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  1. First of all, thanks to all who offered input on...

    First of all, thanks to all who offered input on my problem. I appreciated the help.

    After additional investigation on the web and consultation with some other riders, I decided to return the...
  2. Spyder Dealer Tire Blues - now the belt's too tight! Any opinions??

    This story is about two Can-Am dealers who objected to mounting a General Altimax car tire on the back of a 2022 RTL Sea to Sky. One dealer did it anyway, and the other worked on it later. The...
  3. I just put Vredrestein 175/55-15 front tires and...

    I just put Vredrestein 175/55-15 front tires and a General Altimax RT43 215/60-15 on the rear of a 2022 Sea2Sky. My dealer told me the fronts didn’t have enough clearance and would rub a wiring clip...
  4. I got one of these turn signal buttons. It...

    I got one of these turn signal buttons. It arrived quickly and was an easy installation, just as advertised. It’s February in Wisconsin, so it’ll be a while before the button gets road tested, but it...
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    Lift placement

    I have used an old Sears lift on both F-3s and RTs with no problems. The center of balance shifts depending on the model and how cargo is loaded. I make a guess initially and pump the hydraulics...
  6. Outside temperature sensor reads warm - anyone else?

    The atmospheric temperature readout on my 2022 Sea to Sky typically reads 8 to 10 degrees warmer than it should. I’m comparing to another Spyder, my Apple watch, business marqués, and AccuWeather. ...
  7. Fwiw

    I’m riding 8,000 - 12,000 miles a year in Wisconsin, mostly two up. I started on a 2009 RT, which morphed into a 2017 F-3, which was replaced in 2020 by an RTL. NONE of those bikes ever had anything...
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    Thanks for the feedback. Now I can relax for the...

    Thanks for the feedback. Now I can relax for the rest of the winter.
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    Which Vredestein - Quatrac or Quatrac 5?

    I could use a little clarification. I ordered a set of Vredestein Quatrac tires from Tire Rack, but maybe I made the wrong call. The tread patterns on the Quatrac and Quatrac 5 are very different. ...
  10. Thanks for the help with the tire clearance...

    Thanks for the help with the tire clearance question. I ordered Vredesteins from Tire Rack this morning. They said they’d send them in a couple weeks when they were in stock again.

    Regarding...
  11. Front tire clearance - will 165/60R15's fit?

    My old 2017 F-3 ran Federal Formoza AZ01 165/55r15 tires on the front, and I liked them a lot. I replaced that bike with a 2020 RT-LTD that is soon to need new front rubber too, but I can't find the...
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    I used a hemostat the first time to remove the...

    I used a hemostat the first time to remove the short black piece of tubing that locks the reservoir in place. Then I dropped the little piece into the guts of the machine where it’ll never be seen...
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    I put 25,000 miles on an Altimax mounted on my...

    I put 25,000 miles on an Altimax mounted on my 2017 F-3L and it looked barely worn. The bike was replaced with a 2020 RTL in the fall. Just for something to do this winter I’m wondering about the...
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    Will the General Altimax RT43 225/60-15 even fit...

    Will the General Altimax RT43 225/60-15 even fit on a 2020 RTL?
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    You can use the existing rod. There is sufficient...

    You can use the existing rod. There is sufficient space on either end for an additional hole. One hole will lower the pedal about an inch. It work Ed fine on a 17 LTD and a 15 S. The 17 was in no. 5...
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    Tire report offered and needed

    I spent last winter researching an automotive rear tire for my 2017 F-3L. I settled on a General Altimax, pumped it to 18 psi cold, and rode it two up all summer, mostly in dry weather. The tire...
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    Mirror vibe fix

    I have a 2017 F-3 LTD with 16,000 on it. The mirrors vibrated badly when the bike was new and now they don’t. I fixed the problem with a wedge cut from an old black rubber garden hose. Cut a one...
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    Unexpected neutral at stoplight

    I have a ‘17 F-3 LTD with 16,000 miles that recently started shifting into neutralat stop lights. Aside from some surprise when hitting the the throttle and not moving, there haven’t been serious...
  19. X-Creen

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    We have had an X-Creen on our F-3 Ltd for a year and 9,000 miles. It works very well, greatly reducing both wind noise and buffeting. Recently I ordered a second one in clear plastic...
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    Yes, it is supposed to fit your bike. And yes, I...

    Yes, it is supposed to fit your bike. And yes, I still have it.
    Rod
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    X-Creen Tour spoiler, smoke color

    Smoke X-Creen Tour adjustable spoiler attachment with both bolt-on and clamp-on means of mounting. Reduces buffeting. Easy to install & adjust. No scratches, like new. Have all print info. Will...
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    Thanks.

    Thanks.
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    F-3 bumpskid

    Compared to cars and trucks, Spyders don’t have much ground clearance, and they can’t dodge roadkill and other debris like a motorcycle. This worried me enough to buy a bumpskid because we’re...
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    I put on a driver’s backrest from Lamonster last...

    I put on a driver’s backrest from Lamonster last summer. The installation was easy and the parts were high quality. I ended up throwing the actual pad away and replacing it with ever smaller...
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    F-3 Ltd windshield fix option

    I have a 17 F-3 Ltd equipped with the OEM small, recurved windshield. It did a better job of keeping the wind, noise, and buffeting off me than I expected, but was a far cry from the protection...
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    Thanks

    I’ve noticed a lot of the tire replacement discussion addresses traction issues. I think the tread pattern on the Altimax tire might shed water better than the Kumho because it has more channels, but...
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    I have an 2017 F-3 Ltd that’ll need a back tire...

    I have an 2017 F-3 Ltd that’ll need a back tire soon. I like the looks of the Altimax, but I wonder whether it’ll fit. The clearance between the mud flap and the OEM Kendra 225/50-15 is exactly one...
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    Car tire comparison needed

    It’s still the dead of winter in Wisconsin, but soon enough I’m going to need new rubber on my F-3 Ltd. The reports I’ve been reading seem to like the General Altimax 215/60-15 and the Kumho...
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    Octane

    I have 8,000 miles on a 2017 F-3 LTD, mostly riding two up. We generally get about 37 mpg, but the interesting thing is that the mileage is just the same using 87 octane as it is using 92. The bike...
  30. I have a 2017 F-3 LTD, now with 8,000 miles on...

    I have a 2017 F-3 LTD, now with 8,000 miles on it. It had the high speed vibration that drives new owners nuts, so about 4,000 miles ago I had the BRP tensioner installed. After watching the video...
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