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    RT seat

    Am 6'4" -- 2012 RT-S SM5 -- stock seat caused pain in rear after about 25 minutes riding -- got the Ultimate Tallboy(2" further back) with driver back rest -- drove 3 hrs and had forgotten about rear...
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    cat delete

    just replace my cat with a JT cat replacement assy -- this unit was designed nicely -- no problems at all -- have a 2012 RT-SM5 -- purchased a brake spring hook from Advanced Auto to assist removing...
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    6'4"

    I purchased same -- can now ride for hours -- 2012 RTS
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    S.A.C

    sorry to be off topic -- Hayfield and Well Hell -- I also served in SAC -- 305 Bomber Wing - Medium , Grissom AFB Indiana -- B-58's -- dont often see any SAC guys around -- Salute !!
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    typical question

    was at a friends house(he has a GW) -- some neighbor walks over and said his friend had a Spyder and got ride of it because the Spyder tips over in turns -- "if the signs say 35 mph in this turn --...
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    6'4"

    also went to highway pegs and ultimate tall boy seat -- now I never want to get off bike -- I have a 2012 RTS SM5 -- but a new 2014 RT 3 cyl would be the way to go-- I got my bike just the way I want...
  7. slingshot -- nope

    I must admit -- the slingshot is an interesting vehicle -- but its too much like a car -- and then you need helmets -- I get a kick out of the passenger in the ad screaming and waving her arms -- (I...
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    sway bar/alignment

    Sorry you got nailed by dealer -- it took me 40 minutes to install sway bar -- but I was a GM Master Tech -- so if you arent comfortable doing that I can understand -- just stick to forum -- most...
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    RS RISERS

    there is a thread in here where RT handlebars successfully replace RS/RSS handlebars
  10. run/brake hi-mount led circuit

    Kewlmetal sells a dual element circuit that allows you to hook up to the run and brake circuit -- I installed the LED's from Autozone on my RT trunk and have running lights and brake lights -- $4.99...
  11. seat

    had backside issues with stock seat after about 40 minutes -- got the Ultimate tall boy -- road 3hrs with no problem -- have fuel door -- no issues with heat -- later got the back rest -- that gives...
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    6/11

    define "we" -- is this a soar group?
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    SM5

    like being in control -- dont like the way the SE downshifts -- can ride at lower rpm without hurting trans -- also $1500 cheaper and less parts to go bad
  14. Thread: Belt noise

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    belt noise

    depending on the amount of oil and if the belt was warm -- the belt may be contaminated now
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    sway bar

    Its only a 45 minute job??
  16. Johnson Creek

    wife and I are going -- both have Spyders
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    trailer?

    just wondering -- why would you want to trailer a Spyder when you can ride it -- (but thats just me!!)
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    Cal Sci

    I also have same windshield -- 6'4" -- vent really reduces low pressure area causing buffeting -- I usually ride with it almost all the way done except in 35 degree or colder temp
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    turn signals

    Did this to the wifes 2014 RS --got the TIPS unit from Custom Dynamics -- either way works -- but I use both on my 2012 RTS -- that way you have running/turnsignal lights
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    turn signals

    AutoZone has LED strips (two 12" strips for $20 or two 8 inch strips for $16) in amber or red--these can be cut to length-- inexpensive add to bike -- I made the mistake of adding 2 strips to each...
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    windshield

    Got a CalSci xl for my 2012 RTS -- vent is just an opening -- no why to close -- but thats not needed as this removes the low pressure area behind the windshield -- and for some reason -- rain...
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    check up

    you pay for maintenance -- that includes check ups -- any hard part failure should be under their warranty other than maintenance items (I.E. -- brakes, spark plugs . oil filters , oil , air filters...
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    drain plugs

    check this out -- my 2012 RTS SM5 -- reservoir plug 6mm -- crankcase plug 40 torx -- replacing them both with gold hex head plugs
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    Maintenance

    Alot of Spyder owners do their own maintenance -- it depends on how mechanically inclined your husband is or you are -- personally I think 4k is alot -- as I do my own maint -- plus you or your...
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    poor truck

    bought a brand new 2012 RTS SM5 in Feb of 2013 -- a few months later the wife asked if she could "give it a shot" driving --- BIG MISTAKE !!! -- I got her own 2014 RS SM5 for Valentines Day -- both...
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    evap

    so basically what is being said -- the evap and or lack of it -- has no effect at all on the gas smell/dripping-- the issue is again getting the tank cooler -- removing the air box assy possibly to...
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    brake noise

    yep -- deglaze pads / clean rotors / try metallic pads -- but to hear a "tech" tell you nothing can be done "deal with it" -- pisses me off -- either he doesnt know how and should find out or he...
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    right pull

    Rolling resistance in a tire -- even new tires will cause this -- what upsets me is the fact that the alignment (supposedly) was done -- with no road test afterwards????? -- any good tech will road...
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    trickle

    Wife and I both have Battery Tender Jr -- works great -- $24 each at amaz
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  30. 2014 RS

    that price looks right -- bought the wife a 2014 RS SM5 for Valentines Day --(I hate flowers) -- seems like the standard price in this area(northern Illinois) although I did shop around via internet...
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