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  1. 1330cc: Most times too, when fixing aluminum engine cases...

    Most times too, when fixing aluminum engine cases on motorcycles, we must use a propane torch or high temp heat gun and get the area hot, then wash with brake cleaner.

    Typically it takes about 6...
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    The bearing cups on the RT622 hubs were not...

    The bearing cups on the RT622 hubs were not intended to be removed by design. There is no edge or lip of the bearing exposed that allows driving out the bearing cups.

    I replaced bearings on a...
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    Our Spyder, not concerned about having high...

    Our Spyder, not concerned about having high mileage tires that last almost forever and are super low cost.

    Will not run touring tires. Prefer high performance tires that trade better grip for...
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    For a long time, Inspector Gadget had the...

    For a long time, Inspector Gadget had the template on his Spyder webpage. The intent from him was you could buy one from him, or, utilize his template, free of charge, and make your own.

    A couple...
  5. Agree with the original person that posted. I...

    Agree with the original person that posted.

    I installed one of these on my friends 2021 RT Limited. His installation retained the oem catalytic converter setup and added the muffler.

    The fit...
  6. Very ironic that you refuse to accomplish the...

    Very ironic that you refuse to accomplish the battery test he suggested. Granted, your bad key indication is not during engine cranking, but the guy did recommend one of the first viable steps in...
  7. There is a large performance suspension company's...

    There is a large performance suspension company's slogan that states:, “the best you know, is the best you’ve ridden”.

    At your 220 pounds, assuming Elka sprung you correctly, it should be an...
  8. For folks that asked, yes my spare Fox Shox I got...

    For folks that asked, yes my spare Fox Shox I got from storage and unwound the Fox preload rings. Need to still use the spring compressor to get the springs off. Was hopeful the preload collar...
  9. Many folks do not understand proper suspension...

    Many folks do not understand proper suspension setup. Unfortunately, regardless of the motorcycle brand or type, often, owners (riders) deem that simply increasing a springs preload vs installing a...
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    Was a bunch of work and expense, but the end...

    Was a bunch of work and expense, but the end result gave noticeable improved performance, especially on warm or hot days. Essentially gave cool temp evening ride performance on a hot afternoon.
    ...
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    The displayed ambient temp on our 2014 RTS was...

    The displayed ambient temp on our 2014 RTS was kind of close, but certainly not accurate.
    As an experiment, I relocated the temp sensor inside the airbox, just prior to the air entering the actual...
  12. Will be the floating brake discs on our Spyder...

    Will be the floating brake discs on our Spyder when needed, provided the rivets clear the Centramatics.
    Race bikes with 4 pot calipers typically run floating discs on the front for improved...
  13. Be safe, avoid bad mistakes. No, this is not...

    Be safe, avoid bad mistakes.

    No, this is not an aircraft I work on. Just a really bad decision on jacking the aircraft using an electric winch as part of the tail tub, that holds the tail down.
    ...
  14. Rethought your request. It may be later this...

    Rethought your request. It may be later this week, but if I grab the spare set of Fox Shox, and hopefully the collars release easily, I can compare my friends oem springs vs the BRP / Fox Shox...
  15. As I mentioned in previous posts, I did not take...

    As I mentioned in previous posts, I did not take the springs off my spare set of Fox Shox and test fit the H&R springs onto the Fox Shox. Maybe at some point time will allow it, but not quite yet.
  16. Ok folks, finally got together with my friend,...

    Ok folks, finally got together with my friend, and am offering up a ride report and description of the work accomplished.

    Several weeks ago, I helped my long time friend with his 2021 RT Limited. ...
  17. Yes, various industries, suspension, brakes,...

    Yes, various industries, suspension, brakes, filters, fuel management, batteries, tires, and many others utilize a multi tiered series of products. Name recognition sometimes has consumers, unaware...
  18. Same here. Bedded in the new brake friction...

    Same here. Bedded in the new brake friction materials to the cleaned discs. Just never found the EBC HH to have the initial bite that the oem Brembos had.
    The EBC brake pads stop ok, however on...
  19. A couple of weeks ago, I installed these floating...

    A couple of weeks ago, I installed these floating brake discs and the spring upgrade from Martin onto my friends 21 RT Limited.
    I know that I owe you folks a ride report. It will happen, simply...
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    Without doubt, reset the oil to the correct...

    Without doubt, reset the oil to the correct level, clean the mess and see if the concern reappears.

    Based on helping others with similar issues of overfilled oil and resulting oil leaks, the...
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    Regarding dry sump engine oil systems, in...

    Regarding dry sump engine oil systems, in comparison to wet sump style systems, the dry sump design has secondary oil pumps that transfer oil into a holding tank of sorts. The wet sump style hold...
  22. $325 for a spring alone and shipping? You can...

    $325 for a spring alone and shipping? You can buy Eibach or Hyperco springs for right around $100 new. Used ones can be found around $60.

    For almost 50 years, I have been explaining to folks...
  23. The absolute honest answer, and I do not sell...

    The absolute honest answer, and I do not sell shocks, but read and understand the snake oil claims by some shock manufacturers, that become parroted and recited by owners, is that regardless of what...
  24. Absolutely, your welcome. Sorry it got technical...

    Absolutely, your welcome. Sorry it got technical and glazed your eyes. Guess that having been tuning and rebuilding shocks since the mid 1970s, almost 50 years, helped with technical aspects of my...
  25. As the other guy suggested, absolutely CORRECTLY...

    As the other guy suggested, absolutely CORRECTLY check the oil level when hot. Your words tend to indicate it was fine to the restaurant, then acted up after the food. Also incorrectly checking the...
  26. As a suggestion, before going into the top end,...

    As a suggestion, before going into the top end, verify the clutch vacuum assist has not failed.

    Even with broken ring(s), which is pretty rare in modern engines, it would take several broken...
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    Aren’t the experts stating 80 years old is the...

    Aren’t the experts stating 80 years old is the new 60? With your spunk, swagger, and New England codger, whether you change those plugs now or never, you and the Spyder will roll 100k. No math...
  28. Still have not gotten a chance to ride my friends...

    Still have not gotten a chance to ride my friends Spyder with the new springs.

    Did BajaRon suggest the Ultra Bar, even with the firmer springs?
    Since firmer springs and a firmer bar both...
  29. Very similar to my Craftsman aluminum moto jack. ...

    Very similar to my Craftsman aluminum moto jack. $100 for a used one seems expensive.

    My Craftsman version works well, but requires careful placement when raising the Spyder.
    At full height,...
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    Seems, being north of 80,000 miles, might as well...

    Seems, being north of 80,000 miles, might as well run those spark plugs to 100,000 before changing them.
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