• 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. WisconsinDavid

    2025 Planning 11th Memorial Trip to Central Texas (in memory of my wife)

    Thanks for the info... that's helpful as we plan our trip south in June. My folks used to go to church in Fredricksburg... they lived near Kingsland/Marble Falls in retirement. I have to get back to Cooper's in Llano ... as that is my last name and "Cowboy" open pit bbq is great there and...
  2. WisconsinDavid

    2025 Planning 11th Memorial Trip to Central Texas (in memory of my wife)

    Awesome way to remember her. And the wind helps us heal after sadness and find our way again.
  3. WisconsinDavid

    2025 Planning 11th Memorial Trip to Central Texas (in memory of my wife)

    This will be 11th time 3 buddies and I are out on the road over the day my wife left this life (June 12). This year we are aiming for Central Texas' hill country. We will be out for 10-12 days, riding from here in WI. If anyone has some good rides in that area of Texas to recommend, please...
  4. WisconsinDavid

    What Communication devices do you use between rider/pillion & other riders in your group?

    My friends and I all use Sena 50S now.. mesh units and have found them to be a great upgrade from our older Sena units. The mesh makes it so easy for the group to connect and stretches our ability to conference further. Even the older Sena units we used for many years are still working well...
  5. WisconsinDavid

    I got clotheslined!

    Thankful you are okay. That is frightening. One of my buddies lost a friend who got a highway strap from a semi tangled in his wheels... threw him by locking the bike up on the freeway. :( It's dangerous to have wires, straps, ropes, etc. dangling! My closest call on 2 wheels was a ladder...
  6. WisconsinDavid

    998cc Anyone fitted & used an A/mkt Electronic gear Changer? What mods needed?

    I'd recommend going up to a semi auto spyder... designed to work that way for you and not a tack on solution. I didn't think I'd like the thumb shifting since I had always ridden with clutch and foot shift ... since I was a kid with a mini-bike, but I really like the semi-auto of my new-to-me...
  7. WisconsinDavid

    At MOTORCYCLE DAVE'S EVERYTHING ON SALE

    Where did vendors that support the site get moved to? I was looking for info that used to be front and center? I enjoy supporting those providing the site.
  8. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Swapped out the ecm today and no love... just limp home mode and won't start. Replaced orig ecm after cleaning and same error code. Will put back together and drag it in to the dealer for them to troubleshoot and repair. Then... will sell it. I am moving up to a gently used 2014 RTS that I...
  9. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Thanks... will download that today ... nice addition to the library of repair manuals through the years :) Thanks for the help.
  10. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    I have gotten a used working ECM from a vendor on eBay... from same year and model of Spyder RS (2010 SM5). More exploring leads me to believe that the key will be rendered non-working using a different ECM. Is there a way for someone with BUDS to clone my old ECM's settings? I have doubts that...
  11. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Thanks Freddy... will travel that path next. Also, does anyone know if the ECM needs to be 2010 RS specific or is the same part used across years? Starting to search for one on Ebay as that's about the only place I've seen them this many years out from production of a 2010 RS Spyder. I'll let...
  12. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Well... we're down to the ECM as the next fun thing to try before dragging it beyond me. New coil and wires and plugs - no love. Still firing on one cylinder only. How do I remove the ECM from under the dash? Anyone remember on the RS how to release things there? Sigh. Thanks for all the...
  13. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    3 beers down and yep they snapped into place on both sides... I had Ron's set so much better quality of wire/plugs :) Thanks :) On we go
  14. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Won the battle - new plugs/wires! Still got a check engine light tho. Replacing the coil next and then the ECM. Anyone know if an ECM swap needs BUDS to reprogram it in? Thanks.... From a Guy with greasy hands and a few less bottles of beer. :) Thanks for the help!
  15. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Is there any secret to getting the thing out of there? I have it loose but cannot slide it out. Giving up for the night before my language turns foul.
  16. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Got the spyder opened up... got the air box cover off... now how the heck do I get to the front plug? Pulled the wire from the coil and it definitely is the front cylinder not firing. Ughh... an engineer sure did not think of the poor slobs that have to work on these things! :( Thanks for any...
  17. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Thanks Ron, I'll start there. I have a set of your wires/plugs in the maintenence box of parts. :)
  18. WisconsinDavid

    Anyone have copies of the RS Service Videos, or know where they can still be viewed?

    Getting ready to open up the RS for some work... went to review the videos that were so helpful way back when and the links no longer work. Anyone have copies of them or know where they can still be viewed? Thanks.
  19. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Thanks, I'll start there first... time to start taking the shell off the arachnid!
  20. WisconsinDavid

    P0351 error and Check Engine Light on - any help/advice?

    Home from Texas heat... if it's the ECM, can I replace without BUDS? I see a number of them for my year are offered on Ebay... or other sources? I'm sure it will be expensive if dragged to a dealer. Thanks. Glad to be home after many miles in the cage.
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