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  1. How sad - I used to see Zappa and the Mothers...

    How sad - I used to see Zappa and the Mothers almost every time they blew into Pittsburgh. Sounds like he was a great guy outside of his musical life....
  2. Uncle Frank did, yes. It was just a clue!!!...

    Uncle Frank did, yes. It was just a clue!!! :banghead:
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    Different Audience

    I'm thinking Spydie appeals to an audience with a touch (or a whole bunch) of gray whereas the Slingshot is targeting a younger "balls to walls" type of audience. The thing DOES look exciting, but I...
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    Eight months later......

    Hey Chupaca - Greetings from Morgantown, WV!!!
    Bob & Cathy :)
  5. Spydie IS Comfortable

    I used to ride on two wheels and made the transition to three. What I really like about the Spyder is how comfortable my wife is (I did install a Corbin seat with rider backrest and passenger...
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    Battery Maintenance

    I had to wear a coat in to work this morning, which made me start think about winterizing (too soon for that thought). Regardless, I live in WV where it gets COLD in the winter and I store Spydie...
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    MORE Sway Bar Praise.......

    Soooooo I just installed BajaRon sway bar and heim links on my RT. Took me about 3 hours because I have limited mechanical ability and about 7 tools. Process was not bad, I just went slow and easy....
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    Just installed my sway bar last night with ramps...

    Just installed my sway bar last night with ramps only. Its kind of tight but very do-able
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    I rode into work the past two days and its been...

    I rode into work the past two days and its been below 30 degrees for the ride in. Steering is a tad stiff initially, but loosens up within the first 1/4 mile.
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    I usually have a cup of coffee when I roll in the...

    I usually have a cup of coffee when I roll in the door at work, but not today - I was WIDE awake!
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    WV Invigoration

    My wifes car is in the shop and believe it or not, she is driving my car. What a great excuse to unplug the battery tender, throw on a couple of layers of WARM clothing, crank up the grip warmers,...
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    Squeaky Shifter???

    I recently installed some sealboards on my 2010 SM5. This requires putting on a new shift lever. Something squeaks when the shifter is moved - does anyone know of anything that might need lubed and...
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    Good Stuff!

    My daughters driveway is steep and unpaved. Large (cobble size) rocks keep the smaller stuff in place. Wouldnt take Spydie up the driveway without bumpskid (and proceeding slowly and cautiously)
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    Corbin

    I love my Corbin and my wife loves the trunkrest and armrests that go with it. I installed the Corbin after I blew out a disc from the too soft for me OEM seat. Corbin is a hard surface and it took...
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    Love my Corbin!

    Love my Corbin!
  16. Blown Disc

    I actually blew out L4-L5 from riding incorrectly (trying to keep up with my son on his crotch rocket on a twisting mountainous WV road). Surgery was a breeze and after recovery and a nice new...
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    Battery Mart

    Had a pleasant customer service issue with Battery Mart I'd like to share. Purchased a new battery for my Spydie from them online and requested overnight shipping because I NEED to get on the road...
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    The Final Word

    Problem appears to have been battery so keep you fingers crossed for me. The original YUSA battery was most likely toast and simply needed replaced. It was easy enough to drop in the new battery,...
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    Seal Floorboards on RT SM5

    Anyone installed Seals on an RT? I have a 2010 RT SM5 and am wondering how they look and if its hard to install with the shifter......
    Thanks!
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    Thanks To All :)

    Thanks to everyone for their input on this. Right now my game plan is to drop in a new battery and then get it to the dealer so their computer can run some more thorough diagnostics. I have owned...
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    IPOD???

    I've had an IPOD connected in the rear trunk - would that drain the battery???
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    I winter it with a battery TENDER and have been...

    I winter it with a battery TENDER and have been out on her several times this spring without incident. However, last night I left a 2 amp CHARGER on it overnight. That may have been the kiss of...
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    ok its official, my battery is toast :gaah: the...

    ok its official, my battery is toast :gaah: the fact that it decided to die just after adding oil is coincidental. I had a battery charger on her all night at a 2 amp setting and it will not hold a...
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    Will check the terminal connections and hopefully...

    Will check the terminal connections and hopefully that is the problem. I put a battery charger on it late last night and it shows 0 voltage and it will not take a charge! Recently when starting...
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    Kill switch is in RUN position

    Kill switch is in RUN position
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    ADDED SOME OIL, NOW NO DIAGNOSTICS???

    Sooooo Spydie was low on oil (checked it BEFORE a ride). Oil was added a little at a time to a warm engine as per CanAm instructions. When I got to an acceptable level, I pulled her out of the...
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    I've got almost $1500 in my Corbin with...

    I've got almost $1500 in my Corbin with trunkrest, armrests, and rider backrest, but it is well worth the cost to me. I blew out a coupla discs in my lower back last summer because the stock seat is...
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    My sciatic is killing me. It appears to be a...

    My sciatic is killing me. It appears to be a condition known as Piriformis syndrome where the butt muscles strangle the sciatic. It is treated by stretching and staying off the beloved Spyder for...
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    Northern WV

    Anyone out there in the Morgantown area? I have not seen any other Spyders around here so I'm kind of a freak show :ohyea:
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