• 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. stewartj239

    HowTo: RT-S Black OEM Rim to "Special Series" Rim Conversion

    Awesome!! Very resourceful. I love these little DIY projects!!
  2. stewartj239

    HowTo: RT-S Black OEM Rim to "Special Series" Rim Conversion

    The RT "Special Series" rim that came out in 2015 caught my eye and I always thought that I would like to see those rims on my RT-S which came with the standard black rims. I had been on the lookout for a used set to show up and even thought about buying them new, but had a hard time...
  3. stewartj239

    Helmet Communication System Options?

    No ..... Please Hijack!!! Great info here :)
  4. stewartj239

    Helmet Communication System Options?

    Wow. So many responses. Way more than I expected. Great feedback everyone and I will start researching all of the leads that have been provided. Thanks!!
  5. stewartj239

    Helmet Communication System Options?

    Hi Everyone, Back in 2013, I bought a Nolan Helmet N-COM communication system for my wife and myself. It has worked well, but most recently, I have had trouble finding a discontinued part for a speaker that went bad and have decided that it is time to just upgrade the whole thing. I would...
  6. stewartj239

    Ryker Hand Brake Now Available

    I asked this same question back in 2013 when we bought our first Spyder. I then and still do ride on 2 wheels. One bike does have linked brakes but yet still came from the factory with the front brake lever. I would guess that it was a cost cutting measure by BRP to keep production costs...
  7. stewartj239

    RT - Rear Turn Signal Blink Speed Too Fast?

    Great news. The procedure outlined in this video did indeed fix the problem. I can confirm that it does work on a 2016 RT. If I had known that it would have been this simple of a fix, I would have done this post back in June when we bought it. The hyper flash bugged me all summer and fall...
  8. stewartj239

    Ryker Hand Brake Now Available

    I have heard that from other owners as well as to their reasoning for installing it. It is a nice feature if it works for each person's own personal situation. We are lucky that it is even an aftermarket option IMO.
  9. stewartj239

    Ryker Hand Brake Now Available

    I purchased the Spyder hand brake for both my 2013 and 2016 RTs. Definitely not cheap, but is a high quality product. Never had a problem. I came to the Spyder from 2 wheels and had a real hard time learning to brake with just the right foot pedal, especially when turning right and having to...
  10. stewartj239

    RT - Rear Turn Signal Blink Speed Too Fast?

    Over the summer, I purchased a 2016 RT-S. It had an LED light kit installed on the back of it which outlined the trunk area and back end of the Spyder. I removed the light kit but noticed that in order to provide power for it, there was a wire connector on both sides which drew power from the...
  11. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    OK. One more upgrade that we made was installing the Magic Mirrors. These things are awesome. I do all of the Spyder maintenance on my own and every time you change the oil, you have to remove the mirrors. The OEM clips are very thin and very fragile. For our 2013, I always had a bag of...
  12. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    Well, I guess I just got a lesson on the physics of having it on there :) You mention the exhaust smell. My wife did notice it on the 2013, but she hasn't said anything yet about it on the 2016, so I will have to ask her. The main difference between the two years is that I did remove the cat...
  13. stewartj239

    2014 Spyder RT LTD Seat - what's the cable for?

    I am pretty sure that it is a sensor that determines if you have a passenger. That reading determines how aggressive the nanny is before it kicks in if it thinks you are moving through a turn too fast.
  14. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    Another one of the accessories that the RT came with was the rear cargo rack. With all of the existing storage on the RT, we decided that we did not need the rear rack and didn't particularly care for the look of it, especially since it would be serving no purpose for us. The initial plan...
  15. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    While I was going through the Spyder, I decided to go big and get in there to change the spark plugs. Since the engine is an inline triple, I knew that the airbox would need to come out. After looking at the shop manual to get an idea of the procedure, I first removed the left side part of the...
  16. stewartj239

    Manual Transmission question for Spyder

    The last year for a manual clutch on the RT was 2016. I just upgraded from a 2013 RT SM5 (manual) and had to have an RT no newer than a 2016 so that I could get the manual clutch. I have ridden dirt bikes and street bikes for 43 years now and I absolutely love having to shift the bike through...
  17. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    When I received this Spyder, it unfortunately had the cat bypass pipe on it. I know that sounds crazy, but I actually was hoping it had the primary muffler. On our 2013 RT, I did do the cat bypass. The 2013 had heat issues and it definitely reduced the heat, but increased the sound, so it...
  18. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    Yes, I removed it for 2 reasons. First the wiring was broken so the LEDs did not work and second, it wasn't nearly as visually appealing as the one that we had on our 2013 RT. That one had the Spyderpops bump skid so I will likely be buying and putting that one on over winter.
  19. stewartj239

    Finally Found a 2016 Spyder RT-S SM6

    As mentioned, this RT came with a bunch of accessories which really added up for the person who owned it before us. It only has 5300 miles on it and I am the 3rd owner. Looking at the history of it, it was sold by the dealer in 2016 with 3000 miles on it (I assume it was a demo). It was then...
  20. stewartj239

    Armrest project completed

    Good job!! Perseverance pays off!! I usually find a way to things done as well.
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