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  1. Thread: New Tires

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    I drove the wife's Spyder into town this...

    I drove the wife's Spyder into town this afternoon and they put the new Q5 tires on it. I can't really do an adequate job of relating the difference before/after. Driving into town on the stock...
  2. Thread: New Tires

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    Just came home from tire shop putting new...

    Just came home from tire shop putting new Quadratrac 5 165-60x15 tires on my Spyder. Wow, no one was kidding, it makes a new ride out of it. So much smoother and tracking is so much cleaner. Can't...
  3. Thread: New Tires

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    What is wrong with KUMHO ECSTA AST for a rear...

    What is wrong with KUMHO ECSTA AST for a rear tire? It comes in the exact replacement size, tread pattern looks similar????
  4. Thread: New Tires

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    Not to hijack a thread, but is anyone running the...

    Not to hijack a thread, but is anyone running the Vredestein Quadratrac 5 tires in the front at 165/60x15 and the Kuhmo Ecsta on the rear in the stock size which is available? On the surface that...
  5. Thread: Sticking brake

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    Sticking brake

    Anyone have an issue with a front brake sticking? It is my understanding the electric parking brakes have been a huge issue on 2018 RT Limited models which is what we have, 2 of them. But I also...
  6. Thread: Laser alignment

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    I would suggest a phone call before adventuring...

    I would suggest a phone call before adventuring out. 2 of the places listed in CA have been out of business a good number of years.
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    Lodi

    Thanks for the info. Sadly the dealer in Lodi is long gone and the web site is several years behind in an update. I will investigate other options in the general area and get the alignment soon.
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    replace or not to replace, that is the question

    From what I can glean from this wonderful forum, the OEM tires on Spyders leave a lot to be desired. I only found evidence of one rider who liked them. I am of the opinion they are the major cause...
  9. Thread: Tire pressue

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    Thanks, that clears up my confusion. Does the...

    Thanks, that clears up my confusion. Does the handling improve enough with a tire swap to bag the OEM tires and put on new ones? If so, what is the consensus of the best solution for better...
  10. Thread: Tire pressue

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    Tire pressue

    I recall seeing some threads that highly recommend running the front tires at 16 and the rear tire at 18. The manual calls for 20 in front, 28 in the rear.

    I have basically new 2018 RT Limited...
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    Just a crazy thought, but make sure the phone...

    Just a crazy thought, but make sure the phone likes your cord. IPhones can be fussy about 3rd party cords, so would confirm that before making a long trip.
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    What is the consensus on best gear? I have no...

    What is the consensus on best gear? I have no experience in many years on aftermarket accessories and appreciate any input.
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    Great helmet with comm gear built in

    Wife and I just picked up 2 new Spyder RT Limited. They are left over 2018 models in Champagne/chrome. Love them so far. Honestly quite different than 2 wheels which I rode a lot of in my younger...
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