For just working on the brakes or rear wheel area the floor jack works for me. Like others have said, it's good to have a stand or blocking to further ensure that the bike is stable. I also...
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For just working on the brakes or rear wheel area the floor jack works for me. Like others have said, it's good to have a stand or blocking to further ensure that the bike is stable. I also...
Just changing out the rear tire for another General Altimax and going to change out the brake pads as well. I noticed that the caliperpin had a wear spot where the inner pad rested. Maybe that's...
2015 Rt has 77,150 mi and the wifes 2016 F3T has 84,050 miles. We've slowed down the last couple years since post # 223 on page 9.....
A pro for not setting the parking brake when parking in the garage is that I can push it around to get a little more room if needed, whatever the need- whether to work on it, check the air in the...
Getting ready for Spring. The 15 RT just turned 77,000 miles and put a new rear tire on the wifes 16 F3T with 82,500 miles. I have a couple of oil filter change kits from BajaRon and oil ready...
"I was told running north on 92 on the east side of black canyon is better than running south. " We always enjoy 92 either way from the 50 turn-off to Hotchkiss with the scenic pulloffs and...
Its a pretty drive in the summer. Be aware of altitude sickness, hydrate, and most high passes in Colorado have snow and are closed if not a major interstate. Yes it is paved, but check the...
Congrats on your tire change Xwingnut. It certainly gives satisfaction to be able to change out these common wear items of tires and brake pads when needed. It also gives the opportunity to clean...
Like Askitee we were a ways from nearest services when I hit a rock washed onto the road during a downpour in the Arizona mountains west of Show Low. ...
All good comments along the way and although I also feel that we tend to complain too much these days but I try to remember three "truisms" from my working days.
1. Change is inevitable 2. ...
Just got our 16 F3T and 15 RT back from the Sprocket Inspection.
Great time of the year for riding, but since we had other commitments last week, we scheduled the bikes to be inspected and brake...
Congrats on the new Spyder and kudos on your maiden voyage with the three wheels! I applaud your assessment of the next maintenance items and hope your wife enjoys the ryde as well as my wife...
Have you looked for a broken front bracket just above where it bolts to the hub? We've had several break over the years, and the last replacement bracket was a heavier redesign. Previous yrs...
On the Settings tap for FOBO on your phone there is a tab to Enable or Disable Gauge pressure (scroll down on the functions). Dont ask me to explain the difference but it amounts to about 2 Psi on...
We have been running the General Altimax RT43 on our 15 RT and 16 F3T both one up on mostly secondary roads, summer touring since the originals wore out. On the last four tires we got between...
There were some early failures on the Spyders with the 998 twin engine platform with lower hhp and torque, and probably due to manufacturing tolerance range and maintenance as with most mechanical...
197390 I hit a large angular rock that washed onto the road 30 mi west of Show Low AZ and blew the sidewall on the right front tire (Kumho Solus). I was probably only going 30-45 due to the...
15 RT is at 73 K with no issues, 16 F3T had front sprocket replaced at 47 K- now at 78 K and rolling197374
Ride more - worry less
15 RT is at 73 K with no issues, 16 F3T had front sprocket replaced at 47 K- now at 78 and rolling
Just got back from a jaunt to Durango over Wolf Creek pass and back - wife on her 16 F3T and my 15 RT both with 1330 SE6. Logged 980 mile (480 mi X 2) and fueled up three times for a total...
While touring we often compare data as a way to stay alert on long trips to family in Kansas or around the mountains in Colorado and New Mexico. Although my wife rolls her eyes at my data...
Been thinking of applying to the western KS Ag Bureau for payment as a crop pest exterminator...:cheers:195816
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Fender needs to be the older rounded style from the base models.
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Have a new left hand radiator bezel for a 2011 RT that we ordered but didnt need. Free to new home - buyer pays shipping from Pueblo Colorado.:thumbup:
I guess it all comes back to how you like to ride. For those who like to "grip it and rip it" the more direct thottle program response (without ECO) or even as I understand the the pedal...
Saw the most Spyders today between Canon City and Cripple Creek on Hwy 9 since we've been riding other than around events. Saw about six out and about in mid 90 temps.
Well I have pulled out to the 4 lane and ran the revs up to merge with traffic. Why just today I looked down and was at 6000 RPM at 69 MPH after 15 miles down the "slab" and then remembered that I...
Sounds like you've got the tire change figured out Dave. Like you, I usually take the opportunity to to clean the adjuster blocks in the swingarm, and I use a little red wheel bearing grease on...
I just got a notification that the original FOBO App that I have used with our old FOBOs will be discontinued on September 6th. Do I need to release my old FOBOs before loading the new App or will...