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  1. PistonBlown

    Fuel for the boonies - what storage units do you use?

    On my RS I had a metal aux tank on the rack but I've not bothered fitting that on the F3 yet after one of the Aussie members of the site recommended this 8 litre Advworx fuel bag. They come in 5 and 8 litre. I just use a rok strap to strap it to the pillion seat. I did disable the pillion...
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    Do Can Am Spyders have a Reserve Tank???

    Though we have the warning light I do miss having to manually change to reserve. For me for some reason a fuel light coming on just produces anxiety while turning the tap onto reserve when the engine stutters has a sense of reassurance. Mind you on my RS with the Aux tank fitted I could do...
  3. PistonBlown

    Fun Road Signs seen in Nevada

    Why don't they just say - "Fun times ahead if you're on a Spyder" :-)
  4. PistonBlown

    Fun Road Signs seen in Nevada

    Only in NZ...
  5. PistonBlown

    Looking for wiring schematic for 2015 F3s SM6?

    PM sent, hope that helps
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    Need advice - looking at a 2012 RSS, what to watch for?

    Obviously things are a bit different over there in the US when it comes to expertise and knowledge at those places. Certainly the place I've always used here has been great. First time there they asked me various questions about the type of riding I did, did I ride all year around, etc and...
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    Need advice - looking at a 2012 RSS, what to watch for?

    Looks like a very tidy RSS you've got there. Can see it's got the aftermarket bar risers which is great, as that seems to be something people normally change from standard (I liked the standard position but I am long limbed:-)). As Mike said, car tires work better and last longer than Kendas...
  8. PistonBlown

    thinking of trading my 2020 F3L for 2022 F3L

    "Oh yes you're right it is a different color. When I took it in for a service they must have given me a new one back by mistake and I never noticed" I will admit I took my silver RS in for a service and returned with a red F3L - and yes my beloved did notice immediately.
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    Need advice - looking at a 2012 RSS, what to watch for?

    The RS is a pretty robust beast and there are plenty around with far higher mileages than that. There's no issue getting service/maintenance parts - but third party extras like hard case panniers, bar extensions, bigger screens, etc can be difficult/impossible to get hold of now so if your...
  10. PistonBlown

    Unidentified Missing Cargo Retainer on 2020 F3-T

    They just slot in but seem to unslot themselves all the time. So to be honest, unless you stick them in place they are often more trouble than they are worth. I suspect a lot of riders like rjinaz86323 and wmjweber45 have just removed them, so it may be worth seeing if anyone is willing to...
  11. PistonBlown

    What are the Zumo XT's capabilities?

    Phone vs Garmin. Firstly background, I'm a Technical Director so do know how to use tech as its my bread and butter. Modern phones are great all round devices and I use both of mine all the time - iPhone 13 (work) Samsung S22 (not-work:-)) . However the key is in the 'all round' part, its a...
  12. PistonBlown

    RSS owner asking F3 owners - is there any heat off the engine onto your right foot?

    F3 is about 15 minutes slower on my favourite 'just popping out' route, mind you that route is 667km long and involves both Lewis and Arthurs Passes across the Southern Alps:-)
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    RSS owner asking F3 owners - is there any heat off the engine onto your right foot?

    Further to that I'd say the F3 is a more refined ride than the RS. Riding wise its better to ride in town/heavy traffic as the RS always felt like it was straining to race while the F3 is happy to go with the flow and is very stable. This is a little bit of the F3's downside as well because...
  14. PistonBlown

    RSS owner asking F3 owners - is there any heat off the engine onto your right foot?

    As an RS owner who's gone to an F3, no there's not. I've not noticed any engine heat at all on the F3. In fact on cold days putting my hands on the bodywork when stopped no longer warms them like it would on the RS, fortunately my F3 has got heated grips. I have found myself warmer on the F3...
  15. PistonBlown

    Attended Can Am Road Experience day - LOT of fun!

    I've just made the move from my old RS which I had for 9+ years to a 2017 F3L. I'd looked at F3's when they first came out but when I took one out on a test ride I found them slower than the RS and, like you, I had similar issues with the sitting position so didn't upgrade at the time. Coming...
  16. PistonBlown

    New rider, confession and question

    If it makes you feel any better. I've ridden motorbikes since I was 16, in fact I didn't get a car license until I was in my late 20's. I've also ridden ski-doo's, quads and even jet-skis. But I really really struggled with working out cornering on a Spyder. It took me a good 500kms until I...
  17. PistonBlown

    Where is the brake alarm beeper located?

    Private message sent Beeper is mentioned 4 times in the manual but not its location. I've also checked the wiring diagram but can't see this marked as a separate unit (though I may have missed it). There is a module for the parking brake but as the beeper is also used for Throttle Body...
  18. PistonBlown

    How do you Glasses wearers manage with Helmet & Glasses?

    I only needed readers until this year when I needed to get bi-focals for the first time and I wanted them specifically for riding/driving. I let the optician know I road a motorbike with a full face helmet and that would be the main use. Firstly she tuned the bi-focal split and focus so the...
  19. PistonBlown

    What’s in your Emergency Roadside trip bag?

    This is what I carry in mine plus small petrol stove and dried food. Have the same kit in both Spyder and ute: May seem over the top but have needed to leave home for high ground following tsunami warnings, been stuck on the wrong side of washed out bridges and then there's the earthquakes of...
  20. PistonBlown

    2010 Spyder RS won't stay in 2nd gear - any ideas?

    Copy of gearbox section from manual there is a bit about the selector mechanism and as I thought the engine doesn't have to be removed (though obviously its still a bit of work). If your not happy doing it yourself then any motorbike mechanic could manage this as its pretty standard. RS Manual...
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