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  1. Here is the real fix. 100% total comfort PLUS a...

    Here is the real fix. 100% total comfort PLUS a gas door. Never lift the seat again to fill the fuel tank. True it is more costly than that cheezy arm thing....
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    I purchased the Ultimate seat 5 plus years ago...

    I purchased the Ultimate seat 5 plus years ago after my butt killing ride on the original seat. I have used the rain cover but that disappeared long ago. I've left my bike in the rain a number of...
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    I just replaced tires all around, all Vredestein....

    I just replaced tires all around, all Vredestein. The dealer aired the front tires to 20 and the rear to 28. So, I guess the tag is correct.
  4. I have a '14 RT. Plain Vanilla. Upgraded the...

    I have a '14 RT. Plain Vanilla. Upgraded the heck on it. No way I could even get any of that back. Most folks buying a Spy der say, 'well, the book says it's worth...." not even close to the...
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    To flush or not

    Can-Am says flush and refill at 28K miles. Busted that. Any comment on doing it or not. And is it difficult to do yourself?
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    Thanks for the input. I'm going with the 60 K...

    Thanks for the input. I'm going with the 60 K run. Considering I'm putting new Vredestein tires all around, oil change, radiator flush, something else I forgot what but I'll drive out the...
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    How long is the avg Spyder Spark Plug Life?

    Thinking of the Summer riding season and looking at the maintenance schedule, spark plugs are on the list. I nonchalantly said, change them. That'll be $350 was the not so chalant answer. It...
  8. Thread: Tires again

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    All thanks to the generous donation from RayBJ.

    All thanks to the generous donation from RayBJ.
  9. Thread: Tires again

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    Based on posts about the performance of...

    Based on posts about the performance of Vredestein tires, I bought Quatrac 5 SL for the front and Sprint +SL for the rear. Tirerack for the three sat 375. HAD to get 215/50R15 for the rear. ...
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    If you buy a new bike, it comes un-accessorized. ...

    If you buy a new bike, it comes un-accessorized. And you will surely want to do that. The list is long. If you buy a well cared for bike only a couple of years old, you save on the price and it is...
  11. I have that question. Quatrac 5 or Quatrac. ...

    I have that question. Quatrac 5 or Quatrac. 175/55R15. The tread design is obviously different but does it make a difference, say taking a 90 at 90??? I was going to ride my tires a bit longer,...
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    Curses! If the database is grossly out of date,...

    Curses! If the database is grossly out of date, back to google search engine? Mikey posted a Can Am link based on Zip code. I couldn't find that but thanks for that link. I'm all good.
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    Where are the Can Am Spyder Dealerships

    I have searched for a list of dealerships and find them to be sparse. My search engine finds only those East of a Dallas and due North line. Zero beyond that. Does not seem logical but since I...
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    I had no idea there could be so many things to...

    I had no idea there could be so many things to check. Next shop visit (there's a three week wait) I'll have those items checked. Thank everyone for your input.
    Ric
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    Squirrelly Braking

    When I brake firmly in my '14 RT, the bike slightly lurches to the left. I have always had this problem. I have replaced brakes (CanAm Certified Persons) twice with fully sintered pads. I have had...
  16. Check the Oil cold before riding; or hot after?

    Cold before first ride or when hot?
  17. Thread: Tires again

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    I would like to get Vredestrin tires for my '14...

    I would like to get Vredestrin tires for my '14 RT. I am taking donations. Please send spare change to...
  18. Thread: Highway riding

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    I was somewhat scared of my 2014 early days. I...

    I was somewhat scared of my 2014 early days. I took a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. They teach a lot of great safety info but they corrected my riding through curves. Look ahead, not down....
  19. My Bad! I know the advice for those with auto...

    My Bad! I know the advice for those with auto air up systems is correct. I forgot to add that I have the RT, the plain vanilla verrsion. Didn't know the difference when I bought it. They had only...
  20. Is there any good, workable air bag leak fix?

    Last year, while still under warranty, I took the '14 RT to a dealership in Northwest Louisiana for minor engine repair. I was advised they were 'famously' waiting for parts. I reported the air bag...
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    They are the bomb! I had Tricled install at...

    They are the bomb! I had Tricled install at Spyder rally in Springfield. After 3 years, rock solid.
  22. There is a video from the Canadian guy who...

    There is a video from the Canadian guy who designed the wraps explaining how to do the task. http://worldclasswraps.com/SPYDER-RT.html
    also a new design ...
  23. or you could get a wrap. Many designs available,...

    or you could get a wrap. Many designs available, some cover 100% some less but the wrap would provide the best protection. If you decide you dont like the wrap, get your hair dryer and peel it off,...
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    My season has started

    Last week (14 - 21 Jan or so) we had the worst weather ever recorded in North Louisiana. 14 degrees day and night, heavy snow followed by sleet. Then suddenly, it got to be 75 F days and 45 F at...
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    in May 2015 I bought a '14 RT. The factory seat...

    in May 2015 I bought a '14 RT. The factory seat should have been tried for murder. After a 300 mile bone shaking trip I bought (the next day) the Ultimate one piece seat with the optional gas door...
  26. We don't need no stinkin' heated seats.

    We don't need no stinkin' heated seats.
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    2nd Class Owner

    `With many bragging about their 2020 Spyders, I feel as if I've become a 2nd class citizen as I have (dare I day it?) an ancient but much loved and much customized 2015 RT
  28. It's simple... Everyone has their taste...

    It's simple... Everyone has their taste...
  29. I used to ride a BMW K1200LT. I rode the heck...

    I used to ride a BMW K1200LT. I rode the heck out of it. Just not saying I didn't exercise the engine to it's potential on long straight stretches of SoCal and Arizona. BUT every 6 or 7 K miles,...
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    I didn't see anyone mention the Ultimate seat. I...

    I didn't see anyone mention the Ultimate seat. I rode stock '14 RT 600 miles. I considered checking in at local hospital for major butt pain. Didn't ryde again u ntil my Ultimate seat came in. I...
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