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  1. Thread: Fuel Door DIY

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    fuel door

    boy, that fuel door is a great idea.. are there any pics showing the fuel door open? or maybe a pic from below? .. i am assuming the seat still travels up and down if needed..
    i would be installing...
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    looking at the schematic sounds like a good way...

    looking at the schematic sounds like a good way to go.. the f-3 is so new, i guess know one has done it yet.... i was hoping for pics from someone that may have done it.. the schematics would be a...
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    an f-3 question...

    there were earlier threads, showing how to enable the cruise control on the basic
    model spyder.. has anyone attempted to this mod on the basic f-3? .. i don't have an f-3 yet. but plan to get...
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    tom... thanks for posting these measurements.....

    tom... thanks for posting these measurements.. i'm planning to sit on an f-3 for the first time soon... i only want to buy one windshield, so i will use these as a ​guide...
  5. Thread: Fuel tank specs

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    i believe riders should know how many miles they...

    i believe riders should know how many miles they can go before the light comes on, and then, the miles driven, when the bike finally runs out of gas.. as suggested before, carry an extra gallon of...
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    i have used the same technique as the wd-40,...

    i have used the same technique as the wd-40, except i use a spray electrical contact cleaner inside.. just use the nozzle extention, and follow the gap next to the screwdriver.. be careful not to run...
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    [QUOTE=Jesc;834735]I was able to open the housing...

    [QUOTE=Jesc;834735]I was able to open the housing and remove the mirrors but had the unfortunate accident of breaking one of the mirrors while on the table. Does anyone know where I can get an exact...
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    just plug in your gerbing electric gloves, vest,...

    just plug in your gerbing electric gloves, vest, and socks... what could go wrong? ...
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    we live in different worlds... i have had...

    we live in different worlds... i have had goldwings with radios and helmet headsets.. i turned them off...when riding, it was neither the time or place for it.. i love music.. when i get up in the...
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    james, i agree with you... i'm not a spyder owner...

    james, i agree with you... i'm not a spyder owner (yet) .. i'll be looking at the f-3, when they arrive out here in ventura.. i ride an old 1984 naked goldwing with abbreviated sports bike...
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    so... let me try to get this straight.. lamont...

    so... let me try to get this straight.. lamont says 150 to 200 lbs. using a krikit.. that sounds right.. then service bulletin #2010-6 says 450 plus or minus 150 newtons, which means 67.4 lbs to...
  12. Thread: F3 Honda Copy

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    the spyder seems the way to go.... but give them...

    the spyder seems the way to go.... but give them time to develop their concept... remember the transition honda made from the early gl 1000's ... after seeing all of the after-market windjammer...
  13. Thread: Belt tension

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    bob.... when you mention spyder riders of...

    bob.... when you mention spyder riders of america, something comes to mind... my friend dave, and myself met a spyder rider at cal-coast.. he had a dark blue, if i'm not mistaken, 2012 rt... he was...
  14. Thread: Belt tension

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    bob... i live in ventura, but do not own a spyder...

    bob... i live in ventura, but do not own a spyder yet.. my aim is perhaps an f-3 ... gotta ride one first.. my friend has just purchased a new 2014 rs.. i have ridden that several times, and plan to...
  15. Thread: F3 Honda Copy

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    i have never have seen this... it confirms the...

    i have never have seen this... it confirms the concept of two wheels in front.... the more the merrier... any competition keeps mfg's on there toes....
  16. Thread: Steering play

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    i can't say anything good about the f-3.. yet......

    i can't say anything good about the f-3.. yet... i will have to wait until i test drive one... it seems though, there is almost a little resentment with current owners of spyders.. my guess is that a...
  17. Thread: Belt tension

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    there is an element of danger here... it may seem...

    there is an element of danger here... it may seem scary to some.. i personally, would not hesitate to follow the steps laid out in the video.. having a certain level of confidence, and moving...
  18. Thread: Belt tension

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    i have seen a video on the "kricket".. much...

    i have seen a video on the "kricket".. much cheaper.. amazon.. google it... there is a great video from a guy "down under" he uses a kricket..
    http://youtu.be/0_Ewxr7qwqo ..
  19. Thread: Steering play

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    in the new f-3 technical presentation, where...

    in the new f-3 technical presentation, where steering is addressed, they speak of a new single u joint set-up... i am guessing your bike may have more than one u joint... if so, it would explain...
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    ​this was a great post.... i'll be watching it...

    ​this was a great post.... i'll be watching it several times over... chuckk .....
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    jim, i have read your blogs and agree.... the...

    jim, i have read your blogs and agree.... the driver backrest and windshield is for me..... i like to just be able to see over the
    top of the windshield... i'm not sure of what size i will...
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    i have had no snowmobile experience.. nothing but...

    i have had no snowmobile experience.. nothing but two wheels.. i tried one old goldwing trike... wholly molly! .. not for me..
    with the two wheels in front, my mind can adjust to not leaning.. with...
  23. Thread: Tool Kit

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    toilet paper. good idea, but instead carry bounty...

    toilet paper. good idea, but instead carry bounty paper towels..(multi-function) .. i used slime and air canisters once.. what a mess.. it's too hard to get the slime into the tire.. pull the...
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    sensitivity

    thanks for all of the suggestions.. i have older, naked, goldwings... i do like to lay them over in the twisties, as much as they allow.... so riding an f-3 and zipping around curves would be just...
  25. Thread: F3

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    lawn mower....

    it would be cool to see someone turn the negativity around, and do a john deere paint job on an f-3 .... i'll bet it could look pretty good if done right! ....
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    steering sensitivity..

    my friend has just gotten the rs i have been testing.. we ride hwy 33 a lot out of ventura, up into the mountains.. i will have more chances to try out his spyder soon ... i feel i could get used to...
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    sensitive steering....

    i do not own a spyder, but am thinking about an f-3 .. i have ridden a 2010 rt and a 2014 rs ... i have ridden the rs in the mountains (this is where i like to ride).. i couldn't believe how...
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