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    Guys: Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. ...

    Guys: Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I did have the time today to roll it out and inspect it further. Cant's see anything wrong with the teeth on the wheel. Attaching some additional...
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    Damaged Drive Belt

    I have a 2018 RT Limited with about 5,000 miles on it. I noticed the other day that my drive belt has a small "chunk" out of it on the outside edge. I' attaching a picture of the damaged area of...
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    Also need expert for BRP Connect Music App

    Just purchased a 2018 RT Lmtd and am playing with BRP Connect, learning the features and challenges. Making progress, but struggling with the music app. I have an iphone 7. I've loaded the BRP...
  4. Thread: BRP rebate

    by jbaker
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    2018 Rebates

    Been shopping today. They are saying $4k off RT Ltd; $4,500 on F# Ltd and $5,500 on F3 T. Certainly trying to get rid of the Ts.
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    Caliper Bolt Torque settings

    Changing pads on 2014 RT today. Idea on caliper torque setting?

    Many thanks.

    Jeff

    I actually just bought an online shop manual. Fronts are 50 ft.lbs and rear is 77.
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    Brake Pads for 2014 RTS

    I'm down to 1.75mm on rear and will need pads in 2,500 miles or so. How do I order from Baja Ron? I could not find pads on his store on e-bay.

    Thanks.
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    Spyderfest 2016

    So Spyderfest 2016 will be in MO again, correct?
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    Weird noise

    If you have the RTS, it could be the airpump. Could also be the fuel pump, which has been an issue for the 2014s.
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    2014 RTS whine

    OK, just came back to this thread. Traded a 2012 RT for the 14 RTS last July. Love everything about the 14 except for the whine noise. On mine, it comes and goes; some days / rides the noise is...
  10. Thread: Utopia Backrest

    by jbaker
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    Utopia Back Rest

    Installed earlier this spring on 2014 RTS. completed 1,300 mile 5 day trip and love it. Wifey reports no loss of space or comfort on the back. Her only complaint is additional effort getting over...
  11. Thread: Gas Mileage???

    by jbaker
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    Gas Mileage

    Just finished 1,300 miles in 5 days in Western CO and eastern UT on 2014 RTS. 2 up, loaded down with luggage and made 42.4 mpg for the complete trip. Last fall, did a midwest / southeast swing of...
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    2014 RTS with whine

    I traded my 2012 RT with SM5 for 2014 RTS with SE6. Love the machine in all accounts but one, a whine that is worse when cold. The whine increases in pitch as the engine accelerates. It does...
  13. Thread: Utopia Backrest

    by jbaker
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    Utopia Backrest

    OK, with this feedback, I think I lean to the BRP OEM backrest. My wife's a tad larger than the response above (Don't let her know I said this).

    Anyone have any experience with the BRP OEM...
  14. Thread: Utopia Backrest

    by jbaker
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    Utopia Backrest

    One last question on this.

    Does the Utopia provide for adequate clearance for the rider's legs? Really want it more for long rides where my bride is sitting behind me. The OEM looks like it's...
  15. Thread: DPS CODE

    by jbaker
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    DPS

    Sorry for the late response, but my 2012 did this to me a couple weeks back, following a fairly sharp turn. Did it twice and was concerned so took to dealer. he checked the code and found that the...
  16. Thread: Utopia Backrest

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    2014 RT Backrest

    I traded my 2012 RT A&C for a 2014 RTS last weekend. Only 100 miles so far, but WOW - what a ride!

    I want to add the driver backrest and saw the Utopia seat online, but also saw the Show Chrome...
  17. Thread: 2014 RTS - howl

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    Thanks for all the responses. I think I'll try...

    Thanks for all the responses. I think I'll try getting the Spyder off her foot.
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    Feet can rest nicely on the water defectors. On...

    Feet can rest nicely on the water defectors. On a pre-14, your right leg will get a bit warm. Aftermarket floorboards help too.
  19. Thread: 2014 RTS - howl

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    2014 RTS - howl

    I tested a 2014 RTS with semi automatic tranny yesterday. While the tranny will take some getting used to (if I make the deal I'll trade my 12 RT A&C with manual), the howl from the engine caught me...
  20. Thread: DPS Fault

    by jbaker
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    DPS fault

    I drove it home tonight with no issues. I'll check battery connections, but assume those are fine as it starts and runs fine. I have appointment to drop at dealer this weekend. I'd rather take road...
  21. Thread: DPS Fault

    by jbaker
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    DPS fault

    Hey, late to this topic, but just had an issue this week.

    2012 RT A&C with 9,500 miles. Riding home 2 nights ago and after about 15 minutes of highway, got the check engine lite, the light with...
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    New Spyder Owner

    Hi, my name is Jeff and my wife Vivian and I bought a new RT this winter. We live in Longmont and look forward to the riding season and meeting other spyder riders.
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    by jbaker
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    I ended up at about 4.3 to get it to the full...

    I ended up at about 4.3 to get it to the full mark on the dipstick. I actually measured what came out and this is about what I drained out.

    Thanks to all for the advise and reponses.
  24. Thread: Oil capacity

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    Oil capacity

    I just finished my initial oil change on a 2012 RT with the manual transmission. 4 qts has the oil just to the bottom of the dipstick, at the add line? Everything I've read says 4 qts. Do they...
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    Looking for RT oil filter

    I'm new to the site and new to Spyder ownership. Purchased a 2012 RT and need to do the 600 mile service. Any help in where I can order oil filters that come with the o-ring and the 2 crush...
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