Is there a Preheating system for the Spyder RT? Any recommendations?

[adrie]

Good morning, fellow Can-Am Spyder enthusiasts.
I have a quick question for all of you who own a Spyder and ride it almost all the time.
I have a 2025 Can-Am Spyder RT S2S.
I really enjoy my three-wheeled friend.
But now I was wondering, is there a system that ensures the engine is warmed up when I want to ride in the morning?
Maybe a system that you mount between a cooling hose and connect in the evening to some kind of adapter that provides power????.
Do you have any experience with something like this and which brand or which site did you buy it from?
I’d love to hear your experiences with this.
Greetings, Adrie from the Netherlands

 

[Little Blue]

Well I have installed a coolant heater for my Truck.
I have an engine oil heater on my backup generator.
I keep my Spyder in my garage that usually stays at 40°F during the winter.

I believe that there are several things that you can do.
Like what I have done, as posted.
As far as brands go, I have purchased my items from the internet.
Go with the those that have the better ratings.
So far, everything is still working.
So you need to decide if you want coolant heat, or engine oil heat.

Over to you.

 

[ulflyer]

Isn't starting and letting it idle a few min until the rpm drops warming it enough for you? Don't quite understand the need for a pre-warmer.

 

[adrie]

Maybe it is much better for the engine?

 

[Albec]

If you feel that you really need to warm the engine up before riding perhaps one of those flat magnetic heater pads. Maybe there's an open area under the motor where this pad could be stuck, maybe not.

 

[Jackhartjr]

In over 6 or 7 years with Spyders, I've never seen this come up.
Respectfully, me thinks that you are overthinking a problem that doesn't matter.
Crank it up and go.

 

[Snoking1127]

1330 Ace does not seem to have early issues like wear and failure. A good oil that meets the wet clutch requirements is most likely the only thing that is important in this regard.

 

[Deanna777]

Just start the engine and let it warm up, then go.

Deanna

 

[Raven]

Isn't starting and letting it idle a few min until the rpm drops warming it enough for you? Don't quite understand the need for a pre-warmer.

Spoken like a true Southerner LOL
But all joking aside, I just let the Ryker run while I am putting on my riding gear.
Then take it easy until it is fully warmed up.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I go out to the garage, and start it. While its warming up im putting my riding gear on, putting my cell phone in its holder, and just a quick walk around looking for loose stuff, leaks, or new noises. Once I'M on the F3S its already warmed up and idling around 850-900 RPM'S.

 

[2dogs]

Yes, I agree you're overthinking it. If the issue is keeping you up at night, park it in your bedroom, provided your bedroom is on the ground floor. Just kidding. Otherwise, the recommendation is not to hit the redline until the normal operating temperature is reached. Generally, that's running it at around 3500+RPM. I hear guys rapp it out as soon as they hit the street, and that's one of the hardest things you can ever do to your machine, whatever you ride.

 

[Mikey]

Start it up and don't put it in gear till you see one bar on the temp gauge is what I like to do!

 

[Little Blue]

Start it up and don't put it in gear till you see one bar on the temp gauge is what I like to do!

Just curious about this. How long will you do this 'warm up'??
I usually just start up my Spyder and then put on my ryding gear.

 

[Mikey]

Just curious about this. How long will you do this 'warm up'??
I usually just start up my Spyder and then put on my ryding gear.

I should have reread that before I hit the go button, I meant riding gear, not first gear!!!Sorry

 

[Little Blue]

No Problem, have a great day.

 

[baxter]

warm up until idle settle down to normal rpm- 4-5 minutes should do it. The gear clunk will not be as bad and the trans. oil will be a bit warm enough to move easier.

 

[RayBJ]

I ride year-round with Spyder in an un-heated shed. Temps down to 15F in winter.
I start the engine in neutral (after having backed in last ride) to reduce starter load, gear up, and by then, engine idling - ready to go.
I've done this with all previous bikes (minus reverse) with no issues.

 

[2dogs]

warm up until idle settle down to normal rpm- 4-5 minutes should do it. The gear clunk will not be as bad and the trans. oil will be a bit warm enough to move easier.

During the start up, there is a sequence in which you can neatly eliminate that tranny clunk to being almost non-existent. However, that darn clunk is super annoying but not harmful.

 

[Albec]

During the start up, there is a sequence in which you can neatly eliminate that tranny clunk to being almost non-existent. However, that darn clunk is super annoying but not harmful.

Are you not going to share that sequence with us?

 

[Peter Aawen]

Are you not going to share that sequence with us?

Or, to avoid taking this particular 'Preheater' thread any further off topic, and also rather than waiting for @2dogs, you could simply type 'clunk' into the Search field; check the 'Search titles only' box; submit the search; and do a bit of reading - there's at least one video, too!