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What did you do to your Spyder today?

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Say Copper, Some real good farklesnojoke.

I reformed the mounting brackets on the led driving lights I purchased from Larry D a month ago. Before they touched the frunk sides at full lock---- now the don't. BTW, they are hooked up the fhe fog lights so now I'm all LED up front and can night into day with the touch of a button.

Lew L
 
Lew L said:
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Say Copper, Some real good farklesnojoke.

I reformed the mounting brackets on the led driving lights I purchased from Larry D a month ago. Before they touched the frunk sides at full lock---- now the don't. BTW, they are hooked up the fhe fog lights so now I'm all LED up front and can night into day with the touch of a button.

Lew L
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The Led Head lights I got have no fan and fit in side the head light housing good and you can put the cover back on with out a problem. the LEDs are 12000 LM so they should light up a lot better than the old halogen bulbs.
 
Managed to get my first ride in today since I brought it home. Little over 100 miles. Stopped for gas and had a hell of time getting the gas cap close, it fits so tight. Got to test the ABS brakes. Had a javelina run across the road right in front of me.
 
I've had a hard time getting the gas cap OPEN on my 2021 RTL.
In fact I had to ask for assistance from a nice muscular gentleman - he opened it ok with one hand but did say it was "firm".
Takes me two hands at that odd angle. Don't know - maybe I was just out of spinach on that day...
 
Re those hard to open/close gas caps....Smear some lubricant on the mating surfaces, preferably a silicone base lube. Many say that did the trick.
My route was to dismantle the locking mechanism in the cap and file the latch down until it closed easily.
 
So today, I had collected all I thought necessary for an oil change: oil, filte, o rings, allen wrenches, etc. I did not get a socket for the oil filter cover because, I thought, I can probably jsut use my large adjustable wrench. Wrong. Ended up with alll the tupperware off the bike only to discover the way the damn oil filter is placed, there is little to no room for anything. Went to get a 36 MM socket at local ACE hardware. Came back. Removed filter cap or actually loosened it almost all the way. Tried to get under Spyder to remove oil plug. Coundn’t. Maybe I have a big head but I couldn’t even get my floor jack in position to jack up. Not enough room. I had a bright idea. I’d get these two 4x4 posts and a couple of sturdy boards for a ramp. Prepared ramp. Got on bike and rode up ramp. Set break and got off only to find oil pouring out. Surprised by that. How was that happening? I figured it out. The oil pumped up and out of the oil filter cap. What an fing mess. CLeaned it up and got the oil plug out and drained it the rest of the way. Videos said a 40and 45 mm wrench for the plugs. Nothing I had matched that. I did have an allen wrench for oil plug but nothing that fit the transmission plug. Why doesn’t the owners manual have a list of tools needed. I ended up replacing oil plug. Taking care of filter and its cover and adding oil. I hope the transmisison is OK. Anyway, at 16K the machine runs nicer. WHat ajourney! Now to clean up driveway and get rid of oil. NExt time, I’ll be better prepared. I’ll have ramps and all tools.
 
Brainsprain said:
So today, I had collected all I thought necessary for an oil change: oil, filte, o rings, allen wrenches, etc. I did not get a socket for the oil filter cover because, I thought, I can probably jsut use my large adjustable wrench. Wrong. Ended up with alll the tupperware off the bike only to discover the way the damn oil filter is placed, there is little to no room for anything. Went to get a 36 MM socket at local ACE hardware. Came back. Removed filter cap or actually loosened it almost all the way. Tried to get under Spyder to remove oil plug. Coundn’t. Maybe I have a big head but I couldn’t even get my floor jack in position to jack up. Not enough room. I had a bright idea. I’d get these two 4x4 posts and a couple of sturdy boards for a ramp. Prepared ramp. Got on bike and rode up ramp. Set break and got off only to find oil pouring out. Surprised by that. How was that happening? I figured it out. The oil pumped up and out of the oil filter cap. What an fing mess. CLeaned it up and got the oil plug out and drained it the rest of the way. Videos said a 40and 45 mm wrench for the plugs. Nothing I had matched that. I did have an allen wrench for oil plug but nothing that fit the transmission plug. Why doesn’t the owners manual have a list of tools needed. I ended up replacing oil plug. Taking care of filter and its cover and adding oil. I hope the transmisison is OK. Anyway, at 16K the machine runs nicer. WHat ajourney! Now to clean up driveway and get rid of oil. NExt time, I’ll be better prepared. I’ll have ramps and all tools.
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:roflblack: I love it the dumb stuff we do and the frustration at times. I could see my self years ago going though the same thing as I read your post. :thumbup: :congrats: On getting the job done. Enjoy the Ride!!
 
Installed the "360 LED" headlights. Oh what a difference!!!

EDIT: Just had my first night ride. Unbelievable. The visibility is literally night and day. Not only are they really bright, they cover so much more of the area in front/side of you.
 
Installed SEALIGHT H4 LED Headlight bulbs on my F3T.
Really bright.
Purchased thru Amazon.
 
The top link you provided is where I got mine. They ship really fast. Great upgrade. The video they provided for the install was spot on. Just watch it a couple times and you're on your way. Took me two hours taking my time. Really easy though.
 
Today I replaced all 3 tires with OEM tires, had the laser alignment done, and had a spare key made. Bump steer & tramlining is vastly improved. Much safer trike.

If you're in Arizona, if you buy the tire from them, installation is free at "Ride Now Chandler". Only $424 out the door including taxes, disposal, and new valve stems.
 
AZCanAm said:
The top link you provided is where I got mine. They ship really fast. Great upgrade. The video they provided for the install was spot on. Just watch it a couple times and you're on your way. Took me two hours taking my time. Really easy though.
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Thanks AZ, I agree, I have often ordered from Slingmods. Speaking of videos, I was surfing YouTube for headlight bulb installations and came across a 59 second one where the guy did it to an F3L or T removing ONLY the service panels. As I have "artist hands" I checked to see if I could do it and I can! The right side is the tightest, so I tried it first. There is protrusion the is in the way and can shred your skin. It does nothing, so I trimmed it down and VIOLA more room.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_vm0x0Jaxw
 
I added the foam grips and lid-lox this evening. Tomorrow will be the F3 frame mounted drink holder w/bag from Lamonster, the belt tensioner, also from Lamonster, the Cyclops front light, and probably Saturday or Sunday I will install the Top Case/Seat Extender. Don't need to install, but also purchased the UltraGuard full cover.
 
I wanted a set of highway pegs for my 2020 RT, but didnt want to spend $200. I found a set for $80 on amazon for an F3 and modified the mount to fit my boards. Also did the same for a set of flags. Everyone wanted $90 for one flag pole(no flag included) for the trunk on the RT. Found a pair with flags for a Harley for $38 and made my own mount brackets for $12. I'm not cheap, just not wasteful.
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Joel The Biker said:
I wanted a set of highway pegs for my 2020 RT, but didnt want to spend $200. I found a set for $80 on amazon for an F3 and modified the mount to fit my boards. Also did the same for a set of flags. Everyone wanted $90 for one flag pole(no flag included) for the trunk on the RT. Found a pair with flags for a harley for $38 and made my own mount brackets for $12. Im not cheap, just not wasteful.
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Beautiful bike!
 
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