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  1. BajaRon

    Can the Spyder's battery be changed to lithium? Pro's & Con's?

    A battery is a battery. The ECU doesn't know, or care, where the juice is coming from. It only cares that the voltage is correct and if there is enough of it. The Spyder is power greedy so it pays to get a good battery. A lithium battery will work just fine if you follow the advice given above.
  2. BajaRon

    Define "Old"

    Someone told me once that 'Old is just a frame of mind'. I told him, 'No, it's more than that. Because I can feel it in my bones!' But fortunately. Old doesn't mean you can't ride!
  3. BajaRon

    Had a New Piece of Bling Made!

    What would the import duties be for sending you a monkey? Yes, it's going to cost me big time if you win a pin. But I've spent more for less. So, I'm good for it. Good Luck!
  4. BajaRon

    Define "Old"

  5. BajaRon

    You Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone

    I don't know. I'm thinking late 2006 or sometime in 2007. Just before we went with Can-Am Spyders. Lamont got his in December of 2007. I got mine in January of 2008. Man! We both loved our M109R's. It took a lot to get us off of them. Yes, I must admit that I've aged a little since then...
  6. BajaRon

    Had a New Piece of Bling Made!

    No, you didn't miss anything. All posts go into the hat 1 time per person. I'll let this run until next Friday morning. I'll post when I cut off entries and we'll then raffle off the 10 by pulling names out of the hat. I hope everyone is getting just a tiny bit of enjoyment out of it. As far...
  7. BajaRon

    You Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone

    Lamont just sent me this picture. He was all the time taking pictures when we rode. I don't think I ever did. Now I'm sorry because he's holding the camera instead of being in the picture himself. The M109R (The Beast) is my all time favorite 2-Wheeled machine. You can see Lamont's own custom...
  8. BajaRon

    Had a New Piece of Bling Made!

    Pins! Pins! Pins! Always wanted my own pin. Just had never gotten around to it. So, here's the deal. I'm going to give 10 of these away here on Spyderlovers.com. But Ron! But Ron! How do I get one for FREE? Glad you asked. Simply post here with 'I want a Pin!' and you will be added to the...
  9. BajaRon

    2024 RT L back at the dealer for the 9th time in 3 months!! How long until you give up?

    I agree. This could very well be a single source creating all the drama. You would think the dealership would look to voltage issues as a first possibility. Bad batteries are well known for creating this kind of scenario. Low voltage can give the ECU a stroke. Which means you can't trust...
  10. BajaRon

    2024 RT L back at the dealer for the 9th time in 3 months!! How long until you give up?

    American Lemon Laws generally apply to all vehicles sold in the United States, regardless of their country of origin. Lemon laws apply to vehicles sold or leased within a given jurisdiction. Check with your state for how a lemon law, if they have one, can be accessed. BRP has to comply to sell...
  11. BajaRon

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    Yes, we have a line of front shocks. We are working on the rear now. I've sent you a PM that you might take a look at.
  12. BajaRon

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    I appreciate your input. Whenever you produce a product, you have to choose a direction. Just giving the reasons we went the way we did. There is no perfect anything. Everything is a tradeoff. We all do what we think is best. It's what makes the world go around.
  13. BajaRon

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    Springs simply hold the machine up to the required ride height. Once this is done, additional spring rate can create a harsh ride. While this may improve handling, it does so with a downside. The other way to control unwanted suspension movement is with improved hydraulic valving inside the...
  14. BajaRon

    Difficulty shifting down to 2nd gear when at running temperature - any ideas/information appreciated?

    The clutch is hydraulic and needs the same maintenance as your brake fluid. Check the reservoir and flush the system. I wouldn't be surprised if its been in there for 15 years. Also, those who put the fat foam grips on manual bikes reduce the throw on the clutch lever. That can keep the clutch...
  15. BajaRon

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    No problem. You're paying the bill so you get to apply whatever philosophy you like.
  16. BajaRon

    Recommend any Rear shock replacements other than the $$$ Elka's??

    Elka makes a rear shock without external reservoir. And that external reservoir brings dampening adjustment out to where you don't have to climb under the bike to make adjustment. So it is functional, and it will not reduce the reliability or longevity of the shock
  17. BajaRon

    Soft brake pedal on 2023 Ryker 600 with 1,000km - is this normal?

    What happens when you pump the pedal. (Do it with your hand as that will give you better feedback). Does it pump up? And when you hold pressure, does it go down slowly? RVI. I'll have to remember that one!
  18. BajaRon

    Battery/Starting slow spin - is this common & why doesn't it start like a normal motorcycle?

    Nor is it the digital beast our Spyders have become.
  19. BajaRon

    Time for brakes on my 2014 RT - any tips or recommendations?

    Carbon fiber is just a fancy way of saying 'Organic'. Everything is a tradeoff. Organic is kinder to your rotors, at the expense of stopping power and quicker fade. I always ask customers. When you STOMP on your brake pedal because you REALLY want to stop, are you more concerned about how much...
  20. BajaRon

    2024 will Crank, but just won't start! More later...

    Fuel pressure is easy to check. I'm not sure why they would throw so many expensive parts at it without doing more diagnostics.
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