Re set my toe-in to 1 inch on the front wheels of my 2014 RTL. Only took about 1/2 hour after getting the front end up on jack stands. It really eliminated the slight tendency to drift off a straight line at highway speeds. The 1/4 inch setting I used after installing my Baja Ron sway bar last year was not quite right. Test rode it up to 75 mph on straight smooth highway; and it feels a lot more steady and no wandering in windy conditions. All I needed was a couple of combination wrenches, and my 1/2 inch air impact gun with a 3/4" universal socket to remove the tie rod ends. I extended each one 1 full turn and bolted it all back together. I used my trusty tape measure to measure the difference at the scribe marks on the front of tires.
Then took the tape measure to the scribe marks at the rear of the tires. Yep! .... 1 inch closer in front than back. Lamonster's video recommends 1" toe-in as well. This method is the same that we used to set toe-in on all our big rigs and smaller trucks at the shop I worked in many years ago. Still works well.
Mounted a dual USB into the blank switch on my ‘20 RTL. Dremeled the blank switch plate to fit, connected power via the heated bars.
MWO (Ret'd) SJ Barnes
‘20 RTL Stone Grey
named Britannia in honour of EE Doc Smith’s
Grey Lensman’s ship.
Farkles:
Bestem Carplay
canamsypderaccessories hitch and wiring harness,
showchrome trunk rack,
12v AND dual USB direct to battery in the frunk,
dual USB switched in the blank console switch spot (parasites the power off the seat heater switch),
frunk lid organizer,
trunk organizer,
showchrome rider backrest,
ryder and passenger cup holders,
ram mount for the iPad mini I use for GPS
quadlock phone mount
Nautilus horn
Data blocker on the glove box USB
Big Bike Parts highway pegs
Spyderzone dash pouch
Convex mirrors
‘20 Ryker 900 (my wife’s ryde)
Farkles
Slingmods fwd/rev ‘suicide shifter’
frunk organizer
dual horn
Max mount
Rear seat with tall back rest (not mounted)
Ryder backrest (not mounted)
Side bag
Top bag
top bag makes a good backrest. Will swap on the rear seat if she ever wants to 2up
Not today, but last Sunday, I went over to my grandson's and took his kids (my great grandkids, 11 & 14) for Spyder rides on hilly, twisty, steep roads close to their home. There are some good things about living in Portland. I could not take the curves fast enough for those two speed demons. We were all having so much fun, I forgot to take photos. Sorry.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
Walked by it twice again today...on the way to the truck to go to work, and again getting home from work. Mother Nature is pi$$ed off about something here lately. Finally nice weather coming up though.
Well, I finally got it back from the shop. Had to attend to a few things like putting the bumpskid back on and pulling the dash to connect the analog gauges. All fixed after 3 ( yes three) plastic water pumps. Breakfast in down then a ryde out to Verdi, Nv.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
My s2s is at the dealership for it's 3k miles service. Got a call saying that the left front brake is warped, and the rear tire looks like a racing slick.
I'm surprised a tire can die that fast, i bought the ride in may...
Definitely blaming the pedalbox i got from Martin Slovakia's Shop 😂
Gotta keep an eye on the new tire, and change my driving habits. At least regarding the acceleration from traffic lights. Lol
The "Might as well, I'm in here already" thought process...
2010 Spyder RTS (neglected by previous owners) with 69880 on the clock.
So what did I do to my wife's Spyder today? Well, not in one day but in one sitting... It started with wanting to replace the plugs. Then the "Might as well, I'm in here already" thought process kicked in. It gets me every time!
Replace the Factory plugs (originals I am told) with DCPR8EIX NGK's
Replaced the fuel filter (Original I am told)
Replaced the 2 MAP vac lines (inspected all others)
Replaced the dim headlights with new LED ones. Big difference!
Replaced the fog (driving) lights with LED too
Coolant flush and fill and vacuumed out the bottom of the radiator
Removed about 35 feet of previous owners(s) messed up wiring crap
Removed all strip LED's
Installed 5 missing Torx #30 bolts
installed 6 missing push pin panel fasteners
installed new "blinker" led indicators for better visibility when their on
Installed a new LED alarm indicator and switch
Built a 1/8 phono to DIN adapter for the Bluetooth
Installed a Bluetooth adapter to stream music from the phones
It was a real "get to know your bike" session. I learned a lot.
Tim
Current - 2010 Spyder RTS
1) Experience is something you don't get until after you need it.
2) A closed mouth gathers no foot.
3) IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT, WHEN WILL YOU HAVE TIME TO DO IT OVER??
___
Horsepower is an illusory mathematical equation; Torque is REAL, and is the source of all good things in the world.
The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?
Holy Christmas Tim, you could start your own 'Spyder fix/upgrade' biz, well done.
Thanks Biker Bill...
I have been restoring bikes (mainly Goldwings) for many years from the frame up. I have an electrical/electronic/computer/IT engineering/large printer background and enjoy learning new things.
Tim
Current - 2010 Spyder RTS
1) Experience is something you don't get until after you need it.
2) A closed mouth gathers no foot.
3) IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT, WHEN WILL YOU HAVE TIME TO DO IT OVER??
___
Horsepower is an illusory mathematical equation; Torque is REAL, and is the source of all good things in the world.
The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?
If we decide to keep the Spyder, my next Dog and Pony trick is to create and add a custom idiot light display on the underneath of the dash where the current "Safety Pullout" resides. I can easily 3D print a framework where I will add icon LED lights for the following:
High Temp
ABS
Battery
Brake
Check Engine
Oil
Gas
I don't know about other owner's ability to see the trouble lights but I can barely see them when sitting on the bike in average daylight conditions. The LED's that light them up are dim to start with and not lined up with the average persons eyes. I can't even make out what icon is lit up.
