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    Headlights coming on when bike is off

    I have had my 2008 Spyder SM5 for almost 6 years. I have been more than pleased with it's service. However, last night we had a major storm pass through and it brought a lightning storm that created...
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    Poll: While that may be the % within those that have...

    While that may be the % within those that have had an issue, overall it is less than 14% of the MY 2008 respondents. So really 86% have no issue any longer.
    That could be perceived as...
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    Poll: I'm pretty sure that's C(r)ook County's motto,...

    I'm pretty sure that's C(r)ook County's motto, along with "don't forget that the dead can vote too...as long as their residence is still in C(r)ook County".:roflblack:
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    What is?? You have to tear most of the body work...

    What is?? You have to tear most of the body work off of sport bikes to do a tune up, that's far more routine maintenance than an aftermarket anything. You name me 1 vehicle that is designed to have...
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    They are or were at one time standard equipment...

    They are or were at one time standard equipment on some sport bikes. They are expensive( in relation to standard type) and have extremely small diameter electrodes. I would almost have to believe...
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    They tried to ram that down our throats several...

    They tried to ram that down our throats several years ago and it didn't make it, thank you very much. There are few accidents that are "no-fault", that's a term generated by those at fault. But we...
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    From some of the responses it is very obvious why...

    From some of the responses it is very obvious why insurance rates are what they are. Insurance will take care of it.:lecturef_smilie:
  8. I just took it to trhe dealer today for the...

    I just took it to trhe dealer today for the software update. On the way back, I had a customer to meet, I ran up to 95+ indicated. Felt stable and secure. Not sure about the buck 20 and above...but...
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    I haven't yet, but I have an old roommate I met...

    I haven't yet, but I have an old roommate I met in 1973 right after we were both discharged. He's been in the bike business like me and does all my aluminum welding. He wants to wait until the...
  10. As well as the "Right turn on Red" law we and...

    As well as the "Right turn on Red" law we and some other states have. I think it is stupid, for various reasons. But you can't do that in a state that doesn't have the law just because the state you...
  11. When did we gain 2 more states?? As pointed...

    When did we gain 2 more states??
    As pointed out, unless you are taking up residence in any other state than where you are licensed, the state you reside in calls the shots. Under the Constitution (...
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    From some of the other posts, I'd have to ask..is...

    From some of the other posts, I'd have to ask..is that 6900lbs GVW instead of towing capability? That would make the Ranger app. 3400 lbs with a 3500 lb towing capabilty. I have no idea what a newer...
  13. Was it a regular demo or a MFG. demo? The car...

    Was it a regular demo or a MFG. demo? The car companies used to( probably still do somewhat) tweak their magazine test cars to perform beyond what a production one could, because they were all doing...
  14. 85 on the Spyder, 155 on my GSXR and 160 on a...

    85 on the Spyder, 155 on my GSXR and 160 on a ZX11. The last 2 were at about midnight on the Interstate, no traffic and a great ride.:D
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    I am not "current" with the EPA rules, however,it...

    I am not "current" with the EPA rules, however,it was at one time( I believe still so) O.K. for an owner to modify such components without any lawbreaking. BUT, if a dealer or service facility does...
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    I don't like A/C in my house, car and definetly...

    I don't like A/C in my house, car and definetly not on my bike. I've lived all over the world and enjoy nature..hot or cold. I still like the 4/60 A/C ( 4 windows down at 60mph...well I guess I use...
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    I think customer service has virtually...

    I think customer service has virtually disappeared within the last decade. I build Hot Rods and Custom cars for a living, 13 years in business for myself. I deal with hundreds of companies and it...
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    The powertrains are Honda and Yamaha copies,...

    The powertrains are Honda and Yamaha copies, maybe a Suzi and Kaw now too. I know from looking at the 4 wheelers that were offered at a local general supply outlet, that the CVT was a Yamaha 250 and...
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    I completely agree with the first paragraph, but...

    I completely agree with the first paragraph, but think that the second is a redundancy. There is a law regarding reckless driving, those would all fall into that IF they contribute to an incident....
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    Of course stupidity needs no push from...

    Of course stupidity needs no push from electronics. In the 90s I used to work about 55 miles away during the Winter months. Always took the same Interstate.. and EVERY day, I would see the same State...
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    I don't worry either, maybe why my physical at 50...

    I don't worry either, maybe why my physical at 50 looked like the one at 27. Worry and dislike don't go hand in hand. I DO NOT like any mandate...manufacturer,govt. NONE. I should have the option to...
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    I don't want any of that crap. The best fuel...

    I don't want any of that crap. The best fuel injection I ever worked on was the Bosch CIS..NO electronics to speak of and extremely smooth and tuneable. Have 3 systems on the shelf, worked great on...
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    I think they were allowed to enlarge them...

    I think they were allowed to enlarge them somewhat. They had a lot of neat powerplants. Including an Olds 455 w/FI. The Boss 429 engine was used for a short period as an all aluminum 494. Now...that...
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    I would venture that they are still a "new"...

    I would venture that they are still a "new" format and haven't quite found their niche. Add to the comments about the economy and then look at all of them on E-bay regularly and you can get a very...
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    I plan on completely removing mine. Might need to...

    I plan on completely removing mine. Might need to put some resistance in the system to stop and fault codes from appearing. I haven't fully digested the service manual, but there appears to be a...
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    Don't let Yellow paint give you a false sense of...

    Don't let Yellow paint give you a false sense of security. Idiots are color blind, after painting by bike completely yellow in the early 70s, there was no noticeable difference in idiot encounters.
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    I don't know about lemon laws, we have one in...

    I don't know about lemon laws, we have one in Ill. too, but I believe there is a law regarding bringing a product to the market before it is sorted out. Something about using the owners as a...
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    Didn't find about some of the issues until after...

    Didn't find about some of the issues until after I bought it, but before it arrived. Didn't change anything. Been an advocate of reverse trikes since the late 70s and was glad someone finally built...
  29. [QUOTE=Lamonster;173932]Might have some trunk...

    [QUOTE=Lamonster;173932]Might have some trunk monkeys though. :D[QUOTE]

    That's what that thing is, I wondered it wasn't in the owner's or service manual and I wasn't sure. I haven't needed a...
  30. If you sent a check, what town was he in?? I'd...

    If you sent a check, what town was he in?? I'd get a phone book or check switchboard and call some dealers in the area to see if they know of the bike/guy.
    I build custom cars and while a gsxr...
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