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    Anyone Replaced their front pulley (sprocket) using the old bolt? Pro's & Con's??

    I replaced a failed sprocket on our 2018 F3T using a new bolt. The threads in the output shaft were cleaned with brake cleaner and blown dry. When installing the new bolt, I measured about 30-40 inch-lbs of resistance. Arguably, it adds some lubricity to the threads but the additional torque to...
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    Front Sprocket Recall - Interim Repair Completed

    No worries. You provided pertinent information on description of inspection and another voice on the wear/corrosion phenomenon. We have 3 F3 models. One sprocket on a 2018 failed at 20,500 miles, the 2015 is going strong at 32K+ miles and the other 2018 just had 3K miles when I last checked it.
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    Front Sprocket Recall - Interim Repair Completed

    Fretting wear and corrosion are the result of surface finish non-uniformities. It could also result from non-uniform surface hardness on mating surfaces. Also needed is sufficiently high contact pressure between the mating surfaces and cyclical loading, e.g., vibration. Extremely small points of...
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    Air compressor - anyone tried a Switch? & where is the fuse?

    Our 2018 F3-L needed to have the sensor reset. There is a process where the suspension is literally set on a block to establish reference point. The complaint was excessive bottoming out of suspension. After the reset, all is good. Ours doesn't have a pressure gauge on it to quote pressure.
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    The Spyder “Road warriors” makes a difference!

    SpyderDeb and I have been on three of the long rides with the Road Warrior Foundation: it's a great feeling to see the changes in the vets.
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    Anyone use a hitch pin adapter instead of ball coupler?

    We pulled a Bushtec behind a 2014 ST-L and a 2018 F3-L. Both used the Bushtec pin mounted onto an OEM BRP hitch. For electrical we used a BRP trailer module and then fabricated an adapter that went from the square 4-pin on the trailer module to the flat Bushtec trailer harness. The trailer...
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    Thinking of adding Fender Lighting - input fm those who have?

    One of the questions that should be considered is if you want the reflector functionality of the original pieces. Some brands are lights, only, while others have built in reflectors. The different brands will also vary in the number of LEDs in each light. My favorite are the ones with a...
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    F3-T air suspension - what's it do & how does it work?

    You asked how the F3-T air suspension worked: that was answered over a couple of responses. You will need to make the choice between a base F3, "S", "T" or "L" model, based on other options that are included on them. I've gone the route of buying an F3-S and adding stuff to it, of which I am...
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    Recommendations for a 2 up Shock

    Agree to disagree on your assessment of the Fox Shock performance. While it is not an 'easily adjust' spring pre-load, it is far superior to the OEM Sachs shock that came on the F3 std and "S" models. Most people are set it once and forget it, anyway. Are there better shocks out there...
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    F3-T air suspension - what's it do & how does it work?

    Pete is correct on this one, it is an external air bag, not an air shock. Although, the function is to increase load carrying capacity of said vehicle. Whether our Spyders or a pickup, both of which have been mentioned in this thread. Ride level affects: steering geometry (due to the bump-steer...
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    F3-T air suspension - what's it do & how does it work?

    The F3-T has the same rear suspension as the limited, save for the L has an air pump and a level sensor to automatically adjust the air pressure. Essentially it is an air shock: the air is the extra "spring" to carry more payload; no change in damping occurs. All vehicles have a weight limit...
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    In need of special passenger floorboards for 2020 F3

    For those inseam-challenged legs, think '70s and platform shoes. Plus when she get's off the Spyder she be tall enough to look you in the eye ;) Seriously, good luck with getting the fit she needs to make the ride pleasant: that certainly allows for more miles and smiles! Wayne
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    Laser Alignment for Toe Issue

    Check out Thornoli's in Houston for future alignment needs. I see that your sig includes an F3-L, which should have the automatic leveling air suspension in the rear. Your initial description of the handling indicates not enough toe-in. On our 2018 F3-L the rear leveling needed to be reset. My...
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    2018 F3-T shifting disaster

    It pays to explore options. CSP is a good source although I've found them to not necessarily be lower in cost than my local dealer when factoring in shipping costs. I live west of DFW and there is a BRP DC in Dallas. I've gotten better pricing and quicker service IF the part is in stock at the...
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    Front sprocket blocked - how to remove?

    Buon Giorno! If there is "rust" then there is wear in the splines of the sprocket. The splines on the shaft are narrower than the width of the sprocket: that will result in a narrow web of unworn spline on the very inside of the sprocket that must be aligned with the shaft splines to get it off...
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    After advice on which covered trailer for hauling Spyder?

    We have used a 7' wide for many years: when we first bought an enclosed trailer, the 6' wide were really tight getting through the door and didn't allow for walking and maneuvering around the front end when in the trailer. The 7' wide would allow to move around the front end while loaded: nice...
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    Zumo 660 too old to update? Help?!

    Just updated one of my 660 Garmins two days ago. No issues. I don't know the exact year of mfg for this one, a Can-Am unit. Used Garmin Express software for the connection. My other two are: a H-D branded unit from 2010 and a Can-Am unit from 2014. The 2010 unit was last updated in Nov, 2021...
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    How would you rate your Spyder Dealer?

    Caswell Cycles, Mora, MN: Although they were 90 miles from us, they were head-and-shoulders above any of the dealers in the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area, well worth the drive. Not a large, flashy building. Good people and fair pricing. The owners and staff are also riders: they ride with their...
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    New White Pulley fitted on 2015 F3-S - already has red dust!

    Seems to me Kenny Butler (and maybe others, but Kenny had posted it a while back) was using a Loc-Tite process that was, more or less, used their product to fill in the gaps and "bond" the pulley to the shaft. I wonder how those repairs are lasting? We've had/have 4 F3 models over the years. An...
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    Any idea of the F3's Wade depth?

    I've gone to about 10"/25cm...not because I planned. The low water crossing, a.k.a. Texas Crossing, had some pot holes and washouts. One of the front wheels dropped in one and the back end kept going, swinging wide as the F3 pivoted around the dropped wheel. In the end, all was well. Except my...
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