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  1. solidgranite

    ECM Went Crazy

    It was a glitch for sure! :-) Never had anything like that happen before, and I'm hopeful that it never happens again. Once the rain lets up, I'm going to check EVERYTHING I can, including the bettery terminal connections. The Spyder spends its life outside (no garage), but my battery tender...
  2. solidgranite

    ECM Went Crazy

    Yup, that might have done the trick...I usually check fluids, tires, etc. once a week, but hadn't checked the brake fluid in awhile. I'm surprised that adding so little satisfied the "brain"... :-) But it worked, and the "brain" knows better than I do. LOL
  3. solidgranite

    ECM Went Crazy

    I'll check the terminals and leads, and make sure they're snug. The battery is less than a year old, and hasn't had any problem starting the bike throughout the winter.
  4. solidgranite

    ECM Went Crazy

    Less than a year old,,,replaced at the Can Am dealer in Chesapeake, VA...its been on a battery tender throughout the winter (not taken out of the bike), so I don't think it was a battery issue.
  5. solidgranite

    ECM Went Crazy

    I went out to start my Spyder RT SE5, and once it was running, I got all kinds of errors flashing at me! Check Engine, ABS Issue, Limp Home, and many more (seemed like all them!). I had ridden it the day before with no problems, so I didn't know what was going on. I shut it down, and checked...
  6. solidgranite

    Used RT Guidance...

    I also have a 2012 RT but mine is the SE5, semi-automatic. I love it! I bought it used with 50,000 miles (yes, fifty thousand miles) on it, and had it thoroughly checked out by my local CanAm dealer. Its been 2 1/2 years without a hiccup. It has all the luxury stuff I need, and none of the...
  7. solidgranite

    Driver Floorboards for a 2012 RT SE5

    "Thanks for the tip. I'll check them out. Can you stand on them without them flexing? I just can't see paying $400 - $900 for a pair of floorboards." Yes, standing on them is no problem. They don't flex at all under my weight (175 lbs), and the small size ones are plenty big enough for my...
  8. solidgranite

    Driver Floorboards for a 2012 RT SE5

    I also have a 2012 RT SE5...and wanted floor boards to replace the very uncomfortable foot pegs. I got a pair of floor boards from canamspyderaccessories.com in Canada. They offer two sizes, and I went with the small ones. Took under 10 minutes to install them.. Now my feet are resting in a...
  9. solidgranite

    A girl and her Ryker

    The Ryker is too stripped down for me. :-) I prefer my RT...plenty of storage, full cowl, etc.
  10. solidgranite

    How to Repair Seat Seam Stitching?

    Thanks Everyone! Problem Solved! Thanks for the great ideas on how to repair the seam stitching on my seat. I ended up going to Hobby Lobby, and buying two pieces of leather that matched the color and texture of my seat. I cut them to shape, and glued them in place with Gorilla Glue. It...
  11. solidgranite

    How to Repair Seat Seam Stitching?

    My Spyder spends its life outside...no inside space/garage available...so I'll want to get this done before winter. Without a covered, enclosed space to work in, I can't really do any winter projects on the bike. But on the plus side, I can ride until temps fall to freezing and below. :thumbup:
  12. solidgranite

    How to Repair Seat Seam Stitching?

    Great idea! My fingers aren't very nimble but I can probably manage the sewing. I'll check at Hobby Lobby to see if they have the curved needles and waxed thread. THANKS
  13. solidgranite

    How to Repair Seat Seam Stitching?

    The driver's seat on my RT-SE5 has an issue. The seam stitching has come apart in some areas, creating gaps where the pieces used to butt tightly together. I don't have the skill to restitch the seams, so what do I do? I've considered gluing a piece of black leather over the area where the...
  14. solidgranite

    Ever Flip Over When Cornering?

    He Gave Up Control? It looked like the driver either gave up control, swerving all over the place, or maybe had a mechanical issue with this steering. I NEVER want to experience that!
  15. solidgranite

    Ever Flip Over When Cornering?

    THANK YOU ALL! Thanks very much for the advice and shared experiences. Its much appreciated. I'll still take corners a bit slower until my confidence rises enough to power through them. :-) I usually slow a bit, then speed up about 1/2 way through the corner, and blast out of it. No...
  16. solidgranite

    Ever Flip Over When Cornering?

    I ride a 2012 RTSE5 with recommended tire pressure. I'm curious if anyone has flipped a Spyder while cornering. I always slow down, and don't take the corners as fast as my 2 wheel buds. I've never felt the wheels leave the ground, but its surely possible if the speed is too high, and I don't...
  17. solidgranite

    Hot Right Foot! Muffler/exhaust heat unbearable!

    Surely you jest! LOL I'm not wearing insulated calf-high waterproof motorcycle boots when the temp is in the mid 90's. I'll find a way to deal with the heat coming from the exhaust system. I don't use the pick up unless I have to haul something. Its almost never TOO hot to ride... :-)
  18. solidgranite

    Hot Right Foot! Muffler/exhaust heat unbearable!

    The heat I'm getting is coming striaght up from the exhaust system, directly below my right foot. I have the black screen thing in the front behind the radiator...no excess heat from there.
  19. solidgranite

    Hot Right Foot! Muffler/exhaust heat unbearable!

    I went to Spyderpops site, and looked at the heat shield. I'll look again for one that says "heat block off plate". The one I saw looked like an aluminum wrap that attached to the bottom of the exhaust system. Thanks for the suggestion!
  20. solidgranite

    Hot Right Foot! Muffler/exhaust heat unbearable!

    That sounds like it would work. I'll have to get under the bike and check out the cat pipe. Everything under there is factory stock, and I don't want to chance failing my state inspection by messing with the cat or the muffler. But I'll certain;y look into it. Thanks!
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