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New Owner from Scone NSW Australia
Have just bought my first Spyder after having to leave Two wheels behind .
Have taken delivery of a 2017 Blue F3-S SE6 .
Fitting a handbrake (Cant use right foot )
Shad side and top cases.
Madstad dark screen.
Two Brothers exhaust and cat bypass .
First big ride will be tasmania at end of January 17.
Cant wait,
Doogie224
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:congrats
Welcome to the club! Enjoy and ride safe!
Toby
2020 RTL
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CONGRATZ
SOUNDS LIKE A WINNER YOU HAVE THERE.....
ENJOY YOUR 1st RIDE, AND DO IT SAFELY....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC, USA
SPYD3R
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Thanks from MadStad
Thank you for your purchase of the MadStad system. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from MadStad Eng.
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Welcome. ..
See you have been around for a while..Glad you jumped in and congrats on the new ryde.. You are starting out with a great set up and will have an awesome trip come January....till then get comfrotable and enjoy the spyder world....
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Welcome Doogie......that's a great trip you have selected for your first big one......hope you love riding the Spyder. I know I do, except for our bloody great potholes !
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round, with sag adjusted for extra 3/8” clearance up front
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Welcome - might see you on the road as you go thru Victoria? Scone is a great riding area, your spyder will love it!
Good choice of bags - I am still waiting on the brackets for the shad panniers, trying to be patient...
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AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
"Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"
The Critter 2016 RT-S
Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
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Welcome here too Doogie!
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Stabiliser Bar
Originally Posted by Peteoz
Welcome Doogie......that's a great trip you have selected for your first big one......hope you love riding the Spyder. I know I do, except for our bloody great potholes !
Pete
Peteoz
So I see you have fitted the stabiliser bar Pete , big change , to handling ?
Mite look at it when I come back from Tassie.
Dwindling funds Hahaha
Cheers
Doug
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Originally Posted by DOOGIE224
Peteoz
So I see you have fitted the stabiliser bar Pete , big change , to handling ?
Mite look at it when I come back from Tassie.
Dwindling funds Hahaha
Cheers
Doug
Yeah, it works very, very well for me, Doug, but everyone's different......
I assume you bought your Spyder from "Uncle" Kevin?
He told me that he didn't think that the Spyder needed the stiffer suspension, and there are a few on here that think the same. However, I had this constant feeling that I was going to spear off into the bushes on corners or on narrow cambered potholes roads, so I gave Ron's stabiliser bar a go. For me, the difference is astounding. The F3 feels far more planted on the road, and it has not impacted nanny at all. This was closely followed by Kuhmo fronts, which also improved my feeling of stability significantly......two great changes for me, but "softly, softly, catchee monkey" until you find what needs changing to suit your style. You'll notice a big difference once you mod your shocks to suit you. I was lucky that the F3-L came with the heavy duty shocks that work a treat for me......you're only a light weight
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round, with sag adjusted for extra 3/8” clearance up front
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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[QUOTE=Peteoz;1211346]Yeah, it works very, very well for me, Doug, but everyone's different......
I assume you bought your Spyder from "Uncle" Kevin?
He told me that he didn't think that the Spyder needed the stiffer suspension, and there are a few on here that think the same. However, I had this constant feeling that I was going to spear off into the bushes on corners or on narrow cambered potholes roads, so I gave Ron's stabiliser bar a go. For me, the difference is astounding. The F3 feels far more planted on the road, and it has not impacted nanny at all. This was closely followed by Kuhmo fronts, which also improved my feeling of stability significantly......two great changes for me, but "softly, softly, catchee monkey" until you find what needs changing to suit your style. You'll notice a big difference once you mod your shocks to suit you. I was lucky that the F3-L came with the heavy duty shocks that work a treat for me......you're only a light weight
Yeah Peteoz,
"Uncle Kevin's the one"
A couple of years ago an older guy , on a Spyder , hit a pothole near Wingen and crashed .He died from the injuries .
So Potholes is one thing to be careful of .
But was on a ride from Scone to Ceduna SA and the wind was so bloody strong two riders actually got pushed into oncoming traffic and killed .
So my point is there is always something out trying to get you. So the old potholes is just another one.
Kevin also told me not to touch the suspension . He reckons it just puts stress somewhere else.
How do you go with the electrics . I wanted to put another power outlet up front but Kevin said that the electrics are very touchy . Suggested I come streight from the battery and have it live all the time.
