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09-03-2021, 04:00 PM
#851
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by KAMJAM
Good evening!
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!
Lots of farkles to make them your own...........
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.
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09-03-2021, 04:02 PM
#852
Very Active Member
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In the middle of an oil/filter service right now.( giving it half an hour for a hot drain.) Thank goodness for hex head drain plugs.
Lew L
Last edited by Lew L; 09-03-2021 at 04:03 PM.
Reason: speeling
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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09-03-2021, 10:16 PM
#853
thanks
Originally Posted by Lew L
Lots of farkles to make them your own...........
Lew L
True, a hobby within a hobby, I guess.... another form of "GAS" (gear acquisition syndrome)
Thanks again for the welcome!
Ken
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09-03-2021, 11:49 PM
#854
Very Active Member
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09-05-2021, 10:17 AM
#855
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09-06-2021, 05:09 PM
#856
Very Active Member
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Fixed the air suspension failure. Bypassed the leaking system ( failed compressor, dump valve with solenoid, AND numerous air connectors( one of which is a swivel ( also spelled LEAK). A few hours work with Joe Meyers advice. ( dirty in there though ). Half the job was R and R the right side tupperware. Saved many hundreds of dollars.
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.
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09-11-2021, 10:47 PM
#857
Very Active Member
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Removed the rod that connects the swing arm to the level sensor that controls the air compressor ( which has been disconnected) Right now ----- simple is better.
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.
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09-12-2021, 03:02 PM
#858
Very Active Member
Made an adjustment to my handle bars height and grip rotation then test rode, adjusted again, test rode, adjusted again, test rode. Finally good.
David C
2016 F3T
DIY Garage Door Opener & GPS Mount
Battery tender cable
Rear IPS Pack Rack
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09-12-2021, 06:49 PM
#859
Very Active Member
Installed Lamonster belt tensioner today. Noticeable vibration(s) seem to be gone between 68-73. I still have vibration in grips and foot boards. Previous owner just put new Kenda radial on it before I bought. Vibration doesn't seems to be at any specific speed.
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09-13-2021, 11:22 AM
#860
Very Active Member
Went on another grandma, grandpa, granddaughter lunch ride. Granddaughter rides her own two wheeler. I love these outings with my girls.
The new to me Elkas really made a big improvement in ride and handling, both solo and two up. I put them on just a couple days prior.
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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09-18-2021, 02:27 AM
#861
Very Active Member
Installed a BajaRons Swaybar and a USB-C 3.1 amp charger for my phone.
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2020 F3 SE6
Safety and Lighting: LED Headlight upgrade, IPS LED Fog lights, Show Chrome LED Fender Signals, LED Signature Light, Tric LED Afterburnerz, MotoHorn 2.0
Suspension: Wilbers Front and Rear Shocks, BajaRon Sway Bar, Vredestein Quatrac Front and Rear Tires
Comfort: Blue Ridge Windshield, Corbin Dual Touring Saddle, Ultimate Floorboards, OEM Passenger Backrest with Rear Shelf, OEM Passenger Floorboards Modified with High Risers from Pierre
Tackform Center Mount Phone Holder w/ rapid charging USB-C.
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09-18-2021, 10:32 AM
#862
Very Active Member
Installed a Pedal Commander. Now I know why all the enthusiasm over it. I like that it's very controllable, anywhere from off to Holy Crap! If anyone is contemplating a reflash, give the PC a try first. With a reflash, you get what no got, no flexibility on the fly like the PC offers up. Makes like easier on my wrist too.
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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09-21-2021, 09:00 PM
#863
Very Active Member
Well, today being the last day of summer and having temperature still in the 75°F. range I decided to go for a short ride for lunch. I got in touch with a buddy of mine and we went on a circle ride for lunch. We stopped at a pub for lunch (food) and just enjoyed the last day of summer. The circle we did included going over a small mountain with lots of ups and downs, twists and turns and a small amount of road construction. Total distance was 137.3 kms....85 miles for most of you. A very enjoyable ending to summer. There were a lot of bikes on the road and even a couple of Spyders.
That’s what I did to my Spyder today.
Tri-Axis Chrome Handlebars
Sena SM10 BT Dongle
Double USB Port/Volt meter
LaMonster Magic Mirrors
BajaRon Swaybar
HALO Skid Plate
Spyder Pops Rear Running Lights Turn Signals/Brake Light
Spyder Pops Mirror Running Lights/Turn Signals
Shorty Antenna
LaMonster Cat Delete
Akrapovic Muffler
FOBO2 TPMS
Rear Trunk Rack
Bruce Erickson
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
You know when a politician is Lying. It's when his lips are moving!
