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    Torque value (In ft/lbs) for the Oiul drain plugs

    How tight did you main the oil filter covers for the 998?
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    Torque value (In ft/lbs) for the Oiul drain plugs

    Do you know if the oil filter cover torque is the same for the 998? I am going to a DYI oil change and want to know how tight they have to be when I put them back on. The service manual does not say.
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    oil and hcm filter cover torque

    Hi, I have the service manual for my 2013 RSS and am reading the oil change procedure and noticed they give the torque settings to tight the drain plugs but not the filter covers. I have searched the forums and found 9Nm (or ~ 7 lbft) but was wondering if there is any other information available?
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    check engine

    Useful information. Is there an easy way to clear the codes on a 2013 RSS? My check engine light came on but it ran fine so I kept going home. I then read the repair manual and one of the cures listed was to simply turn the engine off, remove the key and then see if the light comes back on...
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    Belt Tension

    To test my belt tension the dealer jacked up the bike so the rear wheel was off the ground. He then used a tool (sonic belt tension meter) and recorded 1060N (238 lbs) and 1080N (242 lbs). He said it was good because the specification is 1050N +/- 150N (236 lbs +/- 34 lbs). Whatever I was...
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    Belt Tension

    I have been using my Krikit II to measure the tension. I am going to the dealer to get the tension checked so I will see what they think is OK and how it compares to the readings that I have been making. A belt that is too tight may cause problems like wreck the front engine sprocket bearing...
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    Belt Tension

    This is from the 2013 service manual. If I am reading this right it states that the drive belt has a nominal tension of 236 and note +/- 34. I think mine is set at 200 now. I have also heard that if you can twist the belt 90 degress then that is a good rule of thumb.
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    Belt Tension

    I have a 2013 RSS and the manual says that the belt tension can be as high as 230 off the ground. Does this seem right?
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    Any ideas what this Brake warning message means? GS Spyder

    When I do that the screen goes blank. I presume because I do not have any error codes. Any way to display total hours? Thanks for this....
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    Any ideas what this Brake warning message means? GS Spyder

    I tried this on my 2013 RSS and it did not work...sure would be handy if it did.
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    mirror vibration

    I put some weather stripping between the mirror and housing and now it seems better.
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    2013 RS front turn signal bulb replacement

    That worked. Thanks.
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    2013 RS front turn signal bulb replacement

    Yes, I took the screw out but am having difficulty getting the front lens out/off (part 189). I did not want to pry it out unless that is the only way.
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    2013 RS front turn signal bulb replacement

    I am trying to remove the cover on my front rear view mirror to change the turn signal bulb. It is not a LED like the RT models. I do have a service manual and it just says take the entire mirror off. Seems like this is a lot of extra work just to replace a bulb. Any ideas on how to do this?
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    mirror vibration

    Hi, My 2013 RSS seems to have some sort of vibration issue. When I look at my left side rear view mirror, the image is bouncing around alot. The right side mirror is fairly stable. I have tightened both mirrors, balanced the wheels (front and rear) and have a SmoothSpyder belt tensioner. I...
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