Cobranut
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That's great.
From a business standpoint, it's better to under-promise and over-deliver. It makes for much happier customers.
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What did you do to your Spyder today?
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From a business standpoint, it's better to under-promise and over-deliver. It makes for much happier customers.
racoon
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Just got back from picking up my Spyder.
The service writer pointed out that they also did the software update to add Apple Carplay to my bike.
I told him I did that in April of last year, and it's been working great with my iPhone and headset in my helmet.
He got an odd look on his face, looked down at the paperwork, looked up at me, and then down at the paperwork again, and then looked up at me again and said "Well, we downloaded the available software updates." and then handed me the paperwork, which does say they did a software update that includes Apple Carplay.
So I'll give them credit for checking for the update.
Now for another year of riding before I have to go back again...
The service writer pointed out that they also did the software update to add Apple Carplay to my bike.
I told him I did that in April of last year, and it's been working great with my iPhone and headset in my helmet.
He got an odd look on his face, looked down at the paperwork, looked up at me, and then down at the paperwork again, and then looked up at me again and said "Well, we downloaded the available software updates." and then handed me the paperwork, which does say they did a software update that includes Apple Carplay.
So I'll give them credit for checking for the update.
Now for another year of riding before I have to go back again...
racoon
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I finally found time to download the picture I took of the rear view mirror using my iPhone...That Spyder was following REALLY close!
The picture was taken after I arrived at the dealer, so you can see their side parking lot, and I think that's a CAN-AM Defender on the right side of the picture below the mirror.
Poppie65
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De-winterizing the Spyder today, and got most things done, but I can't find any information on how to lubricate the front suspension arms. There aren't any grease zerts for the bushings that I can find.
Also looked and haven't found what to lubricate the parking brake mechanism and pivot point with. For the cable, I alternately sprayed a bit of silicone lube into the cable sleeve & worked the actuator 3 or 4 times.
Also looked and haven't found what to lubricate the parking brake mechanism and pivot point with. For the cable, I alternately sprayed a bit of silicone lube into the cable sleeve & worked the actuator 3 or 4 times.
RickWB
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Installed Garmin Zumo GPS on my recent acquisition (‘22 F3-L), backrest, hookup for battery tender and heated gear, phone mount and made electrical connection at customer accessory in front of gas tank.
Looks like I need some adapters or parts to install my Ultimate floorboard in place of the F3-L boards.
Looks like I need some adapters or parts to install my Ultimate floorboard in place of the F3-L boards.
IIRC, the Zerks for the front 'A' arm bushes were discontinued waaay back in about 2014.
I might be wrong with the year, possibly being out by a year or maybe even two, but for some reason that will probably never be revealed by BRP, Spyders haven't had any way of lubricating any of those bushes for a loooonnng time.
Had you ridden your Spyder for at least 10 minutes, preferably about 30 minutes, BEFORE checking the level on the dipstick as per the recommended procedure, and only then added oil if it was indicated?
Adding oil too much sooner than that/getting your oil properly warmed up that means that you've read the level before the oil in the engine/trans gets fully up to operating temp and reaches its full operating volume. If you didn't run it/ride it long enough before checking, then adding as much as a quart of oil before the oil in there had reached its operating temp and therefore full volume, it juuust might be too much!
Also, bear in mind that anything between the 'ADD' & 'FULL' marks on the dipstick means that it's got enough oil and is safe to run, even if you might not want to start out the season &/or a long/hot ride with the oil level too much down toward the ADD mark.
troop
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Did you change/check your oil level before hibernation? 32oz of oil just doesn't disappear ?
racoon
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This made me smile, even though I don't have a trailer or need one.
I'm in Tennesse and am headed to Arkansas next month.
Tslepebull
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Got both mirror stems (Canyon) threaded equally in the handlebar fixtures so that the mirrors were at the same height and my OCD would quit. Then I got my phone and ear buds Bluetooth linked to the Infotainment screen. Then I went out for a 75 mile drive to revel in music in my helmet and maps on my dash; its divine! By the time I got home, I was half way through my break in period. Woo Hoo.
Snoking1127
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Put Hookie in storage for the summer here in Az. Soon Hooker will be on the road in Wa.
North of 45°
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Installed some K.OT.T. grills and some convex mirrors. Mirrors make a huge difference. Went for a ride.
blacklightning
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Washed my car, my 2 wheeler, and the wife's Spyder. It started the slowest, so that was a sign to take it for a ride. Some friends on 3 wheelers were going to a nice BBQ resturaunt in Carthage, NC, and that was all I need to hear. Got in about 130 miles round trip and stopped at one of the many murals to take a picture. There were 8 of us, but only these guys were brave enough to ride back with me once I said I was taking the back roads at a "spirited pace".
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Deanna777
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HI Pete,Had you ridden your Spyder for at least 10 minutes, preferably about 30 minutes, BEFORE checking the level on the dipstick as per the recommended procedure, and only then added oil if it was indicated?
Adding oil too much sooner than that/getting your oil properly warmed up that means that you've read the level before the oil in the engine/trans gets fully up to operating temp and reaches its full operating volume. If you didn't run it/ride it long enough before checking, then adding as much as a quart of oil before the oil in there had reached its operating temp and therefore full volume, it juuust might be too much!
Also, bear in mind that anything between the 'ADD' & 'FULL' marks on the dipstick means that it's got enough oil and is safe to run, even if you might not want to start out the season &/or a long/hot ride with the oil level too much down toward the ADD mark.
No, I did not ride my Spyder. I switched on my Spyder, let it warm up for a few minutes, then shut it off, Checked the oil level on the dip stick, the oil level on the dip stick was below the "MIN" level, put the oil dip stick back in all the way, twisted the "oil dip stick ( Yellow cap) to the close position, then started the Spyder again and let the Spyder warm up a few minutes, shut off the spyder, checked the "oil Level" again , and the "oil level " was still below the "MIN" level, at that point I added 1/2 quart of oil, put the Oil dip stick ( Yellow Cap) back on, Started up the Spyder, let it run awhile, shut off spyder, checked the "oil dip stick"( yellow cap) the oil level was between the "Min & Max "level then added some more oil ( about 4 ounces, from a full oil bottle). Put the Oil dip stick ( Yellow Cap) back.
OK. Thanks for the info.
Deanna
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