• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Wife’s butt falls asleep on 2021 RTL seat. Got any suggestions?

    I've done numerous Iron Butt challenges with 850 Suzuki and GL 1500. I have tried them all. Airhawk ! Blow it up with your lungs. Very little air required. Experiment with air amount. Just enough air to keep from bottoming out. Also : Sheepskin.
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    Fuel Door DIY

    If the raising of the seat is something that is to be avoided due to passenger or gear, I can understand wanting a fuel door. but if they came with one from the factory you can be sure that there would be someone designing a way to cover it up. Bob, your installation looks good. Did anyone...
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    Tires and Ride-On

    What is the situation like when you need to remove a tire that has Ride-on in it? Does it create an ugly mess for the tire tech? Does it screw up TPM's?
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    Motorcycle Camelbak

    On the GL 1500 in my Iron Butt Challenge days I used an insulated 1 gallon water jug that I converted to a drinking device. Strapped it into the passenger seat. I did use an angled bite valve. Keep looking on backpacking websites and you will find one. I would seriously try to find a...
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    Clear Coat on RT? Any Touch-Up available?

    Thanks guys. 12tree
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    Clear Coat on RT? Any Touch-Up available?

    I am wondering if anyone here knows if there is a clear coat in a rattle can that would be compatable with that which is used on my 2010 black RT. My story: I got a scratch on top of my front fender. I didn't know if there was a clear coat, or if what I am looking at is polished ABS plastic...
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    New QUIET pulley

    I have never heard any thing that I would describe as a whine. Other than on this forum, that is! When riding all I hear is caused by the loose nut on the end of the handlebars.
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    Install 12V power outlet help

    Google SAE panel mount plug. I mounted one in my left saddlebag. This is the plug that comes on better battery chargers. I ran mine directly from the battery with an inline fuse close to the battery. I put an SAE plug on my air compressor. I can run air compressor from it or charge battery.
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    Medium priced seat pad for Spyder RT?

    I remember putting a pine 2x6 on my office chair to toughen up my butt, weeks before a trip, when I toured on my Norton. Over the years I tried many different things. Always been fond of the sheepskin. Keeps you warm in the cold and cool in the hot. Under the sheepskin the best I found is...
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    The best of the best

    Lots of good stuff available for painted and plastic, but for the windscreen there is nothing better than Plexus. I even use it on my glasses (plastic lenses). 12tree
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    Anyone tried Show Chrome air deflectors?

    Thanks. that is the info I needed. 12tree
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    Anyone tried Show Chrome air deflectors?

    Does anyone have experience with the Show Chrome over mirror and under mirror air deflector adjustable extensions ? Sling Mods has them. Thanks in advance 12tree
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    Rotate front tires?

    The bead material on modern tires will not survive being unmounted and remounted.
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    Super Visor

    One more comment and then I will let it rest. Putting black tape on your face shield is not anything like using a Super Visor. I've done that too. It is not even close. When you put tape on your face shield the sun is still shining and glaring on your shield. A Super visor puts your face...
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    Super Visor

    It mounts to the face shield. I have had mine on a HJC IS Max modular. Before gluing in place, tape it on and ride toward a setting sun. Adjust as needed as the sun gets lower. When satisfied, glue it in place. I had to use the provided clips for my HJC IS Max. I have used a product called...
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