• 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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    Goodbye & good luck

    We have decided to trade our beloved 2008 Can Am spyder from hell in on a brand new 2009 big inch v twin cruiser 2 wheeler. It's company has a really great reputation for producing good products and for standing behind their products. We really had to take it in the shorts to get out from...
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    Carlo Called

    Self proclaimed, the most famous spyder in the world, spyder from hell, lemon of all lemons. Sorry, I haven't been back on line for a few days, but, I got food poisoning and had been down for the count. I'm feeling much better now and ready to get back in the ring. On or about...
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    Worlds most famous Spyder

    The spyder from hell, lemon of all lemons. Well, it has been 2 months to the day since I picked up the spyder from Tousley Motorsports in White Bear Lake MN. Carlo & BRP gave Art, the service manager, the ok to do whatever it takes to fix the spyder from hell. Art and his 4 mechanics...
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    January of 2011

    Motorcycle consumer news on Trikes. Boy, Can Am Spyder BRP really missed the boat when they refused to let MCN have a spyder to test in compition with the Harley Davidson & Honda Goldwing trike comparison test. I think that was really dumb because I think the Can Am Spyder would have really...
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    Pandorq's Box

    First, we had a computer problem & Lamonster helped us work it out - thank you! Carlo from BRP called on 1-4-11 to asure us that BRP wanted to fix the Spyder from hell and to make us happy. He still wanted us to wait until it warms up & for us to ride it up to their test track up in NE...
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    Spyder from hell

    We did not give up or quit, just ducked to reload. As most of ya know from our other threads, we are the unlucky ones with the 2008, SE5, RS, black & silver spyder from hell, lemon of all lemons. Carlo, executive customer service rep from BRP called on 12-17-10 and left a message to call him...
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    2008 se5 RS/Frustrated & Broken Hearted

    We bought our black & Silver 2008 beloved Spyder the end of May, 2009. Right out of the gate, we started having intermittant electrical problems. We have been through pure hell the whole 1 1/2 years plus, patiently hopefully, hoping & praying that CAN MN Spyder BRP could fix the Spyder from...
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    Hot & Uncomfortable Spyders

    Well, it's been many moons since we have been on spyderlovers.com, but after seeing Seth O's burned up legs from his 2008 Can Am Spyder, I figure I had better drop my 2 cents in!!!Some of you may remember I've had a lot of trouble with my early 2008 can-am spyder, se5, the spyder from hell...
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    62nd Annual Ice Cycle Run

    Howdy ya-all! Well, just to prove I'm still a little crazy, I went out 1-1-10 morning at 7:30 am, "zero" degrees & rode the 2008 CAN AM Spyder about 35 miles to the gathering point at Chief's Towing in Bloomington, MN for the 62nd Ice Cycle Run.My hands froze up& tingled, ached & cramped up. My...
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    12V Accessory Outlet

    I noticed in shop talk a thread regarding the 12V Accessory Outlet, & in checking my spyder, noticed the installing genius mechanic did not check his work and install the fuse for the 12V Accessory outlet. So, I checked my 7 pages of instruction sheet to find out where the fuse is supposed to...
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    Magazine Article

    The Motorcycle Consumer News, December 2009, has 2 good pages of first impression of the 2010 CAN AM RT-s Spyder. It seems as if the test riders were not impressed with the high tech coputerized electrical nightmare. They would like to see a hand brake on the right handlebar. PS: we do still...
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    Cruise Control

    As most of you know, I really like my 2" mirror extensions. Now, I would like to recommend the Black Dog Cycle Works, Inc. www.blackdogcw.com. EZ-Cruise control throttle lock! It's the best one I've used, check it out!!
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    Magazine Article

    There is a good short article, 2 pages #42 & 43 in Road Runner magazine dated issue 12/09, regarding the BRP Can-AM Spyer owners event, " Ride to the Red Carpet" 220 Spyders showed up in sunny Hollywood, CA for a good time and good colored pictures. Seems Lamont Bryden made a big impression...
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    Mirror Extensions

    I just installed my new $145 2" mirror extensions yesterday and am very impressed with how much better I can see to the rear!! They should have marked the mirrors "left" & "right", because I probably got them on wrong 9 times!!:roflblack:
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    Mirror Extensions 2008 SE5

    Not long ago someone mentioned something about mirror extensions. I asked my spyder parts manager about them and he had never heard of them. So, if any one knows anything about mirror extensions, please post the information. Has anyone know of an update for the handbrake on the handlebars...
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    2008 se5 Spyder electrical problems

    Well, I have learned a lot in the past 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. I would strongly suggest that everyone step up & come up with the $135.00 for a shop manual, and read & study it so you know as much about your beloved Spyder as you can! Because it is a very good bet the mechanic has not. Did you know...
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    Big hickups after service may be solved

    Well, I think I have good news! I went out to the garage to go for a putt on the spyder, hit the starter button & nothing. I fooled with all the switches & still no starter, so I checked the ground cable on the battery & it was firm, but I decided to try tightening it a little more & got...
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    Big Hickups after 600 mi. Service

    howdy ya-all! Well, I've had my new 2008 silver & black se5 Spyder a little over a week. We took it in for the 600 mile service and to have some of the accessories installed on Tuesday, 5-26-09. On 5-28-09 we got to the dealer just before closing time of 7p.m. to pick up the Spyder. The young...
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    Gaskets/Brake Light/Rear Brake Pads

    I noticed that some of you have mentioned that you have had to replace some gaskets. What gaskets have you had to replace & why?? Have any of you had a problem with the park brake light and alarm not going on when you drop into gear on the SE5 & not realizing it until the next time that you...
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    New 2008 Spyder

    Howdy ya-all! Well, I found a new 2008 Spyder, the way I wanted it & at the monthly payment we could handle, I hope! Picked it up 3:00pm on 5-22-09. So far, 97% love it! I've beeb riding 2 wheel powered bikes for about 60 yrs., riding a spyder is a lot different than a 2 wheeler I'm here to...
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