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    Did oil change & checked level properly; NO oil showing on dip stick - any ideas?

    Thank you Ex-Rocket. All replies help and are welcomed. Ideas come from all sources. Thanks again!
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    Did oil change & checked level properly; NO oil showing on dip stick - any ideas?

    Need some help, friends. Just changed the oil in my 2018 Spyder F3-S. Owner's manual explains the entire oil check routine which I followed to the letter. Owner's manual also says that my bike requires 5 US quarts with just an oil and filter change. After the oil change, I went far a test ride...
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    Replaced Rear tire, now have multiple fault codes! Need some advice.

    Thank you Woodaddict! After sending in my post I started thinking and wondered if that might be the very reason. I had my rear wheel in the air to check the rear brake before I put it on the road and knowing how VSS is supposed to work I should have know better. I would almost think it will...
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    Is there a Code Reader for the Spyder?

    Is there anyone who sells anything similar to an OBDII code reader for a Can Am? Excellent bike and very fun, but I can't believe Can Am is so anal that they won't let anyone sell a code reader for their bike others that the BUDS!
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    Replaced Rear tire, now have multiple fault codes! Need some advice.

    Multiple Error Code After Rear Wheel Removal I just finished removing, and reinstalling, my real wheel to install a new tire, new EBC brake disk, and new brake pads. All parts went back on in the reverse order of removal. After finishing and test startup I had several faults that I had never...
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    Cannot get the rear pulley to seat properly - any ideas?

    Thanks for the heads up on on your torque specs. I'm riding a 2018 Spyder F3-S. Not sure why that would make any difference but with what I've seen from Can Am I'm not surprised.
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    Cannot get the rear pulley to seat properly - any ideas?

    Per my 2018 service manual the expected torque is 177 lb ft, with no plus or minus listed. I still don't think I'm going that far.
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    Cannot get the rear pulley to seat properly - any ideas?

    I appreciate all the replies to my question. Yes, I did lube the O-ring and the mating surfaces. I finally got it to mate after doing what I read somewhere about rocking the pulley back and forth as you apply pressure. Finally got the wheel back on the bike. Torquing that rear axle nut to...
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    Cannot get the rear pulley to seat properly - any ideas?

    I have my new tire on, brake disk, and reluctor ring installed, but now I can't get the rear pulley to seat properly. I have a new O-ring oiled, and ready to install the pulley. Pulley will not seat completely. I've even greased the cush rubbers slightly to better slide the pulley onto the...
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    Anyone got a valid reason for the High Torque settings on the brake rotor?

    Thanks to all that responded. I feel the same way as you do. I'll just use my experience and do what I think is right.
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    Anyone got a valid reason for the High Torque settings on the brake rotor?

    Mikey, Common sense. I like that. Thanks for the reply and your common-sense approach to a questionable specification. I'm going to do the same thing. It hasn't let me down all of these years and I don't think it will do so now. Still, it is comforting to know others look at a problem the same...
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    Anyone got a valid reason for the High Torque settings on the brake rotor?

    I apologize beforehand if this question has been asked before. But I'm looking more for an explanation than general specs. I've worked on bikes for many years and have a number of friends who are bike mechanics, including one who has worked on bikes for 40 years. Nearly everyone I've asked...
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    Rear wheel removal - can't get the brake caliper off or remove axle - help??

    Thanks for the info. I think my rear pads are good but will recheck them when I get home. As far as the caliper I tried to push the pads back in a bit but that didn't work. If I have to, I'll pull the pads to check them. I know I should be able to slide the caliper down and off the disk at that...
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    Rear wheel removal - can't get the brake caliper off or remove axle - help??

    Just started removing rear wheel to have a new tire installed. Reached the point of jacking the rear so I could get most of the weight off the rear tire. 2 problems: 1. I couldn't get brake caliper to slide off the disc. I have made sure the parking brake is released so I know that isn't the...
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    Hey Ya'll We Got A New Member! Lets welcome mgardiner2673 to SL

    Hello All! Nice to be here folks. Just bought my Spyder, 2018 F3-S, after years on Harleys. Bad legs means a trike is necessary today and after not riding for 2 years I bought my bike at the Harley dealer I work in part time. After test riding it I discovered it is just what I need to get back...
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