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  1. I have this lift and must say it is just "OK"....

    I have this lift and must say it is just "OK". When it is fully extended the Spyder is quite rocky and tends to lean to one side.
    It will not raise the bike high enough to change out your sway bar...
  2. I put my Spyder on auto wheel Dolly's. That way I...

    I put my Spyder on auto wheel Dolly's. That way I can move it around the shop without having to start it.
    Also makes it easy to "tuck it in a corner"
  3. I've been using the Ram X grip with the elastic...

    I've been using the Ram X grip with the elastic tether for 10 years, both
    on my RT-L and my previous BMW. Never had a concern for the phone
    falling out. Thousands of freeway miles and Michigans...
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    175/55R15 on my 2017 RT....Love um!

    175/55R15 on my 2017 RT....Love um!
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    Yes indeed on the star washers. My background is...

    Yes indeed on the star washers. My background is in pro audio, and I used star washers when mounting components to racks. Solved many noise and hum problems by ensuring a good bond between the...
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    Spyder is always on a tender when not in use, but...

    Spyder is always on a tender when not in use, but I agree that a 5 year old battery is probably ready for replacement.
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    Problem solved! Took the key out, waited 10...

    Problem solved!
    Took the key out, waited 10 minutes and tried again. It still indicated 1st gear but this time it turned over and started.
    The gear indicator then changed from 1st to neutral.
    All...
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    Stuck in 1st gear & won't start - any ideas?

    Went to start my 2017 rt SE6 today and turned the key and the bike went thru the power up procedure
    but the gear selector indicates 1st and the bike won't turn over.
    Any ideas? Thanks
  9. Just a note of endorsement. I have over 9K miles...

    Just a note of endorsement. I have over 9K miles on my Q-5s (all 3) and they look like the day they were installed.
    Best upgrade ever!
  10. Thread: What is ATGATT?

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    Having been one who has hit a deer @70+ MPH on a...

    Having been one who has hit a deer @70+ MPH on a 2 wheel BMW and walking away,
    I'll stick with ATGATT !
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    +1 What an improvement!

    +1 What an improvement!
  12. Thread: Spyder Insurance

    by Garf
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    I have AAA, $480 for the year. Also have their...

    I have AAA, $480 for the year. Also have their AAA RV Plus membership which includes roadside assistance and towing
  13. Thread: Grips for Spyder

    by Garf
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    How do the foam grips impact the effectiveness of...

    How do the foam grips impact the effectiveness of the heated grip?
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    Or..... You could go to Baja Ron's site and get...

    Or..... You could go to Baja Ron's site and get the filter and seal kit for $13.95
    Works for me!
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    [SOLD] Check your PM

    Check your PM
  16. Thread: RT Windscreen

    by Garf
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    RT Windscreen

    I've always thought it would be nice to be able to raise and lower the power windscreen
    on my 2017 RTL without having to start the engine. ie: for cleaning purposes.
    Does anyone know of a way...
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    Rodents are repelled by the smell of peppermint...

    Rodents are repelled by the smell of peppermint oil
  18. Thread: Speed bleeders

    by Garf
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    This company is fantastic. I too got the wrong...

    This company is fantastic. I too got the wrong size (M8) back in December. Went to install them today and realized they wouldn't fit.
    One phone call and the correct size (M6) are on the way. They...
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    Don't know if these are available as E-Books or...

    Don't know if these are available as E-Books or not but the series "Leanings 1,2,3" By Peter Egan, are a great read.
    Ya, they are about 2 wheel motorcycles, but the stories are short and very...
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    A big +1 for STAR washers. When I was in the Pro...

    A big +1 for STAR washers. When I was in the Pro Audio business, STAR washers solved a multitude of problems
    from mounting connections to bad grounds (noise). A miracle cure and must have for all...
  21. Thread: Tire age

    by Garf
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    Couldn't agree more. And per your recommendation...

    Couldn't agree more. And per your recommendation I did buy the Q-5 in a 205/60-15
    My only concern in the OP was the age of the tire I received (3 1/2 years old)
    I guess it's not that big of a deal...
  22. Thread: Tire age

    by Garf
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    I had the same experience when I bought the...

    I had the same experience when I bought the fronts from Tire rack.
    Tires were about 4 months from Manufacture date.
    Unfortunately Tire Rack doesn't carry the Q5 in the rear tire size.
  23. Thread: Tire age

    by Garf
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    I've reached out to Vulcan tire (via e-mail)...

    I've reached out to Vulcan tire (via e-mail) about this.
    I will let you know when or if they respond.
  24. Thread: Tire age

    by Garf
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    Tire age

    Just received a Vredstein Quatrac 5 from Vulcan tire with a manufacture date code of 4216
    Should I be concerned with the age of this "new" tire?

    Also are there any mounting suggestions for this...
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    [SOLD] [ If thats your only concern, I will include...

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    If thats your only concern, I will include shipping.
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    [SOLD] Pictures per your request

    Pictures per your request
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    [SOLD] Will post later today

    Will post later today
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    [SOLD] Brp trailer hitch & wiring harness for rtl

    Purchased this used, for my 2017 RTL and never installed it.
    Decided, at my age, camping was a thing of the past.
    Excellent condition

    $300.00 Plus shipping
  29. Thread: Extended warranty

    by Garf
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    It's my understanding that the dealer cost for...

    It's my understanding that the dealer cost for the 3 year BEST warranty is $600.
    So anything under $700 would be a deal.
  30. Thread: Tank Bag?

    by Garf
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    On a trip to Texas a few years ago ( on a two...

    On a trip to Texas a few years ago ( on a two wheeled BMW with a tank bag) I photocopied the pages of the route I was taking and just swapped them out as I went along. This gave me the opportunity to...
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