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    Thanks for advice on this. I had a mechanic...

    Thanks for advice on this. I had a mechanic change oil last time and he said he had trouble so I was wondering about the easy out. I have replacement plugs so I'm prepared there.
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    Mileage expectations

    I replaced my brake pads with EBCs bought from Lamonstar 10K ago. I'm wondering what the likelihood they are good for another 7 to 8 K.

    I try looking at them but find it next to almost impossible...
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    Thought about making that correction but didn't...

    Thought about making that correction but didn't want to make anyone unhappy Correction to the quote about pudding. Some else thought the addition 'is in the eating' superfluous because eating it was...
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    Sticky: Over the last week I installed new LED headlights...

    Over the last week I installed new LED headlights to replace the burnt out origianls. I also changed my oil. Turned into quite a journey because of errors I made. I also replaced orgiinal tires at 17...
  5. Thanks for this info. Why it should be so hard to...

    Thanks for this info. Why it should be so hard to find is ridiculous. I guess if we had known what the colors were called and the discrepancy, that would resolve a lot. Glad someone finally responded...
  6. Thanks everyone. I sort of believed just slime...

    Thanks everyone. I sort of believed just slime and either or repair kit was enough but experience matters so thanks for your experience comments.
  7. Any suggestions on an Inexpensive Spare wheel?

    Hi everyone, I am planning a cross country trip on my Spyder. I will change my tires mid April and want to use the old one as a spare. However, I have no idea where to get a wheel for the SPyder that...
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    Sticky: So today, I had collected all I thought necessary...

    So today, I had collected all I thought necessary for an oil change: oil, filte, o rings, allen wrenches, etc. I did not get a socket for the oil filter cover because, I thought, I can probably jsut...
  9. Adding cigarette lighter plug to Teardrop trailer

    I have a teardrop trailer to pull behind my CanAm Spyder RT. I am thinking of buying a 12Volt cooler to use in it for our trip this summer. Can I connect the outlet to the existing wiring? The...
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    Sticky: I spent a few hours installing Show Chrome...

    I spent a few hours installing Show Chrome passenger seat arm rests. Look great. Will discover how they work and how my lady likes them.
  11. Thanks for your help. With that of others I got...

    Thanks for your help. With that of others I got the idea about increasing and decreasing speed using the CC switch.
  12. Ok, everyone. I miss stated it. The present...

    Ok, everyone. I miss stated it. The present cruise control is factory install on the right. The problem is I am throttling then I have to twist my hand into an awkward position to set or resume...
  13. Any way to Change the Cruise Control Switch position?

    Hi everyone,
    I hate where the cruise control switch is on my SPyder 2017. I assume most Spyders are set up this way. Trying to get to 70 mph and thend set the cruise control takes contortions I find...
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    What Tires for a Tear drop trailer?

    I acquired a used teardrop trailer to pull behind my spyder. Tires are as old as trailer 2009. I know they need replacing but I don’t want to short change myself but I also don’t want to spend money...
  15. We are in St Augustine but do only group events...

    We are in St Augustine but do only group events that are outsdie and with those we know wear masks and physically distance right now. I have first vaccine and due for the other in 10 days. However,...
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    Sticky: I keep seeing a Black SPyder with two up AROUND...

    I keep seeing a Black SPyder with two up AROUND St Augustine, FL. I’m wondering where they live. I;m the guy on the Gold 2017 RT.
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    HowTo: I installed a dual USB port in the blank spot at...

    I installed a dual USB port in the blank spot at the handle bars and one next to the passenger seat. I can run my cell phone and sena charger on each. I also use the rear one for my Cycle Chiller...
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    I had my tire, drove to the mechanic in Daytona...

    I had my tire, drove to the mechanic in Daytona (I live in St. Augustine but this guy comes highly recommended) and got tire changed. He said my brakes needed replacement so I agreed to do it. Total...
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    Sticky: Road my SPider 30 miles to deliver coffee for my...

    Road my SPider 30 miles to deliver coffee for my church. I sell Just Coffee to support its mission in the Presbyterian Church USA. I delivers $130 worth to 6 different drinkers. Also, tried out...
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    Sticky: Trailer and Hitch

    187457187453I bought a J&E Tear drop Trailer (2009) last week. Had about 100 miles on it and pulls incredible. I’ll have to replace tires which are also 2009 but look new. Obviously, not for the...
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    Western Trip and BRP info

    I’ll join in. We planned a trip that got cancelled by Covid last June to July. We hope to do it this June to July. We live in St Augustine FL. We’l go to New Orleans, San Antonio, Texas Hills and Big...
  22. Thanks for your responses. I’ll mark it and when...

    Thanks for your responses. I’ll mark it and when I get the trailer, figure out the wiring. I just thought there was a clear answer that came from standardization. I guess it is too much to ask. It’s...
  23. Can anyone help with Wiring - harness diagram??

    I purchased the wiring harness from Lamonster made by Big Bike Parts. Then I bought a five wire connector from Advanced auto only to discoer the wires had little in common and I know next to nothing...
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    Sticky: So Friday, 12/4/2020, I drove to Daytona to get...

    So Friday, 12/4/2020, I drove to Daytona to get the rear tire and rear brakes replaced. I had bought a Vredestein as had been recommended in the forum. Beautiful ride down and back along A1A, the...
  25. Thanks for all your posts.

    Thanks for all your posts.
  26. Can I safely increase the Fuse size for the power port in the trunk?

    I updated my 2017 Spyder RT with a dual USB port for the passenger seat. I spliced into the wires for the cigarette lighter in the trunk as the vendor suggested and provided video for. It has been...
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    i bought my 2017 with 7K on it in June. Is there...

    i bought my 2017 with 7K on it in June. Is there an easy way to tell if it has a sway bar or not installed. I’m sort of new to this. Thanks for any help.
  28. I knew that, but I was wondering about the...

    I knew that, but I was wondering about the voltage issue because they sent the cigarette lighter adapter that has nothing on it about converting to 7.4 volts.
  29. I wasn’t planning on risking the electrical...

    I wasn’t planning on risking the electrical system of the motorcycle. I was asking a question about voltage etc.
  30. I did get a lithium battery that is 7.4 volts....

    I did get a lithium battery that is 7.4 volts. I’m thinking they may actually have wanted that to be the case. However, the coverter (ddjim) would be great since then I do nto have to worry about...
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