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    Has anyone installed a Cat Delete from AliExpress?

    I agree, Baldwin Ironworks is the way to go.
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    Anyone done a Cat Delete leaving stock muffler on?

    I run the Baldwin Iron Works pipe without the baffle and the stock muffler. No issues, louder than stock but not too much. It sounds better imo.
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    Dead Battery - shows 13v but blank screen & no start! Help?

    Hello everyone, A few days ago when I attempted to start the F3, the engine light came on(first time ever), and limp mode flashed across the display. At the same time the LED strips the PO had installed would light up and cycle nonstop, and I couldn't stop it with the remote. Weird, I thought...
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    Need new Tires for 2015 F3-S - what's everyone running?

    I went with KR20 and a Kumho Ecsta, pretty happy so far after ~200 miles of riding. All three needed very little weight to balance out. My old setup was likely out of balance somewhere because vibrations I experienced before are now gone. In my case the new tires, brakes, and drive belt...
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    Rear brake pads frustration - any ideas on how to loosen all the Loctite??

    Thank you all for your help! I was away for a few days, so today I tried it again: A few sharp raps per Mike's suggestion, kind of hard because of limited space, then I tightened the bolt as far as I had loosened it before, a couple more raps and the little bugger finally came out. If that...
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    Rear brake pads frustration - any ideas on how to loosen all the Loctite??

    Yes Sir, I did. The caliper's bolts were just as bad but I could get much better leverage and torque to get them out. Tomorrow I'm going to try removing that bolt with the caliper still on the trike, in hindsight that's what I should have done...live and learn.
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    Rear brake pads frustration - any ideas on how to loosen all the Loctite??

    Am I ever frustrated... the amount of Loctite and Florida salty air corrosion made the removal of the bolt that holds the pads impossible. I stopped before I rounded it off, what a pain. BRP seems to be obsessed with Loctite everywhere in large amounts, I'll try another day. Sorry about the...
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    Well...new shoes all around, the fronts came in sooner than expected. After 30 miles or so of riding all appears to be well. I have to get used to the lower psi in the rear, it feels different but traction is good and no vibrations anywhere. I also adjusted the belt, it was rubbing the outside...
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    Thank you Peter, good information. Where I ride it can get pretty hot and highway speeds of 80+ mph are not uncommon, so I'll start with 16 psi in the front and 18 in the rear. I received the rear tire yesterday, fronts are coming in Thursday, feedback to follow.
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    It appears I may get lucky:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BDTTTMJ4/?coliid=I1MGTL94B676NL&colid=2JERNHE7YW9UF&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    The shop will mount them, no questions asked, I'm not buying the tires from them. I hadn't considered different tire sizes...the rear would be about 5% bigger in diameter and 5% narrower, good thing, bad thing? Something to think about but I'm more likely to stick with stock sizes, thank you...
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    That's disappointing, but that's how it goes. I plan to ride more frequently and was hoping for better numbers. I still think, and it's just my opinion, that the Kuhmo is probably a better tire overall. I'll keep the tires at the proper pressure, bike aligned and see what happens.
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    At 8k as well?
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    Tires... again - any feedback on Kumho Rear, Kenda Kanine Fronts?

    It's time to change the original Kenda tires on my 2017 F3. They only have 8k miles but they are 7 years old and the rear tire is pretty much done: worn in the middle... I'm going to get the Kuhmo Ecsta KU25 for the rear and Kenda Kanines for the front. It seems the Kanine for the rear...
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    Anyone done a DIY Shifting/Brake Rod Adjustment?

    https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?151540-Made-myself-an-Adjustable-brake-rod-on-the-cheap! Hope this helps. I modified the brake rod only. I was able to set the shifter rod to my liking using the OEM adjuster, # 4 in my case.
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