• 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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    What is the best GPS mount for the F3 & a Zumo XT2

    My problem with the top clamp mount on the 24 and up is that it causes the GPS to block the instrument cluster screen. I went with a top cap on the left handle bar for a ram ball there.
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    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    Cool. Glad to see at least one vendor FINALLY releasing a windshield for the 24 and up F3S. That was not available a few months ago when I was shopping or I would have gone that direction. I used an F4 kit and had to fab my own brackets.
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    Adding Foam grips over RT Heated grips - will they still work OK?

    RTs and F3s have 5 levels of heat starting with 2024 models. And yes, level 5 is A LOT more heat than the single level of prior models.
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    2013 RT SE5 clattering on shifting to reverse or first - Anyone else experience this?

    Normally the result of using the wrong oil that is not wet clutch compatible. The damage is often not reversible. First try changing the oil to the correct type and see if you get lucky and the issue resolves. If not, you will be replacing the clutches.
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    2014 RT - Not Limited. Were Heated Seats available?

    Yes, BRP sold a heated seat as a dealer installed option. Did not come with the bike.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Today I installed BRP heated handgrips kit on my 2024 F3S. Kit had been on back order and unavailable for months and just came in. Now if they would have only updated the instructions to actually show where the connections are on a 2024....
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    FS: 2015 Spyder F3-S Blue

    If anyone wants to stop by and look at the bike, make me a cash offer and I just might take it. Willing to make a deal if someone wants a great Spyder. I need my shop space back.
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    Elka Stage 2 rear shock with loose spacers/bushings (black) - should they be like this?

    There should be NO movement there. The bolt needs to clamp the bushings and lower shock mount tight.
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    Polaris sells Indian Motorcycle

    Polaris decided Indian was not going to make the returns on investment that it wanted going forward and a declining customer base. Pretty much the same decision they made when they grew tired of Victory other than they could not find anyone to sell that brand to. The motorcycle industry is in...
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    2024+ User Interface - how to pause the music; how to get to the phone menu; and can the touch screen safety lock-out be over-ridden?

    Please tell me how you do this. Using the microphone button on the handlebar? What voice command do you use?
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    Anyone else getting Bluetooth Fault Detected msg after ACP Upgrade?

    Make sure your wifi is OFF. All networks removed. You only need wifi when there is an OTA update available. Its known that the WIFI search routine will interfere with bluetooth on the Spyders. It should not, but it does. Removing all known networks stops the search and turns the WIFI off...
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    2024+ User Interface - how to pause the music; how to get to the phone menu; and can the touch screen safety lock-out be over-ridden?

    I will try it again and be more selective of the action. It would make sense and I was surprised it did not work. I know the button works as I can select icons from the applet popup using it. Ok, trying again with the pause music, yes the OK button works if you push and hold a second. I was...
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    Need some clarification on using Bluetooth Speakers & Headset for Phone Calls on my 2024+ RT

    No, I was not speaking of CarPlay as I do not use fruit phones. I was using the phone app via its bluetooth connection. But the trouble with the phone app is that there seems no way to hang up a call other than via the touch screen. Same is true for pausing the media. And the touch screen is...
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    2024+ User Interface - how to pause the music; how to get to the phone menu; and can the touch screen safety lock-out be over-ridden?

    Tried that. The OK button does nothing on the media screen. Have to hit the pause icon in the middle of the touch screen but its only active when sitting still, not while riding. At least I now know how its supposed to work. What version software are you running. Mine is on 4.1.0
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    Need some clarification on using Bluetooth Speakers & Headset for Phone Calls on my 2024+ RT

    This is all well and good sitting in your garage but the touch screen is disabled while you are riding so while some of it will work, there is no way to manually pause the music or to hang up the call once answered.
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