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  1. UtahPete

    Sliding off floor lift (GAH!) - What do you do to keep your Spyder from sliding off the jack?

    I know what you mean, and it's a good question. With my Big Blue lift, I put some non-slip stair tread material on the lifting arms. I will be doing the same for my other (1500# twin arms) motorcycle lift. See this post in the thread 'Can anyone with a Big Blue Lift provide advice on my lifting...
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    What lift are you using to lift your 2023 RT?

    Definitely look into getting a Big Blue. I bought a used one years ago, but I didn't use it much because information about it is so sketchy and made it a hassle. Then recently, I took the time to understand it, adapt it slightly to my needs, and now I love it. I, and others, have posted quite a...
  3. UtahPete

    Sliding off floor lift (GAH!) - What do you do to keep your Spyder from sliding off the jack?

    Welcome to the Spyder community. There are many of us who buy what we can afford to, accessorize as needed for performance or safety reasons only, and enjoy our ride in the comfort of knowing we didn't compromise the family's finances to do so. After a decade on this forum, I can honestly say...
  4. UtahPete

    How easy should 2015 RT steering be, and how do you test the steering unit?

    Power steering assist helps, but it's not a car.
  5. UtahPete

    2018 F3T totally dead - any thoughts or advice?

    There's an independent in Riverside who is highly regarded in the local Spyder community. Lou Gutowski [email protected] 951-757-9143
  6. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    @PDXRTL you and I think very much alike. Thanks for the comprehensive writeup.
  7. UtahPete

    2018 F3T totally dead - any thoughts or advice?

    I assume you fully charged the new lithium battery first, before hooking it up, or using it to try to power up the Spyder? I understand DESS disabling the starting/running of the machine, but I don't understand you not getting any lights on the dash if DESS is the problem. What did you use to...
  8. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    The Aerostich Darien two-piece suit is an unlined, all-weather, motorcycle setup consisting of the Darien Jacket (starting at $927.00) and matching Darien Pants (starting at $627.00). [1, 2] Key Features Materials: Made from waterproof and breathable Cordura® nylon with a waterproof membrane...
  9. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    Oh, great! Too bad that's not true of riding in the heat.
  10. UtahPete

    What lift are you using to lift your 2023 RT?

    Most of the threads at this link include recent info about lifting the RT. https://www.spyderlovers.com/search/14403496/?q=motorcycle+lift&c[users]=UtahPete&o=relevance See if that helps. Also, in the years I've been on this forum, there have been no new developments in lifts or techniques for...
  11. UtahPete

    What are the pros or cons of doing a centre or bar mount for a Phone holder - 2019 RT?

    Where do you mount it? That's the question I think.
  12. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    I'm with you on that one. Duluth Flex DOTF pants are the bomb for most of my outdoor activities.
  13. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    Excellent suggestion focusing on the pants and boots. Thanks.
  14. UtahPete

    What lift are you using to lift your 2023 RT?

    Is there something unique about a 2023 RT that demands special equipment or technique for lifting? Because there are many, many threads already on the forum about lifting a Spyder. I recommend you do a little searching and reading at this point. Good luck.
  15. UtahPete

    What are the pros or cons of doing a centre or bar mount for a Phone holder - 2019 RT?

    I've tried mounting my phone on the handlebars or dashboard and have ultimately gone with keeping it in the trunk (or in my jacket if I don't need to charge it), connected via BT to my communicator. I've not really understood the point of mounting it where it's visible because I have always had...
  16. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    @jdgretz, thanks. Lots of good info and insights in your response. @Raknid, right to the point and another endorsement for Klim. I like the comment about jacket vs pants. @JayBros, I still have my 20 y.o. Kilimanjaro and it's in good shape, but I hadn't thought about it as a 3-season jacket...
  17. UtahPete

    Any recommendations for 3-season long distance touring jacket and pants?

    I'm going to be checking off my various bucket list rides throughout the US and Canada starting next Spring. I imagine I'll be encountering all kinds of conditions but hopefully nothing extremely hot or cold. I'd like to avoid having to carry several different sets of gear for varying...
  18. UtahPete

    What are the pros or cons of doing a centre or bar mount for a Phone holder - 2019 RT?

    I agree completely I think if you're going to have your phone in front of you for use as a GPS, then the center location makes more sense. But, I'm with @JayBros in that trying to use a phone while piloting a machine down the road is unnecessarily risky. I keep mine in the trunk. I can't...
  19. UtahPete

    What are the pros or cons of doing a centre or bar mount for a Phone holder - 2019 RT?

    I don't know what you mean.
  20. UtahPete

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    My wife brought home a battery powered vest by 32 Degree on her last trip to Costco. She wants to increase my chances of safely traveling to LV next month for the 28k service, tire change, etc on the Spyder. We used to have a nice Aluma trailer for things like that, but I sold it 3 years ago so...
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