• 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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    Today I tried navigation via BRP Go (2024+)...

    In reality, often the real world devices within embedded systems on a chip fail to even provide that rated power. I've found by experience that most of these devices fail to meet their declared power rating and even their data rates fall well short of the expected specification. The only thing...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    You are likely very correct. There isn't much competition out there. Harley Trikes seem to come with higher quality components, even if I don't like the stability issues and handling of forward trikes. I think the HD fit and finish is better too, to be honest. The only other indirect...
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    Can a Spyder replace a motorcycle?

    My Spyders replaced my big touring bikes. I enjoy it just as much. I recommend the BRP training course. It helps with getting used to them. I suspect the accident rate is lower for Spyders, but all the defensive riding you employ with motorcycles, I'd do the same with a Spyder. One of our...
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    Anyone else had an Oil Leakage Issue like this? - UPDATE

    I wonder if Rotax, the manufacturer of the motor, would approve the same fix for one of their aero engines. Would the FAA certify that kind of repair with some kind of gunk. I sincerely doubt it. The very simplest repair is either a long block or short block replacement. The short block is...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I think the stock shocks and sway bar are very deliberately the way they are, especially on RT or S2S models. The feeling of rolling to the outside from the slightly soft and under damped shocks and the light gauge anti roll bar keeps new riders from being encouraged to ride faster than they...
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    10.25 Screen Rebooting during ride; the Screen data is not updating; and Statistics data us incorrect - any Suggestions?

    The Spyder, especially the later models, have lots of CanBus modules. These have a high current consumption. If the battery voltage drops, actually not by a lot, various random bus modules appear to drop out. If you replace the battery with a Yuasa USA battery, then charge it on the bench...
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    My Uncle was hurt in this 2026 RTL Crash!

    You can get the insurance ombudsmen from your state government involved and I would also retain an attorney. The $26K for repairing the bike should be loose change compared to what the final settlement should be. Your Uncle should be looking for a substantial recovery for pain and suffering...
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    10.25 Screen Rebooting during ride; the Screen data is not updating; and Statistics data us incorrect - any Suggestions?

    First I'd make sure your battery terminals are good and tight and where the -ve battery cable attaches to the frame/engine also. Do you keep your battery on a maintainer? A single really cold garage over a winter can kill a battery. It points to a battery as my first thought. Batteries are...
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    Complete Newbie Experiences - 2021 RT Limited

    Growing up in the UK, but moving to the US, roundabouts on two wheels really got me. I was used to tip left, flip over to the right, and flip back again to exit left. Now everything was reversed and on two wheels I never got roundabouts with the same satisfaction. Even after 35 years. Three...
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    Buying a Demo 2026 Sea to Sky

    I would be prepared for the dealer not offering any kind of BRP financing at all. I know my local dealer doesn't, they just farm that out to banks and credit unions.
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    PedalBox and Pedal Commander - what do they do and how do they work?

    This is what I read too. I wasn't fully understanding the pre-2024 bikes, I just assumed there was some kind of polling sequence that was used rather than CanBus message and there was some D to A converter somewhere that the ECU could read at a set frequency. It made sense as the Pedal Box...
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    Your Weather News @ July 2026 Edition

    Over 100°F for the next four days. In fact, it's going to be 100°F or more for the next week or so. Waiting to fit my BajaRon Ultra Sway Bar, but not doing it at 100°F in my garage!
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    2025 Improved Sea to Sky Tires, how are they?

    No, the supercharged Range Rover demands premium, which here at 5,000 feet altitude is 91 octane. The effective compression ratio after boosting requires the slower flame front propagation of premium. With the price of gas climbing to the stratosphere again I'm glad I don't drive too far these...
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    PedalBox and Pedal Commander - what do they do and how do they work?

    From what I understand at least for 2024+ bikes it works like the Bosch ride by wire systems, which it probably is. The throttle when it changes position is converted into a digital signal by the TAS. Ignoring all the safety sensors within the TAS, what happens is the TAS sends messages at a...
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    PedalBox and Pedal Commander - what do they do and how do they work?

    If you can actually herd cats, that will be good practice for herding rabbits? By the way, we all appreciate what you do as a moderator, I'm sure a) it takes a lot of time, and b) it takes a lot of patience. 🐱🐰
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