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  1. Thread: 622 RTS trailer

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    622 RTS trailer

    622 Trailer with water management kit. Includes tow bar, but not wiring hook up.
    Black and in as new condition. Located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Buyer collects. Asking $3000 Canadian.

    Contact...
  2. Thread: STURGIS 2013

    by SteveO
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    Been going to Sturgis for 15 years without a...

    Been going to Sturgis for 15 years without a break. In 2010 switched from HD to RTS and only saw one other in Sturgis. This year I am guessing we must have seen 50 plus. Seems like us old guys are...
  3. I did this to both my RT 2010 and wifes 2008...

    I did this to both my RT 2010 and wifes 2008 GS.The crankcase vent is a larger diameter on both but the hose went on with a bit of washing up liquid as lubricant and a lot of twisting pushing and...
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    fitted my Corbin 3 years ago to my 2010 RTS and...

    fitted my Corbin 3 years ago to my 2010 RTS and removed the pin. No movement at all when riding. I have the Corbin backrest and there is still a gap between seat and backrest. There are no "filler"...
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    I ordered an RT sway bar, plugs and leads from...

    I ordered an RT sway bar, plugs and leads from Ron,
    Had to wait for Ron to get a batch in before he could ship, but no issues as soon as he received they were on their way to Calgary and arrived...
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    I have them on my 2010. Followed the instructions...

    I have them on my 2010. Followed the instructions on this site, but ground the grip rather than the shifter. A real bugger to get the screws in as stated in a previous reply. Work really well, but...
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    Bunch of us go every year from Calgary. We camp...

    Bunch of us go every year from Calgary. We camp in the Spearfish City campground. Used to be all Harleys, but every year at least one more seems to morf into a Spyder!

    SteveO
  8. fit without problem. Have them with Stilletos on...

    fit without problem. Have them with Stilletos on my RTS

    SteveO
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    Hi i did exactly what you are going to do. the...

    Hi

    i did exactly what you are going to do. the brake side is a pain with a lot of juggling. Are you near Calgary? if so I can recommend Top Gun coatings as they did a great job. it was about $300...
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    You can fit ISO grips but you have to get the...

    You can fit ISO grips but you have to get the ones for a Goldwing that fit over the stock grips to retain the heat.

    Cannot remeber the part number but a search here will find. I think there is a...
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    Great Service from Reggy (Tricplate)

    Just wanted to compliment great customer service.

    I ordered replacement LED strips from Tricplate last summer, but due to business reasons did not open the package until this weekend. Upon...
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    I use VHT on the turbo on my V-Rod and it lasts...

    I use VHT on the turbo on my V-Rod and it lasts about 10k miles. Only issue is it is not only flat black but bordering on grey.

    Have the same issue on the wifes Spyder and was going to paint as...
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    Vibration

    Scotty,

    You stated the engine mount clearance problem applies to 2010? I clearanced the rod to frame problem and that improved things. I did not realise the engine mount applies to the 2010s....
  14. Thread: Wind Shield

    by SteveO
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    Hi, I had Rifle make a custom screen for my...

    Hi,

    I had Rifle make a custom screen for my V-Rod. Sent them the dimensions and curvature (how far set back is at the sides from the center) and they made me a screen. On the site is a Custom...
  15. Thread: Wind Shield

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    Have you tried Rifle in the US they will make...

    Have you tried Rifle in the US they will make custom sceens in clear or smoked.

    If they think there is enough business they would add to their product line. They make for the RS. Rifle.com
    ...
  16. Thread: Battery Tender

    by SteveO
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    I leave 2 Spyders a Harley and at least one car...

    I leave 2 Spyders a Harley and at least one car on battery tenders all the time when not in use. Never had a problem and a Harley battery would last 6 years instead on the usual 2 - 3.

    Make sure...
  17. Thread: Oil Strainer

    by SteveO
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    The reason manufactures tend to use non-screw...

    The reason manufactures tend to use non-screw type clamps is time to instal during production. Does not make them better or worse. I guess the OEM clamps are proven in use to be reliable, but so are...
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    I know its not chrome, but I had mine powder...

    I know its not chrome, but I had mine powder coated black; pegs support plates, pegs, passenger footboards, screen support for $300 Canadian including ceramic coating the heat shield and end cap on...
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    footrest supports

    I removed my footrest supports to have them powder coated. As said previously a long job 2-3 hours.
    I did not have to remove the rear trunk to do this, but you will have to unbolt the master...
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    Ordered the Corbin seat last week with Truck pad...

    Ordered the Corbin seat last week with Truck pad and backrest.

    I am wondering if I made a mistake in specifying the "Lamonster cut" as I am 5'6" with a 28" inseam? I like the cut will lower me,...
  21. I have the semi rigid side bags. The one on...

    I have the semi rigid side bags.

    The one on the battery side is only about half the depth of the box which is a waste of space.

    I would buy the soft ones if doing again.

    SteveO
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    I did this fix last weekend, been putting it off!...

    I did this fix last weekend, been putting it off!

    I was having the aluminum side panels piowder coated so killed two birds..

    This is a lot of work and a lot of bits.

    Unbolt coils and oil...
  23. Thread: Trunk lights

    by SteveO
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    Hi, thanks for all the responses. Ordered...

    Hi,

    thanks for all the responses.

    Ordered today.

    Hopefully it will warm up enough here to fit them!

    SteveO
  24. Thread: Trunk lights

    by SteveO
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    Trunk lights

    Hi,

    I am convinced I saw what looked like LED strip lights turn,tail and stop in a strip that mounts under the lip of the trunk lid.

    These were not the ones that mount just below the lid, but...
  25. Thread: New RT-S

    by SteveO
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    Does the red come with a ladder and hose? ...

    Does the red come with a ladder and hose?

    Seriously though it looks really cool.

    SteveO
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    Frank, Looks great so much better than chrome...

    Frank,

    Looks great so much better than chrome (IMHO).

    I probably missed an earlier post, but are these just the stock items coated? If so where did you get them done?

    The only advantage...
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    Try Radiantz.com they have flexible...

    Try

    Radiantz.com

    they have flexible arrays in different colors that can be joined within in one outer tube to provide amber at the front and top and red to the rear.

    The tubes are about...
  28. Thread: Vibration

    by SteveO
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    Vibration update

    Having had the vibration from new the dealer adjusted the stabilizer bar and the vibration has mostly gone. There is still a little left which confims to me that it is the bar.

    I now find I have...
  29. Thread: Vibration

    by SteveO
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    Vibration cure

    Had the Spyder serviced and DPS replaced Friday. Took along a copy of this thread. After calling BRP the dealer adjusted the stabilizer rod and the vibration which I have had from new (some 3000m)...
  30. Thread: Vibration

    by SteveO
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    Thanks for the info. Hearing this makes...

    Thanks for the info.

    Hearing this makes sense as the vibration is like beating on the frame.
    I will have the dealer look when I take it in this Friday.

    Steve
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