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  1. Thread: Oil Change

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    That's at least a little comforting. Thanks

    That's at least a little comforting.
    Thanks
  2. Thread: Oil Change

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    Yeah, it looks like they gave me both of the old...

    Yeah, it looks like they gave me both of the old filters. I'll have to exchange them on Monday.
    The part numbers on the ones that came out are the new ones.
    Thanks
  3. Thread: Oil Change

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    Oil Change

    I decided to do an oil change on my wife's 2011 RS SE5. We bought it used from a deal and it has 5156 miles on it. Given the miles it my not be due but it can't hurt and at least I will be sure when...
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    It seems like the news wants to blame the traffic...

    It seems like the news wants to blame the traffic light or those responsible for its maintenance. Isn't it clear that the cause of the crash was that she didn't stop. She is totally responsible. ...
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    There was a story on our local news last week...

    There was a story on our local news last week where a guy on a motorcycle yelled at a driver that was texting. So the driver just ran into him and drove off. The news reporter was interviewing the...
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    Same here. I like the compressor because It gives...

    Same here. I like the compressor because It gives me an unlimited volume of air. I have a set of CO2's that a friend gave me but they sit at home in the tool box. The compressor is actually smaller...
  7. Thread: BIG QUESTION

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    Which model Shoei is it?

    Which model Shoei is it?
  8. Thread: HELP!!!

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    Is it actually hot? Could it be a bad...

    Is it actually hot? Could it be a bad temperature sensor and it is lying to you and the nanny? Just a thought.
  9. Thread: Brake Help

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    Is the pedal actually softer on the first press...

    Is the pedal actually softer on the first press or is it just further down but still hard? I would suspect the reason would be the amount that the pads retract when the pedal is released. If the...
  10. I have been using MapSource which came with my...

    I have been using MapSource which came with my Zumo 550 but is seems that they are now pushing BaseCamp. BaseCamp seems to make things harder to do than MapSource but I guess I have to suck it up...
  11. Thread: Recall notice

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    Same here. And I already have the new cap.

    Same here. And I already have the new cap.
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    Congrats. I'm really glad to see you were...

    Congrats. I'm really glad to see you were sucessful. You are now the expert. You've been there and done that.

    John
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    I've been shopping something similar. I need to...

    I've been shopping something similar. I need to carry a 2011 RS and a 2000 Kawasaki ZR7. I've done the garage layout and I think they would fit on a 6x11 trailer if I place the ZR7 front wheel behind...
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    I bought the spyder for my wife but so far I have...

    I bought the spyder for my wife but so far I have more miles on it than her. Now that I am used to the spyder, when I switch back and forth I don't really have any trouble other than I occasionally...
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    Thanks Guys

    I guess in the perfect world the rear wheel would be aligned to put the thrust line down the center of bewteen the front inner A-arm pivots, then the engine would be aligned to get the belt to track...
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    Laser vs Regular alignment

    I get that the laser alignment tools are more accurate. But, is the regular alignment so inaccurate that its not really close to being right? Or, is it that the folks doing the laser alignment are...
  17. Thread: NOT A GOOD DAY

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    Not sure about the Spyder but that's how it works...

    Not sure about the Spyder but that's how it works on cars with a parking brake that uses the same pads as the main brake. For my VW jetta I made a tool that turns the piston while applying pressure...
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    Ending...

    Did you ever get the key out? If so, how?
    :popcorn:
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    My frunk adventure

    I've only had the Spyder a week and it's raining today so I was spending some time going over the bike cleaning and getting familiar with it. I had cleaned an lubed the frunk latch and when I was...
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    Me too. Just bought a used :ani29: and they were...

    Me too. Just bought a used :ani29: and they were already gone.
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    Thanks I'll try it on my Zumo 550 tonight.

    Thanks I'll try it on my Zumo 550 tonight.
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    I have a headlight modulator on my Kawasaki ZR7. ...

    I have a headlight modulator on my Kawasaki ZR7. I use it mainly when I am in areas where there is a lot of traffic. One time in a small town I was at a stop sign and a cop was at the opposing stop...
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    Anyone changed and upper ball joint 2011 RS?

    Just going over my (new to me) 2011 Spyder RS and found play in the upper ball joint on the left side. The bike has 3500 miles on it and I did buy a 2-year warranty so it may be covered. From what I...
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    Bought it yesterday. Today, mounted the...

    Bought it yesterday.
    Today, mounted the bike-to-bike comms, Clean and wax, ordered BajaRon sway bar & Aluminum heim joints.
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    Pulled the trigger

    Well we went to the dealer today and the Spyder that we were wanting to ride was out so the salesmen put her on an RT to ride around the lot until the RS came back. She seemed to be doing real well...
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    Thanks for all of the replies

    First I would like to thank everyone that replied. The info and insights are really appreciated.

    I think we are going to have my wife take the test ride on Friday. The dealer said we could take...
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    The Spyder is for my wife but I'm sure I will...

    The Spyder is for my wife but I'm sure I will ride it too. I'm going to stick mainly to two wheels myself. I'm going to try and get her out on a couple of hour test ride. The salesmen said we...
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    First test ride. Not at all what I expected.

    First I come from riding on two wheels. Second, I read the whole Do's and Don'ts thread which was a big help on the test ride. My first thought as I pulled out onto the road was I am either going...
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