A small Safety Mod to our 2022 RTL with a big improvement!

[linguine]

Dave is brilliant to work with. Requested both, and being shipped to me. Lovely stuff, that.

 

[Jesster72]

I was able to get about 50 miles in on Sunday. Put the turn signal button on, and all I can say is this is how it should have been from the factory. A little annoyance has been corrected. I'll get the shift pad on before my next ride.

 

[george123]

This is a must have addition to every Spyder. It’s amazing how much difference 2 small replacement/additional parts can make.

Thank you Dave for thinking of and making the parts, and you TC for letting us know about them.

George

 

[Flylow]

I've been around for a while, but no post. I have been fighting this for about 2 years and finally a solution. Sending TC a PM soon.

 

[TCBoone]

Update Shifter Pad

Installed the shifter pad and went for a ride on one of our favorite routes here in northern California. You know the kind that has a mix of tight and long sweeping turns along with lots of frequent elevation change. The type of road that encourages spirited riding, requiring one to shift up and down the gears to keep the Spyder in its peak power band.

During the ride I noticed my left hand was in a more relaxed position. The added thickness of the up-shifter pad allows the thumb to reach the control to upshift from a less extended reach. Anytime we engage in a repeat motion, designing better ergonomics makes a difference, especially over time.

BRP builds beautiful machines, that has been improved upon over the years, some of those improvements most likely have come from owners. While the mods we are trying out are only slight changes, they are definite improvements and something that Can Am On Road should consider for their new production models.

Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback about these mods. Appreciate this forum to be able to share these ideas along with each comment and kind words.

Thank you for reading and posting,

TC

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[linguine]

Mine came today. Much needed little additions. Makes you think the test people are all 19, and slim, with no arthritis-riddled fingers (mine from guitar playing for over 45 years).:clap:

 

[baxter]

Someone looked at making something better and came up with it! Got the upgraded turn switch button yesterday and tried it out. Good job. I noticed how sensitive the switch control can be when changing lanes in traffic on my 2020 RTL and now on my 2022 F3L. Now, the sensitivity is gone. Bravo.

 

[baxter]

Installed this re-engineered turn signal "button" and while riding today noticed that it just, worked and felt better... In heavy traffic when switching from lane to lane, it gives a more relaxed feeling not having to check to make sure signal cancelled correctly.

 

[bikerbillone]

This innovation is getting a lot attention and kudos, ya think BRP might be paying attention? I know I'm getting a bit tired of the OEM failure, and so, I'll be looking at it.

 

[TCBoone]

This innovation is getting a lot attention and kudos, ya think BRP might be paying attention?

Yes agree, after coming across a solution it only seemed natural that others were dealing with it too. Would be helpful if BRP would adopt the mods.

 

[Snoking1127]

Hell of a good idea. I honk the horn about half the time I’m trying to operate the turn signals.

I have more trouble with the horn button than the turn signals. The more you ride the better the OEM TS button works. I always have to look down for the horn button, as it is seldom used. However with a second horn paralleled with the OEM one and tuned to a deeper tone, the trike sound like a car when I do hook it.

 

[Grayfox]

Put my blinker button on and i love it. Thanks so much

 

[YPILOT]

I installed the signal button and really like the way it performs!
Very easy and solid when canceling signals between lane changes.

 

[bikerbillone]

Requesting mine today. Looking forward to the install. This OEM is too much aggravation.

 

[tjranch9]

Hey Bikerbillone, Could you send me the info on how to get them via pm...
T.I.A.
TJ

 

[TCBoone]

Hi TJ,

Just sent you a PM, anyone that wants info can PM me,

Thanks,
TC

 

[bikerbillone]

OK, TJ, I see TC Boone has you covered, if I can help any further, let me know.

 

[seaweed]

How are the Safety Mods secured to the Spyder? Can they be removed? In case I decide to get a new Spyder.

 

[TCBoone]

How are the Safety Mods secured to the Spyder? Can they be removed? In case I decide to get a new Spyder.

Hi Dean,

The signal button snaps on in the same manner as the OEM part, with a click and can be removed by gently prying it off. The shifter pad is secured with 3M adhesive tape and can also be removed. The mods on my Spyder will stay with it, the cost is small for new parts and the new owner will get the advantage of the mods too.

Hope this helps,
TC

 

[GFrog]

I have just installed both the button and the shifter pad. It was a piece of cake.

I just slowly pulled-off the button with the assistance of a small flat screwdriver below the button.

You will notice that the button's pin receptacle is at the bottom of the button. Just push the new button in place with the pin receptacle at the bottom and it will fit perfectly.

In order to ensure that the shifter pad adhesive hold correctly to the shifter button, I used an alcohol swab to clean the shifter button first.

Let the button dry or wipe dry. Then just peel the adhesive off the back of the pad and apply carefully on the shifter button.

Voila!

I have not taken my Spyder out yet due to the snow, but did try the new flasher button and I like it a lot.

Thank you very much to both TC and Dave for the excellent mod!