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    Default Just bought a 2015 RTL and need help

    I've had Wings all my life and just bought this RTL. I can't find the damn kickstand! What idiot would make a motorcycle and forget to put a kickstand on it?
    In the words of the President "Sad".

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    Read the owners manual
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    Kickstand?... These things are supposed to have a kickstand??!!!
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    It's next to the spare tire on the right side.
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    Default Really😲

    Your did not have one... did you check to see if it is attached to your ankle....

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    and on your new ryde. I am betting you will be just fine without the kickstand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JackB View Post
    I can't find the damn kickstand!
    When I was riding my first Spyder home, I came to a red light. Frantically, I tried to put a foot down to keep the bike upright! Not possible! OMG! What to do! After a bit, it came to me that the tryke was still upright, without a foot (or leg) to support it.

    You will get used to it.

    Although, I can't imagine how people who ride both the Spyder and a "normal" 2 wheel bike manage it.

    By the way, WELCOME!

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    Drink enough of the BRP koolaid and check back later.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sandeejs View Post
    When I was riding my first Spyder home, I came to a red light. Frantically, I tried to put a foot down to keep the bike upright! Not possible! OMG! What to do! After a bit, it came to me that the tryke was still upright, without a foot (or leg) to support it.

    You will get used to it.

    Although, I can't imagine how people who ride both the Spyder and a "normal" 2 wheel bike manage it.

    By the way, WELCOME!

    ~Sandee~
    Yup! I kept reminding myself that I didn't need to put my feet down the first few times I got on my spyder. I had to laugh at myself that I had the urge to do so.
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    Don't worry about the kickstand. Just keep practicing duck-walking it like other bikes.
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    Well, if you're missing the kickstand, you better check your Blinker fluid too!
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    Kickstands are the most commonly stolen parts off of Spyders, so the majority of Spyders no longer have them. They're considered valuable mementos, especially among jealous onlookers, and it's suspected that most of the thieves are HD owners.

    Welcome Spyder newbie!


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    Quote Originally Posted by DGoebel View Post
    Well, if you're missing the kickstand, you better check your Blinker fluid too!
    Welcome to the Cyrcus!
    And if you need some blinker fluid, you'll want to get this stuff.

    http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=22

    They also have a variety of other things too like muffler bearings and flux capacitors.

    Don't forget to get some seasonal air too for your tires. You don't want to be running winter air in them during the summer. Very bad for the rubber!
    Last edited by SteveLaoyster; 04-04-2018 at 02:53 PM.
    AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder!
    "Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"

    The Critter 2016 RT-S
    Cat Bypass from Lamonster
    BajaRon Sway Bar
    Hella dual horns with relay
    BRP Hitch with trailer module
    Foam Grips
    Adjustable Air Deflectors
    Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
    Shorty antenna
    Ultraguard half cover
    Gremlin bell from my son
    Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
    2016 RT-S , stock not yet Pearl White

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    Default Brake handle

    For 3 months, every time I went to stop, my right fingers would go straight out and try to apply the front brake. I still do it sometimes.

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    Default Kick stand

    The last owner either lost it or the dealer forgot to get it out of the crate when they put it together. Of course it may be in the left saddle bag with the tire jack. on the new ride

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster View Post
    They also have a variety of other things too like muffler bearings and flux capacitors.
    Thanks so much for posting this. I really wanted the updated flux capacitor, but couldn't find it ANYWHERE!
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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveLaoyster View Post

    They also have a variety of other things too like muffler bearings and flux capacitors.
    Muffler bearings ????? maybe that's the noise in my exhaust, and I thought I had a screw lose

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