2014 RTS-SE6 - Cognac
intro to m/c 1949 Royal Enfield 500cc thumper
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09-21-2021, 09:43 PM
#864
Very Active Member
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09-21-2021, 10:16 PM
#865
Very Active Member
Installed LED fog lights from slingmods a few days ago. Left side is a PITA, kinda of tight in there. Headlights will come later. I can see why some videos had the frunk removed to replace the lights.
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
HE>I
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09-27-2021, 09:01 PM
#866
Active Member
Installed the color coded dashboard (Asphalt Grey Mettalic ) on my Spyder today. Also installed the 3d printed trunk holder from CASA.
Then went for a short ride.IMG_1909.jpg
Last edited by Partzman23; 09-28-2021 at 05:10 PM.
Reason: Added picture
2017 RTL Asphalt Grey Metallic Chrome
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09-28-2021, 12:58 PM
#867
Very Active Member
I tried to adjust my right saddle bag on my 2020 RT so it would open easier. Managed to snap the lever off. Bringing it in Friday to have a dealer replace.
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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10-01-2021, 05:00 PM
#868
Active Member
Installed some Carbon fiber on 2 places that have really gotten scratched easy. The black paint is terrible. Got it from WrapMySpyder . They have great videos on how to install and FANTASTIC customer service ! Probably get the knee Carbon and switch panel next.
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2021 RTL Marsala Dark Edition 4.13.2021
Lamonster Riser
Spyder Extras Docking station
Zumo XT (my own Plug & Play cable)
WrapMySpyder Carbon fiber partial kit.
Baja Ron ultra performance sway bar and end links
2015 RTS SM6 Intense Red
born on date 3/2015 (mine on 9/12/15)
Sold on 4.13.2021 33k of fun.
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10-01-2021, 09:14 PM
#869
pretty much got everything on the list completed on both RT's. Last weekend rode to the Cascade Mountains, aprox 300 miles was great, still getting used to three wheels for sure. Decided to add an F4 shield, taller and wider for myself, Julie is ok with the stock shield. Heading to Quinault, WA for the weekend... rain or shine. Had to remove the thick foam grips mid trip, just too much girth, was causing issues for both of us. Stock feels better, might try the other brand/make, thinner I'm told. Pedal command has been great as is the additional lighting from Slingmods. Ride on!
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10-01-2021, 09:18 PM
#870
Forgot to mention the storage mods. Really like the mesh pocket for the frunk lid as well as the frunk and saddlebag luggage.
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10-01-2021, 09:28 PM
#871
Pedal Command....
Agreed, lots of adjustability/flexibility, best/easiest mod so far with the greatest impact for riding comfort/control. After we installed them (first ride), i made a big mistake and advanced the setting to sport + while trying to turn it off, basically the throttle turns in to an on/off switch! Great piece of tech for sure, we mounted them behind the right cover (just behind master cylinder) after getting used to them and now use the app to adj. Most of the time set to City + .
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10-01-2021, 09:47 PM
#872
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by KAMJAM
Pedal Command....
Agreed, lots of adjustability/flexibility, best/easiest mod so far with the greatest impact for riding comfort/control. After we installed them (first ride), i made a big mistake and advanced the setting to sport + while trying to turn it off, basically the throttle turns in to an on/off switch! Great piece of tech for sure, we mounted them behind the right cover (just behind master cylinder) after getting used to them and now use the app to adj. Most of the time set to City + .
I did the opposite - started at City +1 and notched it up as I went along. Then I tried Sport+ just for giggles. Holy rocket ship Batman. I knew it would accelerate - I didn't know it would accelerate THAT fast! I'm comfortable with City +4. Higher in the twisties.
I see no need for an ECU reflash.
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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10-02-2021, 08:52 PM
#873
Very Active Member
Installed a Cat Delete and a pair of Bar End Mirrors.
Tomorrow I will do a road test and see how it performs.
David C
2016 F3T
DIY Garage Door Opener & GPS Mount
Battery tender cable
Rear IPS Pack Rack
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10-02-2021, 10:50 PM
#874
Very Active Member
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Hi Dave,
Take your road test with Battle Born Spyders to Washington,Ca. Check BBS on facebook for details.
Lew
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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10-03-2021, 07:07 AM
#875
Installed a Trailer Hitch yesterday that I purchased from Slingmods.com. Installation was simple. It took me about 20 minutes at max! Very happy with the installation. **Note** - This did not include the wiring.
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