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    that plastic ring on the bars

    Cut that ring right off with a box cutter and drop it into your "Spyder box". Then you've got a nice area for a RAM mount. Stuart in PGH
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    RIDE ON REVIEW

    I have a few bottles of motorcycle Ride On left on my shelf from using it on a bike a couple years ago. But it has very specific instructions for each size tire. I doubt if I have the spec (amount to use) for these Spyder tires. Can someone post this info? Do you think it has a shelf...
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    List of dealers??

    Here are 4 MW States I've compiled a list in 2 columns from the BRP site. I've been careful, but I have found errors on the BRP site already. See attached. Woops, can't attach this. E-mail me if you need the list. Stuart Ostroff
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    List of dealers??

    I am trying to make a list of Spyder dealers to keep handy during my trip next week from Pittsburgh, thru Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. I will be riding out to New Prague, MN for a meeting, and from there up to the Aerostich Very Boring Rally next Friday/Sat. I plan to return via Rt...
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    Aux Fuel cel - Gas Cap Vented?

    Does anyone know if the gas cap is vented (thru the cap itself) or if the tank has a separate vent? I am thinking about a 2-3 gal aux fuel cell, and instead of removing the entire fuel tank to drill a new hole in the top for the aux fill line, I may simply put a small 90 degree fitting into the...
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    bad service in Pa

    There are really two issues here: The proper training to understand and service the technology embodied in this machine (plus the proper tools and spare parts). Service people who are intelligent, respectful. Beerman experienced neither.
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    Here We Go Again

    My stock (touring) screen has 7300 miles on it, in all kinds of weather and at all different speeds. No problems. Stuart
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    bad service in Pa

    Beerman: Sorry to hear about your experiences at our closest PGH dealer. :agree: See my e-mail msg, as I don't want to publicly burn any bridges with this crew. Mosites is a very large Can Am dealer so it was natural for them to become Spyder-enabled. But their customer service is a BIG...
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    Fog Lights

    I was very impressed with the Fog Light Kit and did the install myself. I followed the included instructions, but also referred to some notes from another post. Once you've completed this install you will be much more acquainted with your machine! This is a good thing! Have fun...
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    Vintage Motorcycle Days

    I'll be there, riding out very early Friday morning. I'll be on my Spyder, although I considered riding my Buell XB12R. Was out there a few years ago and it is really cool if you like vintage machines. The racing - solo and sidecars - is spectacular. I waited til this week to make final...
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    Continued struggle with belt tracking

    I made a final adjustment this morning, went for a 30 mile mixed ride, and I AM DONE. The belt is generally against the flange but sometimes shows a small gap. The tension, when cold (70F) is about 6-700N, and it runs smooth, minimal whining on decel. So I'm leaving it right where it is. I know...
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    Continued struggle with belt tracking

    Mike: Thanks for your helpful message. You are right - this adjustment is probably as good as it gets. I am generally satisfied with the tension in the 750 - 900 NM range, as I think it is adequate tension. If the belt wanders from against the flange to 3/16" gap - that is fine. The Spyder...
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    Continued struggle with belt tracking

    I continue to struggle with my belt adjustment. Yesterday I jacked up the rear wheel and worked methodically at getting the belt to track slightly off the flange. At the same time I gradually reduced the tension from about 800N using the Gates sonic meter (equates to 200#) down to about 640N...
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    Planning to do an Ironbutt on the Spyder

    I think 1000 / 24 on the Spyder would be a cake-walk. On the way home from the Iron Butt Dinner Party in JAX in March I did about 800 in one day, and it was pretty cold, around 40F. Even with my Gerbing that was a bit uncomfortable by the end of the day. Take your time and stay hydrated...
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    Strange noise- Decel only

    My Spyder #445 with about 5800 miles makes a stange whine/growl when decelerating. It first whines at about 22 mph, then maybe 17, and another time or two as the bike comes to a stop. This means if I decel to go around a corner, it will whine once or twice as I slow. The noise is a brief...
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