• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    What experiences have you had with Lithium Batteries?

    My wife called me because her car would not start. My son had just put a new battery in it. I had bought a lithium-ion jump starter for her car only the week before. I connected the jump starter and the car fired right up, but stopped as soon as I disconnected it. So because she had to get to...
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    Dipping my big toe in to check the water

    Until 20 years ago I rode 2 wheelers my whole life. Last spring my wife bought me a 2008 GS SM5. The wiring had been chewed by rodent, the fuel system was rusted, and clogged ETC. I finally put it back together about 2 weeks ago and began riding it in Limp Home Mode. Within a day I was competent...
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    Spyder Dies Momentarily - anyone else had this issue?

    Okay Mike, when I come to a quick stop without time to fully down shift, leaving the trike in 3rd or 4th gear, then at a full stop with the engine at idle down shifting to 1st.Then it has died when starting forward But twice it occurred when driving very slow in 2nd for a turn or in a parking...
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    New product for a little security - Jump Starter/Air Compressor combo

    Semper Fi. And my God bless all you good Samaritans. We should all be thankful for people like you. Thank you. Sincerly William
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    Spyder Dies Momentarily - anyone else had this issue?

    My trike has done this several times. After about 3 or 4 minutes with the switch off the panel stays on then turns off, I can restart it after the panel turns off. It is concerning, but I haven't thought much about it because I just replaced the wiring harness and DPS and it's still running in...
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    New product for a little security - Jump Starter/Air Compressor combo

    I have kept a jump starter, an air compressor, and an electric jack in every vehicle we have owned for 20 years and have used all three on numerous occasions for our cars and for others as well. The latest versions of jump starters are about the size of a smartphone and work great. Ours also...
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    Anybody know where to get a 2008 GS rear luggage rack?

    Thanks Mike, Do you have any photos? So that I can visualize it? I'm not a welder or metal worker but I have done some of both.
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    Anybody know where to get a 2008 GS rear luggage rack?

    Does anyone know where I can get a rear luggage rack for my 2008 GS? Does anyone have one for sale?
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    an unobtainable pipe dream for raising my RT

    Hi, I already had 3 of those automotive lift ramp stands. I just use those and drive my Spyder up on them. That gives me enough room to get underneath. They are about eight inches tall, but it would be nice to build something easy to set up, that packs away nice and neat. That would raise the...
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    Anyone actually installed Aprilia Engine Kits on 998 V-twin Spyder?

    Thanks for the exhaust ID . I couldn't make it out.
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    Need input/ideas on how/where to put a Go Pro Mount?

    Personally, I think I would prefer for a single camera, a left side view; for two cameras, a front and left view. I have been run off the road too many times to remember on bikes. And in less than a week of riding my Spyder I was run off the road by a semi that didn't stop and neither did anyone...
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    Anyone actually installed Aprilia Engine Kits on 998 V-twin Spyder?

    Thanks Freddy, as best I can remember It wasn't connected to anything. But not knowing for sure I asked, thinking it might have something to do with the error codes. I didn't think to check the color of the wires. Sorry. I will check that when I get a chance. It may be awhile I am having...
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    Anyone actually installed Aprilia Engine Kits on 998 V-twin Spyder?

    Hi! I got it back together. It does ride much better with all the body panels on it. Does anyone know what type of exhaust this is? Thanks. William :yes: Edit: It does say Yoshimura on the plate fixed to the side...
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    Anyone actually installed Aprilia Engine Kits on 998 V-twin Spyder?

    Hi Freddy. There are four wires about two feet long and wrapped but not shielded. The connection is a distinctive asymmetrical flattened oval shape. Please see photos. William
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    Anyone actually installed Aprilia Engine Kits on 998 V-twin Spyder?

    Does anyone know what this connection is for? It has been so long since I took my trike apart, I don't remember for certain, but I believe this was never connected to anything. It starts under the upper front frame in the (I think) engine wiring harness and has about two feet of wrapped wire. It...
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