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  1. solidgranite

    Can I Solder Parking Brake Cable In Place?

    2012 Spyder RT SE5...parking brake cable pops out of position rendering it useless. I have to pull some Tupperware and put it back in the notch on the rotating "wheel". QUESTION: Can I solder the cable end and barrel shaped end piece to the rotating wheel? I can't afford to replace the...
  2. solidgranite

    Any ideas on Replacing Heated Grips with Non-heated Grips? 2012 RT

    My 2012 RT SE5 has heated grips. The grips themselves are worn down and "slick" from age and use. I want to replace the grips, but NOT with heated ones. I don't want to have to take a ton of tupperware off and remove the whole grip heating wiring harness, etc, I just want to change my grips for...
  3. solidgranite

    2012 RT SE5 Intermittent DPS Issues

    I've recently begun to have some DPS "issues", but NO codes shown, the 40A fuse is good, the battery is new and the terminal connections are tight. Making it even stranger is that the DPS works fine in reverse! I've got 60,000+ miles of my bike, and this is the first time I've ever had any...
  4. solidgranite

    What Panels to Remove on 2012 RT to Expose Parking Brake Cable and Rotor?

    The parking brake on my 2012 RT is not working, and I get the "parking brake fault" message, along with the 20 beeps when I turn the bike off. The parking brake is NOT stuck ON, and I can ride the bike, and have normal braking capacity. I've checked the fuses...all okay...and the windscreen...
  5. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    I need to change the battery on my 2012 RT SE5. It's deader than a doornail. I've seen several vids on removing the battery on this model, and they all require the removal of several body panels. Is there an easier way to remove/swap the battery? I know BRP moved the battery to the frunk in...
  6. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    The seat on my 2012 RT SE5 is structurally sound, but the "pleather" has cracked, ripped and looks terrible. I have a lambskin cover that I put over the seat when I ride, but it can't be allowed to get wet. I can't afford a whole new seat (and don't need one...just the surface material). I...
  7. solidgranite

    Where Are Battery Posts on 2012 RT?

    I need to jump start my 2012 RT SE5, but the picture in the user's manual does not point out where the battery posts really are! Can someone post a pic, or give me a specific location of the positive battery post? The 2012 RT battery is under the seat, not in the frunk like the 2013's. I can...
  8. solidgranite

    What are these Fender Lights called, and how do I replace the strip?

    The strip of small colored lights on one of my front fenders has 3-4 burned out "bulbs". (see pic) I want to replace the entire strip, but a) don't know what this strip is called, and b) have no idea how to replace it. I've searched for the name of this light strip but can't find anything...
  9. solidgranite

    RTSE5 Won't Shift At All, What Is This Connector???

    Went for a ride today...about 100 miles total. No problems at all. Got home, and tried to shift from 1st into Neutral to park the bike. Would not shift into neutral, or reverse...tried many times. Put on parking brake, and killed the engine. Started it with foot on brake...no problem...
  10. solidgranite

    Tarp or No Tarp?

    My 2012 RT SE5 has to spend all year outdoors. I have no garage or place to keep it out of the weather. My question is: should I wrap the Spyder in a tarp during the worst winter months when I can't ride it, or should I leave it "exposed"? Someone told me that tarping it would lock in the...
  11. solidgranite

    Transmission Bearing Replacement - anyone had one done?

    I've got a 2012 RT SE5, and apparently I have a bad transmission bearing. Has anyone ever had to have one replaced by a Can Am dealer? I think I'm looking at $1200+... No one around here works on Spyders except the Can Am dealer, 40 miles away. Any advice or suggestions?
  12. solidgranite

    Grumbling Noise When Coming to a Stop

    My 2012 RTSE5 has begun to make a thunking grumbling sound when I let it slow down to come to a stop. The running performance is absolutely fine...no issues. Shifting is fine, as are the brakes. I can't figure out what's causing that $%&! noise! I check the fluids frequently, and everything...
  13. solidgranite

    Can't Open Glove Box

    Took my 2012 RT-SE5 to the dealer for tires, oil change, regular annual service, etc. They said the cables to my frunk and seat release should be replaced, but I said no thanks. I open the frunk with the optional dash switch, and I have a wire rigged to open the seat release. Both work just...
  14. solidgranite

    Rattling Exhaust

    My 2012 RT has an exhaust issue. Whenever I back off the throttle or slow down for a light, etc., the exhaust makes a rattling noise (only happens when slowing down, backing off the throttle, never when speeding up or cruising). It not a "something is loose" kind of noise, but comes from...
  15. solidgranite

    My 2012 RT has developed Windshield Sparkles! Anyone else? Any ideas to fix, or just replace?

    My 2012 RT has developed an odd situation with the windshield. When the sun hits it at a particular angle, there are a million "sparkles" throughout the whole windshield! They can't be seen if the sun isn't hitting the windshield from a specific angle, and they can't be felt at all. When I'm...
  16. solidgranite

    2012 RT SE5...replace, re-upholster, or customer cover for ripped seat?

    The standard OEM seat on my 2012 RT has developed rips and tears in several places, probably due to its age, and the fact that it lives outdoors year round. My question is whether I should replace the seat, get it re-upholstered, or find a seat cover for it? There's nothing structurally wrong...
  17. solidgranite

    2 Weeks Waiting Time!

    I called my Can-Am dealer to let him know I was bringing my bike in for some work, and asked what day next week would be best. The head service guy laughed, and said they were jammed more than ever before, and there was a TWO WEEK wait before they could even look at my bike! The two weeks...
  18. solidgranite

    Crazy Fault Codes!

    I haven't been able to take my 2012 Spyder RT SE5 to the dealer yet, so I figured I'd check out the list of faults the bike was registering. Aside from the "idiot lights", the actual fault codes were: P0500 Invalid of missing speed on CAN (whatever the hell that means!) 0003B YAW rate sensor...
  19. solidgranite

    How Much to Replace ECM on 2012 RT SE5?

    I may need to have the ECM replaced on my 2012 RT SE5. Anybody got a rough estimate of what the Can-Am dealer will charge for this? I bought the bike used, so have no idea of whether or not the ECM has been updated or flashed (50,000+ miles), but its giving me headaches now...check engine...
  20. solidgranite

    ECM Went Crazy

    I went out to start my Spyder RT SE5, and once it was running, I got all kinds of errors flashing at me! Check Engine, ABS Issue, Limp Home, and many more (seemed like all them!). I had ridden it the day before with no problems, so I didn't know what was going on. I shut it down, and checked...
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