The other day when the bike was all back together I took it out for a 200km test drive and the gas indicator came on. Crap that one is dim and misaligned. I piled on the brakes and got stopped in record time. I thought it was the oil light. Yikes!!
I can easily remove the instrument cluster, tear it down and add another connector to the outside world where I can add my own electronics to light my own, proper LED indicators.
Tim
Current - 2010 Spyder RTS
1) Experience is something you don't get until after you need it.
2) A closed mouth gathers no foot.
3) IF YOU DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO IT RIGHT, WHEN WILL YOU HAVE TIME TO DO IT OVER??
___
Horsepower is an illusory mathematical equation; Torque is REAL, and is the source of all good things in the world.
The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?
I installed the Ultimate Seat on my 2019 F3L a year ago. Since then, I've been trading the Mustang seat backrest that's on my Honda Shadow between the Shadow and the Spider since then, depending on which bike I'm riding. Fits both perfectly.
This week I finally got and installed the Ultimate Seat Driver's Backrest that is intended to go with the seat. All I can say is ahhhhhhhhhh. It's much thicker and more comfortable than the Mustang backrest. I really feel like I am riding a La-Z-Boy now.
2019 Can Am F3 Limited
Spyder Upgrades/mods:
F4 Windscreen,
Ultimate seat and Driver's backrest,
Lamonster Fog lights,
Lamonster Brake Rod kit,
CanAm Short Reach Handlebar
Other Current Bike: 2009 Honda Shadow 750 Aero
Past Bikes:
2018 BMW C650CT
2013 BMW C650GT
2011 Honda SH150i
Fixed the poor workmanship from the dealer that fixed my water pump.
1. Both horn relay wires ( + and - ) were connected to the + terminal of the new battery.
2. connection for the combo fogs and driving lights were pulled apart near the comp. hook up at just above the radiator reservoir cap.
3. 360# headlight fan not working and light not working right ( an amazing coincidence). We'll see if TricLED will back up their product.
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
Rode my RTL to Prosser an ate bbq for lunch at Neighbors BBQ. Took wife with me or she would of been a very unhappy wife. Was pretty smokey out from the fire northwest of Yakima. I'l go out in a bit an clean the bugs off my RTL so it be ready to go on another ride tomorrow. Maybe head north out of Yakima take the canyon rd. up to Ellensburg then over to Vantage an back.
Installed the BajaRon anti-sway bar. Ended up getting the HF motorcycle lift to get the job done. The lift worked perfectly. It comes with extensions for the pads and it got it up the right height to remove/install the bar. For the price($189) it was a good investment. I plan on doing all my own servicing so I'm sure I'll be using it again. The trike is a little wobbly so I won't be doing any heavy wrenching until I can either tie it down or put it on jack stands.
Life is not good or bad, it's just Life. Deal with it!
I replaced my grips with a set of ProGrips 719 that I bought from Lamonster.
I cut the old grips off , however BRP glued the right/throttle grip on and it took
a little work to remove and clean up the glue. Installed them with WD40 and
they fit perfectly.
We recently purchased a pair of (white) 2020 Spyder RT's. I'll give dealer feedback after I've had time to cool down. My wife and I decided to make the leap to the 3 wheel world about a year ago, which is when the wheels were set in motion. Took delivery approx a month ago after settling into our new place in Lake Stevens, WA, relocated from West Salem, WI. I have been busy installing the mods and accessories, mine is almost complete... for now! Having this forum has been WONDERFUL! So many great ideas and "how to" threads, just awesome. Should have done more research on spyder pricing and extended warranty prices, where to enroll/purchase, live and learn....
The thing about having 2 spyders, accessorizing both gets a bit spendy, but I love spending the time personalizing them for us, big brownie points from Julile for doing all the work is kinda cool too.
What have I done so far.
BajaRon Sway bar and ends
Adj removable backrest
KOTT radiator screens
A-Arm running/turn signal leds
Brake light/running/turn signal leds
Double horn (118db)
fuse block for accessories
Helibars / handlebars
wider brake pedal
Garmin XT's
Lamonster gps HB clamp mount's
touratech locking gps mount's (not yet attached)
throttle command's
stubby antenna
lamonster mirror fix
convex rearview mirror add ons
tender plug in
luggage liner/bags
super bright rear led "winker" bulbs
Just finished most of it mine, handlebars, backrest and rear light package will be completed on julies for long weekend of riding. Just ordered the belt idler and foam grip covers, I think that'll do us for a while!
I replaced my grips with a set of ProGrips 719 that I bought from Lamonster.
I cut the old grips off , however BRP glued the right/throttle grip on and it took
a little work to remove and clean up the glue. Installed them with WD40 and
they fit perfectly.
Hair spray works a lot better than WD40 as it eventually dries into an adhesive.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
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Re set my toe-in to 1 inch on the front wheels of my 2014 RTL. Only took about 1/2 hour after getting the front end up on jack stands. It really eliminated the slight tendency to drift off a straight line at highway speeds. The 1/4 inch setting I used after installing my Baja Ron sway bar last year was not quite right. Test rode it up to 75 mph on straight smooth highway; and it feels a lot more steady and no wandering in windy conditions. All I needed was a couple of combination wrenches, and my 1/2 inch air impact gun with a 3/4" universal socket to remove the tie rod ends. I extended each one 1 full turn and bolted it all back together. I used my trusty tape measure to measure the difference at the scribe marks on the front of tires.
F3 Limited
