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  1. J

    For Tattr and others who ryde in the snow

    Spyder in the snow- no so good. It has little traction, corners poorly and I don't ride it in snow unless I am caught at work and have to. SO far I've made it home OK but it's slow going, lots of wheel spin, lots of thanks for ABS, and risky as mentioned because you can't take a hit. We have...
  2. J

    Survey Question/Riding Habits

    95% alone, 5% with pals around the area, lkooking forward to a road trip with a buddy or two next year when the 2 wheel folks get back on the road. The best thing about 3 wheels is being able to ride in the cold and slippery conditions around here in winter. If I was to put the Can Am away...
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    Are you running a Stock or Custom Spyder?

    Accessories - all BRP so far- riser, back rest/rack, Ultra touring windshield. Mods- Laminar lip over the winshield and an aux fusebox for the Zumo and heated gear. Next up a voltmeter which I have, but have not mounted. Later- I would love the BRP bags, also foglights and maybe Motolights as...
  4. J

    Drastic measures: Voluntary grounding?

    Maybe you should remove "Happy Spyder owner" from the bottom of your posts.
  5. J

    DPS roulette

    I suspect one of the delays in repairs might come from BRP sending the parts to states where lemon laws cover motorcycles. I know that if I have a problem with my steering I will inform the service manager that the clock is ticking on the lemon law. If they don't fix it in time BRP gets to buy...
  6. J

    62nd Annual Ice Cycle Run

    That what don't kill you makes you stronger! :yes:
  7. J

    Electrical hook up....

    I put a PC-8 in my SE5, bought the longest leads they had with a diode in the switch wire so it wont feed back to the Can Am wiring in any way. I wound up sticking the fusepanel under the speedo with a piece of velcro, and enough extra wire to just rip it loose and make wiring changes.
  8. J

    Have your valves ever needed adjustment?

    I used to be an engine rebuilder- probably done 1000 in my 23 year mechanics career. Some of them even had shim under bucket systems so I am well familiar with the system. Are you saying you had to use shims that ranged from 2.225mm to 4.625mm to get proper valve clearance? That's a big...
  9. J

    How fast have you driven you Spyder and under what conditions?

    GPS says 107, seems about right. After I broke it in I drove over 100 every day for 2 weeks just for the heck of it.
  10. J

    Have your valves ever needed adjustment?

    I'm wondering what you are saying here as well. Usually Valve seat and valve face wear make clearance go tighter after a while.
  11. J

    Manual (SM) or Elecitric Semi-Auto (SE) shifting?

    SE5 and neuromyopathy. Couldn't feel a shifter if I had to and with the SE5 I don't have to.
  12. J

    201X mileage as of today

    2250 on my 2009 SE5 bought in September.
  13. J

    Cold day- Spyder didn't like it

    I never let anything warm up by standing still and idling. As an ASE MAster mechanic, Porsche Audi master mechanic, plus GM, VW, and plenty of Volvo training too the prevailing wisdom has always been to start up and drive off slowly, letting the vehicle warm up as you drive. I will add that all...
  14. J

    Cold day- Spyder didn't like it

    I am at 2300 miles running on the first oil change done by the dealer- using BRP oil ...I think. Next change at 3k I'll make sure about what I get. I would normally do it myself, but have no heated work area so I'll have 3a motors do the 3k
  15. J

    Cold day- Spyder didn't like it

    I rode to work today- 24f on the way in at 7am. 15f when I went out for lunch. Wind blowing 40mph gusts. Started the SE5 Spyder and it lit up a code- check transmission it said and it wouldn't go into gear. It wouldn't rev either-it was in neutral and I tried to warm it up a bit faster by...
  16. J

    Winter riding

    MA has laws against leaving snow all over your vehicle- but it doesn't stop a lot of folks from scraping a little hole to peek through and going out on the road to let the wind blow the snow off- against the law, dangerous, never enforced that I know of. Big trucks- I agree- it's mighty hard...
  17. J

    Winter riding

    I too am riding all winter and not far from you. I have been staying off the highways since it snowed- partly because of what you experienced, partly to go slower therefore a little warmer, and just to take it easier while I get used to how it handles in lousy road conditions. SO far the...
  18. J

    Does Your Own Spyder Maintenance Void BRP Warranty??

    I don't believe it is legal for the dealer to be the only acceptable service outlet. I was a Volvo service manager for a number of years and we always processed warranty claims where the customer only came to us for the warranty repair- preferring to have routine maintenance done elsewhere. As...
  19. J

    BRP - Ranking

    I wonder how much of the BRP Can Am SPyder is made by them- electronics by Bosch- perhaps the worlds best. Brakes by-? Tires by others, wheels? Engines- made by BRP owned Rotax suppleir to BMW, Aprillia and? Suspension by? SO BRP is an assembler- like Harley, like BMW, like Ducati, to some...
  20. J

    LED Digital Volt Meter for bikes

    I just ordered that one yesterday! I've been wondering how the charging system is handling my heated gear.
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