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    Swap coil pack for sticks?

    Just thinking out loud to the group here :shocked:! My 2008GS is still acting up once in a while with the transmission sticking in gear or going to neutral because the Trans computer is locked up. The BRP fix was the grounding of the coils back in the day. I just ordered a new coil for $25 to...
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    PLEASE BRP! It's time for an RT refresh!

    Take my money!!
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    Tires cupping

    2016 RTS with 11K miles here. Tires are cupped, but do not appear to be getting worse. Had laser aligned at Maggie Valley at 8K miles. MANY people in our Spyder group also say the front Kendas get cupped. I run at 16-17 psi. Spyder rides straight down level, flat highway with no hands, so...
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    Does 2018 RT have GPS connector under seat?

    Unless moved from 2016 they are zip tied near the rear of the gas tank, right side. Had black caps on them, easy to miss. Power is a standard 2-pin connector, audio is an 1/8th stereo female jack. That's were they were on my 2016 RT-S.
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    Is a 2010 RS a good first Spyder?

    If you are good with manual transmissions then yes. I'm starting my daughter off with an SE5 semi-auto. $5500 to $8500 depending on mileage & extras is the usual going rate here in Hampton Roads (South of DC). For example there is a 2008GS with heated grips, excellent shape (person in our...
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    2016 RTS Hood Woes...

    Yes it is my switch mechanism. Maybe the cables popped out when my hood was bumped - I don't know. Today I yank on both seat and hood cables while twisting the key, as I read someone got it to pop back in (whatever was wrong). No dice. No resistance either way. The wife can never use the key...
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    2016 RTS Hood Woes...

    Great idea! I was wondering where I could put a hide-away pull.
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    2016 RTS Hood Woes...

    A person backing out of her driveway bumped the nose of my parked 2016 RTS. Hood popped up - the plastic ripped from the 4 bolts on the hinge. When back home I pulled the 4 bolts, clipped away the ripped plastic, trying to get the hood to seat "well enough" until fixed. Got it so it was about...
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    1330 spark plug replacement

    30K on mine, didn't really need plugs at all. I just like tinkerin' !! I got the plugs & wire set from BajaRon. The wires are far heavier and help reduce engine whine. I would really expect the high end Iridium plugs to last 100K easily. Took about 4 hours at a snails pace, if you can take...
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    Do we like modular helmets or not???

    Something about my fat head that I can't get on a full face! Only the flip up lets me widen the opening a smidge tugging on the straps to get it on comfortably.
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    OK - Another brake code! C0040!

    2016 RTS. This one detects a blown bulb; switch failure. Started last weekend, just popped and came up every few miles. Bulbs are OK, so assume it is the switch assembly. Ordered one ($15 or so), its a simple Cherry switch with the harness attached. Then remembered the bike is under...
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    998cc no shift - not a worn gear on shift shaft, but internal - any ideas?

    So you see the shaft rotate but no gear changes?
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    No power wont start battery tested good

    As some have mentioned, typically it is a ground issue or actually is the battery. When you turn on the key and no lights on the dash come on, power is not getting there. You said all fuses were good. There is a big ground lug on the older Spyders by the battery. I had to loosen this (do NOT...
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    The CB Saga Continues -- Seriously, NOT FIXED YET!

    Just a thought to toss out! It's a long shot, but there may be several "connections" between your battery ground terminal and that part of the frame. I know CB's are notorious for needing certain lengths of antenna cable and the like. My 2008GS had the random "stick in gear" problem that...
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    Run power/mp3 cable from trunk to handlebars and mount phone?

    Just curious... RT-S models have the 1/8" female jack zip tied to the gas tank on the right side. I put in an extension cable and brought it out under the handle bars. Very easy. I was wondering if the RT-LTD models use a different harness, or if they have the same jack with an extension...
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    Transmission Control Module (TCM) Location & Shielding GS/RS

    You are only supposed to ground the end of a cable that connects to the electronics. That way the electronics can help adjust on the fly to cancel out the noise :)
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    36mm oil filter socket

    Ordered one from Harbor Freight for cheap. Since I will only use it maybe three times, don't care if it is a cheapy :)
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    Auto transmissions how do they hold up?

    The transmission on my 2016 RTS SE6 has been flawless. Agree that the SM you need a crowbar on the clutch lever.
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    want info on 2008 spyders

    Did the exhaust change from '08? When I put on my HMF muffler I saw no "Y" gaskets. Unless I'm blind :). I get occasional P0170 codes that are nebulous - check exhaust, intake throttle body, so I was looking.
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    Over heated upper compartment?

    Another vote for the scoops! The kit is only $50. They arrived looking a bit "cheap plastic" bit I painted them flat black to look great. The only down side is *drilling holes* in your shiny ride! I put a piece of paper on it to mark the holes and still got one wrong by 1/8". But it was under...
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