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  1. Don in E Texas

    2014 RT - with paddle shift that shuts down engine! Any ideas?

    Engine starts w/o any issues. Placing paddle shift into either gear shuts the engine down. Any idea what the problem is? Have not ridden in a couple of years - bike is in 'storage' now. Thanks don
  2. Don in E Texas

    Time to hang it up

    I've owned 3 Can Am Spyders - 2008, 2010 RT-S and the current 2014 RT. Since owning the 2014, I have had about 18 CESS (Key error) faults and all but a few have left me stranded. And about 8 Check Engine Lights. I just came home from going with my car and trailer to tow my Spyder home. Today...
  3. Don in E Texas

    New Can Am Dealer - E Texas

    I recently found out there is a new Can Am dealer here in E. Texas. Yamaha Sports Center in Longview, TX. They have a White 2017 RT-S on display (their first bike) and just received about 6 other bikes Friday (don't know what is in the boxes.) I have an appointment with their service...
  4. Don in E Texas

    First time to attend Spyderfest?

    Have not seen a lot of information about our upcoming Spyderfest - thought I'd toss out a few things as I remember them from past gatherings to help 1st timers 1. All Host Motels have had a Host assigned to them in the past. I have not seen that information except for Joe (thanks, Joe) 2...
  5. Don in E Texas

    DESS Error

    Just got the bike out of the shop - nice ride home. Shop replaced the DESS Module. This makes the 4th module in the bike! I have no faith in the bike - and warranty period close to ending. Rats Don
  6. Don in E Texas

    DESS Error

    Forth time for this error - would not start this morning. Key was left in the bike (it lives there) and no other key/vehicle within 50 feet. Still under Warranty, but dealer hates to see me pull in with the bike on a trailer. Dealer wants happy customers. I do not blame the dealer, of...
  7. Don in E Texas

    Latest news on flooded Spyder

    Some may remember my brothers house being flooded - 4.5' of water. He should be back in his house in about 3 weeks after a complete "overhaul". Now to his Spyder as it was flooded as well. Here is his report today: Went up the Spyder shop today and the news was all good. Seems the mechanic...
  8. Don in E Texas

    Brothers Flooded RT-L Update

    All good news. Bike is at the dealers - engine/transmission is working just fine. Lights, etc. all work. What is needed: Starter solenoid, maybe seat (Bob did not say, but my guess is new one needed) instrument cluster. By using the computer, the maintenance department could see what needed...
  9. Don in E Texas

    Flooded RT-L - update

    Water was about 4 foot deep in my brothers garage. Poor Spyder. He had someone come to pick it up and take it to his dealer (Conroe, TX). But remember that the parking brake is on!! Bob turned the key on - lights came on - instrument panel did its normal 'stuff' and came to a halt for a...
  10. Don in E Texas

    1994 all over again

    My brother lives just north of Houston - Spring, TX. In 1994 his house flooded --- water was 7' deep (could see the water line on the walls just about 1' from the ceiling). He was in bed last night when something was really banging on his house (neighbor). He got out of bed and right away got...
  11. Don in E Texas

    Now what!?! - Won't start

    Don't have 5K miles on my Spyder as of yet (a lot of rain here in E Texas has kept me on 4 wheels). This morning I was going to ride! Turn key "on" - and NO screen telling me to read the safety card, etc. -- went instead direct to normal run screen. Bike is in Neutral with brake on. Will not...
  12. Don in E Texas

    1st Spyder Fest? What to bring

    This post is intended to help those coming to Spyder Fest for the first time as well as reminders for all others. This list is not complete - needs input from others as seen fit. So here goes: 1. What to wear? Spring in Springfield - can be cold, dry, hot and/or wet. (all in the same day)...
  13. Don in E Texas

    Accident - Sad to see..

    Occurred in Houston, Texas on November 9th. I do not know the extent of injury to the Spyder owner. Be safe, guys and gals. http://www.pressreader.com/usa/houston-chronicle/20151109/282819305094528/TextView :pray: Don
  14. Don in E Texas

    Spyderfest Host Motels - where are they?

    Have not seen any information for other Host Motels for Spyderfest, 2016. This is just some information for those that are attending or thinking of attending Spyderfest. One motel parking lot is the next door motels front door. Yes, they are all together along one, main road. You can...
  15. Don in E Texas

    Side car? Really?

    Wonder if this is one of our SLer's? http://www.littlethings.com/doggie-sidecar/?utm_source=huffingtonpost.com
  16. Don in E Texas

    Bike out of the shop..

    ..did have about 6 issues with my 2014 RT-S - was going to wait for the 3K check up (have 1,200 miles on bike) to have fixed, but the last problem left me stranded. Never left stranded before. Error code was "wrong key" had to look that one up in my owners manual. Bike would not start. A few...
  17. Don in E Texas

    Is this the noise I hear from my Spyder?

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/26/spider-sex-sounds_n_7439752.html
  18. Don in E Texas

    Spyderfest art work

    My brother and I had some art added to the frunk of our Spyders. Brother Bob is a Ham radio operator - his call is N5ET ---- so he has ET painted on his Spyder. Even has the morse code of his call over ETs head. My bike shows what is inside my frunk if you pealed it open --- a nice bar. I'm...
  19. Don in E Texas

    iPOD question

    My brother connected his iPOD to my 2014 Spyder and set up the dash to operate it --- worked great! Question is: what model/s iPOD should I be looking at that will just plug into the existing cables and work from the drivers position? Unit will live in the rear trunk. Hope my question is in...
  20. Don in E Texas

    Two issues with my new RT-S

    2014 RT-S - SE6. First issue: When I start the engine, engine sounds like a very low battery for a second or two then it sounds normal and starts. Does this most every time. Second issue: Maybe it has happened a dozen or so times: start bike - place in either reverse or first - engine...
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