Spyder RT Won’t Downshift? Add A Dab Of Silicone To The Top Of The Reverse Button Rubber Membrane…

Thanks for putting this video out there. The 18 model Spyder and some 19 were know to have bad paddle shifters causing them to not shift manually.
Hopefully you just saved someone else the trouble of taking it to a dealer to fix it 😎
Ryde safe and God Bless

Ps I just subscribed to your channel so I can watch your videos. Take care

Keep it coming

Keep it comming

I suggest using an air compressor, if you have one. Then a can of electronics spray cleaner.

You did a great job putting this video together for people! I would have done the same exact repair but instead of alcohol I use a spray can of electronics parts cleaner. You can spray heavy to clean and it evaporates fast.

My wife and I have a trip planed this thursday and we are taking our bikes (shes has a 08 spyder). Yesterday, im checking my bike and hers for our upcoming trip and hers wont shift intermittently. Its on the trailer and we will be checking out this problem this morning (Im in the auto repair business but not the can am fixing business). Thank you for this video. I'll defenitely check for dirt in this switch.

Great instructional video... thanks so much

Thanks for the video and tips

I appreciate you I just got my spyder yesterday Modesto

Awesome video! many thanks for sharing this ! things like this really help us / me out with any future issues!

I just suffered this issue tonight. I will definitely be trying this tomorrow

I don’t have this problem but I enjoyed receiving the information. Great job on the video and you earned another new subscriber. 😎👍

how does this bike hold up in the rain ?

great video. Very useful. I am gonna clean my shifter. Again thanks a million!

Nice

Even though these Spyders are outdoor in the environment they do not like being there. You have to take extra precautions riding in the elements and realize there will be a penalty down the road that will haunt you.
Another problem is the side saddle bags. The pull levers are connected to the lock mechanism with a cable assembly. These cables are not water proof and they are not assembled with any lubricants/grease. These cables rust/corrode and freeze up and will not allow you to open the boxes. Take this a warning, find a cable lube tool and lube those cables before it’s too late.
Same for the frunk and seat release cables that operate from the ignition key switch .

I had the same problem and the dealership replaced the entire switch gear, under warranty fortunately.

thank you

Interesting my rtl22 is experiencing certain similar issues. but I did not notice the 'spring loaded balls' to get dirty/stuck. the switches are sealed nano membrane switches. In my case the reverse execute is takes a few seconds to respond. Good review.

Electrical Contact Cleaner would work better and not leave any Q-Tip strands behind.

Thanks