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    Trailer Question

    I have a Harley Road Glide and my wife has an F3S. We trailer both with a 7 by 16 foot enclosed trailer with a 24 inch V-nose. I pull my Road Glide all the way to the front of the “V” where I have a Condor mounted. The F3 goes in next. We mounted e-track on the floor and secure the F3 and Harley...
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    Belt damage

    I wouldn’t replace the belt right now, I’d just monitor it. As far as the nicks are concerned, how big are they? If they’re simply small nicks I don’t why theres a need to replace the pully? Are you sure your dealer wasn’t a Harley dealer before selling a Spyders?
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    Insurance - Anyone have any history with Markel?

    I've read where rates in Canada are crazy high. Why is this? You guys can only ride six months out of a year.
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    Insurance - Anyone have any history with Markel?

    We had Markel for about five years. I had the opportunity once to assist their fraud department with an investigation before I retired. They’re a good company and specialize in power sports insurance. That being said, they began raising my rates like all companies seem to do. I eventually...
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    Migration from two-wheel motorcycle to spyder

    I haven’t switched yet, but I know I’ll have to. Sooner than later medical issues will make it a necessity. My wife has an F3 that I ride. I didn’t like her former ST because it was too buzzy. Honestly, I’m finding her F3 really enjoyable with the larger engine, 6th gear, better ride, and...
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    Trailer size for 2

    I don’t tow two Spyders yet, but I do trailer my wife’s F3 and my Road Glide. Eventually I’ll have to switch to a Spyder. Please don’t by a trailer until you visit a dealer and actually load your Spyders onto a few to see exactly how they fit. Any reputable dealer will allow you to do this...
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    Retiring soon, vehicle / trailer recommendations.

    I do a lot of towing with my wife's Spyder F3 and my Harley Road Glide, and I’ve done a lot of towing with various types of trailers over the years. No disrespect to any other posters, but there’s simply no way I’d tow a trailer and a Spyder with a RAV4 or like vehicle, especially not an...
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    Odd Swap Request

    Because I apparently wasn't paying attention when I made the comment. You can't powder coat plastic; it would melt. I have Plasti-Dipped plastic before and it works quite well.
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    Odd Swap Request

    I have Plasti-Dipped chrome before with good results. Just find a clean bug free place to do it and apply it in four or five coats. The stuff is pretty tough. Alternatively I don't think it would cost more than $50-60 to have them powder coated and you'll have your choice of finishes.
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    Have you seen anything like this?

    Despite what the tech said, there was some issue that caused the filter to collapse. I believe Spyder engines, like most other engines, incorporate a bypass valve that directs oil past the filter at a certain pressure (like cold starts) or if a restriction occurs. Did the bypass operate as...
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    Is an F3 for me?

    With the properly sized windshield the F3 is no more turbulent than a Street Glide with a proper windshield.
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    Is an F3 for me?

    I forgot to mention that the F3-S is 115 horsepower right out of the box and it's roughly the same weight as a Street Glide. That means it pretty fast.
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    Is an F3 for me?

    I have a Road Glide and the wife rides an F3-S after riding an ST for a year. Coming off a Street Glide I doubt you will happy with the riding position of the ST because it's more of a lean forward type position. Also, the ST is a five speed. When I rode my wife's ST I found myself searching for...
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