Thanks Pete, I wouldn't guess that the Nanny would be so particular with wheel rotation, but i thank you for the heads-up. As for the brakes, we were certainly conscious of the rotors and calipers, and as such there wasn't any significant contact with either that we felt could have collapsed the cylinders enough to warrant a full pedal of movement. Are these caliper pistons/hydraulic system softer than the typical automotive brake system?
Front view from inside the garage showing the AA A-arm lights, mirror mounted lights, and the light mounted under the lip of the frunk: Spyder-Front View-Inside.jpg
Thanks Pete, I wouldn't guess that the Nanny would be so particular with wheel rotation, but i thank you for the heads-up. As for the brakes, we were certainly conscious of the rotors and calipers, and as such there wasn't any significant contact with either that we felt could have collapsed the cylinders enough to warrant a full pedal of movement. Are these caliper pistons/hydraulic system softer than the typical automotive brake system?
For someone not used to them, Brembo brakes, especially those on our Spyders, do feel a little different to the brakes most are used to with their cars & trucks etc... Some call it a 'softer' feel; some feel it takes a 'longer pedal/lever throw until they start to bite'; some just feel it takes more pedal movement to get any braking action, but then there's little progressive feel, once they grab they just REALLY brake; while others have completely different 'feelings' & terms for them/the way they work, but for most, they do work well and they are widely considered to be a massive shed load better than the previous brakes on the 2012 & earlier Spyders! And when these Brembo Brakes are teamed with a very good Nanny, like that on our Spyders, then largely because of the larger tire footprint area Spyders have over most bikes; the Brembo's excellent braking effectiveness; and the much lighter weight of a Spyder vs that of most things fitted with similar brakes, then if you/the rider knows how to use the pedal to get the best from them, they will pretty much stop your Spyder vastly better/quicker than just about anything else on the road!!
Regardless of what you call it/how you describe it, it'll take very little disc/pad movement to produce what feels like a much greater 'loss of pedal'! What you've mentioned re the brakes isn't an uncommon thing with Brembo brakes, even if they aren't on Spyders; and it is almost impossible to take the front wheels off a Spyder without moving the discs a little, which means they'll be pushing the pads clear of the discs juuust a tiny amount.... So just that action of removing the wheel is often more than enough to let the pads move away from the discs a seemingly miniscule amount, something that's compounded exponentially if you do happen to noticeably touch &/or drag the disc a bit as the wheel comes off - and even that miniscule amount of additional clearance between disc & pad can give you what feels like a massive loss of pedal!!
But if, as is most likely given what you've told us, Poppie, that's all it is in your case, then simply making sure you apply the brakes a couple of times after refitting the wheels and before turning the ignition on will likely mean you never experience a 'brake failure' warning for the same reason again.... Altho there's still the possibility of the brake fluid level in the reservoir being down juuust a tiny amount thing that can cause similar warnings; or the pressure switch getting a bit of mud on it & not working properly; or your foot touching the pedal as you ride; or the....
Just Sayin' Ride Safe, & have a Great New Year!
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 12-29-2023 at 08:37 PM.
Front view from inside the garage showing the AA A-arm lights, mirror mounted lights, and the light mounted under the lip of the frunk: Spyder-Front View-Inside.jpg
Front view from inside the garage showing the AA A-arm lights, mirror mounted lights, and the light mounted under the lip of the frunk: Spyder-Front View-Inside.jpg
Got back in from a ride and noticed a rubbing whine from the belt as I was pushing my spyder back into place in the garage.
Looked and noticed the belt was all the way to the left on the rear sprocket. Jacked the rear up off the floor and took a reading off the drive belt with the kricket. 110 FT-lbs.
So I figured the belt was new as my whole rear swing arm had been replaced from the rear end accident and the belt has "stretched" from wear in so I go to adjust the tension and the alignment and find the rear axle nut is tight but not the 166 ft/lbs it should be as I could take two fingers on my 1/2 in ratchet and just spin the nut off.
Got my belt tension back up to 180 ft/lbs and aligned the belt. I got out the ole torque wrench and brought the axle nut up to 160. Hopefully there should be no other issues. Going out for a new years eve ride with some friends during the day tomorrow I'll see how it holds up.
