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    Doubt it was vandalism

    Riding down in the Smokies this past week and checked my antenna only to have it fall off in my hand. Checked the connection and it had broken at the screw threads. This is the second OEM antenna...
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    Riding down in Great Smokies National Park

    Met many HD riders while riding in the Smokies and was surprised to get the "down low bird flying" from a couple of HD riders. I take it with a grain of salt and hope their bodies never wear out on...
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    2010 Windshield Arm Crack

    I'm at 17,000+ miles and still under extended warranty when I spotted the cracking. Talked with my mechanic and they have replaced a few assemblies at the ride's cost, not covered under warranty. ...
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    Has never been on tender

    I admit my battery has never been on a tender. After a dozen or so tries at the WOT technique, the bike finally started. Drove over to dealer to discuss with mechanic and he said he has flooded...
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    Last ride 2 weeks ago

    Have to admit the last ride was about 2 weeks ago. Health and other stuff got in the way. Gas is only 2 weeks old although that doesn't seem to mean much these days. Will see what happens. Thanks...
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    Thanks for the suggestion. WOT procedure made no...

    Thanks for the suggestion. WOT procedure made no difference. No odor of gas so I don't think it is flooded but still just whirls and will not catch. When my John Deere sounded like this a few...
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    RT won't start

    Well for the first time since I brought the RT home in April 2010, she has let me down. Went out to start it this morning and it turns over but doesn't "catch" to start. Seems like there is plenty...
  8. We have the 2010 RT A&C SE5 and my passenger has...

    We have the 2010 RT A&C SE5 and my passenger has yet to get a wet back when riding in the rain/puddles. Bike is stock as far as windshield, rear tire and deflectors although I have added the Baker...
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    Poll: My RT has been trouble free except for the known...

    My RT has been trouble free except for the known DPS and throttle body issues. In each case, they were quickly resolved by my dealer and Cowtown (throttle body died at SF last year). Yes, there was...
  10. Thread: bugs (yuk)

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    I use good old Bug Slide. The HD dealer in town...

    I use good old Bug Slide. The HD dealer in town actually carries it so it is convenient when I run out. Diana
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    2010 RT A&C 13,000 miles Bought April 2010...

    2010 RT A&C 13,000 miles Bought April 2010 (didn't get to ride too much the first couple of years due to work). Around 7,000 miles since last April.
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    Mine went at just under 11,000 miles and neither...

    Mine went at just under 11,000 miles and neither warranty or BEST warranty would cover it. ????? Not sure why not but it only cost a couple of hundred to get the shock replaced. Chances are I...
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    Made it home safe and sound mid-day yesterday...

    Made it home safe and sound mid-day yesterday after 1504 miles round trip and "excursions in the Ozarks". Sunday was cool and cloudy but mostly dry while yesterday morning the sun was a welcome...
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    Coming from northern IL, we expect it might be a...

    Coming from northern IL, we expect it might be a bit chilly in April but then again, at the end of April it may be hot as well. It's known as spring in the midwest! Last year it was 91 degrees as...
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    New arm rests from Diamond R for the moment. Still have 2 days to go and so many decisions tomake.:clap:

    Diana
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    Baker Air Wings...

    I've had mine for a year, both upper and lowers, and they really do assist air control. In cold weather, they keep air off the body and when the weather is hot, open them up for better air flow...
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    I was having the front tire wobble last fall at 44 to 47 MPH very consistently. Then riding one weekend one of the other riders mentioned my back shock must be shot as to the way I was bouncing...
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    Aragon

    I've been informed numerous times that I am simply a child at heart. The first time I saw her, she clearly looked like a dragon and stated her name is Aragon. (Not too far over the top, right?) ;)...
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    Knock on wood, no problems here...

    I have a 2010 RT SE5 A&S and have owned since new April 2010. Other than the known recalls (which up to the throttle body) had never affected me prior to my mechanic incorporating the necessary...
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    Okay, may have absolutely no relationship but I...

    Okay, may have absolutely no relationship but I was having the same problem with the front end wobble at around 45 MPH (2010 RT A&C). Had the Elkas installed and we were thinking might have...
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    WOW member

    I've been a member of my chapter for 3 years now and it is one of the best decisions I ever made. I was still on 2 wheels then, always looking for someone to ride with so made the jump. Then I...
  22. Went to Elkas this year

    I've got a 2010 RT SE5 and I replaced the standard shocks with Elkas at Spyderfest this year. For me, it was an awesome decision! I regularly fought with the bike when dealing with semis and the...
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    I've got a 2010 RT SE5 and just this summer after...

    I've got a 2010 RT SE5 and just this summer after 7500 miles, my bike has started doing the same thing. About 45 - 48 MPH, the front wheels start wobbling like they're going to fall off. The...
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    I have to admit when I read these posts about the...

    I have to admit when I read these posts about the turn signal, I wonder if my 2010 RT came from another planet, has a better turn signal switch or heaven forbid, it's a female thing! LOL...seriously...
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    I've got a 2010 RT A&C SE5 and am still trying to...

    I've got a 2010 RT A&C SE5 and am still trying to understand this vibration issue being discussed. The bike is a smoorth ride through all speeds and RPM range as far as I'm concerned. I may notice...
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    We've had our 2010 RT with the stock seat for 2...

    We've had our 2010 RT with the stock seat for 2 years and 10k miles and are still very pleased with the stock seat. I've done 700 miles in a day and no problem with soreness or distress with...
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    Well, I admit I am not one for excessive sliding...

    Well, I admit I am not one for excessive sliding around and "hanging off the edge" ;) but we have 10 K on the stock RT seat and I find it to be very comfortable. Maybe its these "older body parts"...
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    Another happy result from Lasik back in 2000. ...

    Another happy result from Lasik back in 2000. The interesting thing my doc did was fix one eye for distance and the other for reading. Still going good after 12 years and last check-up was still...
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    Sounds like throttle body...

    You've just described what my spyder sounded like when the throttle bodies acted up at Spyderfest. I was able to ride a short distance (couple of hundred feet) in 1st but 2000 RPM was the best it...
  30. I've got a 2010 RT A&C SE5 and love the bike. ...

    I've got a 2010 RT A&C SE5 and love the bike. Rode for 2 years and then the "wheels" started turning. This year I started adding some mods because it was now time to make the byke "my own"! Maybe...
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