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    Thanks for the further details and explanation....

    Thanks for the further details and explanation. It all makes sense.

    Willie
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    Thanks I kind of eliminated the rear air, because...

    Thanks I kind of eliminated the rear air, because I haven't felt the bike rising or lowering. If it stabilization which would not move the rear suspension up or down then this might make sense.
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    Hunting It is a sound Hunting. It is a sound...

    Hunting It is a sound

    Hunting. It is a sound of movement coming from the rear, my guess the brake. Sounds like the electronic brake trying to seek a position. So hunting would be the piston in the...
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    Rear Brake seems to be Hunting

    Been out of commission for most of the summer. Took the bike out for an up and down the street. When at a stop, it sounds like the rear brake is hunting, not constantly .

    Any thoughts

    Willie
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    Thanks didn't think it was right. Better asked...

    Thanks didn't think it was right. Better asked than not.

    Willie
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    Does a Stock 2015 RTS have a Sway Bar

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    The above picture came from Can-Am Parts House (graciously provided by RayBJ in a different thread). Why I ask the question since Can-Am Parts House says they are "Not available for this...
  7. Where do you guys get your suspension and steering parts - 2015 RT

    Where do you guys get your suspension parts other than Can Am?

    Willie
  8. Highlight below. What do you need the BUDS system...

    Highlight below. What do you need the BUDS system for to do this replacement. Once you have access to the steering mechanism, you imply it is not a simple unbolt and replace job.

    Willie
  9. 2015 RTS - Do they have a Sway Bar and Repair

    Does 2015 RT have what I call a sway bar?
    What does Can Am call the Sway Bar ?
    If yes does the links to the sway bar wear out. I have 86,000 miles on my RT

    If I need to replace is there a better...
  10. 2015 RTS Steering Column U Joints - big job to Replace?

    It appears there is an upper and lower U Joint on the steering column. Based on previous comments about the play in my steering this might be a likely candidate that is causing the problem

    How big...
  11. I thank you all for the responses. Willie

    I thank you all for the responses.

    Willie
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    Update on my RIKEN rear tire!

    Upon recommendation of BlueKinight911, I mounted a RIKEN rear tire. Have a little more than 1500 miles. Been thru torrential rains. Handled that with confidence that they were not gonna lose their...
  13. Does the Steering rack have adjustments ~ 2015 RT ~ or some play in the Steering.

    I am either experiencing some play in the steering or imagining it and it has always been there. After all I am getting old. At a stop the steering has a slight play when moving the handle bars. A...
  14. Can Am must have multiple sources of manuals....

    Can Am must have multiple sources of manuals. This comes from the Shop Manual

    This instructs go at least 9 miles then let it idle for 10 minutes

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    From the shop manual

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  15. Don't wait 10 minutes after shutting off the...

    Don't wait 10 minutes after shutting off the engine That should say after doing the 9 miles, let the engine idle for 10 minutes before checking oil

    my bad:banghead:

    willie
  16. When you drained the oil did you drain both the...

    When you drained the oil did you drain both the crankcase AND the clutch cover Yes drained both plugs

    going to be 1/2 qt below the Min line on the dipstick why I am asking the question

    SE...
  17. Oil Change 2015 RT-S - should I use ALL the kit oil?

    The Oil Change Kit from Can AM comes with 4 regular quartz size and then a small one 16oz. My last oil change same kit when I filled it the Spyder only took half of this smaller bottle. So on the...
  18. My dealer kinda sorta (in a low voice) said he...

    My dealer kinda sorta (in a low voice) said he thinks Can Am stuff is GM Dexcool, knowing Can Am doesn't make the stuff. So I have topped up my antifreeze with the Dexcool without incident.

    Bill
  19. Sticky: Spyder: 2015 RT-S 82,000 Miles Type of Riding:...

    Spyder: 2015 RT-S 82,000 Miles
    Type of Riding: Touring, Nationwide Scavenger Hunts, Aggressive from time to time
    Suspension: Stock
    Front Tires: Kenda Kanine K20 20#
    Rear Tire: Kenda Kanine K20...
  20. 2015 RTS Belt drifting a bit after tire change

    Put on a Riken Raptor tire, replacing a Kenda Kanine. We changed no settings.

    The belt has always sat about a dime distance on the rear sprocket to the inside flange. After getting the tire...
  21. Safe trip to Joisey. Was down in the Toms River...

    Safe trip to Joisey. Was down in the Toms River area in early July gathering up places for my Grand Tours and even visited my sister
  22. I got thick skin, I am too old to get offended,...

    I got thick skin, I am too old to get offended, so no offense taken :cheers:

    I am sure the car place put a higher PSI in .

    Bill
  23. Installed Riken Raptor rear tire - Question about how much air pressure ??

    Replaced my Kanine rear tire with a Riken 215/60R15 RI RAPTOR HR tire. I thank BLUEKNIGHT911 for his guidance and recommendation.

    The Kanine lasted 15108 miles. Installed both front and rear at...
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    the ONLY catastrophic tire failures I have heard...

    the ONLY catastrophic tire failures I have heard about on this Forum were all KENDA's Good thing the Riken has arrived :2thumbs:
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    Riken Raptor HR purchase, replacing Kenda Kanines

    Just placed my order for the above tire. Vredestein Quatrac weren't available until November and I will wear out my Kanine rear tire before then. So far I have 14869 on the Kenda Kanines and the...
  26. Will the 1330 engine adjust based on gas octane changes?

    Wondering if the 1330 engine adjusts based on the octane you use like cars do. Think car engines will retard or advance based on the Octane it senses. Something like that. I am not an expert on this,...
  27. Thanks for the link ... very useful Willie

    Thanks for the link ... very useful

    Willie
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    Inspirational Willie

    Inspirational

    Willie
  29. I have 2 Saddlesore 1000's and a Bun Burner 1500...

    I have 2 Saddlesore 1000's and a Bun Burner 1500 certified rides by the Iron Butt Association. All three on previous owned bikes (the ones that are missing a wheel).

    Willie
  30. Thread: Update on me

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    Your guardian angels were on full alert that day....

    Your guardian angels were on full alert that day. Good advice above about not being so quick to settle. Praying for ya that nothing comes pops up in the future.

    Willie
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