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.
I tried the Eco mode today on the way to the Liquor store, for a bottle of Champagne. Meh! I guess it'd be OK using that mode in the city maybe, and long stretches of highway with little traffic.
Happy New Year
Last edited by Dasmoetorhead; 12-31-2023 at 05:40 PM.
Finally got a new battery, my old one died, I think it was the original. If so, it was 8 yrs old.
That battery bracket is a real pain though, got it in its home eventually though.
2015 Spyder RT Special series Se6
Really a mutant cross between a special series and a Limited.
Installed a BajaRon anti-sway bar with Lamonster end links this evening. Used aluminum ramps attached to my F150’s rear bumper to get the nose up the required ~24”. Further safety measures were a floor jack under the center spine, and ratchet straps and a rear wheel chock to keep things from rolling back. Just in case the parking brake and SM6 tranny in 1st gear weren’t enough! Straight-forward install with great instructions. Haven’t ridden it yet, but can tell a big difference just rocking it side to side on the garage floor.
It was a dreary & cold day here yesterday in Central Florida so I finally got around to a little mod I had on my list. I never cared for the grey windshield bracket.
Last edited by ZiggyF; 01-10-2024 at 09:22 AM.
2014 Can Am Spyder RTL Chrome Edition
Led Headlights & Fog Lights
Frunk Organizer
Rear Trunk Organizer
Painted Windshield Bracket Black with Chrome Spyder
Leather Like Foam Hand Grips
Handlebar Weights
Plug N' Play Brake Light Flasher / Modulator Kit
Trunk Mounted Run, Brake & Turn Signal LED Light Kit
USB/Volt Meter
Led Undercarriage Lights
Show Chrome Full Size Brake Pedal
Show Chrome - Chrome Handlebar Cover
UltraGard Essential Half Cover
Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame
KEMIMOTO Motorcycle Bottle Holder
Bluetooth 5.0 FM Transmitter
Hopnel Trunk and Saddlebag Cargo Net System
TackForm Center Mount Phone Holder
Trunk Mount Dual Flag Holder
High Way Pegs
Baldwin Ironworks Cat By-pass
K & N Air Filter
Magnetic Mirror Mounts
2-WDG Motorcycle Seat Cushions
Kenda Kanine Tires
Originally from Medina, Ohio
Currently living in The Villages, Florida
Led Headlights & Fog Lights
Frunk Organizer
Rear Trunk Organizer
Painted Windshield Bracket Black with Chrome Spyder
Leather Like Foam Hand Grips
Handlebar Weights
Plug N' Play Brake Light Flasher / Modulator Kit
Trunk Mounted Run, Brake & Turn Signal LED Light Kit
USB/Volt Meter
Led Undercarriage Lights
Show Chrome Full Size Brake Pedal
Show Chrome - Chrome Handlebar Cover
UltraGard Essential Half Cover
Polished Stainless Steel License Plate Frame
KEMIMOTO Motorcycle Bottle Holder
Bluetooth 5.0 FM Transmitter
Hopnel Trunk and Saddlebag Cargo Net System
TackForm Center Mount Phone Holder
Trunk Mount Dual Flag Holder
High Way Pegs
Baldwin Ironworks Cat By-pass
K & N Air Filter
Magnetic Mirror Mounts
2-WDG Motorcycle Seat Cushions
Kenda Kanine Tires
Originally from Medina, Ohio
Currently living in The Villages, Florida
We finally had a decent day here in western Colorado. Temps mid 40’s and sunny, just a slight breeze. Not bad for mid January. My apologies to the middle country and East coast folks in the brrrrrr areas.
So Christmas Eve I decided I would go for the Baja Ron sway bar. I liked the option of buying it from Lamonster because his links don’t require the spacers. Just a tad easier to install. It didn’t ship until after New Years but that was clearly stated on his site. Didn’t expect to install it until maybe March, but it was nice, so what the hey.
I used two ramps on the tailgate of my truck to get over 24” of clearance. Actually had like 28” since I was alone and not sure how far up the ramp to go. My ramps are only 6’ so there was a pretty big incline, but the Spyder climbed like a champ and the E brake held it until I got down and put the rubber chock behind the rear wheel.
