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  1. Ours is a 2014 chrome edition. The only thing I...

    Ours is a 2014 chrome edition. The only thing I don't like about is the stupid design of the trunk.
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    This may not answer your question entirely, but I...

    This may not answer your question entirely, but I am in the ATGATT (all the gear all the time) group. If there is a chance you can be knocked off your ride in an accident, the protective gear is a...
  3. Google it; you will find many examples of private...

    Google it; you will find many examples of private citizens and businesses that are tired of the noise made by loud bikes and cars. Hence the negative attitude towards the noise. That negativity, is...
  4. So, why then, are so may venues (including...

    So, why then, are so may venues (including national and state parks) prohibiting bikes with loud pipes? It's happening and is a valid concern. They are not necessary and not welcome by the majority...
  5. If you are going with the "loud pipes save lives"...

    If you are going with the "loud pipes save lives" myth; you need to study the science. that is one of the biggest myths in the motorcycle industry. It simply is not true; the physics of sound waves...
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    Poll: Didn't see a category for me. I ride year-round...

    Didn't see a category for me. I ride year-round solo but only in fair weather. Wife only rides a few times a year in fair weather above 75°.
  7. Yup. Still have two Honda Rebels, (a 250 and a...

    Yup. Still have two Honda Rebels, (a 250 and a 450) that are actually sold but still in my shop for now. Also have three beemers, a '79 R80S, a '00 R1100S, and my primary ride, a '00 R1200C. The...
  8. Happened for me; clicked on go to first unread...

    Happened for me; clicked on go to first unread message and got sent to the first message. Using a HP lap-top.
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    Fall colors ride

    I had hopes of finding some nice fall colors to share from today's ride. Sadly, the long hot and dry summer has left us with very little in the way bright colors this year. These shots were taken...
  10. Several years ago I started getting notices from...

    Several years ago I started getting notices from the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) for a non-payment on a road in the DFW area. The tag number they claimed to have matched the one on my BMW...
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    Just a few points to ponder. 1. Most of the...

    Just a few points to ponder.

    1. Most of the foam ear plugs you buy in sporting goods stores/departments only eliminate ~32db
    2. Most ambient noises that could cause you to have to react in the...
  12. My take away from this is you are looking for a...

    My take away from this is you are looking for a place to mount lights that you already have with a single mounting bolt. I had a similar dilemma when looking for a good spot to mount some driving...
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    Sticky: Thank you!!!! Page 4 post 100 is the exact one I...

    Thank you!!!! Page 4 post 100 is the exact one I was looking for. thanks again.
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    Sticky: I may have misinterpreted Peter's response but I...

    I may have misinterpreted Peter's response but I thought it was referring to the check key error causing the need to disable the DESS.
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    Sticky: OK, I gave that a shot, but the only picture I...

    OK, I gave that a shot, but the only picture I found was of a 2020+ and I need a shot of a 2014 or 2015 so my friend knows what to look out for.

    Thanks for the advice nonetheless. :thumbup:
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    Sticky: Does anyone have a picture of the Check Key...

    Does anyone have a picture of the Check Key display so I don't have to scroll through this entire thread looking for one? I need it to share with a friend who just purchased a 2015 RT-S so he knows...
  17. I bought my last full set of tires at Walmart. ...

    I bought my last full set of tires at Walmart. They mounted and balanced the fronts but stated they were unable to balance the rear. I was planning on using Ride-on sealer/balancer anyway so did...
  18. I spoke with Thomas about an hour ago then got...

    I spoke with Thomas about an hour ago then got distracted and forgot to hit reply. It sounds as though he has the problem figured out but will have to wait for dealer support when they are open on...
  19. If you can put his location here once he is...

    If you can put his location here once he is settled in a motel, I can put out a Chrome Alert on the North American Biker Rescue Facebook page. We have over 21000 member with pins on our ZEE map. As...
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    107 yesterday "cold" front hit today and it's...

    107 yesterday "cold" front hit today and it's only 95 right now. :shocked:
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    I still have a few beemers in the stable along...

    I still have a few beemers in the stable along side the Spyder. We initially got the Spyder for my wife but quickly found out she is not strong enough to drive for very long. That relegates our...
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    KUDOS to the folks at SENA

    This morning around 9:30 I sent the following message to the folks at SENA praising the build quality of their 10S that I purchased as dual set from Motorcycle Dave 2 years ago.

    "I just wanted to...
  23. thank you.

    thank you.
  24. How do I make the trunk 12V outlet always hot?

    I've been searching for which fuse to move and/or other things to do to make the 12V outlet in the trunk always hot. I would have sworn I saw this procedure mentioned not too long ago but cannot...
  25. I had a very bad experience with Texas Adventure...

    I had a very bad experience with Texas Adventure Powersports in Richards. Would not recommend them.
  26. If you have a Facebook account, check out North...

    If you have a Facebook account, check out North American Biker Rescue (NABR). With over 52K fellow bikers and Spyder riders willing to help, there's a pretty good chance you will be taken care of no...
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    Sticky: I thought I had already posted this but guess...

    I thought I had already posted this but guess not. I need to thank James Thorne from Houston, Tx. for having exorcised the DESS gremlins from my 2014 RT-L when we met up in Las Vegas, NM on Friday,...
  28. When we first brought the Spyder home in Sept...

    When we first brought the Spyder home in Sept 2017, I found myself reaching for the clutch and brake levers as well as trying to put my feet down. Took a few months of riding both to get to a...
  29. I got by without a shop or BUDS. I reasoned...

    I got by without a shop or BUDS.

    I reasoned that the spring at the caliper end held the brake in the disengaged position. I then thought it only made sense the microswitch told the brake motor...
  30. I never had to remove the switch. Just used a...

    I never had to remove the switch. Just used a couple different needle nose pliers, one straight and one bent nose and a pair of duck-bill pliers.
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