Two words: Duct tape"
Type: Posts; User: tjfischer
Two words: Duct tape"
Bill, I am sorry to hear about the accident. I can honestly say, I have been there and done that. The only advice I can give is: Remember Doctors are only practicing Medicine. They have no Idea...
I have had two flats on the rear tire (4th tire now). Like you, I plugged the leaks. I didn't replace the tire until I had too.
I drilled mine out and replaced them with torc srews that match the ones on the plastics. Of course I had to put a bold on the backside of the heatshields
I found a new way to get my daily dose of excitement.
I started splitting traffic this week on the freeway. Let me tell you it is a entirely different feeling than doing it on a 2 wheeler. ...
on Sept 12th, join me for a visit to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. Now until Nov 9th there is a Clasic MotorCycle display in the Air Force one Pavalion.
There will not be a ride...
This is what I went to.
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http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20110
Here's the deal.
I went to go get gas yesterday. After filling the tank I cleared my milage trip meters. while doing so, I thought to myself "self you should clear your hour trip meter". Of...
Agreed. However, the statements I made are taken from the shop manual. Also, my Spyder no longer pulls to the left. So, handling is improved. and the uneven tire wear is also gone.
1600 miles later. I am happy I took the time to do this. The tire wear on the front tires is much better. I don't seem to have any uneven wear on the inside of the tires.
For when you aren't hauling your tools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8abvlYHK3Q&NR=1
Yeah, and also due to vehicle codes, you may never be able to get rid of the side mirrors.
Has anyone seen these helmets? Better yet, has anyone tried them.
These Helmets have built in rear view mirrors. So, I am curious if anyone has any reviews.
http://www.reevu.com/index.asp
I don't have numbness in my hands, but I do have arthritis. The fix I found is ergonomic bicycle grips. The best way to explain them is they have built in cramp busters. They work great, I have not...
Well, today I finally had the time to work on my Spyder. I got the busted bolt out. It took some time and a lot of patience. Due to the tight quarters, I took my time and was very careful. It...
There are only two options right now to stop this neither one is good.
Yes you need a front end alignment. However, since you are on your way to the west coast, You can call a dealer and order the tires, and schedule a front end alignment.
Since you are in a...
Ahh, a right angle drill adapter, that may give me the clearance I need. See, that's why you walk away when you are agravated
It busted below the top threads. There is no way I can get a punch in there to tap it out. The only way I am going to get this one out is to drill first, then use an easy out. The trick will be...
Kinda hard to do.
It was last in the shop 3 months ago for its last 12,000 mile service. Now I have an addtional 10,000 miles. So my service will be 2,000 miles early.
Although, I think...
Yesterday, on the way to Bert’s Canyon Cruise, I noticed I had an Oil leak. When I got to Bert’s, I checked out my Spyder. It looked like the Oil leak was coming mainly from my rear Valve cover....
I did something simalar. I use Oberan Bar End Mirrors and turn signals. Here is a link to the post.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11977&highlight=Mirrors
Very nice. I'm lookng forward to seeing the finished product.
Those of you that have had a Spyder for a while know what a pain in the butt it is to check the air pressure, or put air in the rear tire. I have a Fix.
I am sure others have done this, but I...
My guess would be a faulty switch at the parking break.
Sorry KRB, I missed this question. On mine there is a line on the Frame 3.779 inches (I think thats right, don't remember) from the front of the frame which indicates where to mount the center point...
I didn't have t the Plastic stops. I used rubber stops instead. The Idea is to just keep the rotor from moving, so you get accruate measurements.
Also, its not in the service manual. but if you...
Yes ther is a center point. However, you do need a service manual. These are the tools required.
1 piece of Aluminium 8 FT long 2 in wide. I used 1/8" think
2 pieces of Aluminum 7 in long...
Sorry, about the Picts. Once I got into the project, I forgot abut taking pictures.
I would say it was just normal tire movement. I have over 50,000 miles on my Spyder. I am also guesing that...
This past Saturday, I spent the day doing a front end alignment on my Spyder. I decided to do my own, rather than taking it to the shop. The reason being, I have paid for two front end alignments...