• 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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  1. jcthorne

    There really are no alternatives to the Can Am reverse trikes

    If you ride one, just once, you will know why they went out of business. Let's just say its no Spyder.
  2. jcthorne

    Looking for a good GPS - Touring, no off road. Considering Garmin Zumo XT - thoughts?

    Try it again with a longer distance, and multiple stops like gas stops and lunch along the way and ending up at a hotel. Now edit the route selecting the roads you wish to use and then try sending to your phone again. Only the first destination will get to your phone. Besides that, half the...
  3. jcthorne

    CarPlay Froze, then entire Head Unit Froze Up While Riding, then supposedly updated and rebooted on the Highway - Anyone else had this happen?

    Start up in this order: Boot up your Bluetooth headset Turn on the bike ignition and let the cluster boot up. Watch for the connected message for the headset on the instrument cluster. Only after the bluetooth is connected and working, THEN plug in your phone for Carplay.
  4. jcthorne

    There really are no alternatives to the Can Am reverse trikes

    Tilting Motor Works went out of business.
  5. jcthorne

    Anyone found a Wireless Car Play/Android Auto Adapter that works with 2024 and up Spyders?

    With the latest software update, I have had no issues with bluetooth link to play music from my phone. It's Apple Carplay and BRPs active refusal to work with Android Auto that is the problem.
  6. jcthorne

    How can you tell when it is time to replace front shocks?

    I have several sets of brand new take off shocks for various Spyders including one set for an F3S (the rear is different for the S). I will not box and ship but if anyone local (Houston TX area) needs them, contact me for an appointment to come by the shop and get them. They are free to anyone...
  7. jcthorne

    Looking for a good GPS - Touring, no off road. Considering Garmin Zumo XT - thoughts?

    The main problem with Carplay is that Apple maps nor Google Maps on IOS support ROUTES. Only destinations. For planning motorcycle rides, routes is a requirement when YOU want to choose the roads. Google maps does, just recently, now support routes on Android but alas, BRP has chosen to...
  8. jcthorne

    Looking for a good GPS - Touring, no off road. Considering Garmin Zumo XT - thoughts?

    Base Camp has not been abandoned. Garmin has released updates recently and its still the best available routing software for Garmin navigation devices. Its also just as usable with the XT2 as with any other unit. ALL Zumo devices accept Garmin standard GPX files, the only difference is in how...
  9. jcthorne

    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    They just released the heated grips for the 24 and up F3 as well. Bout time. F3 Limited is NOT an F3S and F4 Customs does NOT yet have brackets for the 24 and up F3S.
  10. jcthorne

    What is the best GPS mount for the F3 & a Zumo XT2

    My problem with the top clamp mount on the 24 and up is that it causes the GPS to block the instrument cluster screen. I went with a top cap on the left handle bar for a ram ball there.
  11. jcthorne

    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    Cool. Glad to see at least one vendor FINALLY releasing a windshield for the 24 and up F3S. That was not available a few months ago when I was shopping or I would have gone that direction. I used an F4 kit and had to fab my own brackets.
  12. jcthorne

    Adding Foam grips over RT Heated grips - will they still work OK?

    RTs and F3s have 5 levels of heat starting with 2024 models. And yes, level 5 is A LOT more heat than the single level of prior models.
  13. jcthorne

    2013 RT SE5 clattering on shifting to reverse or first - Anyone else experience this?

    Normally the result of using the wrong oil that is not wet clutch compatible. The damage is often not reversible. First try changing the oil to the correct type and see if you get lucky and the issue resolves. If not, you will be replacing the clutches.
  14. jcthorne

    2014 RT - Not Limited. Were Heated Seats available?

    Yes, BRP sold a heated seat as a dealer installed option. Did not come with the bike.
  15. jcthorne

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Today I installed BRP heated handgrips kit on my 2024 F3S. Kit had been on back order and unavailable for months and just came in. Now if they would have only updated the instructions to actually show where the connections are on a 2024....
  16. jcthorne

    Elka Stage 2 rear shock with loose spacers/bushings (black) - should they be like this?

    There should be NO movement there. The bolt needs to clamp the bushings and lower shock mount tight.
  17. jcthorne

    Polaris sells Indian Motorcycle

    Polaris decided Indian was not going to make the returns on investment that it wanted going forward and a declining customer base. Pretty much the same decision they made when they grew tired of Victory other than they could not find anyone to sell that brand to. The motorcycle industry is in...
  18. jcthorne

    2024+ User Interface - how to pause the music; how to get to the phone menu; and can the touch screen safety lock-out be over-ridden?

    Please tell me how you do this. Using the microphone button on the handlebar? What voice command do you use?
  19. jcthorne

    Anyone else getting Bluetooth Fault Detected msg after ACP Upgrade?

    Make sure your wifi is OFF. All networks removed. You only need wifi when there is an OTA update available. Its known that the WIFI search routine will interfere with bluetooth on the Spyders. It should not, but it does. Removing all known networks stops the search and turns the WIFI off...
  20. jcthorne

    2024+ User Interface - how to pause the music; how to get to the phone menu; and can the touch screen safety lock-out be over-ridden?

    I will try it again and be more selective of the action. It would make sense and I was surprised it did not work. I know the button works as I can select icons from the applet popup using it. Ok, trying again with the pause music, yes the OK button works if you push and hold a second. I was...
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