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This thread has active links to Can Am help videos and previous posts on the Spyderlovers Forum dealing with questions or problems which come up frequently. Click on a link and jump to your answer, or at least more information than you had before. New information is added frequently.

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★ Current Motorcycle Laws of All 50 States --LINK-- AMA Database
State by state laws of the USA that pertain to motorcycles provided and updated by the American Motorcyclist Association.
The AMA database is the most comprehensive and accurate place to find out about the motorcycle laws in every State. The website asks you to sign in, but you don't have to. All you have to do is, where you fill in the blanks on the main page, just put the State you are researching in the first blank space. All the State laws that apply to motorcycles will pop up for the State you selected just below where you are. It's easy to switch to a different State... put another State in the first blank space. You can filter for specific laws, but there's no need to do that unless you want to.
★ A general guide to the laws of Australia which pertain to motorcycles from the Australian Government Licencing Information Website.
-- LINK - Jump to website
★ Visitor & Tourist Guide to some of the laws and license requirements for Motorcycle Touring in Europe..- LINK - Jump to Website
As stated on the website, be sure to research further the specific laws of the countries you plan to visit.
★ Most other countries have specific laws and provisions for licencing of visitors and tourists. Research the specific countries you wish to visit . The American Embassy in those countries should be able to provide you up to date and accurate information.
★ Introduction and Information on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation - LINK - Go to MSF website

State by state laws of the USA that pertain to motorcycles provided and updated by the American Motorcyclist Association.
The AMA database is the most comprehensive and accurate place to find out about the motorcycle laws in every State. The website asks you to sign in, but you don't have to. All you have to do is, where you fill in the blanks on the main page, just put the State you are researching in the first blank space. All the State laws that apply to motorcycles will pop up for the State you selected just below where you are. It's easy to switch to a different State... put another State in the first blank space. You can filter for specific laws, but there's no need to do that unless you want to.
★ A general guide to the laws of Australia which pertain to motorcycles from the Australian Government Licencing Information Website.
-- LINK - Jump to website
★ Visitor & Tourist Guide to some of the laws and license requirements for Motorcycle Touring in Europe..- LINK - Jump to Website
As stated on the website, be sure to research further the specific laws of the countries you plan to visit.
★ Most other countries have specific laws and provisions for licencing of visitors and tourists. Research the specific countries you wish to visit . The American Embassy in those countries should be able to provide you up to date and accurate information.
★ Introduction and Information on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation - LINK - Go to MSF website

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★ (1) U-Tube Video - Putting emergency release cable on your seat latch-3.24 minutes-- Using Fishing leader
★ (2) U-Tube Video by Keith Johanson forum member how to put emergency release cables
on Frunk and/or Seat Release Latches- 9.36 minutes-- Using Bicycle brake cables
★ (3) U-Tube Video by Martin The Vlogger on removing Passenger Seat for Spyder RT 20+ - 3.04 minutes-- RT 20+ Pax Seat Removal
★ (4) U-Tube Video Spyder RSS seat removal and installation- 6.02 minutes-- Spyder RSS seat removal and installation
★ (5) U-Tube RT Seat Pin Adjustment- 4.54 minutes -- Adjusting RT seat lock pin
★ (6) Removing Seat when the key will not unlatch it. Spyderlovers Forum Thread link, with pictures of latch and many other links, during the entire removal of a seat when the key no longer unlocked it. -- Member Poasttown successfully removes a seat that is locked and key won't work.
★ (7) Another stuck seat that won't unlock thread -- Some useful suggestions on this thread
★ (8) More stuck seat threads -- https://www.spyderlovers.com/thread...a-key-any-hints-on-how-to-get-it-open.147576/
★ (9) And more stuck frunks and seats -- https://www.spyderlovers.com/threads/frunk-and-seat-wont-open.121204/
★ (10) U-Tube Video - Martin The Vlogger gets in a LOCKED FRUNK without any tools. -6.58 minutes.
Best method yet! LINK TO Video- How To Do It!
My comments - The cable pulled by turning the key is terrible engineering. Stuck locks are an ongoing problem for years with the Spyder models and BRP just keeps using the same method of opening them. You have some choices to make. Either put an emergency pull cable on the latches while you can still get in and work on them, or the other choice is wait until it won't open, and then you have to figure out how to get in before you can put an emergency release cable on them. I have an emergency release cable on the seat and took the latch completely off the frunk. Replaced the latch with old Hot Rod type hood hold down pins like those used on the 60s and 70s cars that had the hood hinges removed and used lift off hoods. Instead of latching pins, I used small, keyed alike, weather resistant locks.

