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 How are you prepping bike for spyderfest?
Since we have a pack list going on another thread, thought it would be good to get everyone's ideas on how spyder prep is going before the big trip. For many of us it will be a journey of several hundred miles or more, and many will be "in between" maintenance times. What are you doing to get your bike road ready besides the typical tire air, oil & water checks... ?
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How are you prepping bike for spyderfest?
I'm going to give mine a bath prior to the 1100 mile trip.
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Replacing the rear tire even though there is still some life left in it. Didn't want to trust it on the 1000 mile trip to Spyderfest.
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Previous ryde: 2012 RT-L, 26,636 miles on it when traded; 2014 RT-L, 34,147 miles on it when traded
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I replaced the Oil & filters.
I also had Shawn at Procaliber go over the bike completely.
Topped off coolant, checked brake fluids.
Belt adjusted
Checked air pressure in tires.
Loaded GPS with 7 routes for seven days with waypoints.
Added rideon in bike as well as trailler tires.
Charged up Scala G4s
Added a extension to battery tender pigtail so it would reach my tank bag for cell phone charging
Fueled her up!
Last edited by bmwlarry; 04-12-2013 at 06:59 PM.
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prepping spyder
the main thing i have done is to install a 12v outlet on my dash so i can plug my HEATED vest into it. Will need all the warm clothes i have when leaving for Spyderfest on the 21st. Here in Minnesota the HIGH temps get to 40 maybe, the ground completely covered with 6 in. of snow again.
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Will be taking the spyder to my dealer, Seminole Power Sports, in Sanford, Florida, and have them give it a thorough go over.
I've already taken the RT-622 trailer and confirmed that it had the bearings replaced.
Chris
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I just replaced the rear brake rotor and pads and I still need to change the oil. I have some gouges in the paint on my trailer from trying to fit it in the garage and I will be touching them up next week.
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i put mine in tuesday night for a 14K checkup on wednesday. dealer called; found a water pump seal leak. 3 days to order so i'm looking at getting it back next week. whole lot better they find it on inspection than i find it halfway to ozark . will start sweating tuesday
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I took mine all apart 
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Took mine to the dealer for a full shake-down...
Not a lot needed, thankfully -- but I told them to keep it for a bit and ride it until they were happy.
Well... they must have been REAL HAPPY... had a full tank when dropped-off... got it back with a half-tank! LOL!
That's okay with me though... they knew I would be traveling a few miles on it soon. 
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Got mine out of the shop.
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Fresh oil and filters
Grease A-arms
Check bolts and body panels
Check belt tension and adjust if needed
Check all added mods and wiring
Added splash guard foot rest
Added block off plate for the summer
Check tires, pressure, and lug nuts
RT-S: HMT brake light, mud flap lights/turn signals, Trailer hitch, Garmin 660 GPS, Ride-On, Travel cover, LED Mirror turn signals, LED trunk lighting, RGB ground effect lighting, BajRon anti-sway bar, to be continued ......
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 Originally Posted by muonwhiz
Since we have a pack list going on another thread, thought it would be good to get everyone's ideas on how spyder prep is going before the big trip. For many of us it will be a journey of several hundred miles or more, and many will be "in between" maintenance times. What are you doing to get your bike road ready besides the typical tire air, oil & water checks... ?
I am reading LOTS of Spyderlovers posts, to stay informed.
Last edited by TicketBait; 04-13-2013 at 06:11 AM.
Reason: Shortened statement
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Had her in the shop for new front tires, front end alignment and a general "look see" by my tech and got an "all clear" from him. Gave Glory a bath the other day and still need to give her a wax job before we leave.  See you all at Spyderfest!
Spyder: 2011 RT Limited w/ RT-622 trailer
Mods: ESI Brightsides, RT Rear Brightsides, HMT Brake Light, Scuff Guards, Utopia Backrest, Chrome, and more Chrome, Pearl White Rear View Mirrors, Rear Fender, and Dashboard, Black Rear Wheel and Belt Assy, SpyderPops Heat Shields & Bump Skid, Elka Stage 1+ Shocks, 2012 SF Graphics, Silver Carbonfiber Dash, Corbin Arm Rests, Baker A.W., BRP Vented WindShield. BR's Sway Bar, Tricled White Halo Lights, BadBoy Air Horn, Spyder Legs Floor Boards
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took mine to the carwash and had it hand washed and waxed its as smooth as a baby bottom and very shiny.
Tall flag mount, spyderpops skid plate & stainless steel screen mesh, airhawk adjustable cushion, raised white lettered tires.
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took mine to my local dealer to have them check a couple of things and they told me everything is ok and the things I was concerned about can wait till I return when I will be due for my next maintenence
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Originally Posted by NCSpyderRT
I'm going to give mine a bath prior to the 1100 mile trip.
I also clean it good before a long trip, BUT it's about the same as taking a shower before you mud wrestle. You know it's going to be filthy by the time you arrive.
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, and give it a good bath.
