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  1. BamaJohn

    Rear mud flap rubbing & melting!

    UPDATE. With temps up, I re-installed the shortened mud flap. But the holding tabs didn't hold, so I wound up drilling and installing 3 push-pins the size of those on each side of the frunk. All tight and sturdy now.
  2. BamaJohn

    Today's ride - Columbia, Alabama

    A short ride today to meet a friend for coffee in Columbiana, Alabama (a hoot and a holler south of Birmingham). These twin spires in the morning sun caught my eye as I rode along Main Street... formally known as "Silk Stocking Road".
  3. BamaJohn

    Rear mud flap rubbing & melting!

    yes... did that. :cool:
  4. BamaJohn

    Blue Light Special Anyone?

    Maybe the trooper had read your forum signature line.....:cool: :ROFLMAO: Glad you had the foresight to keep quiet with no citation!
  5. BamaJohn

    Rear mud flap rubbing & melting!

    Thanks. The rear tire is Vredestein 205/60R 15... so, a little narrower and a little higher profile. For what it's worth, the mud flap got knocked loose and damaged by a speed bump.
  6. BamaJohn

    Rear mud flap rubbing & melting!

    I recently found on my 2020 RT base that the rear mud flap was loose....I remember hearing a noise when going over a speed bump in a neighborhood a few days ago, but thought nothing of it. I cut off the lower 3+inches of the flap since it was damaged, and hope I have no more issues with it...
  7. BamaJohn

    Can anyone with a Big Blue Lift provide advice on my lifting issues?

    krklehd1-- I have the Big Blue lift and use it on my 2020 Spyder RT. Here are my comments after multiple times of lifting the Spyder: The lift will lift the Spyder to the height advertised, and it's a quality build; A high-torque, low speed drill motor was required for me; Be careful not to...
  8. BamaJohn

    Looking at a 2020 Spyder - is this high mileage? Any thoughts?

    I have a 2020 RT base with OEM top case. 30,000 miles on it now and 2020 was a good year with model upgrades. I would have loved to find a 2020 with 57,000 miles for $10, 000!! Agree with Mikey..."go for it"....
  9. BamaJohn

    New 2022 Spyder F3T owner in South Florida

    NICE! Welcome to the forum!
  10. BamaJohn

    WHAAAAAAT?! Snow in Dixie

    - - We're not supposed to have snow here, and I left my snow shovel in Denver, then this...
  11. BamaJohn

    Dash went black & I couldn't shift - blown fuse! No idea why...

    Yes, the whole assembly rides in the weather. And yes, I did put a little dielectric grease in the connector... although the male part of the connector has double o-rings to seal the joint. The actual piston that slides in/out of the solenoid has an accordion rubber boot that is tight on...
  12. BamaJohn

    Dash went black & I couldn't shift - blown fuse! No idea why...

    On January 5 I replaced the "reverse actuator assembly" p/n 219800522 on my 2020 Spyder RT STD. Procedure: Raise Spyder about 18" Remove ALL left side body panels, including floorboard and passenger foot peg. (The solenoid is just inboard of the side frame behind the lefthand floorboard, with...
  13. BamaJohn

    Dash went black & I couldn't shift - blown fuse! No idea why...

    Well, the gremlin bites again.... About 4 weeks ago, during a day ride, the fuse immediately blew when I was turning around and put the Spyder in reverse. As I stated above, I had extra fuses and a fuse puller, so it only caused a slight delay in my ride. But, yesterday (Christmas Eve) I wanted...
  14. BamaJohn

    2020 RTL clutch surging when cold

    IF I understand it right, my 2020 RT acts that way, kinda like I do when I get up from sleep, i.e. get up, see if I can take a few steps, then get stabilized. :cool: I crank the Spyder and let it idle a few seconds, then go into reverse and start backing out. But, I need to "feather the...
  15. BamaJohn

    What Communication devices do you use between rider/pillion & other riders in your group?

    I've used Sena for about 8 years...current model is the 50s mesh...no issues with hardware, software, or weather.
  16. BamaJohn

    Hey Ya'll We Got A New Member! Lets welcome JohnF322 to SL

    Welcome to the Asylum! Keep grinning, it confuses people....makes 'em think you know something they don't know.
  17. BamaJohn

    2010 Spyder with stripped thread in wind deflector - any suggestions on removal?

    Very generous offer! Nice!
  18. BamaJohn

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Plus 1 to everyone....Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for my family and that I'm still able to "keep my knees in the breeze"!
  19. BamaJohn

    Help with adjusting belt tension & alignment please? Any step-by-step guides?

    Isn't the service manual using a vibration calibration for tension with a meter? The Krikit is a static device and measures pounds, not "N". I think you'll find that most here say around 210 pounds on the Krikit is good for 2020+ Sypders. Hope that helps.
  20. BamaJohn

    Tis the Season

    Thank You for sharing that!
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