New 2010 Spyder owner - First issue - Check engine light

[Yaboyyrobb]

My name is Robb, I got the 2010 RT for my father (linked below). He says the engine light came on. I’m taking it to service in July, but can anyone give me need to know stuff to prevent anything else or general checking for stuff, it will be much appreciated. Dad's disabled rode out of town, wanna make sure.

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Thread 'Newly Bought 2010 Spyder RT for my father to enjoy his final years in life.'

Jun 1, 2025

Wanted to share my short story behind how I’m joining and why, and hopefully, someone very knowledgeable about this 2010 replies and I can meet some helpful people here.

My name's Robb, and I found and am purchasing a 2010 Spyder RT for my father, who lost his entire leg a year ago and just barely got his prosthetic leg. My dad has been stuck in his wheelchair only ever since, and hasn’t seemed to be too happy with life. His most recent joys were his way of living previously, which lead to the decline in his health, and his old motorcycles, which he has to sell off. But he’s taken very...

• Yaboyyrobb
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[Ex-Rocket]

Check for codes??

 

[Yaboyyrobb]

When he got home the light was off so I’m not sure I’m going to watch a video to check the oil then schedule a service asap

 

[Peter Aawen]

Check Engine Lights can be a catch all for anything/everything that doesn't have a specific/immediate STOP RIDING need, including transient events that aren't necessarily anything to worry about at all.

So if you don't have any other codes, and the Check Engine Light is no longer showing, you're most likely good to go without any need to worry more.


Ride More, Worry Less!

 

[pegasus1300]

Did you get the original owners manual with it? If so, one of you should spend a lot of time reading it. Also, one of you should spend time reading the thread on Do's and Do Not's for new Spyder riders (see the link below), especially the early posts that apply to older V-Twin motor, which is what you have in that 2010 RT.

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Thread '**** "DO'S & DO NOTS" for NEW SPYDER OWNERS... ****'

Jun 30, 2012

“Do's & Do Not's” for New Spyder Owners:
February 2022

This information is for both the 900 and 1330 series engines and will be indicated when something applies specifically to one or the other.

There are several "things" a Spyder owner needs to know when buying and operating their Spyder to help them have a better experience, and to avoid causing complications later.

This is a collection of "sage-advice" gathered from various resources on Spyder Lover's and other reliable sources to help...​

• Illinois Boy
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[LongIsland]

Did you get the original owners manual with it? If so, one of you should spend a lot of time reading it. Also, one of you should spend time reading the thread on Do's and Do Not's for new Spyder riders (see the link below), especially the early posts that apply to older V-Twin motor, which is what you have in that 2010 RT.

I

Thread '**** "DO'S & DO NOTS" for NEW SPYDER OWNERS... ****'

Jun 30, 2012

“Do's & Do Not's” for New Spyder Owners:
February 2022

This information is for both the 900 and 1330 series engines and will be indicated when something applies specifically to one or the other.

There are several "things" a Spyder owner needs to know when buying and operating their Spyder to help them have a better experience, and to avoid causing complications later.

This is a collection of "sage-advice" gathered from various resources on Spyder Lover's and other reliable sources to help...​

• Illinois Boy
• Replies: 409
• Forum: Spyder General Discussion

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If you didn't get the owners manual, you can access it online on the BRP site.

BRP GUIDES

www.operatorsguides.brp.com