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    Our spyders are designed to run fine on ethanol...

    Our spyders are designed to run fine on ethanol blended fuel of 10 or 15%. Read your owners manual... It's all there.

    Probably the only time I put ethanol free gas in is for storage for a few...
  2. Thread: Rain Gear?

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    I use Frogg Toggs but not the cheap ones... The...

    I use Frogg Toggs but not the cheap ones... The cheap ones are cheap and do last a season... But...

    You can buy more expensive Frogg Toggs in the same/similar breathing material. They have better...
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    The Kendas made for the Spyders are specifically...

    The Kendas made for the Spyders are specifically contracted by BRP... You won't find them on the Kenda Web Site. BRP has been partnered for years with Kenda as Kenda was supplying all the tires for...
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    FYI... Team Charlotte Motorsports is still not a...

    FYI... Team Charlotte Motorsports is still not a BRP dealer. These things take some time to iron out with a purchase like this. I do understand (Rumor) that they are not going to continue selling or...
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    The mounting tabs on the 08 and 09 GS were L...

    The mounting tabs on the 08 and 09 GS were L brackets welded to the swing arm. Later models had them bolted for easier replacement.

    Those brackets break... Then the resulting vibration will cause...
  6. Prove what? What exactly are you asking me? ...

    Prove what? What exactly are you asking me?

    The answer is simple. At the same tire pressure the car tire will out perform stock kendas. You want to go lower fine, that is choice. I don't know...
  7. Immediate difference. This is all subjective...

    Immediate difference.

    This is all subjective based on the car tire you choose... but with the right car tires I've:

    Had way better dry traction front and back
    Had way better wet traction front...
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    99 out of 100 times the auto shut off will work. ...

    99 out of 100 times the auto shut off will work.

    It really sucks when it doesn't. Gas all over. I learned that lesson once on each spyder. Given the small amount of fuel we pump, you are best to...
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    I have two SMH10's sitting here somewhere as I...

    I have two SMH10's sitting here somewhere as I upgraded to the 20s for dual speaker and earbud support on the same mount.

    Let me know.
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    Honestly... Who here would even want a $10k...

    Honestly...

    Who here would even want a $10k spyder?

    It certainly is going to have a smaller motor, and very limited creature comforts. My bet is that none of us would buy one. If they are...
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    I doubt fuel additives are your issue unless you...

    I doubt fuel additives are your issue unless you are drowning it in them... At that point, yes they would cause some issues, but only on the tank you ran it in.

    You don't need premium except for...
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    The lithium ion battery in the pump can hold a...

    The lithium ion battery in the pump can hold a useful charge for a long time... So you shouldn't be too worried about it if you topped the charge off a month ago. Just top it off every couple of...
  13. Thread: BMW myth

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    Most BMW riders wave... BMW's are a touring...

    Most BMW riders wave... BMW's are a touring favorite and I think when they see a spyder out on the road loaded down with bags and additional soft luggage or a trailer they know we are into touring...
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    Just make sure it is safe for Wraps... I have...

    Just make sure it is safe for Wraps... I have clear wrap and can't wax it as it will yellow, so I have to use plastic polish instead.
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    That hurricane just came through so I expect...

    That hurricane just came through so I expect another day and the forecast will change. Can't be any worse than last year, which wasn't too bad. If anything looks like it will be a little warmer.
  16. Thread: Rain Gear

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    I finally splurged and bought some great boots...

    I finally splurged and bought some great boots instead of using boot covers.

    I bought a pair of pioneer outdry boots... Expensive, but my feet no longer get swamped and I don't have to carry the...
  17. Thread: Adding oil...

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    I keep an oil/auto fluid vac in the garage....

    I keep an oil/auto fluid vac in the garage. Typically use it for changing oil in my lawn equipment. That made removing oil from the dip tube far easier than cracking one of the drain plugs.

    The...
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    Low speed lift in a sharp turn is kinda common....

    Low speed lift in a sharp turn is kinda common. Have done it plenty on my 08 and 17. Just get some seat time in and you'll end up doing it less.
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    I've run some stupid speeds in the rain with...

    I've run some stupid speeds in the rain with standing water. Done that with stock tires on all three and a mix of tires. I was always used to the rear kenda planing on me. Then I switched to a rear...
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    I've been using the cheaper auto Garmins forever....

    I've been using the cheaper auto Garmins forever. Am on my second one since 2008 which isn't bad considering how cheap they have gotten.

    Obviously as the others have pointed out... The benefits of...
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    Tires and tire wear are one thing. Lots of us...

    Tires and tire wear are one thing. Lots of us have transitioned to car tires and found that with a few exceptions, car tires perform better in the rain (and dry) than the factory Kendas.

    I've...
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    That is the rub. I used Mobil 1 4t in my GS for...

    That is the rub. I used Mobil 1 4t in my GS for about 10k miles. Two things made me change to Amsoil...

    1. Two or Three owners who also ran the 4T started experiencing slipping clutches and it was...
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    I'm a manual guy. For me, a handful of clutch...

    I'm a manual guy. For me, a handful of clutch lever still screams "motorcycle" to me.

    I'm also a F3-S guy, so this doesn't really impact me, but when I wear my 2017 out and want something new,...
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    2017 entry level was a base F3 starting at...

    2017 entry level was a base F3 starting at $16,999 if I recall the price properly.
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    The RE-92's I had on my previous spyder weren't...

    The RE-92's I had on my previous spyder weren't directional and out performed the stock Kendas wet or dry. Those things would keep the front planted in standing water at 55 MPH.
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    Use Black RTV on the one on my 08 GS... Thing...

    Use Black RTV on the one on my 08 GS... Thing still fell off.
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    Thank you... That is better. I'm used to seeing...

    Thank you... That is better. I'm used to seeing manufacturer specific specs on things like light truck tires, large truck tires and trailer tires... Having searched car tires by make/brand I wasn't...
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    Hey man... I have yet to see a matrix of PSI and...

    Hey man... I have yet to see a matrix of PSI and weight by table for car tires posted here. Pretty much every Car tire manufacturer doesn't list that other than to point you to the vehicle specified...
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    My infotainment is my phone and my bluetooth...

    My infotainment is my phone and my bluetooth helmet setup... No fancy additional screens needed and my eyes never leave the road thanks to voice commands via my phone and BT setup with SENA.
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    I wrote the DIY thread for replacing your OEM...

    I wrote the DIY thread for replacing your OEM gaskets with the Hondas... and even included pictures. This was for a GS/RS.

    I know that BRP did improve theirs after a bit, but I'd still use the...
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