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    Ah, thanks gentlemen. I haven't ridden in about...

    Ah, thanks gentlemen. I haven't ridden in about two months. Let me hook-up a battery tender and top off the battery.

    @BLUEKNIGHT911 >> Two oil drain plugs it is! I'll remember that next time.
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    2021 F3-S, VSS Fault at Startup

    Hey all,
    Haven't posted here much lately. I've got mere 1300 miles on my 2021 F3-S. Recently did the oil change (drained from the wrong hole (again!). I finally ended-up making a note in the...
  3. So thus far my performance mods are as follows: ...

    So thus far my performance mods are as follows:

    Handling Improvements:
    - Bajaron sway bar
    - VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 5 SL - 165/60R-15

    These significantly improve cornering and highway stability.
    ...
  4. Well, I'm joining the club. I shipped my ECU via...

    Well, I'm joining the club. I shipped my ECU via overnight delivery for a Stage 2 reflash yesterday to Monster Fuel. Hope to have it back by Memorial Day. Last week I added Lamonster cat bypass...
  5. Thread: Tires again

    by nycgordonf
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    Thank you. I suspected as much. I almost bought...

    Thank you. I suspected as much. I almost bought them in 175/55 size only to realize that size is only rated T (118mph). Went back and bought the 165/60 which were H rated. In fact it’s the only tire...
  6. Thread: Tires again

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    Genuinely curious, after reading all the posts...

    Genuinely curious, after reading all the posts here, what size do you get the Vredestein Quatrac 5 in? I cannot find this tires in the OEM size (165/55 R15).
  7. Swapped out the bolts yesterday. I was waiting...

    Swapped out the bolts yesterday. I was waiting to lift the spyder to do it. I installed the LaMonster exhaust pipe that got rid of the bulky 20+ pound resonator/catalytic converter, and swapped out...
  8. Hmm, strange. The install guide clearly specified...

    Hmm, strange. The install guide clearly specified the included bolts should be used at the top. Wish I had a copy of the install guide but I tossed it.

    I torqued them all quite well.
  9. Just finished installing mine today. Abrupt...

    Just finished installing mine today. Abrupt manuvers and taking curves at higher speeds definitely feels more stable. Here are my photos of the install. Getting those plastic blocks sure was a...
  10. So, I felt compelled to reply to my own thread as...

    So, I felt compelled to reply to my own thread as a follow-up.

    The 7Jurock windshield arrived last week. I had opted for the tallest (27") version to help alleviate the unbearable turbulence...
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    Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. In...

    Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. In retrospect, the best way (I think) to deal with a head-on collision with an animal is to maintain vehicle control, and duck your head down low. Damage to...
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    Hit a deer today

    So I'm riding to the airport, as I do every day. Doing 50 in a 40 on a straight country road, when out of nowhere, this 150lb (or so) missile comes at me from 9 o'clock. In all my years of driving...
  13. Well, a quick update. I ended-up purchasing the...

    Well, a quick update. I ended-up purchasing the 27" windshield (largest they have) from 7Jurock. $200 shipped, with 15% tint. It's a solid increase vs. the 21.5" Blue Ridge windshield. Hopefully...
  14. Oh, you're preaching to the choir. I spent more...

    Oh, you're preaching to the choir. I spent more on my old Harley than the thing was worth. I came to think to myself one day, do I spend more time working on this bike? Or do I spend more time...
  15. Uh-ah. Don't want that happening. I sometimes...

    Uh-ah. Don't want that happening. I sometimes hit 105mph when passing cars. Last thing I need to worry about is a clamp-on piece of windscreen going loose and hitting me in the face at that speed....
  16. Thanks! Never thought of adding anything extra...

    Thanks! Never thought of adding anything extra on top of the Blue Ridge. Somewhat concerned about the looks of it. Would you happen to have a photo of what it looks like on your Spyder? Just to...
  17. There are only 2 OEM windshields for the Spyder...

    There are only 2 OEM windshields for the Spyder F3. Blue Ridge and Route 129. Route 129 is the shorter one. Please, do share your experience with it riding at highway speeds. I have to remove the...
  18. Well thank you gentlemen. That about figures. ...

    Well thank you gentlemen. That about figures. The Can-Am website doesn't allow any product reviews, so it's impossible to tell what rider's experiences with a given accessory are. Had I know this...
  19. Blue Ridge Windshield on the F3 = Crazy backdraft

    I've never been one to ride with a windshield. Riding my HD Sportster, I'd eat up bugs with my jacket and helmet every spring. With my Spyder, I'm able to use this vehicle on a more daily basis. ...
  20. Can the 7.8" Panoramic LCD display be used on the F3-S (which uses the 7.6" display?)

    I'm comparing the F3-S (which comes with the monochromatic 7.6" display), and the F3-S Special Series (which comes with the full color 7.8" display).

    My guess is, these two bikes are one and the...
  21. The best part is, the electrical/ECU engineer at...

    The best part is, the electrical/ECU engineer at BRP who programs the hyperblink could offer us a fix in about 2 minutes. If he would be so kind as to share the process involved in resetting it,...
  22. My state inspection ($9) involves the following,...

    My state inspection ($9) involves the following, and I reckon yours is about the same:

    - Horn (check)
    - Headlights (check)
    - Blinkers (check)
    - Brake light (check)

    I think the guys doing...
  23. If you're going the resistor route, make sure you...

    If you're going the resistor route, make sure you get 50w resistors, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4V9ECY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Even though a...
  24. LED Upgrade - is there any way to fix hyperflash on 2021 F3 without load resistors?

    So I've finally upgraded the rear blinkers/brake lights on my 2021 F3-S to LED. Simple swap. Frankly, I'm surprised Can-Am still uses incandescent bulbs, given the availability (and relative...
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    I can't drive it like a sports car! Every sports...

    I can't drive it like a sports car! Every sports car I've driven was able to somewhat retain traction at WOT in first gear. This thing just starts shredding that rear tire!
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    New Rider, First Mod

    Hey Everyone,
    Happy join this forum. I'm coming off a Harley Sportster which, unfortunately, burned down in a garage fire where it was winterized a few years ago. Insurance company covered the...
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