• 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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    2012 spyder RT been in the shop over 9 months

    Had similar issue here, no throttle response. Local shop stated new throttle body....as I didn't have the $1100 ready for the part (labor not included), I took the time to look thru my service manual....and found the culprit may have been the throttle position sensor. Easy enough to pull that...
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    SPYDER RT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT

    It may be the rubber mounts that attach the throttle body to the cylinder head could be cracked....one can go bad before the other, and that can lead to a Lean condition on one cyl.. if that's the case, they cost around $65 for the pair; need to know exact model (RT, RTs, RT Ltd, SM5 or SE5)...
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    I broke the windshield

    Mine is a 2012 RT-s SM5... broke that dog bone about 5 years ago. Noboot to the rescue!
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    Automatic windshield - can the 'auto-lower' on switch-off be disabled?

    I wonder if this is something that can be accessed (and changed) by BUDS? I do know from working on 1990's VW equipment that their diag software had the capability to change default settings (like turning off DRLs, disabling the "lower windows with key in door" function, etc). If you have...
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    BIG Problems on 2012 RT!

    Took my local dealer (Blackman's in Emmaus PA) about 8 days to get mine in.
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    2017 RT Corbin seat won't raise! Any ideas?

    If you're handy, you may want to loosen (not remove) the two recessed bolts at the back of the seat where it hinges. It could be the seat is slightly out of alignment....loosen them and see if you can find the "sweet spot" where you can open/close and the latch works, then retighten in that...
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    14K service and OOOOPS! I don't think this is good!

    Well folks, looks like I may be joining this club....2012 RT-S with a hair over 30k on the odo. It's developed this leak. Out of warranty, and I'm a backyard mechanic as best and this just may be outta my league due to lack of time and most likely not all the correct tools. I'll place a call to...
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    Spyder Sightings

    I live in Emmaus, not too far over the hill from Palm. Blue 2012 RT-S
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    Used RT Guidance...

    I have to second this...2012 RT-s I've had for the last 4 years (bought it used) has treated the Wife and I well.
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    Can-Am Spyder Buyer Regrets

    Have to disagree...Took the wife and I about the same amount of time before we took the plunge. For me, the first thing was to test-drive during a "dealer day" locally...as I hadn't ever driven a motorcycle in the past I had to ensure that it was the thing for me. For both of us, the issue was...
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    Sorry to go!

    Modern version of a Morgan 3-wheeler.
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    Handicapped Spyder Ryders.....Roll call!

    Ah, another member of the Vestibular Disorders Club! ;-) I've been dealing with Meniere's Disease for the last 22 years, luckily isolated to left side only...after putting up with 10-hour bouts of vertigo the disease's progress has just about killed off my left ear's hearing/balance. What...
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    New Passsenger armress for the RT

    Wow, that's just about the same $ as the Corbins I installed on my RTs
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    Looking for recommendations for a Jack

    No you're not! :D I have to do the same, else the lift is about 1/2 inch too high.
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    Losing steering assist

    This. Just happened to me 3 months ago. New battery and it's been fine since; 2012 RT-s with the original battery still in it (no longer!)
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    SpyderCodes no longer available for new downloads

    Looks like I need to make a trip to Blackman's Cycle this weekend and start name-dropping. Can't hurt to stop by Keystone H-D and Coopersburg Powersports as well. I's on a mission now! :sour: And though you've heard it often, THANK YOU for a wonderful product!
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    990 Miles covered

    2012 RT-S, 22000 miles. Bought it used last year with just a hair over 16k on it. Encountered my first-ever issue, looks like the OEM battery is on it's last legs....wanted to drive it to work this morning and was greeted with hard start and immediate orange screen announcing "check DPS"...
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    Anyone tried "Speed Bleeders" brake bleeders?

    Whatever the OEM braking system has, bought it used just last year. No farkles added it by previous owner...
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    Anyone tried "Speed Bleeders" brake bleeders?

    Has anyone installed speed bleeders on their Spyders for ease of bleeding the brake system? If so, looking to see what size would be recommended for mine, a 2012 RT-s SM5. Was looking at these: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/6597/i/goodridge-speed-bleeders ; apparently available in...
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    Anyone using Lucas semi synthenic oil?

    Not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but I believe you might want to steer clear of anything with SM rating. According to both the owner's and maintenance manuals, SM is a no-no. Still, if we knew what additives were actually in the stuff, we would know better. Type SM oils tend to...
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