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  1. obiwanbill

    first real ride 2020 RT LTD Chrome

    I use to have a 2008 GS SE5, bought new and ran with Until Jan 2020. needed a lot of brake and Trans work, not worth putting in thousands and waiting forever for replacement parts that don't exist any more. Saw a slightly used 2020 RT LTD Chrome, under 8k miles. Since Feb 1, the weather has...
  2. obiwanbill

    Android Bluetooth connection issues '20 RT - any ideas?

    Bought slightly used 2020 RT LTD in Feb. Riding days have been few, so focused on getting a trailer hitch put on to carry my wheelchair. Today, my blue tooth connection wasn't working so I re-paired up my Android phone. When I first set it up weeks ago, it set up without the 6 number code the...
  3. obiwanbill

    Help needed - saddlebag latches hard to open 2020RT Ltd?

    Help needed several weeks ago, I bought used 2020 RT LTD with only 7900 miles. Latches sticking on both saddle bags. Found a poor video on You tube that presumed you knew how to replace the cables, then talked for a few seconds about adjustment. I bought a service manual but it lists nothing...
  4. obiwanbill

    Plug for 2020 Rt Ltd backrest hole

    Bought used 2020 Rt Ltd with backrest. Don't like, whhen not using, there is a 3" slit for rain to enter. Can't buy one without $300 new back seat (BS!). Any one got a discarded plug, laying around that I could buy, beg or steal? Seat color is black. Thanks
  5. obiwanbill

    Want to set up mechanical handbrake on 2020 RT LTD for an amputee Vet

    Hey, has anyone else with a 2020+ RT LTD fabricated a mechanical hand brake? I'm missing right leg, can't keep riding side saddle to use left foot to brake. Saw a short video, seemed to me the author appeared to rush thru it as if he was explaining procedure to guys that already knew how to do...
  6. obiwanbill

    Where are 2020 RT LTD paint codes? What color is this?

    On cars there is a paint code posted on car, but I can't find one on my 2020 RT LTD. Salesman said: "Asphalt Black", but it doesn't look like asphalt or black to me. Research tells me 2020 paints were Red, Blue, White or "Asphalt Black". Could my "green-grey" paint be a special paint or...
  7. obiwanbill

    removing heated left hand grip, broke tiny blue wire

    i was trying to install a set of foam sleeves over the headed grips. All the youtube videos suggested taking off the end caps. While doing that, something slipped, and this tiny blue wire was cut. not enough exposed to solder back together. I'm assuming i have to get the standard heated...
  8. obiwanbill

    2020-2022 RT Ltd mentor needed

    Wondering if there are any 2020-22 RT Limited owners in NW Ohio/SE Michigan? Perhaps someone that I can call, or they come over if/when I have issues with the 2020 RT LTD i just bought. Youtube videos are lacking in some areas. The owner's manual is next to useless. The salesman at my...
  9. obiwanbill

    Gasoline question - will Regular harm the Spyder?

    Owner manual pg 53 says prem gas 91 pump posted octane pg 164 says "recommend" use: Prem 91 and says "minumum": 87 reg. So if I use Regular is it going to screw up the bike? No offense: looking for some one that knows for sure (like a mechanic), Not other rider's...
  10. obiwanbill

    what improvements were made to 2020 RT Limited in the 2021 and 2022 years?

    Just bought a 2020 RT Limited Chrome. Curious what improvements/changes were made to the 2021 and 2022 models of the same bike?
  11. obiwanbill

    getting replacement lens for a 2008 GS SE5 fender lite w/o buying the whole assembly

    The little tabs on the lens are not the strongest. Busted the holding pin off one some years ago, had to buy the WHOLE lens-bulb holder and wiring kit ($26)to replace just the friggin' lens. Fast forward to today, another one fell apart. This time $41. The dealer said it's no longer in the CanAm...
  12. obiwanbill

    re calibrate on board comp after installing Angle sensor. without dealer

    Got the sensor in after taking off the front sprocket. Doesnt flash "check trans" and the orange engine as much now, but still does. Have run about 300 miles cross country since installation. Local dealer, of course is backed up for months, can't get an appointment for the BUDS computer to...
  13. obiwanbill

    Engine light & Check Transmission = dead angle rotation sensor - easy fit?

    Dash lite: pick of engine, flashing "check Transmission" Sometimes rides ruff, but lite out - normal. This is riding season in Ohio, dealer backed up 2 months. A buddy referred me to a Truck/car repair and the mechanic read up that the Angle rotation GRPS sensor might be shot. He pulled it off...
  14. obiwanbill

    Bad experience with Factory parts and with mechanic at Ohio Dealer

    In June 2020, At 35,000 miles needed some brake work on '08 GS Semi Auto. Due to Covid, 2 local Spyder mechanics within 20 mile radius of my location were backed up til late August. So went 50 miles South to Dealer in Findlay Ohio, who took her in in Mid July. Months dragged on until late Sept...
  15. obiwanbill

    tire age - is 4 years old a concern?

    Hey, tire experts! After 35 k miles and 10 years, my GS Spyder SE5 tire is getting bald. Ordered a new one via the dealer to be put on next week. The counter fella looked up the 4 number date on side wall; mid year 2015, making it 4 yrs old on distributer's shelf. looks good, no dry rot...is 4...
  16. obiwanbill

    Kewlmetal luggage rack for 2008 GS SE5 falling apart

    10 yrs ago, my son installed a Kewlmetal luggage rack and of course he didn't keep instructions. after 10 yrs with a tail truck, all of the sudden it came loose in the front, rack is tilting up in front about 30 degrees and the back of trunk/rack is tilting down. Looks like it's pivoting out of...
  17. obiwanbill

    2008 GS front fender running light lens

    I have a 2008 GS. the front fender running light lens has 2 tabs that hold in in place, about the size of a walnut. Think the fender was redesigned a few years later. One of the clips broke off. Dealer says I have to buy the whole assembly for over $50 : wiring, rubber gasket, housing, bulb and...
  18. obiwanbill

    lis plate reflector housing

    Several years ago off ebay(?) for about $12 I got an aftermarket replacement cover box without the wiring for a 2008 GS SE5. It had a clear lit lens for the plate and red lit lens facing to rear. Stock version has solid black plastic with red reflector (Yuck). My replacement came loose and...
  19. obiwanbill

    aftermarket License plate bulb cover

    Several years ago off ebay(?) for about $12 I got an aftermarket replacement cover box without the wiring for a 2008 GS SE5. It had a clear lit lens for the plate and red lit lens facing to rear. Stock version has solid black plastic with red reflector (Yuck). My replacement came loose and fell...
  20. obiwanbill

    Headlights are single filament H7 - How do they work Hi/Lo?

    After 8 years of riding, I finally burned out the left headlight. Per owner's manual, I pulled the dash cluster and the rubber cover but seated on the bike, I couldn't get leverage to pop off bulb. Called dealer, who couldn't give me any tips, refused to let me drive by to pop it off...wanted me...
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