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    I plan on switching to Rotella 5-40 at my next...

    I plan on switching to Rotella 5-40 at my next oil change. I noticed that it comes in 4 quart jugs at Walmart. I guess I will buy 2 of them and and save the excess for the following service. The...
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    As a follow up to my original post I got the...

    As a follow up to my original post I got the chance to get out the pressure washer and have at it. Very disappointed at the results on my front wheels. It works well on my car and truck but on the...
  3. As a retired auto mechanic with over 40 years...

    As a retired auto mechanic with over 40 years experience I can tell you for sure that spin balancers need to have their calibration checked almost daily. This is a routine check and not hard to do....
  4. Thanks for the responses

    Thanks for the responses
  5. Dealer Parts pricing - any Can Am dealers discount online?

    I went to pick up an oil change kit and a strut for my trunk lid. I noticed that list prices are the rule at Can Am dealers in NJ.
    $72 for the trunk strut seems a bit much but the bike is too new to...
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    OK to Pressure wash wheels?

    Hello All,
    I just got returned from Americade up in Lake George NY. All in all a great time but certainly not the event it used to be.
    What is I guess in these times of Covid and such.
    I Lost a...
  7. While it's true that the selling dealer may have...

    While it's true that the selling dealer may have scammed you, they are representing Can Am as an authorized selling dealer. Can Am should step up and make it right for you.
    This has happened many...
  8. Thread: Rain Gear?

    by solman
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    Frog Togs work fine and not too expensive

    Frog Togs work fine and not too expensive
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    Chupaca a 50/50 mix is what you should be using....

    Chupaca a 50/50 mix is what you should be using. Anti freeze does more than prevent freeze up. It lubricates and prevents corrosion and a 50/50 mix with distilled water is the minimum mix and best....
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    I have a 2018 RTL Spyder as well. Basically the...

    I have a 2018 RTL Spyder as well.
    Basically the FM radio I find is awkward and counter intuitive to use with poor reception. I am surprised at how poor it sounds in this day and age.
  11. Thread: Vampire Drain?

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    Lots of good answers here but I will add my own...

    Lots of good answers here but I will add my own from 40+ years of automotive repair experience. You need to measure the parasitic draw using a sensitive meter that can measure in milliamps. Generally...
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    I have been towing trailers and RV's for more...

    I have been towing trailers and RV's for more than 30 years. I would't worry about 300lb tongue weight on a pickup truck. No need to load backwards or anything else really. If you are really worried...
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    I use a product called helmet fresh spray....

    I use a product called helmet fresh spray. Probably not much different than Lysol or Fabreeze. I always store my helmet open side up to air out. I wash the liner once in a while but also use a doo...
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    If I was buying a trailer to haul my Spyder I...

    If I was buying a trailer to haul my Spyder I would look for one that I could use to load my Spyder without extra wood ramps etc. If I was using a trailer I already owned I guess I would use some...
  15. Thread: Gel inserts

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    when I had the gel pad inserted on my motorcycle...

    when I had the gel pad inserted on my motorcycle seat, I noticed it was installed under the foam padding and not on top. I gained a lot of comfort without the seat heating the way it might with the...
  16. "I occasionally get a little "attitude" from a...

    "I occasionally get a little "attitude" from a Harley Rider. I just say, "Son, your just now old enough to ride a Spyder. When your lady won't ride with you any more, or you can't pick your bike up,...
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    2018 RTL outdoor cover pools water

    Hello,
    I am new to the forum and new to the Spyder family. I am on the road with my new Spyder and I cover it every night. I have the Ultraguard cover and it seems to fit well and serve its purpose....
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