• 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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    Think of changing from a Freewheeler - is the Spyder any easier &/or safer?

    I've had two Spyders RTLs, a 2019 and now a 2024. I've also had a Tri Glide (2021), and a Lehman Trike conversion on an Ultraclassic. Believe it or not, I liked the Lehman trike conversion better than the Tri Glide, but both were similar. The Tri Glides ride more like a bike in a straight line...
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    Has anyone used BRP Go on the Canyon?

    I usually use Maps or Waze day to day - both are excellent. I mention Sygic though, for 2 reasons. First, it is very easy and capable with GPX files... more simple than Maps, IMO, and I believe it takes more waypoints. Specifically, you can create (or grab) a GPX file in/from any program, email...
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    Pros & Cons on installing either Carpuride or INNOV N1?

    For all, I have a Carpuride 702 my my RTL. The Carpuride relies on Nav software on your phone (eg, Maps, Waze}. If you are worried about cell service, in Maps you can download the maps along your route before you leave, and if you lose cell service, the phone continues to navigatgte through...
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    Has anyone used BRP Go on the Canyon?

    An alternative is a CARPURIDE, Chiggi or similar. These add on screens support Android Auto and Carplay wirelessly (Can Am is just wired carplay). And a huge difference, they work! Unlike the Garmin Carplay, which is flakey at best. I have a Carpuride 702 on my 2024 RT (which has the same...
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    Apple CarPlay - the good, the bad, and the really ugly

    Your phone would have been getting GPS signal just like a Garmin... but you'd not downloaded the maps that the phone needed to operate. In most phone "GPS" apps like Waze, Maps etc you can download maps and save them on your phone while you have signal, and in that case you would have no issues...
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    Apple CarPlay - the good, the bad, and the really ugly

    Not sure of comment, but most (all?) smart cell phones today have internal GPS receivers... so if you download maps, you are GtG.
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    2025 Spyder RT: Any Cautions to note before purchase?

    A simple solution for the headset requirement if you want to use bike speakers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081GGB53R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1. Plug into trunk port, pair as headset 1, and set output of bike to speakers. As to the rest of the CarPlay implementation, still a...
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    Anyone purchased from an out of town dealer? Is this common? Any concerns?

    They told me it could be up to 6 weeks. It took a couple of days over 2 weeks. Very happy with the results.
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    Anyone purchased from an out of town dealer? Is this common? Any concerns?

    I second iMotorsports. They were extremely easy to deal with, and had a good selection of "last year's models". In my case, I bought a 2024 model at significant savings over getting a '25 locally. I wanted to go local, and I was willing to pay up to $1.5K extra for that (on some of the '24s they...
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    Anyone with a 2024 or newer (large screen display) installed a Carpuride and Have sound?

    Thanks. I bought the PDF version and noticed the manual had no mention of a 3.5mm plug. Not the first time google's AI is wrong, but wanted to ask and make sure others had not found one hidden. I did find a workaround within Carpuride where I think I have what I need. Will have to see if...
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    Anyone with a 2024 or newer (large screen display) installed a Carpuride and Have sound?

    Sounds like you already bought a headset, but there is a "dongle" that you can buy that fools the bike into thinking a headset is attached. It is talked about here: . Can Ams implementation is questionable at best, I had a 2019, and honestly the system is not much better than the old BRP...
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    Anyone with a 2024 or newer (large screen display) installed a Carpuride and Have sound?

    There are bikes that have Android Auto (Goldwing, some Harleys) and AA is no different than using carplay in practice. Can Am selected not to implement AA, there is no technical reason whatsoever.
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    Anyone with a 2024 or newer (large screen display) installed a Carpuride and Have sound?

    Has anyone been able to install a Carpuride or similar device onto a 2024 or newer Spyder with the new large display and been able to get sound through the bike system? I tried bluetooth pairing with the bike (both as a phone and headset), with no luck. I tried a USB bluetooth dongle as well...
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    Installing Rear view/backup camera - what wire & where to trigger it?

    For anyone with a 2024 Spyder RT, this camera works like a charm, and can be mounted easily right below the license plate frame on the flat surface horizontal to the ground. Looks OEM. I tried two other brand cameras, and neither would provide signal. Installed by you, it will run under $50...
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    New Update Nov 30 '24 - anyone updated their '24 RT? What does it do?

    Thanks, really helps. I am waiting for that camera to come tommorrow, I had one of another brand, but for some reason it would not display, just shows the blue box with gridlines. I am hoping that camera is bad, but if not I will close the bike up with the new camera mounted until I get...
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