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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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    on the new ryde. RE: analog gauges--there have been problems with a waving gas gauge needle. A lot of us have just disconnected the analog gauges. The cluster reverts to a digital gas and temperature gauge. Some have replaced their analog gauges with other gauges.

    I changed mine over after having the gas gauge replaced twice. I feel the bar gauges are more accurate. I have a 2010 and a 2011 RT. I do not know if the 2012's and 2013's exhibit the same problems.

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    Congrats & enjoy !

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    Welcome and enjoy your new ride.I have the 2012RT and have had no problem with the gauges.In any event I never trust gas gauges.I always zero one of the trip mileage s and fill up at 120 miles.This way there is never a problem.I always take about 4 galls or so.
    As far as gas smell don't overfill.Put the nozzle in about 2inches and when it cuts off that's it.Dont top up.You should have no problem.

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    Thumbs up Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the New Ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood

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    Here's a link to a thread FULL of good info for Newer Spyder Owners:
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    Hope you ENJOY yours as much as we ENJOY ours

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    ClincySpyder as you covered with a great link for new spyder owners. Personally I've never had an issue with my gauges or any type of gas smell.

    Enjoy your new ride.

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    and on your new ................Ryde Safe!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Navy Warrant View Post
    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.
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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.

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    Default 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'!!

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    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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    Welcome to our world, a group that are fun, helpful, humorous, and glad to be here. Check out the do and don't checklist for new owner. Lets ride safely and have fun,enjoy life to the fullest.

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    Congrats and ride as often as possible!
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    Awright, a Gator Freighter, which one?
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    N welcome I bought my 2012 RT RSE5 in JUnE , had fuel gage repaced by warranty-second one zucked aswell.
    since has been disconnected and are useing the nanies digitals. also had that bad gas smell for awhile and the dealer changed out the
    gas cap , bad seal. ALL is honky-dory now and enjoying it every day! rain or shine I ride 6 days to work! awsoome!
    BTY- I ran out of gas 2x during my analog gage so for sure mine will sputter out at 150mi and 4.5 to fill. I only use super unleaded!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rattigan_Roger View Post
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    Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

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    Welcome to Spyderhood Chief....from a Army Warrant...^
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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

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    Quote Originally Posted by acinpcola View Post
    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

    Fair Winds Mate

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    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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    Default Gator freighter

    Quote Originally Posted by LLSailor View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CyncySpyder View Post
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    Here's a link to a thread FULL of good info for Newer Spyder Owners:
    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners

    Hope you ENJOY yours as much as we ENJOY ours
    Wow! Thanks. I'm sure I would have lugged the heck out of it if'n I hadn't read that, as I did on my test drive. Many many thanks. Invaluable info.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Navy Warrant View Post
    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.
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