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    Drain plug

    The plug sheared at the bottom of the hex hole where it bottoms out. Outside is tapered for the crush washer and it sheared about even with the crush washer. Use a torque wrench to tighten and elbow...
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    Oil drain plug

    Has anyone else, getting ready for a long trip, while changing the oil, have the crankcase drain plug shear off just inside of the hex plug? Putting the plug back on with about 5 pounds of force on...
  3. Cooling

    I took the two rear panels off underneath to get more air flow out behind the bike. The Spyderpops radiator foam and catalytic heat shield will do some. You will still get heat up and on the right...
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    Congrats

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    Here is my 11 out at Bonneville Salt Flats on the way to the owners event.
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    Smell...

    We did not have any gas fume smell with the old gas caps --
    We received the new ones for the RSS and RTS and dutifully put them on.
    Went on 2 different rides and the gas smell was overwhelming in...
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    Lights

    You might need to use Custom Dynamics dual converter unit. Check with CHP if that is legal. I mounted the rear lights on the front fenders for people and checked with them before I turned them into...
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    Sway bar

    Have them check the sway bar mounts and connector "dog bones" under the front. The wife's did that, which annoyed her, so I got to check things out. I was on the ground under it while she was shaking...
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    Stalling

    Our 2010 RT-S did the same thing. They replaced throttle bodies, PCV valve, everything in the fuel management area and it still did it. Have them check the DESS module for shorts. That was the...
  9. Thread: CB Problem

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    CB Problem

    Have a CB shop or your dealer use a RF meter on the bike. It goes between the CB unit and the antena where they screw together. If the readings are high there is a problem. Look at the mounting of...
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    Renting

    In California we do not need a motorcycle endorsement to ride a Spyder. It is considered a three wheel vehicle so you are fine. From Sacramento figure on about 1 1/2 to 2 hours ride without stops...
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    RSS speed

    On our way to Durango we stopped at the Bonneville salt flats for a run out there. So, on or about the flats, not saying where, my RSS speedo said 124 while the GPS said 119. The wife had her RT up...
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    Vibration

    Our 2010 RTS had the vibration at around 5000-5800 RPM. I mounted a Smoothspyder idler and the problem went away. When you accelerate, the bottom of the belt goes slack for a lack of a better word...
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    3rd brake light and GIVI lights

    I made my own mount to put the turn signals and a third brake light under the seat on the back tire pan cover. I mounted a GIVI E55 bag on top and do not have any electrical issues. I tried using...
  14. GIVI mount

    http://www.sporttour.com/shopexd.asp?id=2473

    $126 for the SR 770 mount. Just look for GIVI SR 770 on google and you willcomeupwith something. I got mine with the E55 On my Spyder.
  15. Filters

    Both of our dealers here in N. Cali that we use have the filters and we had them installed on both the RT and the RS before we went to Durango. I'm not sure what is up with the So Cal dealer that...
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    Best mod we've done

    Love the pup floorboards on the RT - best mod we've done by far!
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    Parking

    We were out on a group ride with 5 Spyders and decided to stop at Starbucks for a nice cold coffee. We were sitting at the window so we could keep an eye on the bikes when a family came out of the...
  18. Rough idle

    What I am reading here is that If my bike is running rough it could be the exhaust gaskets also? I have the latest, hottest plugs BRP makes and noticed that after my dealer put them in my bike...
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    Heading to Durango

    Well day one has had some ups and downs, more ups. We left Sacramento at 8 am and got into Elko, NV around 6ish. It was about 105 on the road but the cooling vests helped immensely. The vests dried...
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    Clamps

    I marked out the measuring spots on the garage floor as directed by the manufacturer. Then used a chalk line down the center of the trailer and measured from there. I gave it 4" from the front of the...
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    EGPS

    This is our dealership - Subrina and crew will take excellent care of you :yes:
  22. Paint

    You will be better off going to an paint shop and getting a small sample matched. I called US Paint to get some to get my GIVI bag painted. They only sell in quart quantities and it is not an easy...
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    TKO

    The wife knew I was cranky when I had her come out to try the floorboards. I knew as soon as she put her feet on them that she didn't like them. It's not only once you get to mount them but several...
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    Foot peg "glue"

    When I took the wife's foot pegs off to mount the ISCI floor boards, I was amazed how well the stuff glued the bolt in on the left side. Bike on truck ramps, me underneath working with wrench and...
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    Cruise

    I put Throttlemeister heavy ends on my RSS. Take the grip end caps off and install as per instructions. I also use a cramp buster for normal driving.
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    Cruise

    Take a look at Throttlemeister. They make a friction cruise control. I have them on my bike and also a cramp buster for normal driving. Just take the end caps off the grips and install per...
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    J&M

    I just put the J&M Audio CB on 2 bikes, RT SE5 and SM5. I had to make the mounts but the intercom system works great on these. I have one on my RSS and the wife and I have no problem communicating....
  28. Comm system

    If you have the built in CB system you have the 7 pin connector on your "dash" and all you need is the J&M connector cable and headset of your choosing. I went with the cheaper unit as I could not...
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    Good for you!

    Congrats and welcome!! :yes:
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    Paint

    I am in the process of getting my Givi E55 bag painted to match my bike, alloy orange. I contacted US Paint about small amounts. US Paint is the supplier to BRP. it is a polyurethane paint which is...
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