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Sadly, a few photos indicated clutch basket failure where the basket fingers broke off. Pretty ugly, but repairable with enough time and money.

Hopefully this Spyder just needs the clutch plates...

Agreed, lubricating spherical bearings with a liner can be detrimental.
Ironically, some version of DU bearings or lined spherical bearings, if lubricated with a lithium based lube / grease, will...

In recent times, one of the other Spyder repair focused internet groups, has seen similar issues.
While it would be truly awesome if adding oil, or unsticking the clutch plates resolve it, those...

Was simply sharing information based from experience using the product as the manufacturer intended of Corrosion Protection and Control.
The aerospace industry, which Boeshield T9 was produced for...

Reread what I posted

I did agree with you by posting that link

A simple FWIW
Regarding
Boeshield T9, we use that for corrosion protection,

Regarding
BoeLube, that is a type of cutting wax for drilling/machining.

As weak as my point of view seems, you will probably find, that while what you is logical sense, the placards on a vehicle are deemed most current at the time of manufacture. Changes thereafter,...

Seems as though you are enjoying watching cruelty to animals with that reply.

Honestly, I have a few co workers over the years, sometimes engineers, sometimes just techs, they needed a good wack...

Wanted to add a couple things.
Agree, we are not often hearing about, or reading about engine failures based on fuel octane. Then again, it is not likely, that those running lower octane fuels,...

For me, my best understanding in regards to the most updated and current info, is the placard on the vehicle.
Granted, the manual and placard should be the same.
Unless a revision is done to...

Not the actual trailer that is for sale.
Rather a photo of our grocery getter, stopping for ice cream on the way home.

Posted to give a visual for others. Pearl white Spyder, dragging a pearl...

Few years ago, a Harley rider apparently wanted to flex his muscle and show how fast his machine was. Not top speed, rather under acceleration to a fairly quick speed, well over posted, before I...

When Rotax designed, built, and supplied Can Am with engines, the design team very likely tested to 100% max performance intended.

More than likely, that team determined that 91 octane fuel is not...

Thank you.
In theory, that placard should be the most current spec at time of delivery, to obtain acceptable advertised performance AND compliance of environmental emissions specs for the date of...

Focusing on your words referencing BajaRon mentioning the computer making the adjustments based on fuel octane, that becomes a slippery slope regarding modern performance engines.
In simple terms,...

Certainly. You requested to another person that posted a reply, that they provide data showing performance validating the higher octane be used.
My opinion is, if someone endorses, with their...

Not near our Spyder. Curious, the placard under the seat, does it have the octane spec on it?

I do agree that utilizing a cover, while trailering a Spyder, can be concerning in regards to paint or windscreen damage.

From experience, we bought several BRP brand covers. One is the RT622...

Mike, for many years, I have read your replies and reasoning in regards to using 87 octane fuel, regardless that the manufacturer, whether determined by Rotax, the engine designer and manufacturer,...

Actually, it is a real Rickman Yamaha. One of 39 chassis built. Best we determined, pretty rare with only 6 of the 39 left.
Imported by Steens in Alhambra CA back then.

Many owners are happy with their purchase.
Many owners are disappointed with their purchase, especially with a couple years of ownership.
Some folks love and praise their dealer, while many folks...

Shorai LiFePo4, pretty sure that is the element makeup. Installed in our 2014 RTS. So far very impressed with the performance.

Starts with more authority than any of the Yuasa batteries I have...

Consider, a proper way to hold the grips, especially the throttle is to grab the grip similar to a door knob or screwdriver and twist.

Many, many riders tend to hold the grip more straight, and...

Kind of depends. If not releasing belt tension via the adjusters, then yes, folks will disconnect the ride height position sensor. Then removing the lower shock bolt, move the rear suspension...

R6Roadracer, as you learned, Spyders, whether RT series or F3 series, any of the earlier models, even the Rykers, none are race machines, or even what should be considered a race on Sunday sell on...

Not exactly, as others have done the lead to lithium battery swap long before me.
Merely got frustrated with Yuasa replacement having a less than stellar life span.

If I did stay with lead based...

Measuring ride height based off shock length as you discovered can be challenging to measure.

The benefit of using that method is in understanding the suspension points are symmetric and does a...

Simply to clarify, OP says 2015 F3 with a 1330 powerplant, so no spark plug wires. COP style ignition.

Gave up on lead based batteries in the Spyder.
Ours now has a Shorai brand lithium type, like LiFe4 or something like that. Works absolutely fabulous in our 2014 RTS.

Removing front shocks is less drama on a 2014 RT series vs the newer style RT series in my opinion.
As for removing springs, and reinstalling with preload adjusters, it can be a bit attentive...