• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Apple CarPlay update - what is the secret to getting it working properly??

    I did a test ride today with screen set to "Gauges" so that I could monitor the voltage. Voltage reading was a consistent 14.3 to 14.4 with CarPlay working perfectly the whole time. I almost hoped to see a sudden voltage drop with a CarPlay freeze. At least I could have then pointed a finger at...
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    Apple CarPlay update - what is the secret to getting it working properly??

    I would hope that it is not a battery issue. My dealer replaced the factory battery with a Yuasa early this Spring. Worth considering though.
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    Apple CarPlay update - what is the secret to getting it working properly??

    I'm glad it is working for you. It did for me too, for a while. Now, not so much. It froze four times in rapid succession today, using two different cables. I retreated to the barn, where I plugged in the battery tender and restarted CarPlay. Music played continually for the better part of a...
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    Apple CarPlay update - what is the secret to getting it working properly??

    I found your comment about trying four different cables interesting. My ACP connects every time with the factory Apple cable, but the navigation screen is liable to then freeze randomly anywhere from 50 feet to 20 miles after starting out on a ride. Music and nav both stop. Except for the...
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    Apple CarPlay update - what is the secret to getting it working properly??

    I'm using the Cardo Spirit HD (Duo pack) not the Edge, so I don't know if what I have to say applies to you. I was having similar problems, and I went to Cardo Support for help. Their response was quick and very helpful. After some back and forth e-mails, it was suggested that I delete all my...
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    What could cause this Squeal on starting out in first gear?

    My dealer swapped out the Chinese battery for a good Yuasa battery earlier this year, so I don't think the battery has anything to do with the noise. Amsoil going in on Wednesday, so we'll see if that makes a difference.
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    Clock Setting screen no longer works, any help appreciated!?

    When I updated to 4.1 my clock needed resetting too. What I found was that the time was right but it was in the wrong time zone. You can change that but you need to know how many hours + or - you are from prime meridian. I'm in central time zone so I set it to +7 hours to compensate for...
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    BRP Connect Ver 4.1 is now available

    Cardo Support was quick to address my concerns and confirmed that I had connected with the correct Bluetooth channel (channel 2). Since the Spirit HD has only 2 channels, channel 1 is used by the intercom with my passenger. Their best bit of advice was to simply do a factory reset which I did. I...
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    BRP Connect Ver 4.1 is now available

    After living with Ver 4.1 now for a few days, I can say that it at least hasn't done any noticeable harm. ACP works just fine. The only change that I have noticed is the time display in the navigation screen. It used to be black numbers on a white background. Now it is white numbers on an orange...
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    BRP Connect Ver 4.1 is now available

    I'm holding my breath on this update. The clock had to be reset, and the screen froze on me twice already this morning. When working properly I've not noticed any real improvement. 3.1 was working so well for me that I hope I don't regret upgrading to 4.1. I am going to trust for now that the...
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    What could cause this Squeal on starting out in first gear?

    I found an independent Amsoil dealer nearby and bought 6 quarts of their 10w-40 motorcycle oil. Oil change scheduled for next Wednesday. Fingers crossed that that annoying screech is gone.
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    What could cause this Squeal on starting out in first gear?

    I wonder if this torque shaft runs in engine oil. After reading Baja Ron's post about using Amsoil, maybe a little heavier oil would be the answer? I think BRP oil is 05W40. The Amsoil he used is 10W40. Not much difference there, but that might be all it takes. I've got an oil change coming up...
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    BRP Connect Ver 4.1 is now available

    BRP Connect Ver 4.1 is now available for WI-FI download. Improvements to stability and Apple Car Play. After I downloaded and installed it I tried it out. It seems like ACP loaded almost instantly. Very happy about that if it remains so. I was happy with Ver 3.1 and ACP. If Ver 4.1 makes it...
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    What could cause this Squeal on starting out in first gear?

    I've read (I think) all the posts about chirping and squealing noises, but I haven't found anything that addresses my problem. When accelerating away from a stop, a squealing noise comes from somewhere up front. If I didn't know any better, I'd say it sounds just like a loose fan belt. Depending...
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    Where to find the RT-L Air filter - it's not where my Owner's Manual suggests!

    While on a ride yesterday, a rock truck pulled out in front of me from a limestone quarry. He was blowing fine limestone powder out from his truck and I was stuck behind him for far too long. My Spyder was a dusty mess when I got home, so I figured that I'd better check my air filter to see if...
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