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I have the seat cowl and like it just fine. There's a guy that sells a fastener kit for it on eBay that's much better than the stock rubber pieces. Much easier to install.

Oh yeah I also have the...

I've done the same to mine or similar plus a few more things. A bajaron wire kit and iridium spark plugs and upgraded shocks front and rear should be on the agenda since you've come this far.

The...

1000 miles in 2 days over the weekend! Rode the dragon, cherohala skyway, and devils triangle. Oh, and way too much super slab. Love this bike!

Just marvelous Bob! I switch from the Yamaha to the spyder and its become pretty effortless. Stomp on the brakes! Theyre antilock it don't matter! Nanny is my safety net. No countersteering. Etc,...

So here's how she looks after approx 6 months. Many modifications and 2200 miles.

Here's a few notable changes I made:

Forks - anodized black, traxxion dynamics AK-20 cartridges

Shock -...

I ride both... There's nothing I won't ride. No I don't forget to put my feet down, kickstand up, and turn off my blinker. Well sometimes I leave the blinker to keep people guessing.

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Hang around the forum long enough and you hear a lot about bad purge valves. For a part that just needs to open and close when nanny tells it to I find it hard to believe... More like the entire...

The drew brees ad looks to be targeting the folks who buy and then park it in the garage for years and only start it up once a month to impress visiting friends. Something to tinker with on the...

Oh yes how can I forget the hydroplaning. I can confirm this will happen pretty easily. Happened to me a couple times at freeway speeds. It will get your attention and you will slow down to a more...

Those scuffs are normal I think and that's what the plates are for. Spyderpops plate is a super upgrade I highly recomend. Out of all my upgrades I consider it one of the must-haves.

I've got...

The spyder is a rain moesheene! Can't think of any better 2 or 3 wheelers that are better handling in the wet. Rode the dragon, devils triangle, rattler, snake, etc, etc all in the rain. Not just...

Only when you crash. Until then you don't need it.

Alright! Got rid of that lobster tail. Somehow the brp tail tidy still looks weird.

I did the ninja fender mod and added my mudflap mod to that mod.

I have both. Prefer the brp. Fits and looks better. Nelson rigs needed front strap rework to fit correctly.

Yeah it might just be a clearance issue for the 09 models or similar. I know I saw a few posts saying this fitting worked well. After I bought one and tried it I did another search and saw that...

Oh its been mentioned in the archives of this forum. Any search for rear fender removal should provide plenty of mentions as its a well known issue.

I will add that the torx head bolts were also a...

Like I said in my other post, be prepared to grind the tip down. I don't know how bajaron did it but in my experience the zerts that really need this fitting also don't have clearance for the extra...

I went and bought one of these thanks to the advice on this forum but wouldnt ya know the advice left out of most of those threads is that for the zerts that really need this fitting you need to...

Yeah and thats avoiding commercials. Just goes to show product placement is the real deal and also to be avoided. Time to hit the books again and avoid tv altogether... Except motogp of course... and...

Danny Mcbride rode one the first couple seasons of Eastbound And Down on Showtime or HBO. First time I ever saw a Spyder and had to have one. I figured if that goofball can ride it so can I.

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For the op, I also have a 09 sm5. I shift up at 6000 or more unless its 1st gear to second I try to shift a little earlier, say 5700. From there I ring out the gears a little more as I go through...

Canned ham if you have handle bar risers or plan to I'd ask questions. I've seen some shields in that style that will not have enough clearance.

Lots of pickers and grinners in here! Rock on dudes!

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You know what? Teddy makes any bike look good. My little girl would ride with me but Im afraid the 2 brothers pipes are too loud.

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Looks better with the plastic on... But not much. Needs to lose a lot of weight but that new motor should be awesome if its anywhere near the new Yamaha inline 3 motor it will really be something...

Thanks for the idea! I just strapped a spare purge valve on my helmet.

Ive got an sm5 as well and love the Rivco floorboards. They include sport pegs that replace the original pegs. I use them often when shifting or braking or turning.

The Rivco boards are as low as...

Yammy already stole Spyders sport bags! Spyders having a time-out until she learns to share!

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I shouldnt joke like that but couldnt help myself. Awesome, awesome machine!

Very fun ride. I found myself needing to remember a few key things:

Put foot down at stop.
Front brake right hand...

Right foot got hot... Some things never change...

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