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  1. We just do not ride it hard in the corners now. ...

    We just do not ride it hard in the corners now. Eventually we will figure it out.
  2. Well you are the first to say you have the same...

    Well you are the first to say you have the same problem.

    Here is were it is a SAFETY issue. You are in the middle of a fast turn, close to the envelope of the spyder's capability, the machine...
  3. [QUOTE=Bfromla;1154118]Aggree it has to be...

    [QUOTE=Bfromla;1154118]Aggree it has to be accidental something fyi the lever can be bumped with the palm or pulled from the back (finger under the downshift) side fyi i did test this on mine but i...
  4. automatic transmission upshifting on it's own

    We have a 2014 st with auto trans. Occasionally it will upshift on it's own without any input from the rider. Sometimes it upshifts one gear, sometimes it shifts twice going thru 2 gears. Seems...
  5. Thread: GS vs F3

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    Use pledge on the glossy panels after a wash. ...

    Use pledge on the glossy panels after a wash. Matt use nothing just wash. I want to try "Back to Black" on the matt sometime
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    I bought 2 sleds from them. Great to work with. ...

    I bought 2 sleds from them. Great to work with. But never had any service work done with them.

    Any comments on Filer's ???
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    Spoke with Bibbens today. They have never heard...

    Spoke with Bibbens today. They have never heard of upshifting and agree something in paddles must be sending a single to shift. Inspecting the paddles today it seems kind of loose or sloppy. They...
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    Need advise on problems with new spyder

    Hope you guys can help me with some advise on some problems with my 2014 st SE5 with 3k miles I bought new last fall.


    1. Transmission is occasionally UP shifting on it's own. Usually when...
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    I made one out of car parts for free. Bigger...

    I made one out of car parts for free. Bigger peddle feels better under your foot.
  10. Thread: Belt guard

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    Thanks, I understand now

    Thanks, I understand now
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    It looked like your contact was on the wheel but...

    It looked like your contact was on the wheel but the above suggests it touches the tire. What does it contact?
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    That system is not suitable for an assembly line....

    That system is not suitable for an assembly line. Principles probably are, which is what I suggested they are doing.

    Actually we are pretty happy with our spyder right out of the box (its really...
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    I was thinking along the same lines. Seems that...

    I was thinking along the same lines. Seems that in your setup, it is critical that the jig's tape measure points plane be perfectly parallel to the plane of the wheel contact points.

    I use...
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    I got that information from a BRP representative....

    I got that information from a BRP representative. They started in 2014. I doubt they use the exact equipment you have as it would be too slow for a assembly line. all technology can be modified...
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    Yes that's what you should do when you lack the...

    Yes that's what you should do when you lack the mechanical skill set to understand alignment.
  16. With small trailer tires spend more time on...

    With small trailer tires spend more time on bearing maintenance. Proper grease and correct end play adjustment. Clean inspect and repack ? maybe yearly. Monitor the temperature of the bearing hub...
  17. Thread: Belt guard

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    I have a 014 ST limited. Sure looks like it has...

    I have a 014 ST limited. Sure looks like it has a belt guard on it from the factory. Does it need another one too?
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    You must be a salesman as none off those reasons...

    You must be a salesman as none off those reasons mean anything other than thousands of people have done it and are satisfied. I heard that BRP now uses this method to align Spyders during assembly.
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    Had not read that BRP engineering published that...

    Had not read that BRP engineering published that statement. That makes all the difference to me. BRP must love you for saying 99% of Spyders are out of spec from the factory.

    Turns out my local...
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    Sounds like fun but we are commuting to Americade...

    Sounds like fun but we are commuting to Americade from Big Moose Lake daily so we can not hook up with you.

    I'm doing a similar tour but more challenging. You might consider this if it is a...
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    Why should I think that your "laser" method is...

    Why should I think that your "laser" method is any better than say the factory recommended method? How do I know that your attachment method puts the light beam perfectly parallel to the plane of...
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    Americade Thursday and Friday

    Americade Thursday and Friday
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    Wow! all 17 significantly out of alignment. Were...

    Wow! all 17 significantly out of alignment. Were they all having problems and had the alignment checked because of it. Were they a certain model or year?
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    So it would be smart to be sure the belt was...

    So it would be smart to be sure the belt was aligned properly first as changing that changes the way the rear wheel is pointed.

    The laser alignment described in this post reminds me of a...
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    alignment specifications

    I'm new to Spyders and have noticed many posts about laser alignment. Does anyone know what adjustments can be made to the spyder? I,m sure toe in is adjustable but caster and camber adjustments...
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    Driving on dirt road

    I have a 2014 ST. To reach our cabin in the woods, I have to drive a mile on a dirt and fine gravel road. I go about 15 mph on this road.

    Is this a problem for my spyder's belt drive? If so...
  27. New Spyder, what should I keep an eye on? What to change?

    I have a new 2014 ST limited. Now has 1900 miles. I try to do all my own maintenance. So far just a oil and filter change. visual on belt alignment. No real problems other than squeaky front...
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    Just cut off the bungie net plastic hooks and...

    Just cut off the bungie net plastic hooks and make new ones out thin metal rod. (little bigger the coat hanger wire). Now fashion the hooks to any shape you want to fit what you are hooking the net...
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    Just bought one from Utopia direct, call...

    Just bought one from Utopia direct, call 888-343-3320
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