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  1. Thread: Foot pegs

    by 5ft2lilred
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    Foot pegs

    I have seen a foot peg for the RT LTD that doesn't require drilling a hole thru the body. Can't find it now. Anyone have the info? Thanks
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    Spyders in the Redwoods

    Hubby and I would be interested in the 2018 ride if we had dates. We are planning Lake Pateres, WA for the Heart of Wa in June; Deadwood in July, NorCal in Sept.
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    Warm and cold

    Be prepared for ALL types of weather including wind.
    We hotel it and wash them EVERY night so we take a small bottle of Dawn and rags; but most hotels will give you rags. Always ask if you can...
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    Time

    After not riding for 40 years, bought a 2012 Sportster. Scared to death but ended up riding over 30K the first year. I still hold the grips too tight but I can assure you, it will NOT tip and I...
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    New Spyder!!!

    Congrats! You will love it! I have a '10 RT LTD and hubby has a '12. We did over 13,000 miles last summer and plan on doing the same in 2014. Nothing like it. I do recommend handle bar risers...
  6. Thread: Hitch bag

    by 5ft2lilred
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    Trailer

    Please send us your notes. This is just the ticket for what we need. Very innovative!
    Send to barbrasharp@msn.com
  7. Thread: Hitch bag

    by 5ft2lilred
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    Trailer

    Please send us your notes. This is just the ticket for what we need. Very innovative!
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    Large and Tall - Spyder fits all

    Not to worry! Husband is 195# 6' and our friend in Reno is 6'3" and about 230#. Both have 2012 RT's and have never had a comfort problem. Husband and I just did a 9611 mile trip this year from OR...
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    RT Top Speed

    Both husband (195#) and myself (160#) have had our RT's up to 103 then she wouldn't do anymore. We were told by a BRP rep that they have a govenor on them. We were on a roller coaster 2 lane well...
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    Tires

    I got a little over 15K on my rear tire and my front ones still look brand new after 24K!!!!
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    Spyderfest '14

    We would love to particpate in one of these big Spyder events; but having it in potential snow country that time of year leaves us out. We had enough weather problems this year riding from Portland,...
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    Street Vibrations

    Hubby and I rode down for our 3rd time. This time we were celebrating our lst Anniversary (got married there last year at the drive thru chapel!). Saw several Spyders. Rode home in pouring rain,...
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    RearTire

    I got 15,500 miles on my rear tire of my 2011 RT LTD. My front ones still look brand new! Have 24,000 on them now.
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    Shorty Antenna

    Got them at EIS (a sponsor here). $19.95 each. Looks great and too quality. No reception problems.
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    SHORTY ANTENNA

    We just installed the shortee antennas on our 2011 and 2012 RT's. Looks a lot better than those long annoying things. :clap:
  16. SPEED GOVERNOR

    We found this out last summer going thru back roads in No. Wa. Got to 103, then nothing! Oh well. Just as well. We need to be thoughtful of our children who may miss us! LOL
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    WRAPS -- NO!!!

    Spend a few extra bucks and have someone paint a graphic or two on your baby. Hubby and I both did the vinyl and it peels from the edges, etc. after awhile. Not work it.:thumbup:
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    Hells Canyon

    Hubby and I have gone to the Hells Canyon run for the last years and we bring the grandsons. Great roads, great restaurants, fun times. Does it compare with The Dragon? Hell No! Wait till you...
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    Insurance $$

    Husband has a 2012 RT LTD and mine is a 2010 RT LTD. He is a Veteran, so we now have USAA for under $600/year, full coverage. But prior to switching to them, we had Foremost and it was also under...
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    CUP HOLDER

    Found one in Reno at Street Vibrations in one of the vendor tents. Works great. Was only $10. Of course, made in China and I can't give you a name or web site; but they do exist. Good luck.
  21. SEAT COMFORT

    We just did a 9611 mile ride across the US (Oregon to Niagara Falls, ON). Our butts never got tired. One day we did 441 miles. No complaints here about comfort. I am 5'2, 155 lbs, hubby is 5'9...
  22. PPE

    Well, here is the skinny. My husband I just did a 9611 mile ride across on our RT's (yes, we each have our own). It was VERY hot and we rode in 106 degrees one day. We rode in shorts, T-shirts and...
  23. YES

    My husband (Mike) and I will be there! We need an excuse to ride! LOL (Barbara and Mike Hays from Sandy, OR)
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    Nope

    I have a 2011 RT LTD and hubby has a 2012. We just made a 9611 mile trip from Oregon to PA, Canada, etc. and the heat at times was unbearable. My right leg actually got burned on the inside from...
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    Alignment

    Husband experienced this on our last trip and found out the original dealer did not get the alignment right and nor did the second! Grrr
    They take over 4 hrs. to do and most techs do not do it...
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    Happy to hear!!

    I had not ridden a bike for 43 years and got a RS in 2012. That lasted for about 7,000 miles and I wanted the BIG boy (RT LTD). Got it in Oct. 0f 2012 and have 19,700 miles on it! I love it. ...
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    Tires

    Had to replace my rear tire at 15,300. Went with factory replacement as we were on a US trip and depended on dealer. My front tires have 19,700 on the now and look brand new! Guess I am fortunate....
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    Sightings

    We have ridden 6200 miles this past 5 weeks. I have 16000 on my RT LTD in 1.5 yrs!
    don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. Also live in Oregon, so not many good riding months.
  29. Can't cure stupid

    My husband and I ride a lot (8K last summer) and encounter those ignorant bikers every now and then. Went to Sturgis last year and had several sneers by HD riders. We could care less. We are...
  30. Thread: Vin number

    by 5ft2lilred
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    Vin number

    We cannot find the vin number on our RT. not on frame behind right wheel as we were told.
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