What did you do to your Spyder today?

[rjinaz86323]

In preparation for a couple of extended trips coming up I installed the top case rack. Big Bike Parts 41-355BK Tour Trunk Rack (CAN AM F3, Yamaha Star Venture)

Also installed the LED turn signal bulbs (rear) OXILAM 7507 PY21W BAU15S LED Bulbs Amber Yellow 2800LM for Turn Signal Lights with Built-in Load Resistor CANBUS Error Free 2641A 12496 7507AST Bulb Replacement (2PCS). These replaced a previously installed LED light that cause hyper-flash.

Both items purchased through Amazon Prime.

[Haze]

I bought 2 front tires for my F3T.
165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatrac SL.
Hope to install the tires in a few days.

[troop]

Handlebars disassembled as my Helibar V2's arrive today

[JKMSPYDER]

Replaced my front tires with Hankooks and new brakes all around yesterday.

[troop]

Installed my 2022 F3 Helibars. Can't wait for the weather to get nice enough to try them..

[CloverHillCrawler]

Installed Brake pads for the first time, Cleaned and lubed pins. Followed the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbfFLIQ_PsU by Mathieu Tech Moto

I didn't use his Jacking points (which a lot of people will cringe at) but it helped to make my chore a lot easier.

[Lew L]

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Mounted up new driving lights.
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[Mazo EMS2]

Finally got around to mounting the base for my Zumo 396 GPS. A much easier task on the '21 RT than it was on the '16 RT

[fredgal]

finally got around to putting my daytona frunk wrap on.. 65 degrees today, but are roads are dirty and crappy.. getting the itch to get her out... cant seem to remove the sideways pic.. lol.. oh well..

[troop]

Got my Ultimate Position 5 floorboards installed today. Pierre made the install look easier than it was for me. I learned after the first side to take a utility knife and clean the Line-X from around the frame tube hole. The frame bolt pivots around much easier

[ARNIE R]

Trouble balancing Vredsteins. Anyone else had this problem? My bike shop in VA did a static balance before I left for FL. Got down here for a first ride and had bad shaking above 45. Went out and got a cheap harbor freight bubble balancer and got to almost 75% better. Went to a local tire shop hoping they could fine tune my work and he stated the tires were totally out of round and the weights needed were off the charts. Sent me to a local repair shop. They spent about an hour on them and declared them “balanced”. Rode today and nearly lost my mirrors and fenders as the vibrations were severe. Finally found a CanAm repair shop about an hour away and they stated that the repair shop has put excessive weights in three positions on each wheel. They removed that mess and redid them. Gonna try them out tomorrow and hope that they are finally done right. Geez…

[FrogmanDave]

Trouble balancing Vredsteins. Anyone else had this problem? My bike shop in VA did a static balance before I left for FL. Got down here for a first ride and had bad shaking above 45. Went out and got a cheap harbor freight bubble balancer and got to almost 75% better. Went to a local tire shop hoping they could fine tune my work and he stated the tires were totally out of round and the weights needed were off the charts. Sent me to a local repair shop. They spent about an hour on them and declared them “balanced”. Rode today and nearly lost my mirrors and fenders as the vibrations were severe. Finally found a CanAm repair shop about an hour away and they stated that the repair shop has put excessive weights in three positions on each wheel. They removed that mess and redid them. Gonna try them out tomorrow and hope that they are finally done right. Geez…

You've got some other problem there if it is taking that much weight. I would suspect there is something wrong with the tire(s).

[Peacekeeper6]

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[Deanna777]

I got my spyder inspected today. The spyder passed inspection.

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 Cognac.

Deanna

[Peacekeeper6]

I got my spyder inspected today. The spyder passed inspection.

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 Cognac.

Deanna

Thank goodness NV doesn’t require such nonsense.

Is it for smog ?? Braking ??

[ARNIE R]

Well, yesterday’s balance did the trick. Was able to hit 101mph (GPS) today and all was good.

[Deanna777]

Thank goodness NV doesn’t require such nonsense.

Is it for smog ?? Braking ??

The state of Vermont requires inspections for motorcycles and cars, TT units. It was for lights, brakes, directionals, and etc.



Deanna

[Peacekeeper6]

The state of Vermont requires inspections for motorcycles and cars, TT units. It was for lights, brakes, directionals, and etc.



Deanna

I see. I used to live in NJ and remember having to do that with my car. I'm kinda 50/50 with these type of inspections, because it just seems to be just another money maker for the state.

Here in NV, cars/trucks HAVE to be smogged, and the fee is nominal. In fact, my friend owns a smog shop and it only costs me $15 and 5 minutes of my time. Luckily, my motorcycle and trike doesn't have to be smogged.

(I've seen some jalopies on the road that would want me to wish there was some kind of mandatory inspection, LOL).

[Haze]

Finished an oil change and maintenance inspection on the F3T.
Now I'm gathering tools and my courage to realign the handle bars as I can't get a laser align until Oct.
Anyone with experience please chime in.

[pegasus1300]

Rode my Spyder 255 miles for some tacos. Went to Beaver Ut. to Beaver Tacos. Four bikes and 5 people. 3 Spyders. Then we had to go to The Creamery for ice cream. I had French Silk and Bourbon Pecan. Great day to get out and go.P1100310.jpgP1100314.jpgP1100311.jpgP1100317.jpgP1100320.jpg

[Bangorbob]

Parked my new Honda Rebel 1100 DCT next to it.

[Deanna777]

I see. I used to live in NJ and remember having to do that with my car. I'm kinda 50/50 with these type of inspections, because it just seems to be just another money maker for the state.

Here in NV, cars/trucks HAVE to be smogged, and the fee is nominal. In fact, my friend owns a smog shop and it only costs me $15 and 5 minutes of my time. Luckily, my motorcycle and trike doesn't have to be smogged.

(I've seen some jalopies on the road that would want me to wish there was some kind of mandatory inspection, LOL).

Peacekeeper6:

What is smogged?

Deanna

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Peacekeeper6:

What is smogged?

Deanna

I'm pretty sure He's referring to whether your vehicle can pass " clean air " regs. .... luckily they arn't doing this in Vt. .....YET .... Mike

[Mazo EMS2]

Finally got the parts to finish my GPS base and USB cord install. Now if it would ever get nice out...........

[Haze]

Had my seat rebuilt, today, by Seth Lamm on a drive in appointment.
Rode 250 miles home thru light rain and wind to test the seat.
Its GREAT.