Beautiful Can-Am Spyder RT Body Removal

[@chrislattuca2176]

I didn't know a old RT was setup that way. Thank you for that

[@davesadowick7694]

Hey Shawn. My father used to tell me "when you know what you are doing your hands move faster ". It's true. I've been a heating, air conditioning, refrigeration mechanic for 25 years and I get the same thing when I'm working. People like to watch especially when they've never seen how things are put together. It's a pleasure to watch you work. Thanks very much for sharing. Dave.

[@mannyg2145]

…every time I see someone struggling with the mirrors I am so glad I installed the magnetic connectors. 😊

[@WillBuryU]

Do tell. What magnetic magic do you speak of?

[@639Beaver]

Every movement you make is a step closer to completion, you must be a real good mechanic.

[@tomastleford3753]

Smooth work Shawn. I just replaced headlights and fog lights with LEDs and it took me most of a day. Had clips on the Tupperware back of fog lights that were a b--ch to get off on my 2013 RT. Now I'm trying to remove horn and put in a real horn. Hard to figure how to get to horn wedged in left front behind fog light plastic panels. Got to be a way though as they put it in there. Another day another challenge. Thanks again,Tom

[@docdurdin]

That is my bike exactly and I love it. I could take it apart, just like that.. Getting it back together? I'd be coming to see you, Shawn.

[@cambello]

Wow,living in the UK has it's downside when it comes to finding somebody who can service the RT's, your vid's are really good!. I feel more confident every time I look at them in undertaking the maintenance tasks myself. Great Work,

[@ShawnSmoak]

Jim Campbell It's not that bad once you've gone into them a couple times. The biggest mistake I see from customer working on them is they always seem to mix up the body panel screws. No washer were there needs to be a washer, wrong length in places and over tightening the screws, etc... If you have a service manual and are somewhat organized, you shouldn't have any issues. If you run into any issues, just PM me... Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JohnnyVegasStudio]

Just wanted to say thanks for making this video. I recently did the last maintenance on mine and needed to get to the grease zerks on the a-arms. I was a bit nervous the first time removing the frunk, but after seeing your video I have done it a few times now and just gets easier every time.

[@ShawnSmoak]

Very cool TheRevJVegas ! Thanks! Not that bad at all once you get in there and do once... Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@robertsmith9299]

Have to do all that to grease fittings? Bad design then.

[@garypennington1969]

TheRevJVegas y

[@TreeK7]

i like watching your shop videos....makes me miss working in the shop...i remember nobody wanting to work on the spyders especially with all the recalls and service bulletins. warranty work is the nature of this career i guess....make some more videos!

[@ShawnSmoak]

The floorboards are from "Seal FloorBoards". This was not my Spyder, so I don't know how much he paid for them. Oddly, I haven't installed either light kits... We sure sell a lot of them through our dot com store, so I see a ton of the kits come through. The GM said he wants to deck-up an RT. If so, I'll make lots of videos... Thanks for viewing and commenting! - Shawn

[@ShawnSmoak]

I'm sure that I have... I'll see if I can find a clip and post it. Thanks for viewing and commenting! - Shawn

[@WillBuryU]

Excellent video

[@normanhartwell6443]

makes it look so easy to get the trunk off! watched this several times to make sure i didn't bust my mirrors getting them off but now I've got a JTs air cleaner I wanna put on helps a lot! you don't show removal of the lateral support what happens to them ? got a 12RTSE A&C did these have the same problem? had 3 water pumps replaced 2 under mfg warranty the last one made me glad I got the extended warranty.

[@ThomasNessman]

Question for you on body panels. I have the 2012 Can Am Spyder RTS. It was purchased preowned, and not a single regret. There's a left hand radiator bezel and screen, but none on the right hand side. Do you recall whether the 2012 Spyder ever came with these two items, or whether there always a huge gaping hole on the right side?

[@RichardRobidoux]

Bonjour, m'y windshild holder that Makes the Up and down is broken. Can you show us how to replace it, thank you

[@Biarkii]

how many panels do you have to remove to actually do an oil change,, some say more and some say less,, just wondering,, gonna start doing it myself

[@PaDeuceOwner29]

Watching this video and looking at the design, do you need to pull body panels off to replace the headlight bulbs?

[@ryancuevas5631]

Hey is it the same procedure to remove the frunk on the the 2012 RS? how about much more difficult is it to remove the headlight Part too?

[@louiesteel1667]

I like you floor boards who made them? how much? where do i get a pair? do u have any videos installing HIDS HEADLIGHTS AND FOGLIGHTS on RT-S?

[@heidebill]

Thanks for the video, Bill

[@thomasalannelson805]

How many parts did you have left over when you put it back together? lol

[@williecrawford9718]

I follow your videos however I have not seen one where a satellite radio is installed.

[@ShawnSmoak]

I've only installed one satellite radio in the last couple years, and that was not recorded. Most people seem to use an iPod through the included connection kit, or bluetooth kits with their phone and one of the many free internet radio services nowadays... Thanks for watching and commenting Willie!

[@ringalls51]

have to made a video on changing the oil on 2012 spyder RT-S

[@papascateringstreetfood2173]

QUESTION: I have a "Pet Palace" so that my dog can ride with me on my motorcycle that leans in the curves. Would the fact that a CanAm does not lean. cause a problem for my dog riding with me?

[@ShawnSmoak]

I've seen quite a few pets on Spyders, so all must be well... Thanks!

[@papascateringstreetfood2173]

@@ShawnSmoakTHANK YOU! Went on a further internet search and located this page: www.canamspyderaccessories.com/grand-pet-palace-ideal-for-small-dogs/ I will be purchasing a CanAm thank you!

[@SilverBack.]

Hi Shawn You look like your on autopilot, plenty of years of practice hu ?

[@Sidifan]

Greetings Shawn, I have a 2011 RT and I'm wanting to replace just the back speakers! Do you have any videos on how to remove the speakers? Thanks in advance

[@ShawnSmoak]

No, I haven't recorded that procedure yet Shephan. The pods come off fairly easy, it's getting the painted body cover off the removed pod (to gain access to the speaker) that's a little tricky. I will be swopping body panels on an RT here in the near future, I'll do my best to get that recorded and uploaded. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Sidifan]

Thanks for your reply, I look forward to that video, I know I'll get something out of it just like I've done with all your well informed vblog! Thanks again

[@6771Randy]

Sorry Shawn, I know you make awesome videos but this one started to make me a little sick so I had to stop it. I'll watch it in short segments.

[@hectorching3764]

Where is the horn located on a 2018 can am spyder rt limited?

[@ShawnSmoak]

Lower front splash pan on the right side, near where the sway bar passes through... Thanks!

[@hectorching3764]

@@ShawnSmoak Thanks Mr Smoaks

[@willjordan4452]

Stacking parts on a small table?????

[@clinteastwood9934]

very enjoyable

[@jameskea1947]

Does anyone know if a Mustang seat will fit on a spyder f3?

[@ShawnSmoak]

Yes..! www.mustangseats.com/motorcycle-seats Thanks James!

[@robertcook1485]

I got dizzy watching it. Next time have someone else hold the camera otherwise interesting take apart.