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    Is the base F3 the sportiest model?

    If you can find an older model, the F3S was available with the SM6 manual transmission. Lighter and sportier.
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    2017 Spyder F3-T SM6 suddenly going into Reverse!! Help?!?

    Did you recently bottom it out over a bump or curb? The reverse lockout solenoid is the lowest part of the bike and is easily damaged. Sounds like you may have mashed it into something.
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    New shock arrived, after UPS delivered it to my neighbor instead of me. Untitled by Uncle Grr!, on Flickr Back in the air! Untitled by Uncle Grr!, on Flickr Seats and bags taken off Untitled by Uncle Grr!, on Flickr 14 bolts, 5 access panels, two racks removed. Please note that I...
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    Spoke with M2 today, they're replacing the rear shock instead of just sending me a different spring. Excellent customer service as has been reported here, This is one of the main reasons I went with them instead of Elka. I deal with a person, not a corporation. Will update when I get the new...
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    Ok, I took the weekend and put a couple hundred miles on the bike on my normal (bad) roads. I ended up taking another couple clicks out of the front shocks and they seem reasonably good now. The rear I'm still working on. I believe I was told 48 clicks out from full hard (crappy cell phone...
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    Thanks! But let me tell you, there's a world of difference between being able to make a part to spec (even if I made the specs up as I went) and knowing the intricacies of shim stacks, valve body sizes, oil viscosity, and fluid dynamics. That right there takes not only knowledge but...
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    I’m not a professional suspension tuner but have some experience in the field. As for the thrust bearing, M.2 specced two so that’s what I’m running. Additional advantage of the upper thrust bearing is to spread the spring load across the c-retainer. The additional pieces I added further...
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    Ok, got the thrust bearing that M.2 overnighted me. Awesome! The delay was actually pretty useful though. It turned out that I did have some of the (mostly) correct size aluminum on hand to make my fix pieces. Started out with whatever size that bar is, turned it down to whatever size I...
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    Oh I did. I got the shocks earlier this afternoon, and called him as soon as I thought there was a problem. He's absolutely stepping up and taking care of me. yup, the springs are Eibach.
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    M.2 Shocks kind of installed

    M.2 Shocks installed Ordered some new shocks for my F3S a while back. And on to the new hotness! Sitting gracefully in the air like a ballerina. Untitled by Uncle Grr!, on Flickr And the package arrived! Untitled by Uncle Grr!, on Flickr Look at all the glory! And if you look close...
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    LED turn signals and now hyper flash

    Check out this thread - Brighter taillights, or Why Is This So Difficult? https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?132796-Brighter-taillights-or-Why-is-this-so-difficult
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    Can Am Says No More Ryker Rally's

    I bought my F3-S because they didn’t make a Rally model F3. I’d have much preferred a Rally version.
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    The .... NEW ... Quatrac tire

    Well I put a coupla forty miles on them. Dead smooth up to 80, no vibrations. Since the vibration is why I replaced the old tires I consider it a success. As for traction, I was able to lift a front tire at will, or get the back to step out with the stockers. If these have more traction...
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    The .... NEW ... Quatrac tire

    I put mine on my F3 yesterday. No riding impressions yet, but they took 2oz each to balance. These were put on to replace the stock tires which simply would not balance. One of the stock tires was over 125 thousandths (1/8”) out of round.
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    Made a deal today - looking for lighting ideas?

    What do you mean by more lighting? Better headlights, more aux lights, or more accent lighting?
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