• 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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    2020 RT Brake Issue - had the recall, pedal still won't return on its own! Any ideas?

    I added a spring from the aft end of the brake rod to the mount for the foot peg. It’s out of sight, underneath. I used an appropriately sized carburetor return spring. The dealer hopefully has a correct fix.
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    F3S SM6 showing check engine light/message randomly - any thoughts/ideas??

    I truly appreciate the knowledge of you guys, I’m relatively new to Spyders. I spent most of my motorcycle time on Moto Guzzis. Age and disability made me go to three wheels so when I needed reverse gear I bought a nice used F3S . I wanted one with a manual transmission and haven’t had a problem...
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    F3S SM6 showing check engine light/message randomly - any thoughts/ideas??

    Thanks very much Doug, that helps a lot!
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    F3S SM6 showing check engine light/message randomly - any thoughts/ideas??

    Evidently there is a solenoid valve in the clutch control located under the clutch cover that is not installed on F3S in 2015. The computer looks for a signal from it and flashes a code when it does not see it. Their fix is to install that valve, 420664635. Parts and labor about 500 bucks. I...
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    F3S SM6 showing check engine light/message randomly - any thoughts/ideas??

    Dealer called and said BRP sent it up to a higher level of engineering.
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    F3S SM6 showing check engine light/message randomly - any thoughts/ideas??

    Dealer just called and said BRP gave them some things to check and some tech bulletins. They said the guy with talent was out of the office when the dealer first contacted them. Maybe there is a possibility they can fix it without exceeding the value of the vehicle. It is my opinion that built...
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    F3S SM6 showing check engine light/message randomly - any thoughts/ideas??

    I get a check engine message and yellow light randomly. It doesn’t store any codes, it comes on and goes off as I’m riding. It’s at a dealer for the front pulley recall and I asked them to check that. It is alerting on something that it doesn’t have, so the dealer contacted BRP who evidently...
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    Anyone else fitted one of these Handlebar Brake Conversions? Having problems setting it up, need help/advice.

    I’m late to this but I put one on because not every stop needs the full pressure of the foot brake. My right leg and foot do not work properly so without the hand brake sometimes there are no brakes. It works quite well, the handbrake just operates the foot brake.
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    How do I get the Rear brake piston to retract?

    Thanks, I also looked for Ron’s brake tool but didn’t find it either or I would have bought one, it looks good and I’m a tool junkie.
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    How do I get the Rear brake piston to retract?

    Success! Thanks to all who responded. I ended up making a fixture by drilling a couple holes in a 7/8” wrench size nut and brazing pins into them. Then I made a cup that fit on a 'c-clamp' and brazed that onto the nut. The 'c-clamp' then goes on the caliper, and I used a wrench to turn it with...
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    How do I get the Rear brake piston to retract?

    On my 2015 F3s the rear brake puck won’t retract. I operated the park brake lever a little like the manual said but it doesn’t retract. Plenty of room in the reservoir for brake return fluid. Anybody got any advice? I tried the search but had no luck. I’m in the process of changing pads along...
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    Front Drive Sprocket Bolt Loose/Damaged.

    I did a search here and learned it’s a wheel speed difference that set it off and I just need to ride it gently and it should reset itself Good knowledge base here, thanks! To the original poster, how is yours going?
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    Front Drive Sprocket Bolt Loose/Damaged.

    I don’t think it was a recall, what I read here was some dealers don’t acknowledge there is a problem with the old pulley. My new to me F3 S got hard to push so I noticed the dreaded red rust in the front pulley. The old pulley inside flange was separated and just rattling loose.I replaced it...
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    F3S SM6 pre buy questions

    Vin number check was clean. What other things should I be aware of? Thanks
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    F3S SM6 pre buy questions

    Sunday I’m going to look at and hopefully buy a 2015 F3S SM6 with 9500 miles on it. It looks good in the pics and I sense he is a good guy. What should I look at and how do I tell if it has had any software updates? I am aware of the front sprocket issue. Can I visually see it without taking...
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    Hey Ya'll We Got A New Member! Lets welcome Luke1970 to SL

    New guy Hello, I am in the process of buying a ‘15 F3 S. SM 6. 9500 miles. I’ve been reading and will have some questions that I’m confident you will have the answers to.
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