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  1. Thread: Headlights

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    Just a quick note of thanks to all who helped. ...

    Just a quick note of thanks to all who helped. What should have take 4 hours took 4 days. As usual, I was over thinking the problem. As it turns out the cable goes over everything and thru a...
  2. Thread: Headlights

    by hillrider
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    Problem reinstalling headlight adjustment cable.

    Soooo, I am upgrading to LED headlights. After more than a minute of work I got the left headlight off and the new bulb installed. I paid attention to where adjustment cable came out. - but - that...
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    HowTo: Thanks guys. There was a time when I was rated...

    Thanks guys. There was a time when I was rated 'shade tree mechanic with crossed dvm probes'. Those days are sadly gone! Again thanks - Chuck
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    HowTo: Replace tail light assembly on a f3-

    Sooooo - after hooking the tail light with the garage door. I've got a new assembly coming the end of the week. Has any one replace the assembly? How did you do it (where can I find instructions)?...
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    7-1-18 Hwy 28 south of Highlands NC

    At 1030 in the morning the southbound group was Spyder Fanatics, who was northbound group? Saturday the northern half of 28 was great. Sunday with the rain, the southern half - - not so much.
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    When you get bored - look up "Atlanta Spyder...

    When you get bored - look up "Atlanta Spyder Riders" on Facebook.
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    MP01 was too large.

    MP01 was too large.
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    My 2 cents. I have a '15 RTS, the MP01 listed...

    My 2 cents. I have a '15 RTS, the MP01 listed for the transmission does NOT fit my transmission. (I'll stop there).
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    Had a similar problem with my 590 and Sena 20s. ...

    Had a similar problem with my 590 and Sena 20s. Then one day after a Garmin update, all was right with the world. Seems Garmin has a issue or two.
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    For the past 5 years I have used Russell Day Long...

    For the past 5 years I have used Russell Day Long (don't believe I've ever heard a complaint about them). Only issue is, they're in California, and you're not. But, winter is coming with a reduced...
  11. If you have the dealer finance it and later pay...

    If you have the dealer finance it and later pay off that loan, aren't you paying 2 loan origination fees? Usually 500 to 1000 non-negotiable.
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    I bought the 215/60 15.

    I bought the 215/60 15.
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    Oh I can get to the nut, just not turn it with a...

    Oh I can get to the nut, just not turn it with a wrench. Need the leverage of a long torque wrench. And the belt shouldn't have needed adjusting, but it did. Maybe reversing the axle bolt caused a...
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    Michelin install

    Just got new Michelin rear installed. No real problems other the 70 year old hands. Couldn't get lower bolt out of swing arm position sensor so took top one. And had to loosen right side belt...
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    Thanks guys, I know know more than I did...

    Thanks guys, I know know more than I did (admittedly not much). Blue it is.
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    Yellow stuff on threads

    Can someone confirm the the yellow stuff found on rear wheel brake disk bolts is the equivalent of Locktite blue and not red. I hate red.
  17. Git thyself to anywhere on US 64 and - GO WEST...

    Git thyself to anywhere on US 64 and - GO WEST YOUNG MAN, GO WEST!
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    In my case, the 1330 clutch isn't fully engaged...

    In my case, the 1330 clutch isn't fully engaged until about 2000 RPM. Only reason I say this is, I've got a really steep driveway, and when accelerating up the lane, I can feel slippage till about...
  19. Thread: Geezer alert

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    Now that one I remember.

    Now that one I remember.
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    After I installed the 'smooth spyder', I took my...

    After I installed the 'smooth spyder', I took my kricket and loosened up the belt to just above minimum. No vibration and less wear on bearings.
  21. It's a little over an hour away, but there's this...

    It's a little over an hour away, but there's this - http://spyderadventures.com/
  22. Thread: Toy Hauler

    by hillrider
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    The english language is a great thing. But a...

    The english language is a great thing. But a picture is worth a thousand words. Thanks - Chuck
  23. Thread: Toy Hauler

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    Thank you - Thank you - Thank You. A picture is...

    Thank you - Thank you - Thank You. A picture is worth a thousand tape readings. Because of Levodopa, I'll be able to take the little bikes (Vstrom-FZ07) for a couple of years (I hope) but that...
  24. Thread: Toy Hauler

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    The trailer is 30' long. But it's claim to fame...

    The trailer is 30' long. But it's claim to fame is that if I back the Spyder in, I can still use all of the trailer (albeit a little cramped) for overnighting without unloading. Grosses as 7800, but...
  25. Thread: Toy Hauler

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    The front is 20" wider than the back. 6 bolts -...

    The front is 20" wider than the back. 6 bolts - I must check into this. Thanks!

    edit - 6 bolts might not be so doable at a campsite, but thanks anyway.
  26. Thread: Toy Hauler

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    A bigger trailer won't fit behind my half ton...

    A bigger trailer won't fit behind my half ton chevy, and I don't want to drive a 3/4 ton when I not towing. It has to be backed in because the nose lacks 10" clearing the kitchen counter. Your idea...
  27. Thread: Toy Hauler

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    Toy Hauler

    I want a toyhauler. The wife has found 1 (read one) that I can have. Haven't got it yet. The problem is, when backed in, and it will have to be backed in (small camper) there will be about 1 foot...
  28. Understood about the time. My first wife was an...

    Understood about the time. My first wife was an EA and I spent more than a few hours under the green square.
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    Sadly Opie's is closed. It seems like the 1st of...

    Sadly Opie's is closed. It seems like the 1st of November was their last day. Was a nice little lunch destination.
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    All things "electronical" are in fact powered by...

    All things "electronical" are in fact powered by smoke. When the smoke escapes, that part has failed.
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