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    Rear axle nut cover fell off - doesn't 'snap' on! Anyone lost one?

    I've never had the one on the right side of my RT since I bought it (used). Figured it was cosmetic. If I really should have one, for dirt or something, I'll buy one I guess.
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    Same topic, different question: I just came across a post that says the front caliper screws torque spec is 50lbs. I had to apply a LOT more pressure than that to remove them, so I re-tightened them when I put it back on about as much as I could with a 10-inch socket without fear of moving the...
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    This is good and funny stuff, but back to the main topic, sort of... I removed the first side's caliper, and I am fairly certain I was the first person to do so. I cleaned it up a bit, but came to the conclusion there wasn't much more to do with it other than put it back on (I confirmed both...
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    Recall - 2017-2019 RT and F3 Engine Output Shaft Can Break!

    That was BRP's generic VIN search tool, not specific to this recall. I think that message indicates that BRP doesn't know anything about my bike... which is disturbing.
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    Well now you've started it... grab a chair by the fire: I was working tech support for a Fortune 100 company when PCs switched from using 5 1/4" floppies to the 3.5" harder "floppies". Our procedure was to answer the incoming call, and try to solve it over the phone, then go to their desk if...
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    I so badly wanted to report that I greased both sides of my rotors, and the noise has completely stopped, but I was afraid someone would take me seriously, and I'd end up in court. :pray: :roflblack:
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    Recall - 2017-2019 RT and F3 Engine Output Shaft Can Break!

    Interesting... when I go to look up my VIN, I get the message below. I bought the bike in January here in Texas. I double checked my dealer records against the bike's sticker, the VIN is correct.
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    Anyone using Sheep Skin for Driver's Seat? If so, any input?

    Cool DIY, and also Ned64's wife. You didn't have to finish the edges or anything? What did you all use for sewing? Any special thread/needles?
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    Anyone using Sheep Skin for Driver's Seat? If so, any input?

    It seems like the only downsides are the look (if you don't care for it), and when it rains.
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    I am happy to report that I have successfully torn down both front brakes, lightly sanded the pads, applied the red stop squeal stuff (note to others…the “liberal” application in the instructions just means “more than super thin”… I squished a lot back out and had quite a mess to deal with when...
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    Recall - 2017-2019 RT and F3 Engine Output Shaft Can Break!

    I don't read when the change happened exactly for the 2017 models, but since almost half of them were affected, but being towards the end of the run, you are probably correct (assuming that the 5707 bikes affected in 2018 represent a whole year's run.) I have to go to my dealer to get it...
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    Anyone using Sheep Skin for Driver's Seat? If so, any input?

    Are any of you using the full sheepskin with a backrest that folds forward? My rider always folds the seat forward when getting on (actually it sort of flops forward on its own when I'm not sitting.) I see pics of the sheepskin on with a backrest, and assume it has to be cut to allow the...
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    Recall - 2017-2019 RT and F3 Engine Output Shaft Can Break!

    The NHTSA report says only 5% overall of bikes in the years in the recall were affected. Looks like some 2017s, all 2018s, and just a few 2019s, if I read it correctly.
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    Recall - 2017-2019 RT and F3 Engine Output Shaft Can Break!

    Is there VIN lookup database somewhere online, so I can check if I have one of the 156 2019s affected? (And to verify the status of the front sprocket recall as well.)
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    Anyone else notice the excessive amount of throttle twist/rotation required??

    You’ve nailed the distinction yourself. It TURNS 180 degrees. It TRAVELS much less. That’s what I’m referring to. “Twisting” and “turning” are measured in degrees of angle, not in distance.
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    Ok since you both have both, and in my never-ending quest to learn stuff... Why do you have both? When would you choose copper vs aluminum?
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    FWIW, here’s the best two photos I could get of the rear pads.
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    As always, thanks Ron. I'm glad you wrote this, as I was under the impression that people used the anti-seize red stuff everywhere, including the back of the backing plate, (between the plate fuzed to the pad, and the removeable clip that clips to the plate, right?) I will get both anti-seize...
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    So you are in the "grease the pins" camp. Since you do it annually, maybe that offsets some people's concern about the grease collecting the grime, and making things worse. I'm still undecided which way to go.
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    Brake pad rubbing noise - what is the correct way to fix this?

    Thanks for posting this. I think that is my plan. I'll get the EBC set, chamfer the front edges, and use some anti-squeal on the back plate.
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