• 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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  1. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    Okay so I went ahead and used the XPS oil that I got from the dealer. The quart I have is different than shown in the image from snowbelt spyder and doesn't have the little pictures on it. It has larger ones and it's like a jet ski, atv and something else which was another reason I was so...
  2. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    I haven't personally had any overheating issues. I'm on the Olympic peninsula near Poulsbo. If someone knowledgeable can help me out I'd be happy to pm my number. If I can get oil in it then I can run it long enough to see how much smoke there is, what it smells like and what color it is...
  3. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    It was in 2015 so yes, I need to get it changed. I put stabilizer in the gas when I started having the problem with my neck and could no longer wear a helmet for extended periods. I'm sure it needs to be run through and new gas put in. I'll run to Walmart and see what they have after work...
  4. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    Thank you for the suggestion. I called them all and none of them have 5W40 synthetic blend with the right rating. I'm guessing putting in 10W40 and it being a different brand wouldn't be a good idea.
  5. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    I have the receipt from the oil I just bought. Haven't put any in yet because I'm still trying to research it. I don't know where the receipt is from when the head gasket was replaced back in 2015. The operators manual says to use P/N 293 600 121. The oil they sold me is P/N 779133. I found a...
  6. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    Thank you for your response. Yes, the smoke is coming from the exhaust. It started smoking 2 years ago after mostly sitting for 4 years. It was only ridden a few times during that 4 year period and to my knowledge was not smoking during that time. I know for sure it didn't smoke for about 8...
  7. CLady

    Should I use API SM Oil; & can low oil cause exhaust smoke?

    Ok, I have a couple things going on here and I need some clarification before I try and figure out what the actual problem is. I am long winded and like to be thorough, sorry in advance. I have a 2013 STL SE5. I bought it in 2015 and took it to my local dealer to do an oil change and a look...
  8. CLady

    NEW HONDA TRIKE

    I don't really like the way that looks and I definitely wouldn't like the ride. To each their own though. I have a 2014 Honda CTX 700 which they used for that conversion except mine is a manual transmission. The pegs are way too far forward for me even after putting on floorboards. If you are...
  9. CLady

    Odd sound after head gasket replacement

    Since it's leaking oil along with the other problems I mentioned I'll be calling the dealership that worked on it and have them fix it. If I take it anywhere else I'll have to pay for it and that isn't acceptable to me. I probably won't be able to drop it off until Saturday because of work. I'll...
  10. CLady

    Odd sound after head gasket replacement

    Thanks for the replies. I don't have a feeler gauge or similar so I used paper and can't fit more than 2 sheets between the belt and flange. So yeah, I'll see about having that fixed. However, there appears to be an oil leak. There are some oil drips on the ground that I am certain were not...
  11. CLady

    Odd sound after head gasket replacement

    Thank you for the suggestions on what to check. My boyfriend took it out with a shorty helmet on and no earplugs to see if he could hear it better and where it's coming from. He said that to him it sounds like something rubbing and that it sounds like it's coming from the belt side of the engine...
  12. CLady

    Odd sound after head gasket replacement

    I'm going to use this as my "hello" post and take the opportunity to ask for some assistance while I'm at it. I purchased a used 2013 ST-L SE5 with 5100 miles on it from a non-can-am dealer about a month and a half ago. It road great (aside from a transmission thing that I'll have a different...
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