• 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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    Rear Tire Change CAUTION - do not bend Height Sensor!

    Still revelant! Changed the rear tire for the first time last week on the wife's '21 RTL (9500 miles). Noticed that the rear shock felt harsh, especially on rebound. I had removed the lower shock bolt because on our previous RSS and ST, it provided more belt slack and allowed easier axle...
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    My situation as new RT owner

    One tip for using Google maps is to map your expected routes when you have internet access, then you will notice that Google will prompt you to "download offline directions" and this will allow you to navigate via GPS only. Also my opinion on 'oil changes in a parking lot' would be a real...
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    Need to replace Camshaft Position Sensor, on back-order. Can I Repair?

    Mine failed on our 2015 ST and I found the replacement at Partzilla (74-420664049), but that was Sept 2020.
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    Tell me about 2cyl Rotax motors vs 3cyl 1330's?

    Our 2015 ST Limited had the 998 V-twin and it generally ran well, but here's what annoyed me the most: -often after parking it, there was a strong gasoline vapor smell -excessive oil usage. (about half a quart every few months) -really disliked that huge 'clunk' when shifting into gear from...
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    Oil change fun

    Replace them?? The LH plug (Torx T45) on the 1330 engine is a very strange plug. It has cylindrical body with 2 O-rings (different colors no less, although they look to be the same size??). I'm thinking that a replacement plug with a standard allen hex might be hard to find?
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    Thoughts on the 2021 RT...

    I'm with you on the lack of 'glovebox' storage. Scrap the speakers and give me 2 good size pockets. There is one alternative proposed by "eschmid2" back in June, that may be of interest to you. My post on the subject had a little lower price and it's worked out well...
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    New (to me) ST Limited: Questions

    I may have the same manual (1270 pages / 138 Meg). Our second Spyder was the same as yours, 2015 ST Limited in Denim Blue. (traded it this April for a '21 RTL). My PDF manual is "searchable", so you can search on various words to help find some of these sections. In some cases, I would then...
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    What do you use for Adding brake fluid??

    These make it pretty easy
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    recommended front replacement tire

    I used Federal 595 Evo 165/55R15 on my '15 ST Limited and they worked great.
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    What is the correct Oil plug size??

    Just did the 3000 oil change on our new '21 RTL. Not impressed with Rotax and their crazy drain plugs. 6mm hex on the RH side and Torx #45 on the LH plug!! And the transmission filter is integrated into the RH engine clutch cover so you have to replace the entire $100+ cover every 28,000...
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    Brake failure warning on 2021 RTL

    I was constantly plagued with a similar message on our 2015 ST Limited for several years! The message was not constant. It would go for days with nothing then pop up for several hours. The issue started early on when the Spyder was still under warranty (nearest dealer was not close so I...
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    Noob: How many "stupid" questions do I get?? This is a paint question.

    Recently traded our 2015 Denim Blue ST after 5 years. Beautiful color, but never noticed any fading. It surely is a 'matte' finish but still had a little shine (IMO).
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    What It’s Like To Ride In Australia? 🇦🇺

    Spent quite a few months in central Queensland during the 90's when testing mining equipment in the coal mines. Always beautiful weather in Jan-Feb, especially compared to Ohio! But I can't say I enjoyed Vegemite!!
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    Dealers in Ohio

    The closest dealer to Lexington (OH) is north on I-71 about 40 miles at the Lodi exit 204. Johnny K's Powersports.
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    Running ECO Mode - my MPG results.

    We just finished our first 'long' trip to Maggie Valley/Cherokee (1400 miles round trip) on our new '21 RTL. The trip computer calculates MPG for trip A, B, & Total (not sure if all RT's had this feature but our previous RS-S and ST Limited did not). We are currently at a total of 2400 on the...
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