Rode the TN section of the "Snake" this morning. I'm getting pretty used to the Spyder, and I feel a lot better in the turns than I did a month ago.
I don't miss 2 wheels in the least bit. So glad I decided on this F3s. I love everything about this machine. I found out though, that if you ride one of these things be prepared for lots of questions from riders, and just about everybody. You will become a Spyder Ambassador.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-08-2023 at 12:44 PM.
Reason: alot .... ;-)
Installed my position 5 Ultimate floorboards. Thanks Troop! I’m taking a trip to Sierra Vista, Az this next weekend to get the laser alignment done. After the Pedal Commander, Verdestein tires, & BajaRon's Ultimate Sway Bar, it rides/handles, much, much better.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-09-2023 at 09:41 PM.
Reason: Caps & ' 's ;-)
Installed an Apache 4800 case on the Lamonster PackRack. Thanx to SL member Haze for info, pics, and answering questions. Getting both Spyders prepped for the 2-day, 1,000+ mile trek to Spyders in the Ozarks.
Installed my heli-bars (thanks Troop!). For some reason my right side bar didn’t want to slide in all the way (even tried lubricating it with oil) so I had to use the old rubber mallet to tap it in. Not like I plan on removing it anyway.
I got a Sway Bar with Links installed on Saturday( 9/9/2023) at SpyderQuest @ Lake George, New York.
Also at SpyderQuest I had them check the alignment on my 2023 F3 LTD Special Series. The Rolo Laser Alignment was not needed. I wanted something to go by from the get go.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
I put a General Altimax RT45 on the rear today. Replaced the original Kenda with 7000 miles on it because the center of the tread was worn exclusively. I am running 18 psi and it seems to ride good. Maybe it’s just my imagination, but I feel like the bike handles better with new tire.
Rode my 2012 RTS to my dealer and they did a valve check and put new gaskets on the valve covers. I also had them do a belt adjust and alignment after I put a new belt put on and had no way of figuring out the tension myself. Got some led bulbs too.
Spyder felt great on the way home and vibrations hardly noticeable after the adjusting.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-14-2023 at 02:37 PM.
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Brgds Martin
First Spyder: RS 2008 Yellow&Black - Current: 2012 Spyder RTS Magnesium, bought new from dealer in 2015.
Removed the pedalbox that was giving me the limp mode error and installed the pedal commander. I set it on sport mode +4 and man it has way more pep than the pedalbox sport mode.
Oil and filter at an indie shop yesterday and I added Ride-On in the tires today.
Ryde safe,
Rod.
'08 GS SM5 Full Moon -- after 15,000km sold May'11
'10 RT A+C SE5 Full Moon -- after 30,700km traded in 2014
'17 RTL Pearl White -- new-to-me in 2023
"I guess its better to bend a valve in Missoula than to lose your mind in Bozeman", my wife said, patting my hand as if to console me. I winced and wondered if Phaedrus ever took the bus." -Peter Egan, Leanings
CanAm Highway goes from Texas along U.S. Route 85 and Interstate 25 into Saskatchewan, Canada.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CanAm_Highway>
Assembled a cane rack tied to the package rack. Adjusted all tire air pressures.
Rode to AAA to get a Trip Tik for Carson to Bellingham future tour.
Remounted my frunk caddy.
David C
2016 F3T
DIY Garage Door Opener & GPS Mount
Battery tender cable
Rear IPS Pack Rack
I replaced the stock plastic/resin Sway Bar end links with the Lamonster links. I just didn't like the idea of plastic on my suspension system, and not sure if I actually need an updated Sway Bar. I'll ride like this for a while and see how it goes. They only took 10 minutes to install, and they're very well made.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-15-2023 at 06:19 PM.
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I took the loaner bike back to the dealer to exchange it for my bike that was in for service. I left before dawn to avoid some of the Philadelphia commuter traffic. I took the scenic route from my home to the dealer in central Pennsylvania. It was a very pretty ride once the sun came up. I rode through Amish farm lands, up and down the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains, across the Susquehana River, and into Michaux State Forest. Once the bikes were exchanged I repeated the ride in the reverse direction. It was a beautiful day to ride. Total round trip time of 10 hours, about 340 miles.
Last edited by Lee0123; 09-16-2023 at 04:36 AM.
Lee B
2022 Can Am RT Limited
2021 Honda NC750X DCT
Rode to AAA to get a Trip Tik for Carson to Bellingham future tour..
Holy smokes….”Trip Tik”….I remember those handy little booklets. I would have guessed that they discontinued those years ago. I am happy that they still have those in their offerings..
Went for a short morning ride on a beautiful day. Dropped down to ride around Valley Forge National Park. Afterwards we rode through Chester County and through 5 covered bridges. Knox Covered Bridge, Gibson Harmony Hill Covered Bridge, Sheeder Hall Covered Bridge, and Kennedy Covered Bridge. The final bridge was Rapp's Dam Covered Bridge located on Rapp's Dam Road. Bridges in Chester County are painted white instead of the traditinal barn red. 78 total miles for the day.
Last edited by Lee0123; 09-16-2023 at 01:58 PM.
Lee B
2022 Can Am RT Limited
2021 Honda NC750X DCT
Rode 675 miles from Deming, NM to Sierra Cycles in Sierra Vista, AZ to get the laser alignment done, and then back home to Rio Rancho, NM. That was a long day!
Took out the halogen bulbs in my running lights (low beam) and put the new led bulbs in
Wayyy better light on these dark roads over here. High beams are so far very good, so I will wait a while with those.
Brgds Martin
First Spyder: RS 2008 Yellow&Black - Current: 2012 Spyder RTS Magnesium, bought new from dealer in 2015.
Installed Lamonster's cat delete, bar clamp with RAM ball and foam grip covers. Oh, and I washed it... we got caught in the rain last weekend near Lassen Park and hadn't had a chance until today.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-25-2023 at 05:12 AM.
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Installed Lamonster's cat delete, bar clamp with RAM ball and foam grip covers. Oh, and I washed it... we got caught in the rain last weekend near Lassen Park and hadn't had a chance until today.
So why'd you wash it again, if you got caught in the rain??
Rode up to visit my son in the Blue Ridge mountains. Approx 80 mi RT. Nice day, but I had to don my real leather HD Shovelhead jacket because the mesh jacket flows to much air this late in the season. Fall is hear in ETN.
Last edited by Dasmoetorhead; 09-25-2023 at 02:19 PM.
Rode up to visit my son in the Blue Ridge mountains. Approx 80 mi RT. Nice day, but I had to don my real leather HD Shovelhead jacket because the mesh jacket flows to much air this late in the season. Fall is hear in ETN.
Did the new sway bar links improve your ride any?
I am trying to decide if I want to start with just the links also.
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock