Here's ALL the info/specs I can find about the old & new systems, tho I don't think the info they list actually helps the equation uploadfromtaptalk1357912142175.jpg
Last edited by CyncySpyder; 01-11-2013 at 11:39 AM.
Good news yesterday...I'm employed again, and start Monday!
PETE, THATS GREAT NEWS CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Electrical issues can be more maddening than the ex's divorce attorney...
Glad to hear that you're tuning up your singing voice!
BOB, when I got divorced, neither of us had an attorney, heck we weren't even in the same County or courtroom, did it over the phone.... gotta luv Florida for some things and trust me, you don't want to hear me try n sing Teddy's sensitive ears can't take that abuse
But I can't sing & it was short lived none the less
So as I was saying, the mock-up proved all was good, even after starting the sled, we still had a crystal clear picture Feeling good about the situation, we would have went out for a quick test ryde, just for more confirmation, but all the wires were just mocked up to the connections, still being bare and it was raining out, so I thought it best not to tempt fate and possibly fry the entire system, so I shut the sled down and proceeded to undo the mock connections and begin the tedius work of fishing the wires thru the bowels of Teds Red Sled, trying my best to be cautious of the muffler connections, as I don't want to wires to melt after a long hot ryde.
So I took my time and undid many of the connections that I had previously made by wire-tying the video cables together that I had made before and combining them all together and encasing the entire lot into some of those heat-safe wire tubes that I had laying around, especially when running along side the fuel tank, as I've read many a report on here of people saying that the fuel can get hot enough to boil, so I figured the extra precaution couldn't hurt, only help.
So after a while, I finally got every fished thru and cleaned up and was pretty proud of the completed job, as I'm far from a professional, but I have to admit, it was a nice & tidy, install. Mind you now, Teddy got tired of waiting to ryde, and after a couple of hours of high hopes, demanded to be returned to the comforts of his heated condo, so it was justme and the radio left and it was now after 10pm. Knwing I've got to be up at 3:50am to get ready for work.....
I don't see the current draw spec or even anything that you could derive it from.
This coming week I am planning to replace the analog clock with an oil pressure gauge so I think as long as I'll have everything apart I'll play with the black wire and see what happens.
You speak of an analogue clock did Len skip this option on Teds Red Sled or is this of your own modding
Anyone that owns an RT & likes get'n on it in the twisties, do yourself a favor &
Get the New BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
Seriously folks, it will feel like you have an entirely different beast between your legs when you get on it in the twisties. The byke stays so flat, I had readjust my ryding style, I felt like I was on a TRON Byke. Going out to the twisties heading to Rabbit Hash, the switchbacks are signed at 15 MPH & before the switch, we could handle them at 35-40, but that's with me doing much of the work leaning from side to side to help compensate. Yesterday, we were able to handle those same twisties, averaging around 45-50 with me having to do very little work I'm serious when I tell you my face is still hurting today, from SMILING so dang much
Seriously folks, it will feel like you have an entirely different beast between your legs when you get on it in the twisties. The byke stays so flat, I had readjust my ryding style, I felt like I was on a TRON Byke. Going out to the twisties heading to Rabbit Hash, the switchbacks are signed at 15 MPH & before the switch, we could handle them at 35-40, but that's with me doing much of the work leaning from side to side to help compensate. Yesterday, we were able to handle those same twisties, averaging around 45-50 with me having to do very little work I'm serious when I tell you my face is still hurting today, from SMILING so dang much
Seriously folks, it will feel like you have an entirely different beast between your legs when you get on it in the twisties. The byke stays so flat, I had readjust my ryding style, I felt like I was on a TRON Byke. Going out to the twisties heading to Rabbit Hash, the switchbacks are signed at 15 MPH & before the switch, we could handle them at 35-40, but that's with me doing much of the work leaning from side to side to help compensate. Yesterday, we were able to handle those same twisties, averaging around 45-50 with me having to do very little work I'm serious when I tell you my face is still hurting today, from SMILING so dang much
Dune buggy is draining most of the extra funds right now but emailed Ron on getting one the next batch. Taking your word on this one
bro!
Dune buggy is draining most of the extra funds right now but emailed Ron on getting one the next batch. Taking your word on this one
bro!
Originally Posted by kinggeek
You won't be disappointed.