It is an ongoing problem. Fix it with emergency opening cables or wait and get stuck somewhere far from home and can't get in the under-seat area or in the frunk, and the frunk will probably be where your tools to work on it are stored.
★ (1) U-Tube Video - Putting emergency release cable on your seat latch-3.24 minutes-- Using Fishing leader
★ (2) U-Tube Video by Keith Johanson forum member how to put emergency release cables
on Frunk and/or Seat Release Latches- 9.36 minutes-- Using Bicycle brake cables
★ (3) U-Tube Video by Martin The Vlogger on removing Passenger Seat for Spyder RT 20+ - 3.04 minutes-- RT 20+ Pax Seat Removal
★ (4) U-Tube Video Spyder RSS seat removal and installation- 6.02 minutes-- Spyder RSS seat removal and installation
★ (5) U-Tube RT Seat Pin Adjustment- 4.54 minutes -- Adjusting RT seat lock pin
★ (6) Removing Seat when the key will not unlatch it. Spyderlovers Forum Thread link, with pictures of latch and many other links, during the entire removal of a seat when the key no longer unlocked it. -- Member Poasttown successfully removes a seat that is locked and key won't work.
★ (7) Another stuck seat that won't unlock thread -- Some useful suggestions on this thread
★ (8) More stuck seat threads -- https://www.spyderlovers.com/thread...a-key-any-hints-on-how-to-get-it-open.147576/
★ (9) And more stuck frunks and seats -- https://www.spyderlovers.com/threads/frunk-and-seat-wont-open.121204/
★ (10) U-Tube Video - Martin The Vlogger gets in a LOCKED FRUNK without any tools. -6.58 minutes.
Best method yet! LINK TO Video- How To Do It!
My comments - The cable pulled by turning the key is terrible engineering. Stuck locks are an ongoing problem for years with the Spyder models and BRP just keeps using the same method of opening them. You have some choices to make. Either put an emergency pull cable on the latches while you can still get in and work on them, or the other choice is wait until it won't open, and then you have to figure out how to get in before you can put an emergency release cable on them. I have an emergency release cable on the seat and took the latch completely off the frunk. Replaced the latch with old Hot Rod type hood hold down pins like those used on the 60s and 70s cars that had the hood hinges removed and used lift off hoods. Instead of latching pins, I used small, keyed alike, weather resistant locks.

It is an ongoing problem. Fix it with emergency opening cables or wait and get stuck somewhere far from home and can't get in the under-seat area or in the frunk, and the frunk will probably be where your tools to work on it are stored.
★ Official BRP Operator's Guide Manuals for Spyder and Ryker, all years, all models. These are for digital downloading in PDF format.
This is the standard Operator Manual, containing all the specifications, explanation of controls, meaning of dash symbols, starting/stopping procedure, trouble shooting guide, and all the other information that is in the Operator Manuals. If you bought used and did not receive the manual, or just want a digital copy for the smart phone, download the correct year and model for your Spyder or Ryker. If you are considering buying a new or used Spyder or Ryker download the manual for it and get all the most important information for the one you are considering.
Click to go to BRP Download Website
International in several languages, current through 2026 models, contains instructions for adjusting dash for MPH or KPH, setting clock, modes, controls, and other information the owner should know. Random Sample Screen Shot of the Owner Guide Index;

