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Taking delivery of my new '12 RT-S on Wed. Hope to have a lot of fun. Have heard about some problems with the analog gauges, and a few about strong gas smell. Any thoughts?
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Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the New Ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood
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Welcome to Spyderhood Chief....from a Army Warrant...^
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and on your new ................Ryde Safe!
Spyder: 2011 RT Limited w/ RT-622 trailer
Mods: ESI Brightsides, RT Rear Brightsides, HMT Brake Light, Scuff Guards, Utopia Backrest, Chrome, and more Chrome, Pearl White Rear View Mirrors, Rear Fender, and Dashboard, Black Rear Wheel and Belt Assy, SpyderPops Heat Shields & Bump Skid, Elka Stage 1+ Shocks, 2012 SF Graphics, Silver Carbonfiber Dash, Corbin Arm Rests, Baker A.W., BRP Vented WindShield. BR's Sway Bar, Tricled White Halo Lights, BadBoy Air Horn, Spyder Legs Floor Boards
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Originally Posted by Navy Warrant
Taking delivery of my new '12 RT-S on Wed. Hope to have a lot of fun. Have heard about some problems with the analog gauges, and a few about strong gas smell. Any thoughts?
No problems with the analog gauges on my 2012 RT Ltd (purchased in May 12). Also I do not rely on the fuel gauge but go by mileage driven to judge when to fill up.
I've experienced the gas smell after shutting down following a fill up. I used to fill the tank as full as possible but stopped doing that after reading posts about the no-no's of overfilling. Now I'm careful not to overfill...no more gas smell.
2016 F3-L Special Series? Mods: Lamonster IPS end caps w/ Gripper 3rd pegs, GPS mount, Power Plate, Perf. Muffler; Backoff Brake Light Strobe; CD Front (amber/red) Brightsides & Tip Kit; ISCI Flag Holder w/Long Poles; BRP Signature Light, Aux Lights, Saddlebag Liners, Garmin 590 GPS; TricLED foam Grips, LEDs (Aux/headlights); Pitbull Driving Lights; RDL seat; Ultimate backrest
Previous ryde: 2012 RT-L, 26,636 miles on it when traded; 2014 RT-L, 34,147 miles on it when traded
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don't overfill the tank and you shouldn't have a gas smell. And if you want a more accurate readng disconnect the gauges. I was on my 3rd gauge and even though it wasn't bouncing I was tired of the low fuel light coming on and I only needed 4 gallons to fill it. Now instead of the light coming on at 120 miles I'm usually around 150.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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No big deal
The fuel gauge on mine bounces around when above the half way mark then it settles down. Always set one of your trip meters after fueling and expect the fuel gauge to bounce a bit above half full. If you wait till the little red fuel light shows itself.....find a station 'FAST'!!
Welcome aboard and enjoy your ride.
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
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Congrats and ride as often as possible!
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Awright, a Gator Freighter, which one?
Pat
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Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf
Welcome to Spyderhood Chief....from a Army Warrant...^
Thanks Chief. Proud to be here.
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2012 RT I top off the tank, no gas smell and have had no problems with the guages. congrats and enjoy
2014 RT Limited Cognac ----- Wraps, skid plate, lights, Elkas
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Originally Posted by acinpcola
Greetings Mate, from a Real Chief to one that has crossed over to the Dark Side I offer on the new Ryde. At least you still have the correct first name "Chief" W. O. I knew a few Warrants while doing my time in service. Felt sorry for a few of them cause the "Os" did not want them and some of the Chiefs would turn tail to them for crossing to the Dark Side. For the most part though they were still welcome to enter the "Goat Locker" and continue to be involved with the Real Chiefs.
Be Safe and Have Fun on the
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AC
Thanks Chief. Remember, I still went through initiation, and it was in Bahrain of all places in '89 with the Iron Men In Wooden Ships (sweepers). I was just happy to give my divisions someone who had their back (as long as they were right). No politics here. Also, respect level from the troops was sky high. My motto down my COC was "respect is not a breach of discipline". FWAFS shipmate!
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Gator freighter
Originally Posted by LLSailor
Awright, a Gator Freighter, which one?
USS Peoria LST 1183 in San Diego. Now a reef.
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on your new ride. I am a retired gator frieghter myself. USS Vancouver LPD-2 and USS Rushmore LSD-47. Also served on junk boats. Anyway have fun on your new ride and welcome to the Spyder family.
Lil Rabbit
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Originally Posted by Navy Warrant
USS Peoria LST 1183 in San Diego. Now a reef.
USS Racine LST-1191, back in the 70s we hauled Jarheads around the Pacific, running into small islands so they could run around in the jungle. Welcome to the board and enjoy your new ride.
Pat
Burp(Gone, but not forgotten) - Viper Red 2012 RT-S SE5
B-2 - Intense Red Pearl 2016 RT-S SE6
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