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    Default First questions re new 2016 ST-S

    1. Aren't the front Fox shocks adjustable?
    1a. If yes, should my tool kit have included the spanner wrench?

    2. Does the frunk normally require such a hard push to close?

    3. Seems the windshield has a "ripple" effect about 1/3 way down, across the entire screen...good thing it's below line-of-sight, but...
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    Default RT-S you mean?

    Either way, I have a 2016 RTS. No adjustable shocks for this year's model. The Frunk should close well enough by just dropping the lid from the vertical position. If not, there is an adjustment in the cable, like the old brake cables on bicycles - inline screw adjuster. I don't know where it is on this model, I'm sure someone does, or google it - many YouTube videos on the frunk. Should be NO RIPPLE in the windscreen top to bottom!! Ask dealer to order you a replacement under warranty. Easy to swap out. Mine is crystal clear with no visual effects.

    I have many posts about LEDs, bumskids, paint, etc. if you want to search. I added a lot of farkles. I feel safer with all the rear LED's and the high mount brake light kit!!

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    Regardless of which model Spyder it may be, in most cases where the frunk lid is 'inexplicably hard to close' when the frunk isn't over-full, it's usually cos the rubber seal strip has been moved or dislodged somewhere & is no longer positioned correctly all the way around the lip so the lid requires force to get the latch to shut. Refit the seal strip properly & you'll probably find it shuts & latches readily with little force.
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    a little lube on the latch works wonders, when it's open turn the key and you'll see the piece that moves, give it a drop of your favorite lube, work the key a couple times and you should be good to go



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    Default I meant ST-S...

    Thanks for the replies!
    I called the dealer today about the spanner wrench...they are going to send me one.
    Will have to follow up about the windshield...and check the frunk latch and seal strip and try a shot of lube if needed.
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    BRP Audio, Heated Grips, Fog Lights, Passenger Backrest, Givi Saddlebags/Top Case
    BajaRon Swaybar, TricLed Wide-Vu Mirrors, Lamonster Ram mount and X-grip, Sena 20S Evo Dual
    TricLed Sequential Front SpyderFenderz, Dual Color Run/Brake/Turn LEDs, Brake Flasher
    Kumho Ecsta AST installed on rear 4/2021


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    Default Windshield follow-up...

    I attached side and front view pics of my windshield...
    In the side view pic, you can see where there is a slight curve near the top 2-3 inches...this is where I see the "ripple" effect...across the shield.
    So with the shield in its lowest position, even though the top of the shield is below direct line of sight, if I look down, e.g. thru this area, this is where it looks wavy...the top inch or so and the rest of the view below this area is fine. If I were to raise the shield to a higher position, I'd be looking right thru this at the road. The screen is clean/clear.
    Before I call the dealer...Is this normal?


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    Raprider (Rich)

    2016 Can-Am Spyder ST-S SE5 Steel Black Metallic (Blackbird)
    BRP Audio, Heated Grips, Fog Lights, Passenger Backrest, Givi Saddlebags/Top Case
    BajaRon Swaybar, TricLed Wide-Vu Mirrors, Lamonster Ram mount and X-grip, Sena 20S Evo Dual
    TricLed Sequential Front SpyderFenderz, Dual Color Run/Brake/Turn LEDs, Brake Flasher
    Kumho Ecsta AST installed on rear 4/2021


    1996 Yamaha Virago 750 (Vera) - still riding
    1987 Honda Shadow 500 (Shady) - sold
    1982 Honda Rebel 250 (Little Reb) - sold

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    Default That looks like the recurve style?

    That physical curve looks like the "recurve" (I think) where that top 2"-3" flips the wind & rain up and over/away from you. My 2016 RTS does not have this (that I recall), I will glance at it tonight when I get home. I vaguely remember this curve is preferential from what I read on other threads & spyder sites, as I remember looking for one online. Having been caught in the rain I'd like to actually how it perform. But yeah, that curve is a style of windshield. I'd wonder if somehow it is aftermarket? Maybe someone else can verify. Curious to know now!

    EDIT: Went to F4Customs (advertiser on main page) and none of their replacement windshields have the recurve. So now I am really curious where it came from
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    It appears your questions have been answered.

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