• 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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    Is there a paper Shop manual?

    I'm not aware of any place you can buy a printed copy of the shop manual. I know that my dealer has paper copies. I know where you can buy and download an Acrobat PDF copy of the Shop Repair and Maintenance manual. The benefit of an electronic copy is that you can print the pages you need to do...
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    Random thought for the day

    Coffee is good, even for the trash pandas. 🦝
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    Doing a tech day - Raleigh, NC area!

    That's very nice of you to offer that. I hope it will help out someone. I'm going to be at the Motorcyclist Map Appalachian Fall 2025 event from Sep 25-28 in Kodak, TN. https://www.motorcyclistmap.com/events/app-fall-25
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    CarPlay Froze, then entire Head Unit Froze Up While Riding, then supposedly updated and rebooted on the Highway - Anyone else had this happen?

    I retired after way too many years working in the computer software industry, and have done my fair share of software testing of new versions. If they gave me a Spyder and asked me to be a tester I'd agree. But I paid way too much money for a beta version.
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    2012 RT experiencing mushy brakes

    Looking "clean" does not mean the brake fluid is good. Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which means over time it absorbs moisture from the air. Water is more compressible than brake fluid, so brake functions degrade. I don't have a copy of the 2012 Operator's Guide, but the 2011 guide says to...
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    1st Week on a Spyder

    Welcome to the Spyderverse! :LOL:
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    Does anyone know (or can measure) their Canyon's rear tire tread depth?

    I think I'd start checking for wear bars about 3,000 miles from now.
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    Does anyone know (or can measure) their Canyon's rear tire tread depth?

    A bit of searching and I found that rear tire on a Canyon is a K225/50R15 84H. More time with Google says it has a tread depth of 8 mm, or .315 inches. 8/32 is .25 inches, so you are showing 0.065 inches of wear.
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    CarPlay Froze, then entire Head Unit Froze Up While Riding, then supposedly updated and rebooted on the Highway - Anyone else had this happen?

    Or Apple fixing the iOS update before it's released. I just checked, and the iOS 26 update is supposed be announced on Sep 9, and released on Sep 15. I think I'm going to wait awhile before updating my iPhone.
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    Has anyone used one of these trailers? Any doubts?

    I just went through the steps, and it is NOT cheap. It goes for US $89.95 per day. A 6'x12' trailer with a full width ramp goes for US $34.95 per day.
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    Has anyone used one of these trailers? Any doubts?

    I checked one of the U-Haul locations in my area and found a listing for: Toy Hauler - 16ft Flatbed Utility Trailer https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/16ft-Flatbed-Utility-Car-Trailer-Rental/TH/ "...16-foot deck, drive-over fenders, and three 8-foot ramps..." And just to be clear, I just checked...
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    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    This website says they have a Show Chrome windshield for: 2024 Can-Am Spyder Roadster F3 LTD Special Series SE6 https://www.denniskirk.com/show-chrome/clear-touring-windshield-20-401.p235525.prd/235525.sku
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    CarPlay Froze, then entire Head Unit Froze Up While Riding, then supposedly updated and rebooted on the Highway - Anyone else had this happen?

    Which brings us back to you saying you're running a beta version of iOS...
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    CarPlay Froze, then entire Head Unit Froze Up While Riding, then supposedly updated and rebooted on the Highway - Anyone else had this happen?

    My iPhone and Spyder both have the latest software updates and I haven't had any problems since the BRP Connect 4.1 update earlier this year. I don't run beta versions of anything anymore, as I'm retired and just want things to work. But that's JM2C. Do you use a battery tender? How old is your...
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    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    https://f4customs.com/
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