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Do you carry a charger?
Wondering how many RT owners have a portable jump starter like the HALO Bolt in their bags.
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A good idea for some, but I am not one of them.
Five Spyders and 145,000 miles over 8 years. Have not needed a jump start once.
Space is a premium for me.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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I just ordered the rugged geek rg1000 saftey plus, which comes with an air compressor too. I'd rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it. I don't have it but will probably post an update once it arrives.
Plus I can help others, and easily move it to another vehicle if I'm going on a road trip.
Mike
2016 RTL "Boris"
Foam Grips
Utopia Backrest
BRP Passenger armrests
Bajaron sway bar
LED Bumpskid w/remote
Belt guard
BRT rear lighting w/strobe
High mount BRT w/strobe
Dual a-arm LEDs w/turn signals
Multicolor underground Halo lighting
LED headlights and foglights
FOBO TPMS
Techgripper phone holder
Lidlox
Dual USB with voltmeter
Dakota Digital Compass/Clock/Altimeter/Temperature Gauge
Vredestein Quatrac 5 175/55R15 - Fronts
General Altimax RT43 215/60R15 - Rear
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I also carried the Rugged Geek...
It always made me think of Anthony Quinn.
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I have two bikes, neither of which can be push started, so I have a jump pack in both. Used twice on one bike and once for a stranded motorist.
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
US Navy Veteran
SC Law Enforcement Boat Captain
CNC Machine Service Technician
President: Rolling Thunder SC1
Member: Disabled American Veterans, Rock Hill, SC
Member: American Legion
Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
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Throw another log on the Rugged Geek pile. It saved the battery on my cell phone too during a power outage in the recent storm.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Cognac 2014 RT-S
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Another log on the Rugged Geek pile, I've used mine for others, but not yet on my spyder, but's it's always in the frunk.
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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Yup, Lamonster one. Even have fire extinguisher, tire patch etc. plenty of room, I’d rather avoid a tow if possible.
2018 RT Limited Metalic Champagne
US Spyder Ryders Long Island NY Chapter
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Nah! There are some risks in life man must take. This is on my list.
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
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Tire patch kit, mini fire ex., jump battery ( won as a prize at a spyder rally), powerful LED flashlight, laser sighted 38 special. Be prepared..........
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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My long trip list is different than my close to home list.
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I have 2 bikes & 2 micro starts & i keep one at work
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I carry one along with a tire plug kit and air compressor
2016 RT-Ltd
Bajaron swaybar
Spyderpops trunk light
Elka stage 2 front shocks
Extra longbrake pedal
brake modulator
Centramatic wheel balancers on the front and rear.
Rivco dual flag holder
Tricled mirror turn signal indicators
with American and Texas flags
Lamonster Magic Mirrors
missing belt guard
Lambskin seat cover from Smokey mountain sheepskin.com
Tricled 360 degree led Headlights
Lamonster led fog lights
Baker air wings
2019 Silverado Duramax dually
2019 Cyclone 4007 toyhauler
Spyderpops bumpskid w led light
Rivco brand footrest
spydermanexhaust.com exhaust
had my exhaust installed @ Spyder in the hills.
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I carry one along with a tire plug kit and air compressor and a AAA card just in-case.
2017 RT Limited
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I do....
Not for myself but for others and I have had the occasion to use it for both bikers and cars...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Jack, ask the Princess to throw one in your stocking.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Optional power source
I have had issues with my Brand new Battery on my brand new 2014 Spyer RT from day one. ( it actually failed the day I bought it ) ... Because there is no way you can predict when your battery is going to DIE ( with 100% accuracy ) I bought a mini Lithium jumper device …. that was two years ago ,,, I haven't had to use it for me … but have helped others …. I have a brand new ( un-filled Yuasa in the basement ) that I will activate if my battery finally dies …. that could be this Spring or 5 years from now. …. When that occurs I will fill and charge my new one ….. JMHO …. Mike
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I Have carried Lamonts Rugged Geek in my frunk for about a year. Recharged it once, and have started three cars (neighbors, and lady in store parking lot) but as of now not needed for our Spyders....my wife says I have too many gadgets
07 Shadows, Aero, Spirit gone but not forgotten
03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
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I carry one, a Noco GB20 that I bought in the spring of 2017. I was concerned that the battery of my then 2014 was going on to 4 years.
It saved the day on an outing when the battery of a buddy on a Kawasaki went south. Ended up jumping his bike three times that day.
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I sure appreciate the recommendations and thoughts of everyone on this topic. I'd been hemming and hawing -- or maybe hawing and hemming -- about what kind of emergency repair stuff I should be carrying, and about a week ago I picked up a deck screw in a tire and barely made it to a station with an air pump and a tire repair kit for sale. While I'm not as worried about the battery suddenly going bad on me, the idea of having the ability to jump my bike, someone else's bike, or our car in a pinch is pretty compelling, and the air compressor in the Rugged Geek Safety Plus was the clincher. Ordered.
Regards,
Bret
2017 RT-S Orbital Blue
BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
SpyderPops LED Bumpskid, Spyclops II LED, Full View Turn Signals & Belt Guard
Sena 20S Bluetooth Headsets
Brake Free Helmet Light
FOBO Bike for Trike
Rugged Geek RG1000 Safety Plus Jump Starter/Air Compressor
Lamonster RAM mount/Techmount TechGripper
Drink2Go Cup Holders
UltraGard Half Cover
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Yup. Viking from Harbor Freight, a compressor, a plug kit, an emergency towing card from Markel insurance and a cell phone. I hope I never need any of it.
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Last edited by Bfromla; 12-13-2018 at 04:23 AM.
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2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Hi Jack!
Now this is where we part ways with our opinions...
If I want to take a risk: I'll drink two glasses of prune juice, and go to Church!
Wow now that's going way out on a limb Bob!
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
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