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    2012 Spyder Back in the race!

    I suspect the Aprilia folks still know that motor. Derivatives of the 998 served them well until long after Can Am moved away from it. The real issue of course is the rest of the bike, as I think the 998 will run forever if serviced correctly. Being 67 and my wife 70, we both retired at the...
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    Thinking of getting a Sena 60 S Evo - anyone have one yet? Like it? Any comments/feedback welcome?

    They don’t do repairs, at the price these things cost? That’s a bit rough. So far the SRL2 units in our Shoei helmets have survived torrential rain and about 5 years of use. I think the units that mount into your helmets seem a little more weather resistant. Next year, when our helmets expire...
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    Engine Trouble - intermittently won't start! Any ideas on what to look for?

    That hose doesn’t look long for this world. If that hose looks like that, just for peace of mind, I’d check all the other hoses too. You can always take it down to AutoZone, NAPA, or O’Reilly’s and see if they have an EFI fuel filter rated to 60 psi with the correct pipe sizes. I’m sure the...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I let my wife deal with the plants as she’s the one who turned our house into a fair imitation of a forest/jungle. Every time I turn around, another free space seems to have a plant in it. There also seems to be a complex watering schedule that I’d never be able to follow. My office/workshop...
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    Does a 1 piece Ultimate Seat effect the passenger air ride switch when riding 2-up? How do I stop it triggering for solo riding?

    Does the switch actually affect the ride height, I thought the ride height sensor did that. I just thought it affected issues related to the stability control etc?
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    Suggestion for new members.

    Thanks for the explanation.
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    I want Spyder/Ryker/Canyon dealerships to succeed

    As Can Am doesn’t seem to have incentive finance, I just asked for a pro forma invoice and got a counter check from my bank and payed them that way. No arguing or debate. I did buy inner luggage bags from them but did that as a separate transaction. Yess $170 ph is the going rate for automotive...
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    I want Spyder/Ryker/Canyon dealerships to succeed

    We came home from Escalante the other day, via Torrey, Loa, Salina, Gunnison, Manti, Ephraim, Moroni, Nephi, to Draper. I know you are unfortunately far from a dealer, mine is three miles away, but what must make up for that is the beautiful valley and town you live in. That's a beautiful part...
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    Suggestion for new members.

    Yes, that's what I was thinking. I think it would be cool, but only if it's easy to do. I don't underestimate for a second all the work you guys put into offering this brilliant forum as it is, without me throwing random suggestions into the mix, lol. Thanks again.
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    Suggestion for new members.

    Yes, just I thought when you get a list of like 10 or more members it would be easier just to scan down the list. It's no matter, I just thought if were an easy change it might be helpful. Thanks for the replay.
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    Suggestion for new members.

    If the new members specify a location and their privacy settings allow it, it would be nice if the announcement in the new members selection specified where they were from. It would be interesting to see at a glance if any of the new members were close to existing members to help building local...
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    What psi are you running in your Canyon's Rear Suspension Air Bag?

    Yes, but a good starting point on the manual systems is to set the ride height the auto system would have given you from its sensor. This is kind of the designed neutral ride height for the bike so to speak, with the rear tire set to the stated default pressure. Essentially you are setting the...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Oh yes. Currently using Phillips 9050s. I get them from Costco. Free hearing tests and decent prices. I don’t know if you have Costco down under? Even get my bifocals from Costco. Get my gas/petrol from Costco. And my Tofu. I live in Costco these days. Can’t wear hearing aids on the bike though...
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    Has anyone tried this Cat-back muffler?

    It’s similar in the US. However, anything engine related as a failure you might be on less firm ground. Removing the cat is technically not legal under federal emissions laws so I could see a protracted lawsuit for an engine internal failure like a burned or dropped valve. Personally as I’ve...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Mine is mainly a honey-do list. Me, I can just ride somewhere and sit and read a book on my little iPad. But apparently there are projects to be completed that are on some list, which I suspect forever changes, and I apparently cannot remember the contents of. I got the bird bath out, put the...
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