• 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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    Deadwood 3 wheel rally 2019

    Registered and booked a few months back.
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    Riding in Cool/Cold Weather

    air cooled engines Similarly, air cooled motorcycles, snow machines, lawn and garden equipment all function well (sometimes better) in cooler weather. Below the freezing point might create an issue, but in Minnesota and Wisconsin there are late autumn and early spring rides where the date is...
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    Spyder Sightings

    Trailering and "Where are the Spyders?" My own Spyder has logged many more miles on the "drop tail" trailer than it has under its own power. It is just a convenience issue (I think), but it did finally gets its ordeal by rain this weekend. I have yet to find a cover which will allow for you to...
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    Fall Colors in Wisconsin and Minnesota

    SW WISCONSIN colors Both MN and WI have tourism websites that track fall colors. It is a major tourism factor in this area. Here in Rochester MN, there was a Honda group Fall Colors Ride this weekend, and one for Spyders in south west WI, next weekend. I just posted the information from WISOAR...
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    Penalized !! For owning a Spyder !!

    Similar to Alan, I was insured thru AARP (Foremost) only last year, but I thought the premium too high, especially with over 40 years of motorcycle/sport experience. I live in Minnesota and ride Wi, SD, IA, IL, MO, NE, AR, LA, TX, KY, TN and VA with Honda MC and CanAm Spyder. This year, after...
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    Any SpyderRiders in SW Wisconsin?

    October WISOAR ride plan. Pretty darned close to Fennimore Hello Everyone! Autumn is coming quickly and the temps a dipping fast. Be sure to make the most of this beautiful season and get out and ride. You have been asking our Ride Leaders if we can return to the great riding areas around...
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    Screeching/whining noise between 34 & 47 mph! Any ideas/fixes?

    Thank you for this link. It is a very interesting ordeal. Thanks again, J
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    Parking Brake Update

    Dealer ignorance Thank God for good dealers. My original dealer must have attended training with your dealer. Now, much better, but I had to move far away. J
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    Screeching/whining noise between 34 & 47 mph! Any ideas/fixes?

    "very interesting" (Arte Johnson) I would have thought slippage might be a cause, but this remedy kills off that fix. Perhaps overly stiff belt? J
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    Screeching/whining noise between 34 & 47 mph! Any ideas/fixes?

    That might be a problem best diagnosed on a dynamometer They aren't easy to find, but see if your dealer can recommend someone to put it on a dyno and look at the readouts. J
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    new spyder 2011 SE5 owner need some help.

    I would chalk it up to "newness" So ... I am reasonably sure continued use / practice will remove that tendency. Remember also that most riders over-rev their motorcycles when shifting and this is most pronounced in the first two gears. I also fall back into this bad habit when I am tired or...
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    Any SpyderRiders in SW Wisconsin?

    Former Grant County resident now in Rochester Hi John, I am no longer in the area, but I travel the east and west sides of the Big Muddy often. I ride a 2011 RTS SM5 and a GW 1500SE. Perhaps meeting somewhere between our locations to burn off some miles? I do trailer my Spyder so I can...
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