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    The bike, we've never named any of our vehicles. ...

    The bike, we've never named any of our vehicles. When we had two bikes, we called them the Spyder and the Voyager.
  2. Thanks Ron and Mike! I will order a Riken...

    Thanks Ron and Mike!

    I will order a Riken Raptor and I always appreciate the advice you both provide.
  3. Hey Mike, Looking to replace my Kumho Ecsta...

    Hey Mike,

    Looking to replace my Kumho Ecsta rear very soon. I know the fronts on earlier Spyders were a different size so I want to make sure about the rear. Will the Riken Raptor HR 215/60-15...
  4. WTB: +1 on the Sena SMH5, four years trouble-free! ...

    +1 on the Sena SMH5, four years trouble-free! Wife has hers paired with her phone, I have a dumb phone and like it that way.
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    That switch raises and lowers the windshield on...

    That switch raises and lowers the windshield on my RT.
  6. First I tell them that I don't trust my knees and...

    First I tell them that I don't trust my knees and hips anymore to hold up over a thousand (bike, me, and old lady) pounds. Then I tell them that a Spyder is a great alternative, but I do miss that...
  7. :agree::agree: If you go the portable...

    :agree::agree:

    If you go the portable garage/shed route. I recommend screw-in anchors that are attached to the top frame pieces instead of tent pegs to anchor it to the ground. It could do a...
  8. Excellent tip! Had to do this with a water pump...

    Excellent tip! Had to do this with a water pump one time. It had something like 14 bolts of three different lengths. Don't remember what it was on, but it was probably one of Ford's better ideas!...
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    Hi Dave, I had 27,250 miles when the rear...

    Hi Dave,

    I had 27,250 miles when the rear shock failed. It should have lasted longer based on what I've read here on the forum. That is why I suspect all that two-up riding this year with...
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    Hi Steviep, I just replaced it with the OEM...

    Hi Steviep,

    I just replaced it with the OEM shock. By the way, the part number has changed to 706001262. I am guessing that BRP came up with an improved? shock in 2013 or 2014 and made the new...
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    RTS Rear Shock Replacement

    The wife was complaining this season about some of the new bumps and potholes hurting more than last year. I tried to miss the bad ones and slow down a little. Also made sure the air bag switch was...
  12. That's why this forum is so valuable. I never...

    That's why this forum is so valuable. I never even thought to try and unlock the frunk or seat without first turning the bike off. What a dope I am!
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    We bought a full Hopnel set from Value...

    We bought a full Hopnel set from Value Accessories last year for our RT and love it. Small (lower) top case bag holds most of our road kit and always stays on the bike. The other bags have handles...
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    Handy Guide

    I don't remember where I found this PDF and it is much too large to attach. I printed a copy and put it in the frunk with my manual. It has easy to follow instructions and best of all, it works! :D...
  15. Common, unfortunately

    Sometimes called personal property tax or luxury tax.

    If you are paying more than twenty or thirty dollars per year for registration, you are probably paying property tax. This is (or was)...
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    :agree::agree: I am still a beginner (a little...

    :agree::agree:

    I am still a beginner (a little over 3,000 miles) and I have learned to go (almost) hands free when I see some rough road ahead. The handgrips rattle in my hands and the spyder...
  17. I agree, a fun little stop

    :agree:
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    Used our half cover last night

    We have an Ultraguard half cover that we always carry in the top case. We stopped at a bar for dinner last night during a ride and there was a possibility of rain. We left both helmets on the seat...
  19. Roundabouts

    I can receive a visit from nanny every time I run a little hot through a roundabout. It goes like this: hard right, hard left, hard right, and crack the throttle before straight. Nanny gives me...
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    Only in our second month of ownership

    (1) Commuter - to and from work. - I share a parking lot with a day care, so ... no. :shocked:
    (2) Day rydes - start at home / end at home ... maybe two tanker. - As often as the weather allows,...
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    Glad to hear that you are okay! Spyders can be...

    Glad to hear that you are okay!

    Spyders can be fixed or replaced, people not so much.
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    Same

    :agree:
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    Parking Brake Switch Symbol

    I tried a few searches in the forum, but wasn't able to find an answer to my question

    My parking brake switch works great, but the symbol is almost completely worn off. A new switch (710002353)...
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    Welcome and congrats! Nice post and I look...

    Welcome and congrats!

    Nice post and I look forward to all the answers! :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:
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    Glad to hear that you finally got out!

    Glad to hear that you finally got out!
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    What about ...

    The geographic center of the United States is a point approximately 20 mi (32 km) north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota (Lat. 44 58 02.07622(N) Long. 103 46 17.60283(W)). It has been regarded as such...
  27. Thread: WTF

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    Fargo, ND - yesterday morning - ten minutes :yes:

    Fargo, ND - yesterday morning - ten minutes :yes:
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    First Spyder Ride

    Wife and I took our first ride yesterday. Only went about thirty miles total and all in town because we haven't bought helmets yet and I want to change all the fluids and filters before we really...
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    It would certainly improve the flow rate! ;) ...

    It would certainly improve the flow rate! ;)

    Who needs clean oil anyway! :yikes:
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    Newbie question. I was considering buying a...

    Newbie question.

    I was considering buying a Harbor Freight lift to adjust front shocks. Can the lift also be used for an oil change on a 2012 RT? Maybe in conjunction with jackstands?

    Thanks!
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