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    Does anyone know who.......

    Toyo Proxes4 I live in the NW WA and get lots of rain. The Toyo Proxes4 has proven to be a good tire on both wet and dry pavement. When it's time to re-tire I'll buy another one.
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    Rain and Tires

    consider the psi at ground contact A wide tire spreads the weight over a larger contact area reducing the psi to the pavement - less traction. As with driving in snow - a narrow tire gains more traction. Driving off road in the mud - use a wide tire.:thumbup:
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    Where did you get your "Handle"?

    pathfinderjoe Before the advent of the hand held GPS I bow hunted with a buddy whom had a terrible sense of direction and I'd tell him he probably couldn't find true north even with the aid of a compass. Normally all we had was a compass and a Forest Service map and by the end of the day he...
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    Oil Change what I found!

    I have 2 of these jacks. http://deals.ebay.com/blog/1100-lb-motorcycle-scissor-jack-for-57-off . I use 1 in the front between the front tires and 1 in front of the rear tire. I welded an extension to the one in front of the rear tire so I could use 2 of the Y brackets to lift using the OEM foot...
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    got rear ended or "MY LUCKY DAY"

    Got rear-ended yesterday afternoon. I was riding down a 2 lane highway trying to catch the next ferry over to the Seattle side of the Puget Sound. It's raining hard and traffic is moving fast so I've backed way off the Ford 150 in front of me. HOlY ##**!! He decided to drop anchor and make an...
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    Seating, luggage and backrest combinations

    no problem Have Corbin seats with backrest up font with BRP rest in back. I love mine and the wife loves hers. FYI - for long trips I strap a Kuryakyn Grand Tour tail bag on the rear of her back rest. Works great.
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    Do You Carry a Gun When You Ride

    The answer is no. Check the web for permits honored by other states.
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    Can am Spyder RS handbrake

    cost of doing business If you think the price is to high just think about the costs for liability insurance. When you are in business you know you will be sued sooner than later. Part of the costs of products is attributed to cover current and future legal fees. I have had an ISCI hand brake...
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    Need Helmet defogger...

    this works great I ride a lot in the rain / cold. I have tried lots of different home remedies and anti fog spray / gels / wipes etc. It's nice not to have to leave your shield cracked when it cold. http://www.aerostich.com/respro-foggy-breathguard.html+
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    Riding Techniques

    use your clutch - for clarity - dropping off RPMs Rolling off the throttle - engaging the clutch - dropping off RPMs - dis-engage the clutch - rolling back on the throttle is a safe and effective way to slow down going into a curve. Some times safer than braking depending on road conditions and...
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    Riding Techniques

    the beauty of a clutch One of the reasons I like my M5 is that you can engage the clutch - drop off RPM - loose speed - before or during a turn - let out the clutch - never touch the brake - and away you go!!!:thumbup:
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    Have Spyders improved much in last 3 years?

    2008 - no problems 29k on my 2008 GS(R) M5 and still no major problems. Never have had spark plug issues. This site is full of posts about spyders with problems. I'm guessing that there are a lot of owners who don't have anything to report. :thumbup::thumbup:
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    Spyder Recall package

    no evap can Got my replacement gas cap last week. I removed my evap can years ago because of the reports of fires and gas odors reported by owners of 08 and 09 spyders.
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    Need for Speed

    if you need speed you need good suspension Ditto on the K N air filter. The suspension on the newer RS may be adequate but I had to spend $$ on my 08's suspension to get the most out the spyder. Went with the Elka shocks, over sized tires and Evolution sway bar. :thumbup:
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    looking for a diferent seat

    love my Corbin Have a 08 GS M5. One of the first things I did was install Corbin seats. In the beginning I was always sliding forward. This was a result of my riding style which is straight up. I called the factory and they reshaped them at no cost. Love them now with 28K +. So-- make sure you...
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