• 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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    Software update for power steering ??

    Does anyone know exactly what this software update does? I already changed my GPS (myself) after having a few really scary power steering 'burps' a few months ago. The part number molded into my original sensor was the same as the new one. This was surprising as my Spyder is an 'early...
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    Moving to Richmond (VA)

    Just pulled the trigger on a 3-car garage with a cool house attached in the northern burbs of Richmond. Will move down from Pittsburgh in mid-Aug and will NOT miss the pgh winters! Any advice on dealers with good service? I stopped yesterday at Fredericksburg Motor Sports and they claim to...
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    Belt tracking - mind of its own!

    Even before I took delivery of my Spyder SE #445 in Dec. 08 I purchased the special Gates sonic tension meter from my power trans equip supplier. I'm an engineer and quite anal so I knew I had to have this tool to satisfy my concerns about the belt tension. No little 'clicker' from NAPA would...
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    GPS replaced, few questions

    After reading the various threads on problems caused by / related to the Gear Position Sensor I called my closest dealer and convinced them to contact BRP to bring in the new sensor before I brought my Spyder in. I had had several episodes of high idle, for no apparant reason, and also had a...
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    Missing & strange idle?

    My Spyder now has about 12,600 miles after 16 months. This machine has been very reliable and comfortable for all types of riding including several 2000+ mile trips. Last summer I had a few instances where I would sense a miss, generally when riding at low speeds, after a long higher speed...
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    Iron Butt Dinner Friday March 6 - JAX

    The official announcement was just posted for the Iron Butt Annual Dinner Party in Jacksonville, FL for Friday March 6. I've not missed this dinner in 6 years, although it can be dicey riding down from PA in early March. The temp typically does not reach 40F until southern VA or the Carolinas...
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    OffTopic- PayPal Question

    Not Spyder related, but I did have a nice brief ride today. I've listed a Motion (PC) Tablet on Craigslist and had a response from a buyer in South Africa. I was asking $500 for the unit and he offered to pay me, via PayPal $700, to include ship charges via USPS Express Int'l Mail to Jo-Berg...
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    Ride to MN, Very Boring Rally, 2010 mi.

    This is a 'lightened' version of my recent write-up - I removed all photos. I attended the first Very Boring Rally in August 2003 – celebrating the 20th anniversary of the development of the Aerostich ‘Roadcrafter’ textile riding suit. For some strange reason, the way this rally was touted...
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    Route info, Rt 2 from Duluth east

    I am riding my Spyder from Pittsburgh to New Prague, MN next week for a meeting, then north to Duluth for the Aerostich Very Boring Rally. For the return route I am considering Rt 2 east across the top of WI and MI to the Mackinac Bridge, connecting to I75, then south to Toldeo, etc. I'd...
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    Aerostich Very Boring Rally

    Is anyone going to the Very Boring Rally at Aerostich in Duluth, MN this weekend (8/22-25)?? http://www.boringrally.com/ This is the 25th anniversary of the Aerostich Roadcrafter suit. I went to the 20th Anniv (first) Very Boring Rally in Aug 03, and it was lots of fun, with many...
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    List of dealers??

    I am trying to make a list of Spyder dealers to keep handy during my trip next week from Pittsburgh, thru Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. I will be riding out to New Prague, MN for a meeting, and from there up to the Aerostich Very Boring Rally next Friday/Sat. I plan to return via Rt...
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    Aux Fuel cel - Gas Cap Vented?

    Does anyone know if the gas cap is vented (thru the cap itself) or if the tank has a separate vent? I am thinking about a 2-3 gal aux fuel cell, and instead of removing the entire fuel tank to drill a new hole in the top for the aux fill line, I may simply put a small 90 degree fitting into the...
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    Continued struggle with belt tracking

    I continue to struggle with my belt adjustment. Yesterday I jacked up the rear wheel and worked methodically at getting the belt to track slightly off the flange. At the same time I gradually reduced the tension from about 800N using the Gates sonic meter (equates to 200#) down to about 640N...
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    Strange noise- Decel only

    My Spyder #445 with about 5800 miles makes a stange whine/growl when decelerating. It first whines at about 22 mph, then maybe 17, and another time or two as the bike comes to a stop. This means if I decel to go around a corner, it will whine once or twice as I slow. The noise is a brief...
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