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    Won’t go into reverse and strange sound

    We have a 2017 RT Limited thats having shifting issues. A few months back it would not shift into 1st gear. Got the dreaded E when trying to shift into a forward gear. Took it to local dealer and after $600+ $$ was told the reverse interlock was jammed. Picked it up on 3/6 and it’s been in the...
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    RT Limited GPS mount not charging GPS

    I thought I had posted this previously but cannot find my post so either I didn't post it and having a senior moment or it just went into the Interether. Wife has a 2017 RT Limited that came with the GPS and GPS mount factory installed. The GPS gets power when the key is turned on but the...
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    GPS not charging

    Wife has a 2017 RT Limited and it came with a Garmin Zumo 590. The mount installed on the Sypder operates the GPS just fine but, unlike her 2011 RT Limited, the mount is NOT charging the GPS. Even after an all day ride, when you disconnect the GPS from mount we are notified that there is not...
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    Who manufacturers Spyder radios?

    I need to figure out who manufacturers the radios that go into the Spyder RT (2017 specifically). Having an issue with iPhone not playing and I am unable to find a fix so I wanted to contact the manufacturer directly. I know its a third party and have seen them mentioned someplace before but...
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    iPod not functioning on 2017 RT Limited

    Wife has a 2017 RT Limited and the iPod function has never worked correctly. Using an iPhone 6 (one of the approved devices according to users manual) with a real Apple cable plugged into the USB port in the trunk. Front screen sees its an iPod and will go into iPod mode. Music begins to play...
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    Robbed - 9300 mile service cost

    I feel we were robbed and would like others input. My wife owns a 2017 RT Limited. We are on travel and she had enough miles where we needed to find a dealer to do the 9300 mile routine service. Closest dealer was 2 hours, we called made appointment and went yesterday. We left the Spyder and...
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    Heat in the "cockpit"

    About 6-8 months ago my wife traded in her 2011 RT for a 2017 RT. One thing we have noticed is the 2017 has a ton of heat in the cockpit area. Seems as if there is a lot more engine heat and it is not being dissipated correctly. For example, nothing at all can be kept in the compartment just...
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    Daytona Bike Week

    Anyone know if Can-Am is exhibiting at Daytona Bike Week coming up 3/9-3/17/18? I cannot find any information on this.
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    Replace headlight bulbs with LED?

    2017 RT Limited. The stock headlight bulbs are just to weak and would like to replace with LED. Appears they are standard automotive HB3 9005 bulbs. Has anyone replaced just the bulbs? Anything to be aware of with this replacement?
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    Buy 2017 or wait till 2018?

    We just sold my wife's 2011 RT Limited. We are now in the market for a new one. Should we buy a 2017 or wait until 2018 models are out? BRP is offering right now the $2000 incentive for any 2017 model. But I wonder if that incentive for 2017 models will go up once the 2018 is announced?
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    Enclosed trailer advice

    Wife and I will be heading out in a RV full time. We will be taking a Spyder RT Limited and a Harley Ultra Classic. I am in the market for an enclosed trailer. I would love an 8x12 but might have to settle for a 7x14. Anyone have any recommendations on trailer manufacturers I should be...
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    P0174 code and check engine

    We have a 2011 RT Limited with almost 50,000 miles. Rode on Saturday 300 miles no issues. Went again on Sunday and were about 100 miles in when the check engine light came on. Throwing code P0174. I've looked on here and seems to not be a terribly unique issue. I've seen mention of vacum...
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    Cost for new tires

    I called my dealership to setup an appointment for routine service and new tires. They won't put on anything but OEM and I don't have an independent (that I know of) that will work on the Spyders. I am in the Northern Virginia area if anyone knows of something besides a dealership. My...
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    Check engine light/screen - no fault codes

    We were 160 miles into a 300 mile ride today when my wife's 2011 RT Limited started displaying the Check Engine light and orange screen. About 10 miles prior we had just filled up with gas. My first instinct was the gas cap had not been replaced properly. I reseated it yet the bike continued...
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    RT shuts off after shifting into 1st gear

    I am posting this in both the General and RT forums as I need as many eyeballs on this as I can. We have a 2011 RT Limited. The bike shuts off as soon as you shift into 1st gear. I had it towed to the stealership. First thing they did was replace the battery as it was not holding a charge. Same...
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    Shuts down when shifting into 1st gear - DESPERATE

    We have a 2011 RT Limited. The bike shuts off as soon as you shift into 1st gear. I had it towed to the stealership. First thing they did was replace the battery as it was not holding a charge. Same issue. Now they want to replace the starter solenoid values and the shifter lever which will...
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    Starting and shifting problem

    The wife has a 2011 RT Limited. We were out riding last weekend and the bike was idling very high. So high that when she would take her foot off the brake from a stop it would lurch forward. When we got to the house she pulled in the driveway and the bike would not go into reverse and was...
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    Strange issue - fast idle and difficult 1st/Reverse gear selection?

    My wife owns a 2011 RT Limited. We were out riding on Sunday and the bike exhibited a very strange issue and hoping to get some guidance. The first symptom was that the bike was idling REAL high. So high that from a stop she would let off the brake and the bike would lurch forward. When we...
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    Front tire replacement schedule

    We have a 2011 RT Limited with roughly 30,000 miles. We still have the original front tires and they still look like they have enough tread. Is there a recommended replacement mileage when these should be replaced? We did replace the rear tire at 25,000. Thanks
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    Rental compnaies near San Francisco

    I've searched in vain and cannot find one so does anyone know of a company near San Francisco that can rent at Spyder RT for 2 weeks in late June? The wife and I are going our for a serious ride, 16 days that will loop us from SF to Eureka to Reno to Yosemite to LA and up the PCH back to SF. We...
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