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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    Well, I should have kept my mouth shut!! Went for short ride today and about 20 miles into it, the screen went blank!! :cautious: I was sure hoping that was taken care of!!!
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    Thought I would follow up on where I am with the display going blank. It has not happened for the last 1,000 miles. What I did: I disabled Apple CarPlay on my phone and use the data blocker to keep the Spyder computer from trying to get me to turn it on anyway. That’s it? 🤷‍♂️
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    That huge wave of panic sounds very familiar. Early on it happened to me several times for various reasons. That muscle memory got me into trouble a few times. On the way home, I had gotten into my home town and was working my way through some stop signs. Thankfully, I had chosen back streets...
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    I had already figured some curves by their design might be handled in a different way. Thanks for giving something else to try and work on. BTW: as I ride the Spyder I use a spot tracker to keep up with where I’ve been, so I will post the link below. As you can see, I have not gotten into...
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    Hope I'm not done riding my Spyder for the year?!

    I live in the Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and the Ouachita Mountains. Most of the time I can ride year round with the occasional 2-3 week cold spell where temps struggle to get into the 40s. But with good gloves and a heated jacket liner even that can be dealt with pretty easy.
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    Thanks, I’ve run across several threads regarding upgrades to improve the handling for the bike. But figured I really need to get where I can handle it pretty well in its present configuration before looking seriously in that direction. I have always enjoyed running through the curves at a...
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    I made the purchase of a new 2024 RT Limited this summer. With 1,600 miles on it now, I feel like I’m just beginning to get the hang of riding this thing! There is still a lot for me to learn, especially when going through curves. The most important thing, I’m having fun again!! My big enemy...
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    Where I am with this: The battery is a YUSA High Performance with 350 (CCA) Regarding the volts: When I turn on the key I see 12.2 up to 12.7. Running down the road at speed it shows 14.4 and will drop to 14.2 when I slow down. It will drop slightly below 12 while cranking. About 20 minutes...
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    Kenda tires - I truly don't understand the hateful responses to Kenda tires. I have over 22,000 km on mine and they're only 50% worn.

    I think you hit a home run with that comment! The mountain roads in Arkansas have a lot of chip and seal, that will eat your tires up in no time. 👍
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    No they have not, and I do plan to let it rip, I just want to make sure I’m in total control when I do. 😎
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    I did that, and it tested fine but was told it needed a full charge, e.g. the battery tender👍
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    2024 RT limited and I’m experiencing the main display going blank

    The bike currently has 600+ miles. While riding the display will suddenly go blank. Usually it will come back on after I turn off the key and let it sit for a minute then restart. This has happened almost a half dozen times since I bought the bike in mid July. When riding with the display blank...
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    1st Week on a Spyder

    Same here, it is in my signature. I’m almost 450 miles into this experience, and learning more every time I ride. At 73 it is not as easy to pick up a new experience, but it sure gives me reasons to get out and keep going!
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    Just wanted to share the unbridled joy and ease of riding the Spyder!

    Funny you say SMOOTH!! On two wheels that was always my thing. Hated hitting brakes, I always wanted to control everything with the throttle and keep everything smooth!! It is very evident that will take me a while. I’m still pretty smooth, but with it I’m very slow. Getting some speed will take...
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    Just wanted to share the unbridled joy and ease of riding the Spyder!

    I’m still learning to ride the Spyder. With 400+ miles into this experience, I know there is a long way to go before I can get back to the joy of riding that I experienced on two wheels. Living in Arkansas at the edge of the Ozarks a big piece of this experience is learning to handle the curves...
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