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  1. jrk36

    Yet another tyre/tire query!

    I've just ordered a Toyo Proxes 4 tyre/tire for the rear in the standard size (i.e. 225/50R15). Being fitted next week, so I'll just have to wait and see whether this lasts longer than the 8,000km (that's only 5,000 miles) I got out of the OEM Kenda! I do have to say that our road surface...
  2. jrk36

    Yet another tyre/tire query!

    Nope, the rains strips an wear strips down to the same level :(
  3. jrk36

    Yet another tyre/tire query!

    I live in the north west of Australia where it is hot all year around: 30C (86F) in winter to 38C+ (100F) in summer. The OEM rear tire on on my RS (i.e. 225/50R15) is down to the wear strips in 8,000km and it's never had great grip. I've read all the threads and some go for Toyo, others Kumho...
  4. jrk36

    Hot feet !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I just fitted Spyderpops SPY101 Missing Air Dam and SPY104 Air Management Kit to my 2008 RS SM5 and thought you might like to know my results. In 30C ambient tempterature: cruising at 90kph and above I was previously showing 5 bars on the temperature guage, but now it is 4 bars below 70kph and...
  5. jrk36

    How Far to Your Dealer?

    Take a look at a map of the State of Western Australia: I live in Broome and my nearest dealer is in Perth 2,200km away, with very little in between! Just today I've loaded my Spyder on a truck from Perth home to Broome - purely because I cannot afford the time to ride it - a cool A$605 one way!!
  6. jrk36

    gas mileage???

    Mine's an RS which I imagine would be smidgen lighter than ST & RT models. I've only had mine a month, but in over 1,200 miles I've had between 36mpg and 32mpg on each tankful. John K
  7. jrk36

    Gas Capacity - 6.1 Gal + 1 Gal Reserve?

    Sadness = "official" :-( I don't know why there is even a discussion about this - I'm purely reporting what the official brochure indicates - I'm not making that up! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
  8. jrk36

    Gas Capacity - 6.1 Gal + 1 Gal Reserve?

    I'm quoting the 2008 RS Sadness Brochure, I've not converted anything! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
  9. jrk36

    Gas Capacity - 6.1 Gal + 1 Gal Reserve?

    .... and my 2008 RS says 7.13 US Gal, with no mention of "reserve"? John K
  10. jrk36

    My Attempt at the Fixing the Horrid Fuel Smell

    I live in Broome in regional Western Australia and when I leave town heading south the next fuel stop is 295km (183 miles) away! Mind you I always carry spare fuel when heading that way! John K
  11. jrk36

    Powerlet on Spyder RS?

    Just purchased a Spyder RS and feel the need for some (electrical) power! On previous bikes I've always used Powerlet fittings, but on their website they do not have any kit listed specifically for the RS. Who's fitted Powerlet to this model, what did you use, and where did you place the...
  12. jrk36

    New Spyder owner from Broome (Australia)

    just registered with SpyderMates :)
  13. jrk36

    New owner from Broome

    Yesterday (24/03/2014) I took delivery of a 2008 Spyder RS SM5 with only 2,800km on the clock! I purchased this from the original selling dealer (Savage Motorcyles, Perth) and this is genuine mileage (kilometerage?) on a machine that's really never been used. Only options fitted are the matt...
  14. jrk36

    Insurance renewal shock in Australia

    I'm a new chum having only taken delivery of my RS yesterday - I'm a 64 YO, having ridden all my life, and on max no-claim. I took up insurance with Swann for $21.68 per month :)
  15. jrk36

    New Spyder owner from Broome (Australia)

    Yesterday (24/03/2014) I took delivery of a 2008 Spyder RS SM5 with only 2,800km on the clock! I purchased this from the original selling dealer (Savage Motorcyles, Perth) and this is genuine mileage (kilometerage?) on a machine that's really never been used. Only options fitted are the matt...
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