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Here in the UK, from later this year, chrome plating is being banned. Even imported items or whole bikes or anything else must comply (except aviation). Guess we will be going back to the dark ages....

Just received a set of supposedly Goodridge Speed Bleeders. From reading up on them I believed they come either as stainless or zinc plated with red sealant on the threads. The ones I received are...

Another shout-out for the Big Blue. What I do not think has been mentioned is that you can buy adaptors that allow you to work on various bikes. I first purchased mine for my 1800 Gold Wing, then got...

Thanks to all for the replies. The reason I asked was that I wasn't sure if the swing arm would be left hanging on the air bag or does it rest on something else, the cat maybe.

Not removed a rear wheel for a long time. I have all the tools and knowledge EXCEPT, my memory fails me on one point. I usually remove the lower damper bolt to allow the wheel to drop low enough to...

Dealer techs.

When I purchased my first Spyder RT it was from a new dealership here in the UK. I asked to speak to the BRP tech guy for some info... The techs training amounted to several hours on...

Brake light switch.

Hi Snowbelt,
That is exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks for your help. I will remove the panels indicated before taking Borys in for the work. Borys is...

Hi Mikey,
The dealership is fairly new, only 6 months, just worried about the plastics. They have many other dealerships so they have people who know the basics I assume. They will not...

I have a 2021 S2S. Got a booking at the dealer for the brake switch recall. Does anyone know how much plastic bodywork has to be removed to do the job. I would rather remove any myself before it goes...

Highway to hell?

The wiring is not fitted to European and British bikes as the lights are illegal here, same as the front accent lights are illegal.

The ICE tag that I use is about 1in by 2in and opens up to a usb thumb drive on which you can record loads of information. I am on 15 different daily tablets and there is room for much more...

In 8 years of owning RTs and many years before that on Goldwings I have never switched the cruise control off, I leave it on permanently. Whenever I need CC I just select it. Never had any problems...

As spyderdave explained except that on my S2S I fitted a 6in flexible Schrader extension to the valve. I leave this permanently fitted, I double it back and tuck the end in beside the original valve....

I had the same problem with my 2021 Sea to Sky. I obtained some aluminium blocks 2 at 6in square by 1in thick and 2 at 1in by 2in 6in long. I measured in 1/2in in from each end and marked the...

Most modern cables have a silicon liner that the wire runs in. Manufacturers of these cables do not recommend any form of lubrication as it gives dust and dirt something to stick to.

I had a similar problem on my S2S. I had Grip Puppies on so used the old trick of inserting pencils or similar rods between the puppie and original grip to line up with the base of your fingers or...

Slice, are you aware that for good tire life and performance all manufacturers recommend running in tires at reasonable speeds for around 200 miles or more.

Rear trunk lid.

Vrider, I have a 2021 Sea to Sky and the rear trunk does not have a strut on the lid. Have they changed the design of the trunk.

Maybe try riding faster. If the bugs going in the same direction as you are flying faster, they will impact on the back of the screen.

If anyone in the UK requires a set of these risers I have a spare set lying around. These are genuine LaMonster that were too low for me.
Grab a bargain with no waiting. PM me.
Alan.

I have made up a simple balancing rig for my front tyres. A length of plastic tubing with a tyre valve chuck at each end with a "T" piece in the middle. The other end of the "T" has another length of...

I replaced my 2016 RT for a new 2021 S2S, the deal was done over email as the dealer is over 180 miles away. When I went to collect the bike I was not able to get on due to short legs and bad hips...

Thank you JayBros, that is everything I wanted to know.
Regards,
Alan.

I am doing the first oil/filter change on my S2S. Due to problems with bending, I am getting a friend to remove the oil drain plugs, he is a qualified motor tech. Just so I hand him the correct...

Maybe I didn't make it clear in my initial post. The problem with the switch is that my thumb is immobile, so I have to take my hand off the grip to operate the switch with one of my fingers, which I...

The only way I could easily remove mine was to to use a small drill bit to drill down the center of the screw, then screw in a long self tapping screw or wood screw, only about 3 or 4 mm, the plastic...

Thanks to everyone for the inputs. The last time I worked in the motor trade "Can" was a food container and "Bus" was a mass transport vehicle. So what BertRemington was suggesting I think was my new...

2021 S2S. Here's a question for our electrical geniuses. Due to the ongoing problems with my left hand I'm finding it harder and harder to operate the direction switch. Would it be feasible to break...

For storing my Spyder over winter I use my Big Blue lift. I know it is an expensive option but I purchased it originally for my Gold Wing and it can be configured for a large variety of bikes, and is...