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    Proper break-in on new Spyder

    I think most of us know that a new Spyder requires a 600 mile break-in. During this time you should vary the throttle input, do a lot of shifting, take it easy on the brakes, and be very aware of how slippery the new tires will be for at least the first 100 miles until they get the manufacturing...
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    How do I get a 2022 F3 Limited Rear Seat to release if the key won't allow it? Any tips?

    I agree with greer. Press down on the right rear corner of the seat while turning the key. If the latch is adjusted too tightly the load is too great on the latch to release it. Pressing down removes that load. When you get the seat off, adjust the latch.
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    Compile a list of BUDS owners who are willing to help, by location?

    I now have BUDS/BUDS2/BUDS3. See my previous post #4 in this thread.
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    How common are 2021 RT Ltd air suspension failures?

    Not at all common for that year.
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    You're absolutely right about the hair pulling!! The owner picked it up this evening and I was totally honest about everything I've tried. He is well aware of the bikes condition as he's been riding it like this for a couple of years. Between my better half and his wife, he just may have been...
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    Thanks Peter. In doing the brake fluid flush the ABS unit is forced to run by BUDS2. It is very loud and there is no mistaking the pulsing in the pedal. And also, BUDS reports no faults in the VSS system. Interestingly, the wheel hop is negligible when braking below about 40 mph. At slower...
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    This bike had a bad right caliper from new. It ate the brake pads in a couple thousand miles. Owner took it to the dealer who said they "fixed" the caliper and put on new pads. Of course it did it again in another few thousand miles. The owner decided to buy a new caliper, pads, and rotor. I...
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    Another update. First started off this morning with a complete brake fluid flush using BUDS2. No help. Then swapped my 2025 S2S wheels onto the problem child. Same exact Vredestein tires at the same pressures. No help. Then I committed a cardinal sin of vehicle maintenance. I swapped in a used...
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    An update. I tried Ron's advice and removed the front Centramatic balancers. Actually did a 3 step torque on the lug nuts. By hand, then to 40, then to final 77 lb/ft. with a calibrated torque wrench. The problem was marginally improved, but still unacceptable. I believe that whatever is the...
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    Thank you both for your replies. Ron, during a search for this problem you had posted somewhere that the arm bushings should be lubricated. Can you elaborate on that for me? The tires are set at 18 and even from side to side. Wouldn't a failed Centramatic cause vibration all the time? This thing...
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    Front wheel hop when braking - suspension arm bushes, or... ?? Any help?

    I'm working on a friends 2023 RTL that has a severe wheel hop when doing moderate to hard braking. Both front wheels visibly hop very rapidly as if the brakes were grabbing and releasing very rapidly. Here's a list of what I've done and/or checked... Spyder bought new by current owner. Has...
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    Can I Replace the oil sump pan on a 2019 RT Limited or does the dealer have to do it?

    I agree with all comments above. Try to get something under the head of the plug to pry downward on. If the threads are completely stripped out, all thats holding it in are the o-rings. It might just pop out. If there's any thread left at all, you will want to turn it while prying downward. If...
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    2025 Spyder Sea 2 Sky - Where is the Dedicated GPS Power Plug-in?

    I have a 2025 S2S. I can confirm post #7 above.
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    Battery Bracket Questions (all models) Noco NLP20 related

    We use that battery on our 2025 RT S2S and 2021 F3L. I used the plastic bottom spacers to get to the approximate height of the stock battery. Then I ground down a slight bit of the original mounting bracket until it fit snugly in the top of the NOCO. This way I could still use the stock bracket...
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    BUDS 3 has arrived!

    BUDS3 requires a new interface and license to use. Current software version is 1.27.001 and is a whopping 1.7GB download! The software only works with a V800 diagnostic device. It will not work with the older MPI3 devices that BUDS/BUDS2 utilized.
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