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    I just purchased a 2018 Softail Slim with the 107...

    I just purchased a 2018 Softail Slim with the 107 motor. It has dual counter balancers. Nothing shakes at idle.
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    Correct. The blipping was to keep the older...

    Correct. The blipping was to keep the older bikes running. The new ones are fuel injected and do not need any blipping. A short warm up, while i put on my jacket and helmet, and ride away.
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    No problem, I would never let my oil go the...

    No problem, I would never let my oil go the distance BRP recommends. I usually change it at the beginning of each season. It usually has 5k or 6k on it.
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    FWIW, Shawn who post how to videos on you tube,...

    FWIW, Shawn who post how to videos on you tube, etc, is a BRP mechanic. He says the XPS Semi Synthetic is 70% synthetic. Its made by Castrol to BRP'S specifications. I just used it at my 3000 mile...
  5. Thank you.

    Thank you.
  6. [QUOTE=wd8ajj;1297403]Looking to meet up and ride...

    [QUOTE=wd8ajj;1297403]Looking to meet up and ride to red rocks on the 25th. Anyone in Southern New Mexico or Arizona going?
    I can be emailed at wd8ajj@yahoo.com Please add in subject line...
  7. No, its not free. I believe 30 minute service...

    No, its not free. I believe 30 minute service time. I'll check with the local dealer to confirm cost.
  8. According to a You Tube video on changing oil on...

    According to a You Tube video on changing oil on a 1330 RT done by Shawn Smoak, a mechanic. In part two he resets the service mileage using BUDS, and shows all the other features available. Its a...
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    You are correct. Just did my 2016 RT. 45 Torx...

    You are correct. Just did my 2016 RT. 45 Torx on main drain bolt and 6mm Allen on the clutch bolt.
  10. Thoughts on dealer computer (BUDS) use after self oil change

    Just changed the oil on my 2016 RT SM6 at 3000 miles. Was thinking of going to the dealer and have them hook up to BUDS and reset the oil change mileage, check and clear codes, upload any new...
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    Let me clarify my post. I didn't argue with...

    Let me clarify my post. I didn't argue with anyone over their choice of tires. I was saying, based on some forum arguments I read, The Dark Siders are very sensitive about any negative reference to...
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    Hey maybe you guys and gals can help me out. I...

    Hey maybe you guys and gals can help me out. I have a 2016 Rt with only 2000 miles on it. Since I'm new to the Spyder world, what is wrong with the stock tires. Is it wear, handling, etc. Just...
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    Being an ex Goldwing owner, I can tell you some...

    Being an ex Goldwing owner, I can tell you some riders will run a car tire on the rear and swear its better in ride, handling, wear, etc. They call themselves the Dark Siders. I can tell you not to...
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    Same here.. Found them in the very bottom of the...

    Same here.. Found them in the very bottom of the rear trunk on my 2016 RT, SM6.
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    Just came back from a 1100 mile trip in Colorado....

    Just came back from a 1100 mile trip in Colorado. Went up and over Independence Pass at 12000 ft above sea level. The only thing I noticed coming from my home area at 6000 ft above seal level is a...
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    FWIW, I'm running 18 front and 26 rear. Manual...

    FWIW, I'm running 18 front and 26 rear. Manual says 20 front and 28 rear plus or minus 2 lbs. I went with the minus 2 lbs. Handles great. Headed to Gunninson Colorado tomorrow for a few days. We...
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    You bring up a good point. Since I'm a little...

    You bring up a good point. Since I'm a little anal, i put my calipers on the inside of the axle and to the rear of the swing arm. The right side is about 2mm difference. If I try to get the axle...
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    I have a problem with my left side also. The...

    I have a problem with my left side also. The clip that is suppose to hook onto the other body panel will not stay secured. The pins that go into the rubber grommets do stay in their location. I...
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    Haaaaaaaaaa, I know the feeling on my first ride...

    Haaaaaaaaaa, I know the feeling on my first ride home from the dealer.
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    The comment was in reference to my riding buddies...

    The comment was in reference to my riding buddies who have to stand every 15 or 30 minutes on their bikes because their seat sucks. I also have one of them bikes which I avoid taking long trips on. ...
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    I have a bunch of so called friends that I ride...

    I have a bunch of so called friends that I ride with. Since buying the Spyder Rt, I have heard every joke and ridicule I can think of from them. I just laugh and say, Keep it up, but I'm not going...
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    If you are going to use the kill swith to shut...

    If you are going to use the kill swith to shut the bike off, please remember to also turn the key off. I worked several years in a Harley shop and the porters who were MSF trained to use the kill...
  23. Thread: Oil Leak

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    FWIW, If you can get under her. Check the pan...

    FWIW, If you can get under her. Check the pan under the engine. I understand when the oil is changed some oil will end up in the pan and drip for months. Others have made the oil drain plug hole...
  24. Thread: Oil Leak

    by Maddoggie501
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    FWIW, If you can get under her. Check the pan...

    FWIW, If you can get under her. Check the pan under the engine. I understand when the oil is changed some oil will end up in the pan and drip for months. Others have made the oil drain plug hole...
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    I have a 2016 RT and been running the stock...

    I have a 2016 RT and been running the stock pressure on my stock tires. ( 20 front-28 rear ) The manual allows for 2 lbs plus or minus. I need to experiment to determine the best for handling, not...
  26. FWIW, on page 31 of the owners manual it states,...

    FWIW, on page 31 of the owners manual it states, The ECO setting reduces fuel consumption by limiting throttle response and maximum throttle opening to maintain an optimal cruising setting. When I...
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