I've mounted Acerbis Dual Road handguards with 17572 mount kit. No problems with mirror view except when the handlebars are on the top, although the problem is not the handguards, but the controller set. Added some Liqui Moly to the screws.
Two days ago, I changed the oil and filters on my 2012 RT SE5 for the first time by myself. Dealer does it quicker, but hey, gotta learn sometime right?
Today I was in the garage and gave it a good wax on, wax off; and it is now shiny and looking good
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-04-2023 at 02:46 PM.
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Brgds Martin
First Spyder: RS 2008 Yellow&Black - Current: 2012 Spyder RTS Magnesium, bought new from dealer in 2015.
Replaced the 28 month old battery on my 2020. It was throwing a sporadic VSS code and sounding different when cranking. Put it on a battery tender until fully charged and it was still so dead the dash would not even light. Dealer was the only one in the area with the correct battery. All is good now. Seems to even run and shift better .
It was a mildly irritating Saturday working on the tryke. We had three things to do - sway bar, NBV pegs and BRP armrests. We decided to tackle the sway bar first.
Now some time ago, I asked on this site how would I tell if I have a Bajaron sway bar. I was told to look for the end links - if they were plastic, then I didn't have one. Well, I'm here to say that's not correct in my case. We went through all the effort to get the sway bar out only to find the Bajaron decal on it. Measured the bars with calipers (just in case) and they're the same size. How annoying, I could have just bought the upgraded end links and done less work. So, since everything was apart and I had it on hand, we put the new one in.
Anyone want a used sway bar?
While we had it all apart, we went for the NBV brackets next. Watched a couple of videos that weren't clear enough for us apparently. It took us a couple tries to figure out what went in front or behind the bottom bracket mounting point so that everything would line up. We got it all together with the ISO pegs and it looks good. Haven't taken a long ride yet, but the pegs feel nice and give me another angle. Also I can rest my heels on the floor boards and my toes on the pegs.
Sadly, since we started late we didn't have time to get to the BRP Arm rests.
Got word yesterday that my M2 shocks are due to be shipped this week. That's going to be a serious project.
After that, I'm looking at a new seat.
Maybe I should have just bought a newer tryke?
2014 RT-S Orange - LED headlights/driving lights, LED under mirror turns, LED brake/run lights along trunk and saddlebags, LED third brake light, LED turn bulb replacements, Magic Mirrors, Voltmeter, Oil PSI gauge, heated gear connection, BRP backrest, dash Mount USB plug, Lamonster belt tensioner, Baja Ron sway bar, NBV highway pegs, BRP arm rests M2 suspension.
Now some time ago, I asked on this site how would I tell if I have a Bajaron sway bar. I was told to look for the end links - if they were plastic, then I didn't have one.
So, someone gave you some bad advice. Of course that would be a logical thought, but as you discovered, it is possible to install Ron's bar without the end links. Just as some install his links without replacing the bar. I'm not sure why anyone would, but apparently your previous owner did. Lesson learned.
Last edited by FrogmanDave; 03-15-2023 at 05:09 PM.
2022 Petrol Metallic RT Limited / 'PYDER'
Peter Pan has struck again!
Wifes bike - 2020 Spyder RTL
Already did sway bar and air filter
Just added amber and red led lights to the fenders and amber turn signals on the back of the mirrors
Now she wants the added led tail lights/turn signals to the back of the side bags
Installed Wilbers Shocks Front and rear with an HPA for easy adjustment between 1 and 2 up riding. Went out for a solo test ride and also one with the wife.
It is a night and day difference from the stock shocks to this.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-19-2023 at 08:28 AM.
Reason: Fixed attach display ;-)
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.
Got around to installing the BRP armrests. The right side was a real pain as I couldn't get the antenna unscrewed so I had to do it that really hard way. But they're on and look great. Waiting on the shocks to show up so we can fix the air system at the same time. Then we'll test everything out.
2014 RT-S Orange - LED headlights/driving lights, LED under mirror turns, LED brake/run lights along trunk and saddlebags, LED third brake light, LED turn bulb replacements, Magic Mirrors, Voltmeter, Oil PSI gauge, heated gear connection, BRP backrest, dash Mount USB plug, Lamonster belt tensioner, Baja Ron sway bar, NBV highway pegs, BRP arm rests M2 suspension.
I replaced the back panel on my 2020 RT with a LinQ Rack as the stock cover cracked and did not accept a fiberglass repair job. I did remove all the finished and prepped the surface really well, but the resin simply lifted off with almost no effort. Instead of messing with it any further, I decided to add the Rack. It fits really well and seems considerably more substantial compared to the OEM cover that seems to be engineered to fail.
It was nice wet snow so it was like it went through a 35km-long car wash, so all the dust from 2 years of sitting came off easily. Tomorrow starts the fiddling and farkling.
Ryde safe,
Rod.
'08 GS SM5 Full Moon -- after 15,000km sold May'11
'10 RT A+C SE5 Full Moon -- after 30,700km traded in 2014
'17 RTL Pearl White -- new-to-me in 2023
"I guess its better to bend a valve in Missoula than to lose your mind in Bozeman", my wife said, patting my hand as if to console me. I winced and wondered if Phaedrus ever took the bus." -Peter Egan, Leanings
CanAm Highway goes from Texas along U.S. Route 85 and Interstate 25 into Saskatchewan, Canada.<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CanAm_Highway>
Yesterday I replaced my battery minder cable with a longer, beefier one, then added a 12v and dual USB power unit to the handlebars. I used an SAE type plug that I can plug into the battery minder cord when underway.
