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  1. Thread: Trailer Question

    by PeteF
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    I have a Harley Road Glide and my wife has an...

    I have a Harley Road Glide and my wife has an F3S. We trailer both with a 7 by 16 foot enclosed trailer with a 24 inch V-nose. I pull my Road Glide all the way to the front of the “V” where I have a...
  2. Thread: Belt damage

    by PeteF
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    I wouldn’t replace the belt right now, I’d just...

    I wouldn’t replace the belt right now, I’d just monitor it. As far as the nicks are concerned, how big are they? If they’re simply small nicks I don’t why theres a need to replace the pully? Are you...
  3. Thread: Insurance

    by PeteF
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    I've read where rates in Canada are crazy high....

    I've read where rates in Canada are crazy high. Why is this? You guys can only ride six months out of a year.
  4. Thread: Insurance

    by PeteF
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    We had Markel for about five years. I had the...

    We had Markel for about five years. I had the opportunity once to assist their fraud department with an investigation before I retired. They’re a good company and specialize in power sports...
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    I haven’t switched yet, but I know I’ll have to....

    I haven’t switched yet, but I know I’ll have to. Sooner than later medical issues will make it a necessity. My wife has an F3 that I ride. I didn’t like her former ST because it was too buzzy....
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    I don’t tow two Spyders yet, but I do trailer my...

    I don’t tow two Spyders yet, but I do trailer my wife’s F3 and my Road Glide. Eventually I’ll have to switch to a Spyder. Please don’t by a trailer until you visit a dealer and actually load your...
  7. I do a lot of towing with my wife's Spyder F3 and...

    I do a lot of towing with my wife's Spyder F3 and my Harley Road Glide, and I’ve done a lot of towing with various types of trailers over the years. No disrespect to any other posters, but there’s...
  8. Thread: Odd Swap Request

    by PeteF
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    Because I apparently wasn't paying attention when...

    Because I apparently wasn't paying attention when I made the comment. You can't powder coat plastic; it would melt. I have Plasti-Dipped plastic before and it works quite well.
  9. Thread: Odd Swap Request

    by PeteF
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    I have Plasti-Dipped chrome before with good...

    I have Plasti-Dipped chrome before with good results. Just find a clean bug free place to do it and apply it in four or five coats. The stuff is pretty tough. Alternatively I don't think it would...
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    Despite what the tech said, there was some issue...

    Despite what the tech said, there was some issue that caused the filter to collapse. I believe Spyder engines, like most other engines, incorporate a bypass valve that directs oil past the filter at...
  11. Thread: Is an F3 for me?

    by PeteF
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    With the properly sized windshield the F3 is no...

    With the properly sized windshield the F3 is no more turbulent than a Street Glide with a proper windshield.
  12. Thread: Is an F3 for me?

    by PeteF
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    I forgot to mention that the F3-S is 115...

    I forgot to mention that the F3-S is 115 horsepower right out of the box and it's roughly the same weight as a Street Glide. That means it pretty fast.
  13. Thread: Is an F3 for me?

    by PeteF
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    I have a Road Glide and the wife rides an F3-S...

    I have a Road Glide and the wife rides an F3-S after riding an ST for a year. Coming off a Street Glide I doubt you will happy with the riding position of the ST because it's more of a lean forward...
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