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  1. I had a key made for the Spyder and one for the...

    I had a key made for the Spyder and one for the Truck. Cut down the the key "handle" and used an old ID card and packing tape. Put it in your wallet so they are always with you.
    Also the real...
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    My lefty wife points out, that is a right handed...

    My lefty wife points out, that is a right handed monkey!
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    Hope for the best, plan for the worst. We are...

    Hope for the best, plan for the worst. We are working on plans to sail Lake Michigan with a group for two weeks in July. We have a very large family reunion set for late July/early August in...
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    We are retired so this is not a hardship for us...

    We are retired so this is not a hardship for us personally. We make and eat meals at home and go out to eat maybe once a week or less, however, we are patronizing restaurant carry-out at least 3-4...
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    OK, you asked for it! One of our trips was...

    OK, you asked for it! One of our trips was because my wife said, “I want to see ALL of the Cliff Dwellings and I think we pretty much did see them all. My wife and I will always take a detour to...
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    Nice ride with pretty scenery. Especially the...

    Nice ride with pretty scenery. Especially the rapids. The plan is to come out to Mystic the end of July for the Denison party at the Homestead. If everything works out we'll drive out with the...
  7. Yes, and that thread locker REALLY works.

    Yes, and that thread locker REALLY works.
  8. M10x1.5x4cm(1.57) I have it in my hand as I...

    M10x1.5x4cm(1.57) I have it in my hand as I removed it to add a mount but saved it for later.
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    This is all you need to fix the cramping! I've...

    This is all you need to fix the cramping! I've got 1000's of mile on mine, let you palm do the holding let your fingers just sit there....
  10. Thread: Pet Carriers

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    How big is the Pup? He's 23 lbs. 179639

    How big is the Pup? He's 23 lbs. 179639
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    Not sure if you have the dreaded roundabouts in...

    Not sure if you have the dreaded roundabouts in your area. If you do I recommend doing a bunch at higher and higher speeds. Drive it like you stole it! Worked for me. If you've ever done a 4...
  12. Thread: This Is Too Weird!

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    I was in new product development my entire...

    I was in new product development my entire career. We used to say, "make it idiot proof and they'll just come up with a better idiot".
  13. Thread: passing mirrors

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    Mirrors

    Walmart, $5.69 adjustable, I have them on my truck and my Spyder.174630
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    Crushed vertebra with chronic pain. I have a...

    Crushed vertebra with chronic pain. I have a TENS unit that I use when riding the Spyder, driving the truck or flying in a plane any time it is going to be over a couple of hours. I won’t get on a...
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    One of our guys wears this. He said it supports...

    One of our guys wears this. He said it supports his helmet and works for him. ...
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    If you have warped rotors the brake pedal will...

    If you have warped rotors the brake pedal will pulse as the pads are pushed out and in by the rotor.
  17. Thread: Helmet security

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    Here's my solution:...

    Here's my solution: https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?114538-Helmet-clip

    $5 worth of stainless steel, 1 hour of labor and it's nice to have a little project to work on.
  18. Thread: New Guy Here

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    Last ride in Destin today, back to the great...

    Last ride in Destin today, back to the great white north tomorrow.
    1. light grip on the handles. 2. Don't change lanes REAL fast when passing or you'll go off the road. Yeah, I almost did that. ...
  19. In the olden days hooking up a trailer to your...

    In the olden days hooking up a trailer to your car could sometimes lead to hyper flashing because the load was too much for the relay and you had to install a heavy duty one. If that is the case...
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    Sorry...That's not cold, this morning before the...

    Sorry...That's not cold, this morning before the sun came up it was 2 degrees, a little bit of wind and the the weather unit said -0 wind chill. I'm not sure, but my old math days say that -0 is...
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    We are in Illinois, which has lots of salt as...

    We are in Illinois, which has lots of salt as well. So....taking the Spyder to Florida for February. You should try it!
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    Cargo mate

    I have a cargomate. 6 1/2 x 10. Semi-custom I guess, but they made it for me pretty quickly. I hopped across the border to Indiana, paid $2395 and then paid the sales tax in Illinois. Is this the...
  23. Thread: Trailer Question

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    Totally agree. Drove 350 miles in ice...

    Totally agree. Drove 350 miles in ice storm/sleet the whole way one November. Inside the truck warm and dry and the bike in it's enclosed trailer the same. The wife napped. Life is good.
  24. Thread: Antifreeze leak

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    Waterpump

    My 2016 RT leaked and it required a waterpump replacement. One day I could smell a whiff of anti-freeze, the next day it just poured out.
  25. Thread: How important?

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    Original tire

    The original tire from the factory is 225/50R/15.
  26. Thread: Helmet clip

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    Helmet clip

    Nicely done!!
  27. Thread: Helmet clip

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    Like this

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    Slips over the clip under the seat and the seat locks it.
  28. Thread: Helmet clip

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    OK that's weird

    I tried adding the new drawing and it would'nt but then it did I guess.

    Yes, I forgot I already added a 1/16 and so added it again. It only needs to be 1.625, although 1.69 won't hurt anything.
  29. Thread: Helmet clip

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    Easy

    Not when you have a milling machine in the garage and a supply of stainless. I think I spent about 30 minutes on the CAD and 30 minutes to make them. Also we retirees have to have projects and I...
  30. Thread: Helmet clip

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    Helmet clip

    Here's the drawing: 163864163864163865
    I did make a change to make the bar 1.625 rather than 1.5.
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