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    "shorting" sound in switches

    Hi there: Every once in a while there's a distinct shorting (spark jumping) sound coming from the handlebar switches when I go to start my machine. Not every time. My dealer replaced one of the switches,but, again every once in awhile the shorting started. They then replaced "both" switches but...
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    Items needed for the perfect bike

    heat shields Hi there Spyderpops heatshield is shown in the larger opening above the highway peg. The smaller opening directly behind the peg is a shield i made using a thin sheet of copper painted flat black. I was concerned about covering both openings and the heat buildup,but, with taking...
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    Heat from Radiator?

    covered "both" openings Hi Used spyderpops cover then made my own for the bottom opening....awesome diference...need to remove bottom pan cover to release heat. Was concerned about covering both openings,but at 30+C here bike is actually running 1 bar cooler.Kewlmetal highway pegs awesome as...
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    Items needed for the perfect bike

    highway pegs Just mounted kewlmetal highway pegs..great even for short rides ...looking forward to next week for 2 day trip. Waiting for my driver backrest (due sept 5th). Heat shields (both purchased and homemade) have improved riding comfort.:thumbup:
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    Carrying a golf bag??

    golf bag carrier Been awhile since I've been on the site. I visited my spyder dealer and did some measurements and a quick drawing of the trailor hitch. I then fabbed up the carrier shown in the attatched picture. The 1st one was steel and when it worked well I decided to lighten it by making...
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    Lamont/Spyderpops heat block off plate

    2nd shield I "made" a second shield for the lower opening along the same design as the one i got from spyderpops....was concerned the heat buildup would not be good,however, the bike is running 1 1/2 bars lower then befor any mod.
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    Utopia Back Rest for RT

    ordered Ordered mine yesterday...delivery expected sept 5th...concerned about how well the piece that sticks to the seat works as well as concern about wether rain/washing seat will stay out of slit cut into seat.... does foam get wet ??? Also waiting for Kewlmetal highway pegs (presently...
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    Limp Mode - What to expect

    dreaded limp mode 1st "ride" on my 2010 rt.... have 4,600 city km on bike,but, was going on a 4-500 km ride. after about 80 km one of the other riders pulled over, so i stopped with him. When i started my bike it would only rev to 3500 rpm....top speed on flat area 60 km.any hills had to shift...
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    New RT

    :congrats::ohyea: Love my RT !!!
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    display blanking out on startup.. solution

    rs Hi....similar instance with my rs,but, it was a short in the switch itself...dealer fixed under warenty..
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    Spyder Stealer - Beware

    pawn shop Hi..... agree with most that it is likely someone looking for a fast buck. I'd be prone to check local pawn shops that are fairly close by. Sorry for your loss.:gaah:
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    Depreciation

    sale privately Hi There I upgraded to 2010 rts. Was offered 9000 for my 2008 ....sold it privately in 3 days for 14000. Then I kept going back till the dealer gave me a good deal. Good luck
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    New Gen2 DPS

    upgrade Have an appointment scheduled for thurs.....wish they would get my replacement hood in that fast...mine was damaged on original shipment...waiting over 2 months for the replacement.:2thumbs::gaah:
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    best oil?

    diy to save $ I use brp oi/filters/washers etc. My dealer sels me the oil "bulk" ( a small saving). My biggest saving is actually performing the maintenance myself. Peace of mind regarding choice of oil/warrenty issues etc makes the higher cost of brp oil a little more acceptable.
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    Spyder Resell Question

    sell?? Sold my 2008 privately.... took quite a beating, but, got 3000 more then offered on trade in... cars/boats/bikes "any toy" expect to lose on resale!!!
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