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Banged Up Member
Problem popping left side middle panel
I'm having difficulty popping the left side middle panel to check my oil on the RTS. I'm no gear head. Barely know how to turn my spyder on. There's three gromets and what appears to be a hook or hinge. I'm afraid that I'm going to break or crack something if I pull too hard. Any suggestions for this newbie? (other than sell my spyder)
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SpyderLovers Founder
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Motorbike Professor
I agree with Lamont. Try to pull the bottom out first in the rear, too. I also suggest pulling firmly while wiggling it slightly. If you continue to have problems, a very tiny bit of silicone grease (O-ring lubricant) on the rubbers may help.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Registered Users
Originally Posted by Lamonster
Pull harder. I start from the back and pop those loose first.
After removal check to make sure that the grouments are still there.
I have lost 2 upper right grouments.
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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by Ken5517 / Wish Again
After removal check to make sure that the grouments are still there.
I have lost 2 upper right grouments.
Thanks for the reminder, Ken. A little silicone O-ring lube helps prevent that. I will glue mine down as soon as the weather warms. 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive works OK. I use that for my BMW grommets, which do the same thing.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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SpyderLovers Founder
FYI, I wouldn't lube up those pins or grommets too much, the side panels have been known to fly off going down the road.
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Motorbike Professor
Originally Posted by Lamonster
FYI, I wouldn't lube up those pins or grommets too much, the side panels have been known to fly off going down the road.
True! As I said previously, just a tiny bit...and nothing with petroleum, which will rot the rubber. I use a silicon grease (that is kind of sticky) and just put a tiny dab on my finger, then rub it around the center of the hole until it is a bit shiny, but there is no visible grease. I then wipe the grommets off lightly with a rag. Another alternative for installing the panels is a bit of spit on the peg, but it won't help you get them off.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Banged Up Member
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