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  1. BamaJohn

    Why is the engine braking so Weak?! Should I not use Eco mode?

    I came off of 2017 BMW R1200RT to a 2020 Spyder RT and you'll love the Spyder if you do what you plan above. If you want to let the ponies rip with less throttle twist, look at the Pedal Commander from BajaRon.
  2. BamaJohn

    Anyone else notice the excessive amount of throttle twist/rotation required??

    Pedal Box from BajaRon solved it for me. (I know... it's an old thread)
  3. BamaJohn

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

    Today's ride was an effort to toughen up my tush, getting ready for Natural Bridge, VA next week. From The Treehouse, we headed north northeast to Rainbow City (suburb of Gadsden AL) and breakfast at The Union Jack Cafe, owned and operated by a nice bloke from the UK. With temps climbing...
  4. BamaJohn

    MY new Spyder RT Ltd 2024 O/S PANNIER WILL NOT OPEN!

    I hope your 2024 is like my 2020, in that I was able to reach up behind the releasing lever and adjust the cable that operates the side case lid mechanism. It took a couple of tries, but the side case finally opened. (The side case cables were later replaced). Cheers
  5. BamaJohn

    So, how fast can a spyder go and safely make a sharp right turn at an intersection?

    Don't despair, you WILL get better and better with increasing seat time. The Spyder will amaze you. I agree with previous post that putting pressure downward on your outside foot in turns will help against centrifugal forces. Relax and have fun!
  6. BamaJohn

    Looking for info/advice from those who have RT Replacement Shocks...

    Laughing with you Pete... :thumbup:
  7. BamaJohn

    Looking for info/advice from those who have RT Replacement Shocks...

    Mea Culpa. Of course you're correct. My post #3 is edited to remove the reference to the rear shock.
  8. BamaJohn

    Looking for info/advice from those who have RT Replacement Shocks...

    My trike: 2020 Spyder RT base Miles at change: 24,650 miles New front shocks only: Elka Stage 2, dialed in at Lamonster's prior to shipping for my weight & other supplied info The BajaRon Ultra anti-sway bar was a great starting point to improve the suspension, but the Spyder still sagged...
  9. BamaJohn

    Share your experiences with Performance shocks for 2023 RT's?

    On my 2020 RT, the OEM front shocks seemed to come from a go cart... they were replaced a few thousand miles ago with Stage 2 Elka's and, like the BajaRon anti-sway bar, it made a ton of difference.
  10. BamaJohn

    Russell Day Long saddles for '20+ RT's - they don't make a driver backrest!

    Here's the backrest on my 2020 RT from Utopia. slides in and out as needed and adjustable . Even has a zippered pouch on the back.
  11. BamaJohn

    Anyone seen this Spyder & Canyon Temporary Belt before?

    "can it be fitted on the roadside etc?" I've adjusted the rear drive belt, and removed the rear wheel twice to replace the tire, and would consider replacing the drive belt on the side of a road a miraculous feat. I'd like to watch and learn.
  12. BamaJohn

    Any Pics of 2020+ RT Daylong or Laam Driver's Seats?

    Well done on explaining the rear seat issue Peteoz. jb
  13. BamaJohn

    Any Pics of 2020+ RT Daylong or Laam Driver's Seats?

    For what it's worth... the RDL is about 1/3 the weight of a Corbin, and we all know the seat support piston is junk.
  14. BamaJohn

    Any Pics of 2020+ RT Daylong or Laam Driver's Seats?

    18" at widest point; RDL uses the OEM seat pan to build upon. The heated function works perfectly. I was using a gel pad originally, so asked them to add 1" to the height of the seat. There was no charge for that request. RDL is very helpful via phone call conversations.
  15. BamaJohn

    What do you carry for Travel Snacks?

    In my top case there are about 10 individually-wrapped beef jerky sticks with a rubber band around them. And water...sometime a frozen bottle of water in a cooler and sometimes a 30oz yeti at room temp. No mess, no fuss, and just to get me to lunch.
  16. BamaJohn

    Anyone else using CompCooler Motorcycle Rider Solo Cooling System?

    I have the CompCooler system and have used it for the past 3-4 years. On trips I usually just buy a small bag of ice; break it up on a clean place; dump out the amount that won't fit in the cooler and put bag and ice in the cooler. Not a perfect plan, but it will do on a trip (placing enough ice...
  17. BamaJohn

    Proper orientation of photos method - test

    Thanks. I took those photos early morning without much lighting, just for the test, so they're pretty crude. The Treehouse is a comfortable log home of modest size. It can't be seen from the street in summer and I can't see another house (but others are nearby).
  18. BamaJohn

    Proper orientation of photos method - test

    This is a test to check out a method for proper orientation of photos. Photo on right - taken with iPhone 11, holding phone vertical (portrait mode). Photo in the middle - photo taken with iPhone 11, tilting phone top to the left 90 degrees. Photo on the left - photo taken with same phone...
  19. BamaJohn

    2013 STS - Is the Signal Switch easily replaced?

    No experience on 2013, but on my 2020 RT, the left hand switch module malfunctioned, and it wouldn't switch gears. I finally gave up trying to remedy the problem and bought a new switch assembly (the assembly is not serviceable). $450 U.S. for the part and I installed it myself, which is a pita.
  20. BamaJohn

    Has Anyone else got a Rear shock oil leak?

    +1. The conundrum is whether to clean the bike now to see if it comes back or to wait and let the dealer see it as is..... (I see that was already suggested)
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