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    What did you pay for your 9,000 mile service?

    Spark plugs are not due at 9000 miles. Not even close. Its just an oil change and inspections.
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    Looking for a 2008 GS Master Key - any ideas?

    There does exist master keys for the 2008 thru 2013 Spyders. They are used to put the DESS into programming mode to learn a new key. Easily recognized because the head of the key is red. No longer available from BRP but a few shops including mine still have one.
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    Will an F3T seat fit on the F3S?

    Yes
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    Are these Dealer charges normal? Fair?

    Be careful on your warranty start date. It DOES NOT start on the date it is first sold. Its starts on the In Service date. If the bike had 200 miles on it, it was likely a demo bike and was placed in service some time ago. Get the dealer to verify the in service date as that is when your...
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    How much handle bar play should there be?

    The whole shaft with the joints comes as a single part. Not available as individual pieces.
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    I just did a Software Update on my new 2026 S2S!

    What's new or changed?
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    2025 Spyder Sea 2 Sky - Where is the Dedicated GPS Power Plug-in?

    Right hand side behind the body panel just like on all 2020 to current RT. That connection is still available.
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    Anybody else rounded off the hex Oil filter cap? Any tips to remove?

    This can happen if the cap is installed dry. I have seen shops actually clean the cap with brake clean prior to changing the o-rings and leaves the threads completely dry. They then seize up with heat and milage and make removal very difficult. The cap threads and o-ring need to be wet with...
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    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    They are VERY long lasting though. My last set went well over 70k miles and aged out. Were not worn out. I have 40k on my current set with lots of life left.
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    Has anybody figured out a way to reset CarPlay while riding? (‘25 Canyon Redrock)

    This is only for the electric bikes, NOT Spyders which have Apple CarPlay support instead of BRPGO. Neither bike has both. BRPGO is NOT coming back to the Spyders. This is also NOT Android Auto. Android Auto is no longer supported or licensed for Motorcycles by Google. Honda and Harley have...
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    Is the Alternator shaft squeal just a nuisance, or is it damaging anything?

    Well its my turn in the barrel with this alternator shaft squeal on my new 24 F3S. Going to try the different oil route first as its an easy solution. Never had this issue for 108,000 miles on my last F3 but BRP had to make the shaft drive 'better'. Without an official TSB on the issue, I am...
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    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    Yes on the PPA wheels, several sets. But not Vrederstien, we sell Yokohama and much prefer them.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Count your blessings. That is one of the few jobs that is actually easier on your Vtwin than on the newer 1330 triple.
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    Has anyone swapped the stock mirrors for handle bar mounted mirrors?

    Yes, I did that conversion. Lamonster garage sells the kit to do it. F3S only. Well the mirrors fit any F3 but the turn signal conversion is F3S only.
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    How much handle bar play should there be?

    The joints in the steering shaft wear over time. When new, almost zero play. My 2015 with 108k miles on it had nearly an inch of free play measured at the tips of the handlebar. The fix is a new steering shaft.
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