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    I'm not aware of the way to shift the SE5...

    I'm not aware of the way to shift the SE5 manually with a wrench. I did find out on the RT Shop Talk that it is as simple as putting your foot on the brake and engage the starter. This was the...
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    Never mind. :opps: I looked over under RT Shop...

    Never mind. :opps: I looked over under RT Shop Talk and sure enough they had the solution and I am so glad it was so simple. I thought I had tried the correct solution, but obviously hadn't. ...
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    Just had this problem today! Got to looking for...

    Just had this problem today! Got to looking for solutions and ya'll had it right here. Have had our 2011 RT SE5 Limited since April 2011 and this was the first time it got stuck in reverse. I have...
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    Parked Spyder SE5 stuck in Reverse

    I went out to start the 2011 RT SE5 this morning and the danged tranny is stuck in Reverse. Does anyone know how to get it to neutral?

    Thanks
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    Bought new end of April 2011 and have...

    Bought new end of April 2011 and have approximately 12,250 miles. Lost 4+ months of riding in 2012 due to an accident on the Spyder and now am sporting a 12" steel plate with a dozen screws in the...
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    Gary, Thanks. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we...

    Gary,
    Thanks. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we can get together and see what it will take to fix the arm rest and anything else you might find in need to replacement parts.

    An old injury from...
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    Absolutely worth every penny.

    Absolutely worth every penny.
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    We have both types of helmets and always wear...

    We have both types of helmets and always wear one. Back in June we had a freak accident. I vividly recall my helmet bouncing off of the pavement twice. I did end up with a very badly shattered...
  9. Thread: New Tire

    by retiredsquid
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    I have an appointment with my dealer to replace...

    I have an appointment with my dealer to replace my rear tire on Thursday. I'll remember to ask them to check the bearings, etc. I think they will only use OEM tires.
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    I went through initiation on Guam a few years...

    I went through initiation on Guam a few years earlier. I have to say that pinning on the CPO Anchors was the single best event in my 24 year career that ended 17 years and 15 days ago. Due to the...
  11. Great pictures

    I had a guy ask me yesterday if I was in the group. He said someone had their front end done up like mine. Wish I'd been there.
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    On the road again

    This past Friday I told my physical therapist that I was ready to venture out on my own. I am finally cleared to drive. Been taking little steps on the Spyder, but I feel confident that I can ride...
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    Pete does great work and has the patience of Jobe.

    Pete does great work and has the patience of Jobe.
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    Congrats on your new Spyder. We've found Spyder...

    Congrats on your new Spyder. We've found Spyder owners to be some of the finest folks you'll ever meet. I'm located up in Benton County. Hoping to be able to ride again by mid September.
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    On Monday the staples will be removed. Right now...

    On Monday the staples will be removed. Right now it looks like ten weeks before I can put any weight on the foot. I'm in an inflatable rigid boot now. I'm exercising my leg by lifting it up and down....
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    RoHo, Thanks a million for the offer, but I'm...

    RoHo,
    Thanks a million for the offer, but I'm having ramps built within the week. A carpenter friend is going to put in hand rails in the bathrooms, ramps, and replace the front storm door.

    When...
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    Home sweet home

    We finally got home about an hour ago. It'll take a few days to make adjustments to the house for the walker and wheelchair. Then until mid September before I can ryde. Charlene and I look forward to...
  18. Len fixed us up with Elka's for the front of our...

    Len fixed us up with Elka's for the front of our 2011 RT SE5 and it was like getting a new Spyder again. We did not go with rear shock.

    I can't wait to ryde ours again.
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    Chief, We had to cancel our reservations this...

    Chief,
    We had to cancel our reservations this year. We're going to Spyderfest next year for sure. MRS Commander wants to go, too.

    Looking good for me to go home tomorrow.

    We've got to have...
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    I'm looking forward to getting back into the...

    I'm looking forward to getting back into the saddle. Looks like mid September -- Bike, Blues, and Barbaque. Charlene and I would love to make our home the place for lunch on the ride to celebrate...
  21. Thanks for the concern. Please look under...

    Thanks for the concern. Please look under Arkansas chapter "Ride of 16 June."

    My right leg is broken up pretty badly with plates and lots of screw in the fibula near the ankle and tibia broken at...
  22. My wife and I will never ride again without a...

    My wife and I will never ride again without a helmet on. I am typing this response from my bed in the hospital. I was wearing my helmet and distinctly remember the thud of my helmet hitting the...
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    Thanks again for the kind thoughts. Got a steel...

    Thanks again for the kind thoughts. Got a steel plate and a bunch of screws holding things together to aid in the healing process. Hope to go home late this evening or tomorrow. Pain management is...
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    June 16th Spyder Ride

    My wife, Charlene and I enjoyed our ryde today until the accident in Eureka Springs. Unfortunately Charlene hit the throttle instead of the brake. We have a cramp buster on the throttle due to my bad...
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    I'm in the same shape and have handicapped plates...

    I'm in the same shape and have handicapped plates on the Spyder and disabled veteran plates on the cages. What chaps my butt is when someone says, "What's wrong with you?" I have at times offered...
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    I have the Echo on four helmets and like it. It...

    I have the Echo on four helmets and like it. It does take a bit of getting used to when fastening it, just be sure to get it in properly instead of stuck. I also sew the excess material of the...
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    Oh, great.:gaah:

    Oh, great.:gaah:
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    Analog Tachometer intermittent

    Twice so far in low temperatures I have had occurances of the analog tach failing to work. The first time it did not function until I stopped shutdown pulled the key and waited few seconds and then...
  29. Thread: numbers

    by retiredsquid
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    The more they build and sell the better off we...

    The more they build and sell the better off we all will be.
  30. Mine failed on October 4th and was replaced on...

    Mine failed on October 4th and was replaced on our 2011 RT Limited at about 5,600 miles.
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