Got my new rear tire (225/60R-15 General Altimax RT43 SL) installed today at my CanAm dealer. Total bill was $138 including disposal fee etc. and took about an hour. My speedometer now shows exactly what my GPS shows for speed. I have a Fobo 2 (trike) coming from Lamonster. As soon as it gets here I will get the fronts installed (will have my local tire dealer change tires on rims, I will carry in. I am waiting on the Fobo as I want to use the longer valve stems included in the kit. No riding this weekend anyway, as Grandson is coming up to spend the weekend with us. Headed to Colorado for a week of riding in 2 weeks.
Rode back home from a long weekend of twisties off the Mississippi in SE MN and La Cross WI area. Oh put these on too.USAFRetx2.jpg
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
IBA 70020
I have the license plate bolts with the USAF symbol on mine.
2014 RT-S Orange - LED headlights/driving lights, LED under mirror turns, LED brake/run lights along trunk and saddlebags, LED third brake light, LED turn bulb replacements, Magic Mirrors, Voltmeter, Oil PSI gauge, heated gear connection, BRP backrest, dash Mount USB plug, Lamonster belt tensioner, Baja Ron sway bar, NBV highway pegs, BRP arm rests M2 suspension.
Installed the Vredesteins on the front, so now new shoes all the way around. Local shop charged me $30 to mount, balance, and new longer valve stems. Once I got the tires on I added the Fobo 2. I screwed up the first time and didn't select a 'reverse trike' so it showed 1 front and 2 back tires. I had to release the sensors, delete the Spyder, and start all over. It went much faster the second time. Doh!!
Hopefully it won't be too windy tomorrow so I can take Momma for a ride and see how it handles. Lately we have been having 30 and 40 mph winds, so no fun riding.
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Re-aligned the drive belt after a work day of aligning drive belts. It was actually pretty easy. Also aligned a friend belt on a '20 RT and it was difficult to get the belt right but finally did.
Did the '20 RT's come with a belt vibration dampener from the factory?????? Friend says it has one but I couldn't find it???
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
Re-aligned the drive belt after a work day of aligning drive belts. It was actually pretty easy. Also aligned a friend belt on a '20 RT and it was difficult to get the belt right but finally did.
Did the '20 RT's come with a belt vibration dampener from the factory?????? Friend says it has one but I couldn't find it???
Nice morning so we got our ride in to check out the new tires and the Fobo install. Seems I got too much air in the back. Given the higher temp due to the muffler the rear pressure really shot up. Need to drop at least 3 psi out. Will wait till the Spyder cools down and then adjust and go for another test ride.
Ok. let the Spyder cool down and adjusted the air pressure in the rear tire. Not able to go for a ride this afternoon so will check it out in the morning, but here is the cold readings.
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
I finally got 'a Round Tuit' and over the long weekend, added all of the items that I had accumulated in anticipation of getting my 22 F3S-S (Elvira) home.
- H4 LED headlights
- TricLED 1:2 Front Fender Accessory Power Harness
- Arc LED Daytime Running Light / Fog Light Replacement Kit
- Front Fender Reflectors with Sequential LED Turn Signals & Running Lights
- Mo-Door Push-Button Garage Door Opener
- Lamonster Mount 2.0 with Dual Power Plates
- SAUTVS Rear Short Fender with LED Plate Light (Rear Fender Delete)
- Passenger Seat FIXED push button & Original Brake Eyes [C-Cut] by MTV Manufacturing
Now, if I can just figure out how I ended up with three extra plastic body panel push pins, after putting things back together...
Installed the RLS Crusher exhaust. It definitely is louder than stock. I haven't driven it yet so hopefully for the money I spent, I'll like it. Wanted to install the missing belt guard but not sure if it's really needed. Plus, I'm not exactly sure if it's just the 2 screws you remove or I have to remove a lot more. The instructions are horrible. When I'm completely done, I'll post pics.
Horrible instructions, oh yeah, been there done that. Think all that good info comes from China or where ever these add on's are made and they have no clue. Cheers!
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