Probably what I will do to run the phone.
I want to travel up through your way , from Macleay Valley up . So will have to meet up when I make it up there.
Another road I am trying to find out if its Spyder friendly is the "OLD" Grafton to Glen Innes road .
Had planned to do that one on my R1200GSW until I had my leg problem 2 years ago . Just sold my Bimmer . Pretty sad parting.
Thanks Pete
Cheers
Doug
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Doggie,
Why don't you come to the Spyder Muster end of March 2017, There will be heaps of Spyders there and it's a great annual event. This year held in Handorf in South Auustralia.
Cheers, Ron (noboot)
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Originally Posted by DOOGIE224
Kevin also told me not to touch the suspension . He reckons it just puts stress somewhere else.
How do you go with the electrics . I wanted to put another power outlet up front but Kevin said that the electrics are very touchy . Suggested I come streight from the battery and have it live all the time.
Probably what I will do to run the phone.
Cheers
Doug
Kevin is absolutely right, Doug. You really shouldn't touch the suspension, electrics, tyres etc !
However, and I am just generalising here, of course, .......many riders have made many long term changes to the above components with the only issues being a conflict with the Canbus?, usually with 3rd party gear that hasn't been tested on the Spyder.
Against Kevin's advice, I have added Lamonster's additional turn signals mounted on the mirrors and piggybacked off the wiring, Tricled's running lights for the suspension arms that run off the wiring, Tricled's additional brake lights that run off the wiring and Lamonster's power outlet that runs straight off the battery. The power outlet allows you to slip in a USB plug to charge while you are on the road, and you can remove the USB plug to plug in your battery tender while you're at home. I have had NO electrical conflicts, but make sure you buy only from vendors on here as they ensure it all works on the Spyder.
One thing I have done recently is buy a Neutrino controller from Tricled, which connects direct to the battery, and I now run all the added electrics (except for the brake leds) from that, including my battery tender(it has specific wiring for it).
That way, if there IS a problem, you can simply disconnect the Neutrino and say "there you go, Uncle Kevin"....if you can fit it in your budget, it's a brilliant piece of gear that removes any need for fuses, relays etc. It is controlled from your iPhone (not sure if they have a smartphone option though)
I am also unaware of anyone experiencing any kind of failures from suspension changes, stabilisers etc, and some have been running them for MANY years. I'm sure someone will chime in if they have seen issues.
I do believe that Uncle Kevin is simply toeing the company line and making sure he is not leaving himself open to litigation should he endorse a change that leads to catastrophic failure and associated costs for the company, or more importantly, himself. ......but that is just my theory, of course.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round, with sag adjusted for extra 3/8” clearance up front
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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You do know there are three customer accessory circuits just waiting for your usb or cig lighter socket - one in frunk one under left panel (the one with the safety info) and one under pillion seat - so easy to add for the cost of a socket!
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Originally Posted by loisk
You do know there are three customer accessory circuits just waiting for your usb or cig lighter socket - one in frunk one under left panel (the one with the safety info) and one under pillion seat - so easy to add for the cost of a socket!
Thanks Lois......I do know about them, but the one in the F3 frunk is soooooo short it's nearly impossible to connect anything to it.....I was using the one under the left panel for Lamonster's mirror indicator/running lights until I turned off the running lights as the yellow was very distracting of a night, so it was no longer required, and the one under the seat was going to be used for the heater in my Daylong seat until I saw the wire gauge. The heater is now going to be run off one of my 20amp Neutrino fused/relayed connectors.
For just a socket charger, I agree completely that the left panel accessory wiring is the way to go......sorry, I should have thought to include that info for Doug ...
Pete
Last edited by Peteoz; 12-23-2016 at 12:54 AM.
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round, with sag adjusted for extra 3/8” clearance up front
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by merlot
hi doogie
be sure and drop in as ill be home most of feb....triabunna on the east coast
enjoy your new ride man
cheers russ
G'day Russ,
I hope I do enjoy my new life on 3 wheels. Its gunna be different .
We will be travelling up the East coast after 3 or 4 days around Hobart . We where in Tassie about 4 years ago .
We didnt spend any time around Hobart back then . We should be at the seven mile beach cabin park for those 3 or 4 days.
Just had a look at Triabunna and cant remember it so this time we will have a look.
I will get your Mob number when we hit Tassie
Cheers
Doug
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