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    [SOLD] 2017 F3-T

    I seem to like to work on it more than ride it....

    Less than 2k miles, never in the rain. Its basically new.
    Baja Ron sway bar
    Vredestein tires on the front
    Admiral Altimax on the back
    M2...
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    I had a 2011 Tri and now have 2017 F3-T and find...

    I had a 2011 Tri and now have 2017 F3-T and find that it's really more of an apple/orange comparison that it would seem.


    Things I like about Spyder:
    PRICE
    Integrated reverse and parking brake...
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    I had no problem putting FOBO on my 17 F3-T. Did...

    I had no problem putting FOBO on my 17 F3-T. Did they change the stem length?
  4. when I was in the service the big deal was to...

    when I was in the service the big deal was to reach over and flip your buddy's kill switch on the road. We were a fun bunch
  5. Have the sway bar upgrade, M2 shocks (3) and...

    Have the sway bar upgrade, M2 shocks (3) and Vredestein front / General Altimax rear tires. The sway bar is definitely worth it, tires too, not so sure about the M2s. Great shocks but unless you...
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    Interesting responses! I bought the BRP oil...

    Interesting responses!

    I bought the BRP oil change kit online which actually comes with 5 qt bottles and one 0.5 qt bottle of oil. Took all of them to put the oil right in the middle of the...
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    I think you are right on regarding the filter...

    I think you are right on regarding the filter being deformed. I assume this was done at the dealer (a platinum dealer). From the looks of the filter I doubt it was doing much filtering.

    Any...
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    Mine is definitely steel mesh on the outside and...

    Mine is definitely steel mesh on the outside and perforated metal on the inside. To see it crushed like that was- bizarre.

    I put in 5 qt of oil, went for the required ride, let it idle for 10min...
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    Strange Tales of My First Oil Change

    I just completed my first oil and filter change on my F3-T. A couple of odd things....

    The oil filter was severely deformed, into what was basically a triangular shape. The steel liner inside...
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    I was reading about alignment my shop manual, it...

    I was reading about alignment my shop manual, it says:

    Refer to the THEORY OF ALIGNING A ROADSTER on KNOWLEDGE CENTER.
    THEORY OF ALIGNING A ROADSTER
    Article Number 75694

    KNOWLEDGE CENTER...
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    Ditto on the EasyOut. I broke a bolt off in my...

    Ditto on the EasyOut. I broke a bolt off in my KZ1000 case and then managed to break the drill bit off in the center trying to use an Easy Out. I ended up sending the case to some joker I never...
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    Another endorsement for Lamonster LEDs- Fog and...

    Another endorsement for Lamonster LEDs- Fog and Main lights.
  13. Thread: Tahiti

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    Was there 50 years ago when I was 12..... Bali...

    Was there 50 years ago when I was 12.....

    Bali High is actually on the sister island Morrea (I know that's not how its spelled but I can't defeat the autocorrect). If you go try to sched side...
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    I now have the Baja Ron/Vredestein/M2 combo which...

    I now have the Baja Ron/Vredestein/M2 combo which I think is about as good as it could get. Please God, don't let me find out about anything else as my wife will kill me.
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    Just as a matter of curiosity..... I removed...

    Just as a matter of curiosity.....

    I removed my rear tire to upgrade the rear shock to M2 and the tire itself to a General. What a pain in the azz.

    I too removed my rear disc in the vain...
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    Halogen vs. LED Lighting?

    Does anyone know why the Spyder still uses the power hungry, hot running Halogen lights instead of LEDs? I have replaced mine with LEDs but it seems BRP is still holding on to an obsolete...
  17. Thread: Stopping

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    I honestly can't think of anything on the road...

    I honestly can't think of anything on the road that can stop as fast as the Spyder. I think it seriously increases the danger of being hit from behind during heavy braking- I always check the mirror...
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    I called M2 today to pay for my new set of...

    I called M2 today to pay for my new set of shocks. Much better price at $1300 then the price on the website

    Talked to Marcus. Very friendly and he is definitely a "shock absorber" guy!
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    Thanks for all the input. I just dropped the...

    Thanks for all the input. I just dropped the hammer on the M2's. Will provide feedback here- eventually....
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    M2 or Elka- Worth the Money?

    Just bought the Vred front tires/General rear but not mounted yet. Already have the sway bar mod (which IS worth it).

    Looking at some (very expensive, it seems to me) after market shocks. Like to...
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    Tire Speed Rating?

    Going to order General Altimax for my rear. T and V speed rating are the same price.....seems like a no brainer? Higher speed rating better for Spyder? Don't know much about tires so any info is...
  22. Thread: Check toe in

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    Thanks for the pics.....how do you know what the...

    Thanks for the pics.....how do you know what the toe in should be?
  23. Mau, if you do the auto suspension kit please...

    Mau, if you do the auto suspension kit please post your thoughts here. See thread below about rear suspension leaks and how I have a brand new, dealer installed assembly but it still...
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    I called for an appointment, telling them it...

    I called for an appointment, telling them it leaked. They apparently removed the rear tire and checked it out (I think), then called me and said they ordered a new assembly. No hassle, under...
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    I just had my rear airbag replaced as a warranty...

    I just had my rear airbag replaced as a warranty item. It still leaks but slower than it did.....
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    It is an F3-T....

    It is an F3-T....
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    Well the bike is into the dealer for the air bag...

    Well the bike is into the dealer for the air bag leak. It leaks very slowly if not sat on so they don't see any bubbles.

    The service manager said it might be leaking back thru the compressor.
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    I probably should have mentioned that this is a...

    I probably should have mentioned that this is a warranty item. The service guy was very positive when I called- "Yes the air bag leak is definitely a warranty item". My fear is that it will screw...
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    Do I need a re-alignment?

    After corresponding with others on another thread, I have learned that the only way to access my leaking rear suspension air bag is to remove the rear wheel (under warranty). I started another...
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    On the F3-T the inflation is manual via a...

    On the F3-T the inflation is manual via a Schrader valve.

    By the way I just talked to my dealer and they are quoting a month to fix this.
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