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  1. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    Got the new battery installed, all the electricals reconnected, and the body panels back in place. The bike starts perfectly. HOWEVER, it seems like I've developed a new issue. I'm getting a "parking brake fault", and when I turn the bike off, it beeps for about 20 seconds. When I push the...
  2. solidgranite

    Dealers are refusing to work on Old Spyders!

    That's a pretty long haul! My challenge is that I'd have to have someone follow me to the dealership, and drive me back home...then drive me back to the dealership when the bike was ready. From here to Winston-Salem, its 258 miles. I'm going to search for Can Am dealers a bit closer. :shocked:
  3. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    Good suggestion. I can charge it for 8-12 hours, then check the voltage before installing it. By the way, the "old" battery wasn't installed by me. It was done by a Can Am dealer, so I had no opportunity to charge it before installation. And the "old" battery (the one I just took out) was on...
  4. solidgranite

    Dealers are refusing to work on Old Spyders!

    I have a 2012 RT SE5, and if my dealer (40 miles away) refused to work on it, I'd be screwed for sure. The reasons given for NOT working on bikes older than 10 years sound okay, but in my opinion, they don't cut it. Parts availability? Lots of parts dealers out there... Knowledge of "older...
  5. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    Got the battery coming in to a store by me...will pick it up on Monday, and if not raining, I'll install it (with the star washers on the posts). I'll hook up my 2Amp charger for a couple of hours, then start it up, and go for a test run. :-)
  6. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    Good thought! Will do...
  7. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    The manual says to remove the rear side panel...but it looks like that requires a couple of other panels to be removed first. Changing the battery on a 2012 RT is a huge pain in the butt...very bad design by BRP. I'll get to removing the minimum number of panels so I'll have enough room to...
  8. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    Thanks! I'll take a look at the manual, and give that method a try. I'll let you know how that process works out. I'm not concerned about losing radio stations because I never use the radio. LOL And I'd need to use binoculars to read the clock because the numbers are so small. :-)
  9. solidgranite

    Is there an easy way for Battery Removal? How Long can it sit Battery Removed?

    I need to change the battery on my 2012 RT SE5. It's deader than a doornail. I've seen several vids on removing the battery on this model, and they all require the removal of several body panels. Is there an easier way to remove/swap the battery? I know BRP moved the battery to the frunk in...
  10. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    Good suggestions... The padding under the leather is fine, no problems, so I don't need the egg carton stuff. My lambskin covers the seat completely (except for the passenger's back piece). It looks great and is very comfortable in summer and winter. But I have to put it on and take it off...
  11. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    That's a good solution, but my budget is so tight, it squeaks. LOL
  12. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    I have a lambskin cover that fits both rider and passenger areas, but not the vertical part of the passenger seat back. The lambskin is comfortable, and I like it very much. However, it isn't supposed to get wet, and my Spyder lives outdoors year-round. I put it on and take it off for every...
  13. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    I'm broke...sounds good, but I'm looking much lower. LOL
  14. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    Thanks, but I just need a slip-on type cover. I have a lambskin cover that I use most of the time, but I 'd like something for all weather. :-)
  15. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    Sounds great! I'll check the Bass Pro Shop website. Thanks!
  16. solidgranite

    Know of any 'slip-on' Seat Covers for RT's?

    The seat on my 2012 RT SE5 is structurally sound, but the "pleather" has cracked, ripped and looks terrible. I have a lambskin cover that I put over the seat when I ride, but it can't be allowed to get wet. I can't afford a whole new seat (and don't need one...just the surface material). I...
  17. solidgranite

    Grumbling Noise When Coming to a Stop

    Could be the front sprocket. I don't have a home-shop or the required tools, so had to take it to the dealer. Turned out to be the front sprocket. They replaced it, and the noise went away completely. You may be able to check the condition of the sprocket yourself. Some of the posts above...
  18. solidgranite

    Where Are Battery Posts on 2012 RT?

    I'm thankful for the blessing! I can't even begin to determine why it started easily after refusing to start with the associated issues. I will do that long ride once the weather allows. Maybe a nice ride along the Outer Banks and lunch at the Black Pelican... :doorag: I try to be careful...
  19. solidgranite

    Where Are Battery Posts on 2012 RT?

    Good point. I'll check my tender and see if it can detect the difference.
  20. solidgranite

    Where Are Battery Posts on 2012 RT?

    THE UNBELIEVABLE HAS HAPPENED! My Spyder STARTED with no issues at all! After replacing the two large relays yesterday, I tried starting it, and got nothing. This afternoon, I went out to do try some small relay swapping for fault isolation, but figured I'd try to start the bike before...
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