Thanks so much for the video. I have recently inherited my Spyder from my brother when he passed in October last year. I have had the pleasure of riding it for many months when he first bought the bike and about 18 months when he decided he was not using it enough and left it with me. Batteries have been the bane of my existence having had to change them twice - these were done by the dealer who must have rubbed their hands in delight when I took the bike to them. The cost was over $200 AUS which I thought was bloody expensive. I had been using a charger to boost the battery but eventually that didn't work - so off to the dealer. Your video will enable me to change my own in the future, The other issue I had/have is with the brakes. Front and rears don't seem to last terribly long. Once again, I have had to change pads 3 times in the last 18 months. Not sure if it's the quality of the pads or my style of riding? Either way, I reckon the quality is very suspect. Have you produced a video on changing the brakes on the 2012 Spyder? I've seen some others but the production quality leaves a bit to be desired. Once again, many thanks for your work.
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90824 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, no video on that. You should go with EBC brake pads....that's what we use.
@boblocke82719 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was able to connect a pigtail for the battery tender by finding the battery under the seat and following the instructions to remove the plastic to get to the terminals. Good job!
@Camoknight Жыл бұрын
Thank you, directions were pretty good. Saved me at least $100 in labor and seemed like this process was easier than the first method as detailed by Can Am.
@larryi94263 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pierre! Just bought a 2012 RT-S and the day after I got it home battery died. Followed your video and I am back in business. Great video!
@mikenapierala57387 ай бұрын
Pierre - - - THANK YOU so much for this video!!! I'm a new 2012 RT owner and storing in the garage for winter here in Rochester NY. Got a Noco2 charger/maintainer and was hoping for an easy connect under the seat. From a Spyder Lovers community thread others recommended to "just do it the right way" directly to the battery but i didn't want to be removing panels and open a pandoras box and screw something up. I started w a Noco2D but realized no great place to mount it under there and unable to disconnect the unit from the wiring so i switched to the Noco2 w the X-connect or whatever the call the junction bw the unit's cabling and the connectors to the battery. Let them rest under the seat (not quite long enough to get exposed behind/under the seat. Your video was a life-saver in guiding me thru the process of removing panels etc. Getting back seat off first to raise the released seat even higher was great. Thanks for being so thoughtful to post your video. I'll be much more inclined now to do things myself and save some bucks in the process. Appreciate you!!
@jimmerkerlin500511 ай бұрын
Definitely helpful, thank you! But... at this point in my life I'm not sure that I need the mental gymnastics anymore, just to swap out a battery.🙄 Thank God my son was helping me... OK, doing most of it. Having me out of the way was probably the biggest help! 😆
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp908211 ай бұрын
Thanks for comment.... ride on !!
@jimmerkerlin500511 ай бұрын
Pierre, I've been riding bikes for a long time, but couldn't get my wife to ride with me, even though she said she would. We're in our 60's. So, I got rid of the motor cycles and got a 2012 RT SE5, with only 7K miles! Still looks new and she's excited about some short trips. 👍😎 Thanks again. I'll definitely be checking your videos out.
@stephenporter75553 жыл бұрын
Changed my battery this last weekend, watched your video a couple of times. I found your way the easiest way about 2 hours thank you
@johnhodgetts279117 күн бұрын
Just changed battery on my 2010 RT. Could not have done it without watching the video first. Found the first screw very difficult to remove had to use a slim ratchet driver and bit. Getting side panel back in was also a pain. Otherwise went smoothly.
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp908216 күн бұрын
Good to hear....
@albertifergan65067 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video. Am removing battery on my RT and your video was very helpful. The screw at the back under the seat is difficult to remove so I will replace with a bolt so I can access easily next time. Merci beaucoup, très instructif.
@JoeAmmo4617 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this information!!! I was told by another video provider it would take three hours. Once I found your video it took less than an hour.
@JohnVellone8 ай бұрын
Thanks Pierre, I love my spyder, i want to install a battery conditioner for the winter. Watching your video…. OMG! It’s a lot of work just to change the battery! That is way too many things to remove! I will visit your shop in the spring!
