It's been a couple of years since I knocked on the door of this website. I was puttering down the highway on my '77 Kawasaki KZ-1000 and passed a newer looking Spyder RT. This got my interest...
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It's been a couple of years since I knocked on the door of this website. I was puttering down the highway on my '77 Kawasaki KZ-1000 and passed a newer looking Spyder RT. This got my interest...
I'll be interested to hear what your impressions are of this mod after you get a few more miles on it.
Rick H.
I just noticed you did this back in April! So how has it been going?
As an observer only at this point I can see no negatives to installing a drive belt idler pulley except if they aren't installed properly, or if they fail and damage another component. What I wonder...
Was this an Interstate highway BP station or side road variety? Can you advise where it is located so we can all avoid it in the future?
Rick H.
Thanks Triple B. Maybe it's me.....:(
Rick H.
It could be Joe, but I tried hard NOT to let off the throttle when shifting on my two test rides. In all fairness I currently own a 2018 BMW K1600 with Shift Assist Pro and there of course is no...
Not to kick a dead horse, but does anyone notice a "hesitation" or something like a flutter shift when you upshift your trans? The reason I ask is that I just went on a second test ride of two...
I too was in law enforcement for the better part of 30 years and I arrested untold numbers of people for illegal drug and alcohol use. I also on occasion arrested prostitutes for committing illegal...
Ya know Road Kill I don't think it is a matter of anyone enjoying their break downs on a Spyder and I certainly can't speak to it as I don't own a Spyder. In fact today I stopped at the nearest...
Thank you for letting us know the outcome!
Rick H.
Could be 2 Dogs, but the diagnosis should have been done if that's the case. I just hate a story without an ending especially if it may help someone else out later on....
Rick H.
So what happend in this incident? How can you post something like this and not do an after repair report? Geeez....
Rick H.
Due to all the differences of opinions and riding style and ability, you are never going to know how a specific tire is going to handle, or last, until you personally try it on your vehicle. There...
I fully understand your unhappiness, but have they given your any reason for the two failures? Is it the sprockets themselves failing or the bolts holding them in place or?
Rick H.
All I can say/add is that I greatly enjoyed your video. I didn't know what to expect when I opened it up, but it was very enjoyable. What happens if for some reason you loose contact with your...
From a personal standpoint, I wouldn't stake an out of state away from my dealer vacation on that...…
Rick H.
Okay Road-kill: I'll bite because you are the only one bolstering a real complaint in this thread. Pray tell what is exactly wrong with your Spyder to create such discourse and how long has the...
I think in order to be a viable vehicle for purchase an electric/hybrid Spyder would need to get at least 150 miles per charge and the recharge time would have to be in minutes, not hours. The Tesla...
A lot of owners that modify their Spyders must live "charmed" lives. There have been many reported instances of people that modify their vehicles with after market parts and then have something...
Amen to the above post!
Rick H.
That could apply to any field or occupation.
Rick H.
Have you ever owned a BMW or worse yet a Harley? When certain parts go south on a Beemer you can wait until you are old and gray before replacements make it in from Germany. H-D can be just as bad...
Great question, but no easy answer. Did you ride anything like a motorcycle before getting the Spyder? If not you may have to let your neck muscles adjust to wearing a helmet. It can take a while...
I realize it may sound foolish, but when I saw the picture in the first post it made me think wouldn't it be cool if we had the ability to just jump on the Spyder and go "Up There!" I know, I...
Man oh man! You guys are hard to please. First off, the real money is in accessorizing a vehicle. Remove "farkles" like Harley has done and then charge the crap out the customer to put the same...
Great write up on your 1000 mile adventure. To tell the truth I was almost ready to sign on the dotted line for a new RT last Thursday, but just couldn't pull the pin based on what they were going...
Odd, I saw no bullying or intimidation in his post. In order to intimidate there most usually is a threat of some sort which there was none of. Perhaps the implication was not to give up one...
Okay Spyder People, where are we on the performance upgrades that have been bantered about in this thread? I am now 67 years old. I ride a BMW K1600 GTL two wheeler. Horsepower rating is about...
Non Spyder owner here......Hasn't anyone told BRP that orange and black have already been used by a somewhat famous two name motorcycle company? All kidding aside , I have been thinking about buying...
Funny how responsible people can sound completely unresponsible some times. If there is a problem with the 2013's then you have to find out EXACTLY what the problem is before you will go anywhere in...