★ Official BRP Spyder and Ryker Shop & Repair Manuals Website with manuals listed for most models and years.
--- BRP Manuals This link opens the BRB Spyder & Ryker Manuals website in another tab if you have tabbed browser.
★ On line Parts Manuals for Spyders, Rykers, and many other brands of recreational vehicles. You will need to fill in the information requested, such as model, year, and on or off road. When you have submitted enough information the website will open with illustrations and exploded view of most of the parts categories of your model. the illustrations have identification numbers on them or on arrows pointing to smaller parts that will cross reference to the factory part number for that part. It is international and lists the Japanese, European, North American, etc parts separately.
Parts Manuals
Example of an exploded view of parts. The views will zoom up or down and can be copied for future reference. Whether you order or not, the exploded view parts manual is a handy help in putting all the parts back where they belong on re-assembly. You will have a diagram and won't need to ask which side of the axle that extra washer goes on. Click the thumbnail to expand the view and it will zoom on screen by changing your browser zoom settings.

This is the standard Operator Manual, containing all the specifications, explanation of controls, meaning of dash symbols, starting/stopping procedure, trouble shooting guide, and all the other information that is in the Operator Manuals. If you bought used and did not receive the manual, or just want a digital copy for the smart phone, download the correct year and model for your Spyder or Ryker. If you are considering buying a new or used Spyder or Ryker download the manual for it and get all the most important information for the one you are considering.
Click to go to BRP Download Website
International in several languages, current through 2026 models, contains instructions for adjusting dash for MPH or KPH, setting clock, modes, controls, and other information the owner should know. Random Sample Screen Shot of the Owner Guide Index;

★ Official BRP Spyder and Ryker Shop & Repair Manuals Website with manuals listed for most models and years.
--- BRP Manuals This link opens the BRB Spyder & Ryker Manuals website in another tab if you have tabbed browser.
★ On line Parts Manuals for Spyders, Rykers, and many other brands of recreational vehicles. You will need to fill in the information requested, such as model, year, and on or off road. When you have submitted enough information the website will open with illustrations and exploded view of most of the parts categories of your model. the illustrations have identification numbers on them or on arrows pointing to smaller parts that will cross reference to the factory part number for that part. It is international and lists the Japanese, European, North American, etc parts separately.
Parts Manuals
Example of an exploded view of parts. The views will zoom up or down and can be copied for future reference. Whether you order or not, the exploded view parts manual is a handy help in putting all the parts back where they belong on re-assembly. You will have a diagram and won't need to ask which side of the axle that extra washer goes on. Click the thumbnail to expand the view and it will zoom on screen by changing your browser zoom settings.

Help! My Pictures will not post. Help, forum says my pictures too large.
Threads that have information and hints on posting your pictures:
★ (A) Attach files and post Thumbnails on new forum software
Attaching Files and posting thumbnails
★ (B) Trouble up-loading Pictures / Making pictures smaller
Making pictures smaller
★ (C) About re-sizing pictures
About re-sizing pictures
★ (D) Finish up the job...... Properly insert the thumbnail and finishing up by Peter Aawen - step by step. Only one post.
Go to the post on finishing up the job
Threads that have information and hints on posting your pictures:
★ (A) Attach files and post Thumbnails on new forum software
Attaching Files and posting thumbnails
★ (B) Trouble up-loading Pictures / Making pictures smaller
Making pictures smaller
★ (C) About re-sizing pictures
About re-sizing pictures
★ (D) Finish up the job...... Properly insert the thumbnail and finishing up by Peter Aawen - step by step. Only one post.
Go to the post on finishing up the job
Nice Tutorial on finding the VIN number on 1330 Ace Spyders!
If you have tabbed browser, right click the link and open in a new tab.
No tabbed browser, just click the link..........
-- VIN Number Tutorial
If you have tabbed browser, right click the link and open in a new tab.
No tabbed browser, just click the link..........
-- VIN Number Tutorial
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