@paulbiezing26863 жыл бұрын
You made a horrible job doable. Thx for the detail video and by the way my 2010 also had a push pin holding the large side panel
@geneb54822 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pierre, Thanks for the vid. I was going to do an oil change and possible battery change on my new to me in August 11 rt and was wondering how to get the battery out. By watching this vid I found out how plus how to make the oil change easier by not taking off as many panels 👍
@sarge81332 жыл бұрын
Always like your straight forward videos. Love your products. My Spyder looks great with your accessories
@chriskunsak39636 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton!! Your video's are always great!! Thanks for taking all the time you did to go through this... much appreciated!!
@donainsworth286 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Helped me replace the battery on my friends 2012 Spyder. Could not have done it with out this video! Thanks
@colm542 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pierre, I wish I had seen this before I started exploring. I bought a third hand (I’m number three) Spyder RT with under 13000km. In as new condition. I had heard that the battery terminals loosen off and had a look under the covers and yes the negative was finger tight. A squirt of gasket goo can hold the battery nut in place or a wedge of plastic such as fuel pipe. Anyway thanks again, oh if you have Jig a Loo, (it’s made in Montreal) it’s great as a dry lubricant and ideal for those rubber grommets!
@russdory10813 жыл бұрын
class act, ty very much. I respectfully would ad that taking out the center bolt on the gas tank plastic will allow more flexibility to get after the push clip and star screw underneath. Thanks again!
@i8bit_5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Never done anything like this, followed you step by step and it worked out great. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
@gregkamer3754 Жыл бұрын
As usual an excellent how to video. Thanks.
@DMAbCD5 жыл бұрын
That was a awesome video.It will be very helpful for my upcoming battery replacement project.
@DickMorrisImgolfing45 жыл бұрын
Pierre, great video. I just bought a 2010 Can Am, with of all things a dead battery. Have to get it off the truck this morning and into the garage. I'll check back and let you know how the battery swap goes. Thanks, Love you guys, eh
@barrymcelhaney1902 жыл бұрын
you are a great help. Thanks for your time and effort
@rudyelvis94685 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you very Much!
@greggreene15085 жыл бұрын
I was able to remove and replace my battery - without removing any panels, the positive wire with the fuseblock needs to be popped off the frame, the fuseblock is attached with a pushin connector, then there is enough room for the battery to come out far enough with the positive connector attached where it can be disconnected - but man - and extra half inch on thos positive wires would have made a huge difference !
@harryharada36184 жыл бұрын
Changing battery 2004 can am rt limited
@uncommonsense4753 Жыл бұрын
Your the man! Thanks.
@dudetheclown2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir your information is a great help!!!
@bensallen7 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Thanks!!! Much better than Finless Bob's video!!!
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90827 жыл бұрын
Mr Finless Bob does lots for our Spyder community and getting us info, many riders turn to him for support......
@jorgegar50552 жыл бұрын
Great video first and foremost, tremendous help, would like to add to it if I may, the 2 long bolts for the seat hinge have a couple sleeves, not sure how hard it's going to be to get those back in, your video entails removal, I could only imagine, waiting on battery now, also I bought mine used, 4,500 miles, and already had a chinese junk oversize battery in it, dont make that mistake, stay away from China at all means possible.and get the right size, I had to butcher it to get it out. again great help!!!!!
@lmiller41217 жыл бұрын
I think that it would be safer and more practical to always disconnect the negative post first to prevent accidental grounding when getting to the positive.
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90827 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, i will take notice.
@dougscott15724 ай бұрын
Pierre, Australia's sun is a bastard. During summer, the temperatures are often over 38 - 40 degrees. This has had a major effect on the windscreen of my Spyder - it looks starred, like fine cracks through the thickness of the screen. I'm hoping some of your viewers may have found a way to polish the screen. The plastic on the bike is similarly showing its age. I have seen videos of a heat gun re-melting the plastic to bring up the shine of the plastic. I would love to hear your thoughts on how I might overcome these issues. Cheers
@valerielyons59413 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a video on how to jumpstart a 2011 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited
@bensallen7 жыл бұрын
If you put a piece of tape around the nut for the seat bolts it will hold the square nuts in place and they wont drop out.
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90827 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip....this is how we get things better, good information from you the viewer, good input, appreciated.
@johnhensman41 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 Can AM Spyder RTS-SE5. On the newer models the battery is mounted in the front trunk. Can the battery be relocated to the same place of the newer models by extending the battery cables? Sounds like a better location anyway to have future access to battery for service.
@misty2140 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me....what dose PTT BUTTON on a spyder cam...2012
@eckhardgrohe27367 жыл бұрын
Battery Post Nuts, A Suggestion Put the screws back in, finger tight, to retain the nuts.
