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  1. Tried the rocker switch with the engine on and...

    Tried the rocker switch with the engine on and low and behold I got lights. You guys save me a lotta hassle. Thank you thank you again snowbelt
  2. F.Y.I. the dealer service dept. charged 1.5 hours...

    F.Y.I. the dealer service dept. charged 1.5 hours each for the tire mount/balance, flush the brake fluid/fix the brake failure error, and the laser alignment... so $132 for each task. So $132 seems...
  3. Got her back from the shop. Kuhmo rear tire...

    Got her back from the shop. Kuhmo rear tire mounted and installed with Dynabeads. Laser alignment done. Brake failure problem fixed. She really rides nice now. Tomorrow is perfect riding weather. ...
  4. Awesome! Thanks. I unzipped and looked - no...

    Awesome! Thanks. I unzipped and looked - no manual. But I've got this one now! Thanks!
  5. Thanks Snowbelt. I REALLY appreciate the quick...

    Thanks Snowbelt. I REALLY appreciate the quick reply. You are correct, as I was flipping the switches on the Console, the engine was not on... So I will definitely start it and test hit that rocker...
  6. 2011 RT Fog Lamps not lit Headlights work fine

    So, I come to the well again, for help with this temperamental femme fatale.
    I despise electrical problems... as much or more than mechanical problems.
    I'm a computer guy not an electrician or...
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    You didn’t finish the joke. Pizza guy says sure...

    You didn’t finish the joke. Pizza guy says sure no problem. Dalai Lama gives pizza guy $100 bill. Pizza guy keeps the bill and hands Dalai the pizza. Dalai Lama says where is my change. Pizza...
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    Need to get a dog

    I know this is a a Spyder forum, but humor me... I just finished Jack Reipe’s column in my new issue of BMW Owner News... funny guy... if you can get past the K bike/R bike racism... Anyway he tells...
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  10. 2011 RT Weekend Project BajaRon Sway Bar and Bump Skid

    I decided, that since I am replacing the tires and getting the laser alignment, I will punish myself some more, by trying to install a BajaRon Sway Bar and Bump Skid on my 2011 RT. She's still...
  11. The local Discount Tire at Northlake mounted the...

    The local Discount Tire at Northlake mounted the Bridgestone Potenza’s on the front and put in the Dyna Beads. I don’t think they’ll do the rear because of the hitch... doesn’t it go through the...
  12. Iron horse in Monroe is where I got the...

    Iron horse in Monroe is where I got the appointment. They’re set to look at the brake failure warning, mount, balance, laser alignment. I’ll check with discount tire and see if they’ll mount and...
  13. The Bridgestones are here already. 1 day from...

    The Bridgestones are here already. 1 day from Atlanta to CLT. Can’t get into the shop until 8/13. It’s gonna be a long month waiting.
  14. Thanks Steve. I don’t really care about speedo...

    Thanks Steve. I don’t really care about speedo accuracy... my only concern is, will the tires fit the rims and fit the RT without causing any modifications. I think I’m ok on the fronts, they’ll be...
  15. On your recommendation I’m going to order two...

    On your recommendation I’m going to order two Bridgestone Potenza’s from Tire Rack 165/65 r 14 for the front of my 2011 RT to replace the 9 year old Kenda’s. The back is a 225/50 r15; also a 9 year...
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    Pulled the code: C1282 Brake failure low...

    Pulled the code:
    C1282
    Brake failure low pressure detected
    No leaks that I can see
    Then again, I’m no mechanic
    Trying a LPS reset again
    182949182950182951182952
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    Well... I dribbled a little more fresh BRP brake...

    Well... I dribbled a little more fresh BRP brake fluid in both the reservoirs... just to be sure... in advance of a planned long trip. Even took it for a NC safety inspection. Of course it passed...
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    2011 RT Sway Bar installed?

    Bought a 2011 RT a year ago. Been going through it bit by bit. You've likely seen my posts about oil changes and Frunks and such. I see a bunch of posts about Baha Ron Sway Bars... so pardon the...
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    Thanks for the info. You guys are the best! ...

    Thanks for the info. You guys are the best! I'll take your advice and dispose of the old stuff and get new... just in case.
    Can I ask what you mean by pulling a code and how might a neophyte go...
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    Just like that... without doing anything... I...

    Just like that... without doing anything... I went for a little 5 mile ride and she is fine - no warning lights - no weird brake behavior. I can see this bike and I are going to be at odds over a...
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    2011 RT Brake Failure

    After all the shenanigans with changing the oil and filter and air filter and putting more coolant in the overflow and breaking into the Frunk... and destroying the Frunk release cable and retrieving...
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    It's done! I took the left and right side...

    It's done! I took the left and right side plastic off AGAIN!. I'm actually getting OK doing it. Lifted up the console switch, shown a flashlight in there and wouldn't you know it: 3 little...
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    I love that idea. And the screws would have been...

    I love that idea. And the screws would have been no where close to the bike to drop in.
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    The saga continues... I got all the plastic back...

    The saga continues... I got all the plastic back on with the exception of the plastic bezel on the instrument cluster. I only had 4 screws left over and the only other thing I only broke was the...
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    I guess I'm just scared, that if I go through all...

    I guess I'm just scared, that if I go through all the trouble of doing what you guys are suggesting - plugs and leads, mufflers and sensors and air box - that someday she'll throw a code and I'll...
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    180998 180999 Disassembled Frunk 181000 Old...

    180998
    180999
    Disassembled Frunk
    181000
    Old and new air filter
    181001
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    Maybe it's just me. Does anyone else have Murphy...

    Maybe it's just me. Does anyone else have Murphy following them around just waiting on them to screw up?
    The continuing escapade...
    I tried and tried to figure out how to get the dog gone air...
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    Thanks, I may do that next time. If only I'd...

    Thanks, I may do that next time. If only I'd have known to do that before I started down this road. Now I guess I wait until the next filter change rotation
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    2011 RT Air Filter change

    It stated out innocently enough. I've had this "new to me" 2011 Spyder RT for just under a year. She only had 14K miles on her when the adventure started. I've been riding for years... Honda's and...
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