Being 70 and not really liking the ground anymore (getting down is easy, getting up, not so much), I took my little silicon tool tray with all the tools the install vids said I would need and a couple extras. Razor knife, needle nose pliers, my push pins assortment kit and tool - Just in Case.
Install was a breeze. No issues getting any of the bolts out or back in. Did break a push pin, so the needle nose pliers and one new push pin came in handy.
Okay, so would I do it again? Absolutely. Took “Cool Change” for a 10-15 mile ride and it was awesome. Way less body roll and we have a crowned street that I hated to take it on because it leaned so bad. Took it there and it was much more stable. Corners way better and the ride is maybe better although that may be in my head. Steering is still easy and all in all, a great upgrade.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-13-2024 at 07:06 PM.
Reason: Caps & ' 's ;-)
Current Ride: 2019 Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited - Cool Change.
Past Rides:
2014 HD Triglide - Fat Bottom Girl
2006 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 - Jessica
2003 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 - Helga
2014 HD Ultra Limited - Harley Quinn
2008 Honda Gold Wing GL 1800 Trike w/Champion Conversion - Fat Bottom Girl 2
2001 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 - Tweety
2015 HD Triglide - Fat Bottom Girl
2011 HD Ultra - Raven
2006 K1200LT - Vianca
2007 HD Ultra
2006 HD Ultra
2004 Honda Goldwing
2001 Honda Goldwing
1996 Honda Goldwing
2000 Honda Aero
1985 Honda V65 Magnum
1992 HD Softtail
1976 HD Sportster
1973 HD Sportster
1965 HD Sportster
Things have been cold and the baby has been on the maintainer. And as usual Ice on the ground for my birthday. Gave myself a birthday present , ordered the cat delete bypass pipe and Tric led afterburnerz lights for better rear visibility. Now just waiting on the garage to come up above 40 degrees so I can install the lights.
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.
I tried the Eco mode today on the way to the Liquor store, for a bottle of Champagne. Meh! I guess it'd be OK using that mode in the city maybe, and long stretches of highway with little traffic.
Happy New Year
Where you will find eco mode great and I found out about this while I was in your neck of the woods when I was in storms going to the Cherohala Skyway outside of Blue Ridge City GA on the way to Tellico Plains in 2022.
I use ECO mode as my "Rain Mode", turn this on while in the rain and it will help with keeping the rear tire from breaking loose and hydroplaning. Especially with going up and down that hilly terrain with water ponding up and rolling down the hill at you in downpours. It rained on me every *#%!ing day on that trip and the last 2 days I couldn't even take my rainsuit off until I was about 2-3 hours away from home.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-23-2024 at 01:56 PM.
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.
Took off one front fender before dinner in preparation for installing sequential turns signals on the bike tomorrow. Will reinstall the fender tomorrow, then take the other fender off and repeat the process.
Last edited by Lee0123; 01-24-2024 at 06:50 PM.
Lee B
2022 Can Am RT Limited
2021 Honda NC750X DCT
Took off one front fender before dinner in preparation for installing sequential turns signals on the bike tomorrow. Will reinstall the fender tomorrow, then take the other fender off and repeat the process.
I did the fender lights on my F3S by jacking up the tires and removing the wheels. Likely repeat it with my S2S.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 01-24-2024 at 08:19 PM.
2022 RT Sea To Sky
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Just what it says really...I see this question/topic on a couple other forums I visit, and it's always interesting to see what people post. So, what did you do to your Spyder today? Any model, heck let's include Ryker too.....
Have an upcoming ride this Sunday 1/28/2024 with the Blue Knights INTERNATIONAL LE MC, San Antonio, Tx. Alamo Chapter IV, heading to La Vernia TX, Blessing of The Bikes. All bikes are welcome. Check Facebook Blue Knights TX IV San Antonio for more info.
I was out pre-checking my Spyder for the ride, fluids, tire pressures, and anything needing my attention. Saturday I'll take my Spyder out to clean up for Sunday's ride. Oh yeah, I sat on my Spyder. Yep, I'm ready.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 02-22-2024 at 07:23 AM.