@reginaldcoffey8818 Жыл бұрын
I added glow lights to my 2012 RT SE5, do I need to put in a new voltage regulator?
@rudes41244 жыл бұрын
Wow, I thought my 08-GS ward hard, this is much more difficult. CanAm should have sent its engineers to Japan for some classes, the lack of ease of service is my main gripe against this brand!
@davetwist32443 жыл бұрын
The more of these I watch the more I think the design needs improvement. Working on them is a nightmare which if you take it to a dealer means expensive.
@geneb54822 жыл бұрын
Pierre, it looked like a bottle supplied battery you put in it. I heard it needs to be a factory sealed battery. Us it ok to use a bottle supplied battery?
@Jack-mm2yp2 жыл бұрын
i think the whole point watchin you video is to see how to take the side panels off . anyone can take two screws off and remove the battery
@docdurdin6 жыл бұрын
My 2012 RT Limited is not configured that way...
@militaryvetandfather6 күн бұрын
To change the battery you have to do all this? That’s some bullshit!!! Thanks for the video though
@vinnyozorio17824 жыл бұрын
Have you ever done a video on starter motor change 2014 RT SM6 ??
@johnjohnson24065 жыл бұрын
Great video, Pierre. My question is: How did you get the push pin back into the slot for the side panel? Mine was flared when I pulled it out, and it won't go back in!
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90825 жыл бұрын
flared means...opened up ? If so then just pinch it to make it fit.
@johnjohnson24065 жыл бұрын
Pierre - Spyder TV Poliquin - Spyder Accessories thanks for the info... I figured it out right after I hit the"send" button!
@BigDee-wf3qc3 жыл бұрын
I have a question I have a 2012 rs Spyder I took my back break line off. It was my first time taking my tire off and I thought I had to take my break line off but I put it back on but now I have a break failure display. Can I just bleed the line like I would a car HELP lol
@j.senior20995 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to say that the videos I've seen posted for the RT would be the same for the ST-S?
@MADLMUSICVIDEOS4 жыл бұрын
how can i get that custom floorboards if you don't mind
@gasoilsansplomblesgsp8156 жыл бұрын
bonjour merci de ta video sinon j aurais bien galerer
@magdall31656 жыл бұрын
Vous etes tres patient, je ne le ferais pas mais j' ai noté votre téléphone
@thomasneu29973 жыл бұрын
I got my battery changed on my 2011 RT but when I reconnected the cables the engine would not stop turning over even with the key turned off,. Any ideas on what I did wrong?
@Jandamann3 жыл бұрын
Did you forget to reconnect both (all) the negative wires to the battery?
@jimcollins19533 жыл бұрын
How to change the oil on a 2012 Spyder RT limited 5 speed?
@geneb54822 жыл бұрын
He has a video for that too. Search for it
@bumblebeel53703 жыл бұрын
My 2013 RTS battery is in the frunk
@guitstory7 ай бұрын
Allo ! As tu déja changé la pompe a gaz sur un RT ? Devons nous demonter la tank ?
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90827 ай бұрын
Bonjour, non je ne fait pas ce genre de réparation, sorry.
@labruyereceline25604 жыл бұрын
merci pour t es conseilles a moi de jouet
@Ahunterize7 жыл бұрын
My 2009 Can Am spyder Rs is not charging the battery, i replaced battery and it dies after about 15min of rideing
@kenbred462 жыл бұрын
Holy hell, why would anyone buy such a piece of junk? Any bike you have to completely dismantle to get the battery out is a deal breaker. Unbelievable!
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90822 жыл бұрын
I gather you’ve never ridden a Spyder…..
@kenbred462 жыл бұрын
@@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp9082 I have. Was not impressed. I'll stick with my Goldwing.
@joecoleman26055 жыл бұрын
Is this the same for a 2014
@geneb54822 жыл бұрын
No. The 2014 is located in a different area
@climbjeff3 жыл бұрын
Huge shout out for this video. I was able to do this on my own via watching video. Bought a mighty max battery off walmart.com for under $60 usd. Little tricky putting seat back in and found I needed to align before final tighten of bolts. My dealer would have charged me over $400 for this, 😃 luv the savings and I learned a lot about the bike.
@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp90823 жыл бұрын
good job, nice to hear....
@geneb54822 жыл бұрын
Was it a bottle supplied battery or factory sealed?