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  1. TXSHOTGUN

    Burning smell after ride

    Have you been across any fresh asphalt? I have had some to stick to my exhaust on my Harley and it will give that burn't rubber smell. Also if they used any electrical tape could be dangling on the cat causing the smell.
  2. TXSHOTGUN

    Gas Premium Octane

    Being in North Central Texas, I have run 87-93 octane in my 13 RT LTD, (AKA lovingly Flaming dragon/Can Ams shovel head), I get better performance out of the 87. I always add an ounce of Lucus oil Ethanol neutralizer and fuel stabilizer to each tank of fuel. 1oz per 5 gal. The higher octane...
  3. TXSHOTGUN

    Shaking tire - Let's play "Guess the Shake"

    due to the low air pressure, it could have spun the tire on the wheel in the tight turn. this would cause its balance to be off. This can sometimes happen if you brake hard also.
  4. TXSHOTGUN

    Smell after riding

    We are a small German Dairy Farming community, 35 miles north of Jacksboro, TX and 25 miles South of Wichita Falls, TX. We have a beautiful Catholic Church, Saint Mary's, on the hill overlooking the town. We have a General Store, at the junction of US 281 and FM 174. It is small town TX version...
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    Smell after riding

    I have the 2013 flaming dragon RT-LTD! I have the air kit, recalled heat issue fix and 4 trips to two different dealers to fix the oil leak, I have dubed thee Can Ams Shovel Head! I presume, 20,000 miles of riding the flaming dragon warped the engine case, so while doing the heat issue recall...
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    2013 RT Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment - Safety Campaign

    Wow these look cool. it will definitely get some fresh air to my JT air kit! I'm just wondering how the honey comb intake will filter out the big ole yellow TEXAS grass hoppers! I have an appointment to get mine fixed with my dealer Monday the 8th. Hope these mods will keep from cooking my...
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    2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Safety Recall - Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment

    My dealer called last week and set up my appointment for June 8. He said their is a you tube video of the fix and when I get it back it will be a changed machine and i would not recognize it. LOL hope it ain't a crispy critter!!! I won't be able to pick it up until June 13. I have not found the...
  8. TXSHOTGUN

    Oil Question

    Which grade amsoil do you use? Do you stick to regular oil change schedule or do you extend?
  9. TXSHOTGUN

    2013 Can-Am Spyder RT Safety Recall - Elevated Temperature in Engine Compartment

    My 2013 rd has a oil leak. After I put on JT air kit, I was able to clean the engine and have located the leak. It is leaking out the Stator wire harness that plugs in on the lower support beam, in front of the engine. It is not leaking where the gromet goes into the crank case, but it is...
  10. TXSHOTGUN

    oil leak

    Check your Stator connection on your lower beam in front of engine. I have had a oil leak on my 2013 rt ltd. It has 4 wires and it is leaking out the wire cover. I had my stator replaced 4000 miles ago and it has always left a spot of oil on the floor, but the last 500 miles it is spraying oil...
  11. TXSHOTGUN

    battery issues... 2013 rss

    On my 2013 rt ltd, my Stator and regulator went out at 12000. You might have your dealer to check those out.
  12. TXSHOTGUN

    Oil leak 2013 rt ltd

    I have developed an oil leak. the oil is running down the center of the front cyl and getting on the main lower frame brace. I have checked the main oil line and it is not leaking. It appears it could be valve cover. I just installed JT air cleaner and i presumed the leak was coming out of the...
  13. TXSHOTGUN

    Cold

    I'm here in North Central Texas and its 30* and I can't wait to make Mexico a state where I can move to a warmer beach front climate! I definitely tip my hat to y'all who live north of us! ;)
  14. TXSHOTGUN

    Keys keep losing contact with bike

    My primary key will show an error (KEY) when i turn the key off and keep my stereo playing! Has never done this when starting the engine or killing the engine. Any Ideas on what is happening or is this a warning sign for the key to quit working?
  15. TXSHOTGUN

    How do you ladies carry all of your stuff?

    Until my bride got her own ride, 2010 wing/motortrike, I wore overalls with lots of pockets and a safari vest with bird bag attached to back. I was her pack mule! Well she got the Wing and had all kinds of room, for a little while! Now she pulls a trailer! Geeze!!!
  16. TXSHOTGUN

    Body Forcing Decisisions

    After 40 yrs on two wheels, i made the jump to three, 5 yrs ago. Why did I wait so long! ;)
  17. TXSHOTGUN

    NHTSA investigation update

    Good Idea Bob about grounding to the frame before opening the gas lid, I hadn't done that but i will from now on. I am with you on the heat, i have ridden Harleys for yrs so that is not too much of a problem to me, but when my phone melts in the center console, its a tad bit too hot, IMHO!
  18. TXSHOTGUN

    How do you clean your spyder?

    I spray it with Simple green and then hose it off, a little extra if i have some oil or tar. Then I wipe it down with soft cloth, gets her squeaky clean, specially the chrome. Don't directly spray license sticker or inspection sticker or any stickers you don't want to come off, it will take...
  19. TXSHOTGUN

    Liquid Performance Ethanol Equalizer

    I use Lucas oil Ethanol stabilizer and fuel treatment. I have been using this in my other trikes and bikes for several years. Actually it is suppose to neutralizes the ethanol which decreases evaporation. It also lubricates the fuel system which the ethanol erodes. On all of my machines, the...
  20. TXSHOTGUN

    bad battery or alternator

    UPDATE; Ok, got Optimus Prime back from dealership. The stator did go out. BRP replaced the Stator and Regulator since it was under warranty. I did have another issue, one of the crimp clamps on a small oil feed line cut the line and I lost about a quart of oil, which covered the inside of the...
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