove, but as you can see the whole front end was missing. I purchased and installed more than 20 parts, some used, some new, to make it whole. A few of the new parts took two weeks to arrive, but I was able to source everything. It's...
  17. DickB

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    Cardboard mock ups for subwoofer installation. Hoping to get some sound out of these vents.
  18. DickB

    How often should I apply grease to the drive belt?

    What is "hibernation time"?
  19. DickB

    2014 Spyder RT fuel gauge has failed for THIRD time in 29k miles!

    My 2014 RSS manual shows that the sending unit is not grounded. There are two signal wires that run straight to the cluster. I believe the cluster is grounded through the wiring harness at #4 in the drawing. PDF shop manuals are relatively inexpensive. I wouldn't work on a Spyder without one...
  20. DickB

    I just ordered BUDS w/ Megatech license.

    I have to ask - do you have the key on but not running?
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