Soon to be Newbie Spyder Ryder

[SpyderWalter]

I live in the NYC area. Within a couple of weeks I will be taking delivery of a 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6. Several years ago I test drove an RT in the hills of PA and enjoyed it and recently traded in a Victory Vision to get this one. Several questions for those that wish to chime in.

a) Interested in finding local Spyder riding groups to trade notes. I'll be searching this site for clues but any direct shout outs appreciated.

b) I'll be keeping it in a storage space without electricity access. Manual says charge battery if used less than once a month. I plan to ride every two to three weeks at very least year round. Any issue with that? Side note - easy to remove battery and trickle charge at home if necessary and if we have another winter like last year?

c) I have heard break in periods between 600 miles and 3,000 miles, preference?

d) I enjoy long trips and plan to take a 2 week trip in October. I must get to that 3,000 marker before then. Best source for national Can-Am service network?

e) Eyeing partial travel cover for long trip. Can this be applied while still warm and has anyone experienced issues with people wanting to set upon a three wheeled vehicle they would never consider for a two wheel?

f) Have a ST-1 helmet and Scala Rider Blue Tooth that I have yet to work on. I note it has a corded option. Does the 2014+ have a jack for headphone plug in instead of Blue Tooth or is the entire world cordless today? I'll want to integrate iPod, GPS and likely iPhone use.

Sorry for the long list of questions and appreciate any input. I promise to be of help to new users once I become more experienced.

Many Thanks...
Spyder Walter

 

[Chupaca]

Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

Your in the right place for all your questions. Congrats on the new ryde...let's see
A. Home page upper left ryding groups and clubs as well as membership can help you.
B. If you are going to be ryding as you say you should be alright but if you have doubts take it home and keep it on a tender.
C. On your model the first service is at 3,000 miles.
D. Many here can refer you or check brp dealer list.
E. 1/2 covers can be put on at any time, full cover as well if they have heat shield but best after cool down.
F. The scala rider I am not that familiar with. The G9 does it all and then some. You can add up to 8 ryder for group rydes.

Hope your on the road soon this is the time....:2thumbs:

 

[IGETAROUND]

Spyder sisters make a great don't be sitting on my spyder cover for ~ $30.00:yes::clap::clap:hyea:

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[JayBros]

RTFM

Get the right start for all the $$$ you are spending. JMO

Go here and download your operator's guide:
http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/Index.aspx?lang=E&s1=c61d6a2f-f829-44c7-a26a-70a8f575893c

Another opinion: do your first oil change whenever you want but BRP calls for the first one at 3,000 miles. There is a very good magnetic plug on the clutch cover that will collect manufacturing/assembly shavings. Both it and the oil sump plug are pulled when draining the oil. The company does know what it's doing regarding the 1330 engine.

 

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: Post a picture or two of your new :spyder2: