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  1. KeithInAurora

    now i think this is funny

    :clap:Nice!
  2. KeithInAurora

    my rear tire is completely shot in the middle

    Mounting & Balancing? For those of you who have purchased new tires from online vendors, where did you get them mounted and balanced? In reading this and other threads, it sounds like the Can-Am Dealers won't want to mount any other tire than OEM Kenda's and the local Discount Tire or NTB may...
  3. KeithInAurora

    Optimum Operating RPM

    Now you're talking! My high school had a radio station and I used to play In a gadda da vita all the time (followed up by one of the many suitable songs by The Doors). Those were the days...
  4. KeithInAurora

    2 Jack Stands or 3 Required?

    Thanks All Thanks for the advice. My cycle jack does lock so I will make sure to use that in addition to the jack stands. Incidentally, I also have car ramps, but I didn't think they'd be high enough off the ground. If they are, I'll probably go that route.
  5. KeithInAurora

    2 Jack Stands or 3 Required?

    I just ordered a BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar that I will be installing soon. As I am a newbie to Spyderhood, I went out an purchased a 1500 lb capacity ATV Jack (that BajaRon recommended) and 2 jack stands. My question is whether I need to have 3 jack stands (one for the back) or if I can get away...
  6. KeithInAurora

    2013 vs 2014

    New or Pre-Owned? In all honesty, you might might want to look at the Spyders that are for sale right now on the 4 Sale by Owner forum on this site. If you want to get the biggest "bang for the buck" then check out the Spyder RT Limited's for sale out there. Of course, if you have your heart...
  7. KeithInAurora

    Optimum Operating RPM

    5000+ (in the power band) I'm sure every Spyder owner has a different opinion, but I wouldn't call 4500-5500 RPM optimum by any means. For my 2010 RT, I don't reach the power band until 5000, so I tend to ride more in the 5500 - 6500 RPM range. I live in suburban Chicago and most of my riding...
  8. KeithInAurora

    What Do You Do When You Aren't Riding?

    At the golf course... My permanent tee time has kept me away from most of the organized rides in my area, but the golf season is winding down now, so I'm hoping to get some of the fall rides in (either with the Woodstock Spyder Group or solo). Now if I can only figure out how to get my sticks...
  9. KeithInAurora

    Shifting 1st to 2nd

    Are you sure the clutch fully locks at 3200 (+-200)? That seems awful low, since my RT is usually lugging along at 3200 unless I'm in 1st gear. Like Spyder Tony, I don't shift out of 1st gear until more like 6500 rpm and I try to keep every shift above 5000 after the shift. Through...
  10. KeithInAurora

    Are You the Spyder Ryders I Saw near Aurora, IL today?

    Every so often I run into another Spyder ryder in the Chicago Suburbs, but today, I saw 2 within a couple miles of my house. If you were the guy on the Brown RT (Northbound on Kirk Rd just north of Bilter about 5pm) or the guy on the Silver Spyder (Southbound on Eola just south of Butterfield...
  11. KeithInAurora

    Long time lurker...first time poster

    Welcome to Spyderhood!
  12. KeithInAurora

    Glympse vs. Spot Tracker

    What is Spot Tracker? Is that an app for your phone? I didn't see it in iTunes, but there seems to be plenty of these navigation apps to choose from. Thx.
  13. KeithInAurora

    Made a deal, but a bank holds the title... how to be safe?

    I also purchased my Spyder from a private owner who owed money on it. I asked them to pay off the lien and get the title free and clear before I picked up the bike. I provided a picture of the cashier's check made out to the seller so they knew I was serious, but I wouldn't purchase the bike...
  14. KeithInAurora

    A Roger Rattigonism (my Apologies)

    Yes, Jim Potts is the dealer north of me. I hope to join you guys for a ride in the fall, but right now I just can't get away for the Saturday rides given all the other obligations we seem to have this summer. Thanks for the invite! I also have read on other threads in these forums that...
  15. KeithInAurora

    A Roger Rattigonism (my Apologies)

    Bob - we can do a lot of homework, but in many areas there's not much to choose from. In the greater Chicagoland area, you can choose from 2 dealers. One an hour plus south of the city and one and hour plus northwest of the city. Both have mixed reviews. I can deal with one of the two...
  16. KeithInAurora

    Very New Novice Spyder RT Limited Rider

    Welcome from another Newbie Pam - welcome to Spyderhood. I, too, am brand new to riding of any kind and I picked up a pre-owned 2010 RT in June. I'm getting more comfortable every time I ride it, but I still don't care for the interstates with all the trucks... Hang in there. It's been a...
  17. KeithInAurora

    Losing Air Pressure in my Rear Shock

    I haven't run into that issue yet. I haven't seen any notifications when a door is open, but I haven't really looked either. Come to think of it, I don't think I've really had any of the compartments open when the bike is running. I'm usually in/out of them before or after I start the bike.
  18. KeithInAurora

    Losing Air Pressure in my Rear Shock

    Really? I guess I didn't realize that (which could easily explain why they don't work). The lady I bought the Spyder from was 73 years old and she wore 2 hearing aids, so unless the radio was blaring in her face, she couldn't hear it. So, I doubt she opted for the rear speaker option! :-)
  19. KeithInAurora

    Losing Air Pressure in my Rear Shock

    Thanks Scotty. I will definitely give that a try, but I suspect that the leak is coming from somewhere below the Schrader valve. Heck, the dealer that looked over my Spyder after I bought it, didn't catch it (nor did they catch that the back speakers don't work), so i guess I need to try a...
  20. KeithInAurora

    Losing Air Pressure in my Rear Shock

    I don't have the on-board compressor. My RT requires manual inflation/deflation. I do have a portable 12v compressor that I can carry in the trunk, but I'd much rather get it fixed than have to keep inflating the shock.
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