As the King stated, you won't regret it. Tho I can't be responsible for what it may cause you to do with your newly found handling. Like for instance, I'm dying to get back to the Dragon now and really give Teds Red Sled a proper work-out
Sheeese Dave the least you could do is cover the poor thing up so it's not so exposed!!!Put a skirt on her!!!! a toto maybe!!? Downright perverting!!! Poor thang!!! Now that the frunk is exposed think it would hold 41 GAL like the manual says?? Like would anybody even TRY to do it in liquid form??? Sorry couldn't help it... had to give ya a hard time. I'm BAD!!! BUT sure seems like your making a LOT of progress. Hang in there! it will get done some day...... SOON!!!
Now get the Sled dressed! Sounds good, Teddy's looking happy, just need to wrap things up and you'll have your living room back!!
I installed the Kewlmetal kit a couple days ago....and I LIKE it!! Waiting for the new job to start showing some returns, & then BajaRon's sway bar is getting ordered....can hardly wait!
Many thanks go out 2 Doc & Roger 4 going before & Pete & King for your physical help
Originally Posted by kinggeek
Love the video, still can't believe you are riding it like that. Aren't your legs frying like I told you or is it cool?
Believe it or not, we did over 60 miles the other day, and as you know, the temps were in the 60s, and I have to admit, there was very little hot air, more on the left side actually than on the right (mind you, this is without the body panels) and when we got to the Interstate at highway speeds of 85 or so, that warm air was actually pleasant. But no, not an issue with heat at all, at least on this past test ryde
Originally Posted by Rattigan_Roger
You know as I was watching your cool video I began thinking about how cool it would be to have translucent or clear body panels on the Spyder.
Roger, it does sound cool, but in my opinion, the Spyder is one UGLY BEAST under the tupperware. It would definately be unique and different, but it wouldn't be along the lines of how they do some of those sexy SuperCars I for one, welcome the return of the tupperware, tho I just wish it were easier off and on without having to dissasemble so many other panels just to get the one you need removed
Originally Posted by rcdurango
Sure like the looks of that. Guessing that was real B__ch to get that old air box out. I only see one made for the RS but
it must fit RT also?
Easy answer is YES, it was a pain to remove. But unlike Roger, I didn't have to touch anything to do with the glove-box assembly and am not sure why he did, as nothing was in the way in that area for the removal, at least for me. On the right side, there is one rather thin frame support that a bolt goes into, and I had to slightly bend it out of the way to get the airbox out the right side, but was easily able to bend it right back into place. And YES, the RS Kit from Kewl Metal is the same one I used, as suggested by doc and it works like a charm on the RT. I can't believe how open it is on the interior now, and how much easier it will be going forward changing plugs and wires
Performance Touring All Season,Continental General
Size: 215/60R15SL
Quantity: 1
General Altimax HP
Performance Touring All Season,Continental General
Size: 185/60R14SL
Quantity: 2
Teddy had me switch out our stock tires with the above posted tires that we got from TireBuyer.com for a decent price & then had them installed on the RTs wheels for like $20 some dollars at WalMart. Much better than any other installer, just remove them yourself and take the old ones in a cart and have them switch them out for you. I did a decent write up on last years 2012 Thread if you want more details about it. I also replaced the rear wheel bearings, so I had disassembled the rear wheel, so thats why they were able to do it. If you didn't take off the Sprocket & Hub, they wouldn't be able to do it, just so you know.
But on our recent 60+ mile test ryde, I noticed that our Garmin Zumo 665 GPS now displays the same speed as the digital speedo on Teds Red Sled. Before the switch, it always displayed right at a 2 mph difference between the two. Nothing major, just one of those quirks you try to get used to & ignore. Have to admit tho, I like it now that everything is in agreement
Originally Posted by CyncySpyder
If I could sing, this is where I would have broke out in song.
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Electrical issues can be more maddening than the ex's divorce attorney... 
CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY
Teddy's sensitive ears can't take that abuse
But I can't sing & it was short lived none the less
Ummmmmmm...... I missed something Roger
did Len skip this option on Teds Red Sled or is this of your own modding
O M G !!! The Spyder Junkies get their fix on a 64 mile RUSH
Anyone that owns an RT & likes get'n on it in the twisties, do yourself a favor &
a toto maybe!!?
Poor thang!!!
Now that the frunk is exposed think it would hold 41 GAL like the manual says??
Sorry couldn't help it... had to give ya a hard time. I'm BAD!!! BUT sure seems like your making a LOT of progress. Hang in there! it will get done some day...... SOON!!!
I for one, welcome the return of the tupperware, tho I just wish it were easier off and on without having to dissasemble so many other panels just to get the one you need removed