Finished install of Kumho rear tire. 8019 miles on stock Kenda and the center was bald. Adjusted e-brake. Change oil and filter, new o-rings this time around as well. 3.25 quarts of 10w40, 2 quarts of 20w50. Change air filter with factory Can Am. Took it for a spin.
Finished install of Kumho rear tire. 8019 miles on stock Kenda and the center was bald. Adjusted e-brake. Change oil and filter, new o-rings this time around as well. 3.25 quarts of 10w40, 2 quarts of 20w50. Change air filter with factory Can Am. Took it for a spin.
Kenda tire with 8019 miles is average, but the mixing of two different weight motor oils caught my attention. Is this something you do on every oil change or an experiment? Not saying good or bad, just inquisitive ! = a "13w43" approximate
Good Luck .Bill
Last edited by Knizar; 04-02-2023 at 06:53 PM.
2020 RTL Chrome, Marsala Red "Non-Directional Tires, Centramatic Balancers"
Front- Kumho KH-16 175/55r15 @17psi, Rear-General Altimax RT-45 215/60r15 @20psi
BaJa Ron Ultra 3 pcs sway bar kit
7jurock 25" tinted windscreen w/flip
Frogman Dave's "Signal Button" If in Doubt, Don't Do It!
" Pros: Excellent Bug Killer, Cons: Pizz Poor Pothole Dodger"
Finished install of Kumho rear tire. 8019 miles on stock Kenda and the center was bald. Adjusted e-brake. Change oil and filter, new o-rings this time around as well. 3.25 quarts of 10w40, 2 quarts of 20w50. Change air filter with factory Can Am. Took it for a spin.
Pretty close to what I do. I have a bike that uses 15w50. On the spyder, I use 3.5 quarts 10w40 and 1.75 quarts of 15w50. I'm getting low on 10w40, so I'm thinking of replacing that with 10w50.
Last edited by troop; 04-03-2023 at 06:38 AM.
2022 RT Sea To Sky
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My spyder is still in hibernation. I did not do anything to it.
I am counting the days down for when my spyder will be getting out of hibernation!( Off topic: Sleds are sleeping)
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Kenda tire with 8019 miles is average, but the mixing of two different weight motor oils caught my attention. Is this something you do on every oil change or an experiment? Not saying good or bad, just inquisitive ! = a "13w43" approximate
Good Luck .Bill
Oil is kinda of my thing.
The math you did, doesn't work, though, with oil and viscosity. There are tools on the web, one being the Widman Viscosity Calculator, that pretty accurately gets you the cold and hot points for viscosity of fluid blends. I actually simply thickened the hot point of the 40 weight to the top of the API 40 weight viscosity scale. I don't care about the cold side, the garage has never been below 40 degrees, and we are moving into warm weather rapidly. But I want, for me, and me alone, your mileage may vary, the thickest oil in the sump I can get, and still stay in the spirit of what CanAm is calling for. I ran Motul 15w50 once, and the engine was slightly hotter (temp gun) and general performance just felt off. BUT that stuff is really thick, at the high end of the 50 weight scale. Folks are going to chime in about how this isn't right, can't do that, stay with 40 weight, run CanAm oil, blah blah, run the AmSoil pyramid scheme, get your supplies from so and so. Nah, I'm fine, the Spyder is happy on this blend, and it's what I plan on doing for a long time. oil viscosity chart.pdf
Last edited by carbonation; 04-03-2023 at 09:09 AM.
Oil is kinda of my thing.
The math you did, doesn't work, though, with oil and viscosity. There are tools on the web, one being the Widman Viscosity Calculator, that pretty accurately gets you the cold and hot points for viscosity of fluid blends. I actually simply thickened the hot point of the 40 weight to the top of the API 40 weight viscosity scale. I don't care about the cold side, the garage has never been below 40 degrees, and we are moving into warm weather rapidly. But I want, for me, and me alone, your mileage may vary, the thickest oil in the sump I can get, and still stay in the spirit of what CanAm is calling for. .......
Dunno if you've even noticed, but given that, what sort of MPG do you get?? We get pretty warm weather over here in my part of Oz, and I do like riding out into areas where it gets even hotter, so I was juuust wondering...
Don't know. Is what it is. I assume with confidence that riding style plays a much larger part in MPG than the difference between the top and bottom of the 40 weight viscosity scale. That, and the variation in pump swlll we get here in USA.....
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Reason: Rule 2 ;-/
Don't know. Is what it is. I assume with confidence that riding style plays a much larger part in MPG than the difference between the top and bottom of the 40 weight viscosity scale. That, and the variation in pump swlll we get here in USA.....
That is certainly the 'traditional' expectation, but I think you'd be very surprised at how much difference running even just a slightly heavier oil than recommended can make!!
I've seen it first-hand in many vehicles & vehicle types, and I've noticed that those Spyders here in Oz that run even slightly heavier oils never seem to be amongst those getting the best mileage, so was wondering about yours too...
Got some magic mirrors and plan to put those on soon. Probably the same time I change the oil, tranny filter and air filter.
2017 Spyder RTL
Mods
Baja Ron Swaybar
Mesh Intake covers
LED Skidplate
LED Headlights and Foglights
TricLED Dual Color LED A-Arm Running Light Strips with Blinker
12V Cell Phone / GPS Docking Station with Dual USB Charge Ports
Quick detatch backrest
Show Chrome RT Trunk Rack
Show Chrome Short Spiral Radio Antenna
Custom Airbrushed paint with ghost flames