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  1. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    Turns out that the tool shown in my post above will NOT work because the little nibs on the bottom piece don't fit the Spyder's rear caliper piston; PLUS, the BajaRon piston tool won't fit onto the shaft of the pictured tool!
  2. BamaJohn

    I've made an Alignment tool for installing the rear wheel assembly!

    When replacing the rear tire, getting the wheel assembly to line up with both swing arms, the brake caliper bracket is a bit of a chore, especially if only 1 person is doing it. As you know, the sprocket and wheel both have bearings/seals that must not be damaged while getting the axle bolt...
  3. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    Thanks for you post to put things in balance. Thanks to a friend who will loan me her rear caliper, that will still allow me to attend the UNrally July 8-12. Signed: Blessed to have great friends
  4. BamaJohn

    BLUEKNIGHT911 - Diagnosed June, Passed away due to cancer 23 Oct 2024 - RIP

    Thank you for sharing with us Mike. I don't have experience with this personally, and wish that you didn't either. I hope the best for you.
  5. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    Well, it's now 9 days till departure for UNrally '24 in Arkansas, and the Gremlins; Banshee; Rougarou; and Marie Laveau have all teamed up to place as many obstacles as possible in the way. 6/25--A new rear brake caliper was ordered...-in stock in Southern IL. Supposed to deliver 6/27-28 via...
  6. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    I hope to not let this happen again, now that I am made aware that it's possible. My Spyder had original pads on it with 29,000 miles... I'll be watching the EBC pads very often!
  7. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    Thanks Ron. I just might ship the original caliper to you to remedy the piston. I'll call to discuss. I already removed the caliper and have it on my work bench, cleaned up, and ready for repairs. Due to time constraints and the uncertainty of refitting the caliper piston, I bought a new one at...
  8. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    UPDATE: I found a new caliper in Illinois, and it's being shipped to me. Thanks for your interest.
  9. BamaJohn

    Rear caliper piston won't retract - any hints/help?

    From old threads, it seems that this is a known issue: BaJaRon posted in 2022 the following: "A more common problem than would be expected. Once the piston detaches from the threads, it's a bear to get it to re-engage. As you have discovered. You have to apply a good deal of pressure to...
  10. BamaJohn

    Saddlebag Release Handle has snapped off! Anyone got part #'s or names? Help to open?

    There's a TSB on that issue and (if I understand it correctly) the dealer should replace the cables for the side cases under warranty if you still have warranty. The cables rust and finally freeze up...that makes it harder and harder to open the side case. I'll be interested to hear if the...
  11. BamaJohn

    Debating a water bottle setup on my '22 RT-L - any pics, suggestions?

    I'll be following this thread 'cause I haven't found a way to mount a water bottle holder that works for me. Have tried 3 times, and all proved unsatisfactory. Maybe someone has gone the extra mile to find a workable location. I have a modular helmet and like to hydrate while riding, thus...
  12. BamaJohn

    What did you do to get a Twisted Sisters route on your Garmin XT?

    You might try changing "curvy roads" to "fastest route", leaving the rest unchanged.
  13. BamaJohn

    New Sway bar installed on 2023 S2S at BajaRon's - Highly recommend!

    It would be for me.... enjoy your new ride!
  14. BamaJohn

    What did you do to get a Twisted Sisters route on your Garmin XT?

    This link is to a very good reference for GPS's and routes. As posted above, for routes to show alike on both the Zumo XT and a computer (PC or MAC), all the settings must be exactly the same on both the Zumo and the computer (PC or MAC). Also as posted above, Basecamp is great, but a steep...
  15. BamaJohn

    Oil analysis @ 3 years & 9500 miles.

    Thanks PMK - Magnets looked fine (Dimple plugs on both drain ports). I did have some pretty aggressive riding in April in NC, WV, VA, TN, KY, GA over a week's time, but I'm hoping that some kind of anomaly is in play. At any rate, I'll be changing out the current Castrol at 5,000 miles and...
  16. BamaJohn

    Oil analysis @ 3 years & 9500 miles.

    Being late to this thread, and not wanting to disappoint "Mikey", I just received the oil analysis from Blackstone for my 2020 Spyder RT....and it is a shocker! I've been using Castrol Power 1 4T synthetic for Motorcycles on my motorcycles for the past 15 years, thinking it was "top tier". So...
  17. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    I hoped the title would bring others to share their rides, if only "today's ride". I'm sure there are some nice ride reports waiting to get posted.
  18. BamaJohn

    Who here has or uses a Leatherman or equivalent?

    OLD Leatherman in the truck; Gerber in the Spyder (used it on a friend's tire recently pulling a nail out).
  19. BamaJohn

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    A good ride on a good day is medicine for the soul! There are two photos showing a single-track road where an old railroad bed once was. It runs along the Warrior River near Tuscaloosa AL, and trains would haul coal from the nearby mines to barges on the river. The other photo is one of many...
  20. BamaJohn

    I may have to forfeit my "motorcyclist" membership card!

    Agree with Paul. A Spyder has a MOTOR; It is a CYCLE; It has wheels and we sit astride the engine, riding ON, not IN it. It is not a BIKE, but it is a TRIKE motorcycle (In my opinion). Ride it with pride! :cheers::popcorn:
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