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    Frunk

    PUSH YOUR KEY IN BEFORE TURNING IGN OR RELEASING FRUNK/SEAT We have 2 2009 Spyder's 990RS SM5 From day 2 we always insert the Key 7/8ths of the way in then GENTLY-TAP the Key the rest of the way In then turn Key for Ign. - frunk & seat releases key should turn smoothly this...
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    un-beliveable battery on 2007 spyder

    Have two mid 2009 RS's, one 11,000 miles, other 15,000. Original batteries, both on Battery Tender 24/7 when not riding. Ride 85% highway, all Winter,no snow.
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    ALL BRAKE SYSTEMS NEED TO BE VENTED I WAS WRONG I have been doing alot of research, and I will stand corrected, that brakes systems do need to be vented. I have closed examined the old GM master cylinders from the 1960's and they were vented. I now understand that a small hole is needed in...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    To remove that orange brake code on your screen, you turn the Spyder ignition switch on, do not start, and then you depress on the brake pedal for (not sure, its in the service manuual) 10-20 seconds, turn ignition off, wait a bit, and that orange brake code should be removed, providing that the...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    The brake fluid returns when you let off the brakes, because the vaccum has stopped, and yes, the level of brake fluid in the reservoir decreases due to wear in the brake pads, and that is why the brake code comes on your screen, telling you the fluid is at a low level.
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    I believe the reasoning for the vent hole only in the cap and not in the rubber diaphragm is for two reasons 1 - To let the rubber diaphragm expand into the cap when atmospheric pressure changes, which I believe is the same as gravity. 2 - suction/vaccum When you...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    So what do you think? am I wrong with my old-school theories that use to work? Or am I all wet from Brake Fluid. Just looking now for theories. Thanks Tom n Carol, SI,NY
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    And, like SPYRYDER, I love and happy with my two 2009 RS SM5 Spyders, one has 16,000 miles and the other has 12,000 miles. My best friend is on his second Spyder 1st-2008 RS SM5 11,000 miles and his current one is a 2011 RT SM5 with 21,000 miles. I try and do as much service to all three, the...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    Yes SPYRYDER, I see the vent hole on that 1955 Ford cap, but was there or was there not a rubber diaphrgam under it, and that hole was to let air out from cap and diaphragm? I just returned from removing the Clutch Master Cylinder Cover on my 2009 RS SM5, and yes it has two identations on...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    Tomorrow I am going to remove the cover on the clutch master cylinder and thoroughy examine the diaphragm for vent holes
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    I must say SPYRYDER, you are knowledgable, and better with the pics than I. I examined the Dormans I used and there were no holes/slits. I have removed that clutch master cylinder cover in the past, and observed the black/dirty brake fluid ( caused from BRP seals deteriorating), but never...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    I do not have a Doctorate in Brakeology, and the reason I brought this to all our Spyder friends is that in all my past history of car/motorcycles I vave not seen the diaphram vented. Look at the 1960-70's master cylinders, they all had a sealed system. Do you remember that all the old...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    Yes, the Dorman diaphragm (#42081) I used looks identical to the two pictures you are showing, and when I can get some friend of mind that knows how to take/send pictures, I will post the Brp ones with the slit and the Dorman without the slit/hole.
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    The Dorman #42081 diaphragms I used are for various Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge models 1978-1998 and there are no holes or slits.
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    In reply to SPYRYDER Post You say I wrong and I say you are wrong. Automobile brake systems are not vented, and what you think might be a vent in the cap is to let the air escape between the diaphragm and the cap, should the diaphragm expand due to either atmospheric pressure causing the...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    Brake systems need to be totally sealed from air. If air can get into the brake sytem, that means water, and water in the brake fluid is a no-no. I believe the v-slits in the diaphgrams are wrong, and lining the slit with the vent line of the cap is wrong. The cap has a vent in it so should...
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    ALL OWNERS OF ALL SPYDER MODELS NEED TO CHECK THE CAPS ON YOUR BRAKE RESERVOIR

    This concerns all models of Can-Am Spyders: 2008-2014 GS/RS/ST/STS/RT/RSS/RTS AND WITH ANY TRANSMISSION: SM5/SE5/SM6/SE6 All these models have the same Caps and Diaphragms (BRP Part#219800058) that fit on the Brake Fluid Reservoirs. All Spyders and Models 2008-2012 had the Brake...
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    USED EBC BRAKE PADS LASTED ONLY 1000 MILES HELP!

    I am looking for experiences using EBC brake pads. Recently put EBC brake pads in my good buddies 2011 RT SM5, front and rear. I used EBC Organic pads, front #FA474, rear #FA473, and he only got about 1,000 miles in heavy stop and go traffic. Rear pads are almost completly worn down and...
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    What I Did To Make My 2009 Spyder RS SM-5 The Ultimate In Performance

    My Background: Former Crew Chief on a Blown on Alcohol PRO-MOD and have much experience in Quality made go-fast and better performance parts. I have a 2009 Spyder RS SM-5, which i bought new and added the below goodies at 10,000 miles. 1 - Hindle Muffler - I installed this from...
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    Looking For Reviews On RIVCO Floorboards/Heel-Toe Shifter

    Thank You Tom n Carol They Look Like Quality Thanks Again
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