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  1. djh3

    White knuckle test ride - can I learn to like this? Buy newish or older/cheaper?

    I recently moved from a big Victory touring bike. My first couple months my neck hurt, my wrist ached and arms ache. It takes a bit to loosen up what we are used to on a 2-wheeler. For me, I have found position in lane is a big factor. The crown or wear pattern in a lane can cause the Spyder to...
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    I've just Added Lights to our F3 Spyder!

    I just added some driving lights to our Spyder. Was not sure how I wanted to do it so checked out some forums. I decided to go with mounting them on the upper A Arm. I have been noticing more and more bikes around here running amber lights in like the fog light area. Like HD aux lights and the...
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    Motorcyclist Map Appalachian Fall 2024 Event - Oct 3-6

    Our plans are similar. We will be in the Cashiers/Highlands area the 12th to about 19th. First time on three wheels.
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    Gulp, I just contracted for a new (old) 2023 RT Limited, now what?

    Welcome. What area of Fla are you? I'm in the Daytona/St Augustine area. I ride way too much to worry about a battery tender, unless it's going to sit for weeks and months, I don't see a need for one. On the GPS there should be a power port available just under the left side. That's where I...
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    Cannot get the rear pulley to seat properly - any ideas?

    Not experienced with the dampeners on these yet. But I did have a Yamaha Venture that had a similar type cushion drive. What can happen with these is after they are in position for say 10k they get a "wear pattern". They may or may not go back into "any" slot, as they just fit where they have been.
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    Are Dealers 'dumping' New-Old-Stock Spyders instead of selling latest models?

    Back a couple years now Yamaha changed their touring bike from the tried and true V 4 water cooled all of us liked, to a V twin. Went over like a fart in church. 3 years later they were still selling "new" Transcontinental touring bikes. So they have to get rid of them somehow. If you like the...
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    Anyone got a valid reason for the High Torque settings on the brake rotor?

    So I'm not sure about which bolts exactly, but a guess would be bolts holding rotor to wheel? At 64 ft lb the chart I find they would have to be a 10mm diameter and a 12.9 grade bolt. Last grade 12 metric I remember was a head bolt or caliper mount on a car and it was probably a 12mm diameter.
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    Review: Install and first impression for Lidlox (helmet handlebar lock)

    The rain thing is what got us a couple times on another bike. So I made a 1/4" cable long enough to go thru helmets and around a frame rail somewhere. I used a disk brake lock I carried for night time thru the loops on cable. Then we stood the helmets up on seat so as to not catch rain. But...
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    Does anyone know the manufacturer of this trailer?

    Looks well made. But judging by size of wheels and most bike trailers I have seen those are large. Maybe 14" jobs and most bike trailers run 8 or 10 or a regular like front tire from motorcycle.
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    What should I look for in a mesh jacket? Any Pros & Cons?

    I have had a Tourmaster jacket for years and I like it well. I got it cheap, as the store had misplaced the liner for it. I picked up a Cycle Gear brand liner for cool days. A couple of years back, I picked up for the wife a Bilt mesh jacket with a quilted liner. She says it's comfortable in...
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    What's in your saddle bags and frunk?

    So I must have a fat head or something. My XL Bell helmet will not fit anywhere but trunk. So when we ride 2 up helmets have to go in trunk. I use to carry more tools, but other than maybe a screwdriver zip ties and pliers, what can I actually fix on the side of the road?
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    Looking for a male connector to fit this? Need to charge GPS!

    So how's this compare? https://www.cycleterminal.com/JAE-MX19004S51-MX19004p51.jpg I have been using Joe for connectors for years. Easy to deal with, and if you can't find the connector, email him and he probably can help you sort it out.
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    What's in your saddle bags and frunk?

    Well for now, I'm just back and forth to work. So not much loaded. Left bag is rain gear, Right side is a 1/2 cover for work, and I think a couple of bungie cords. Frunk = 0; trunk = heat out head sock (moisture wicking), assorted gloves, phone charge cord. When I go on our trip this fall to...
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    Need to remove stripped nut on passenger handrail (F3-Limited) - any ideas?

    Maybe he is referencing "Ez Out" But in 50+ years of working on mechanical stuff aint none of it EZ
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    Has anyone tried this Windshield on a 2018 F3 Limited?

    Man been awhile, but then the name rang a bell from many years back. A fellow had one on his BMW. Said it worked well. And they are just up the road a bit from me.
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    How Wet have you ever been on your Spyder??

    Yup, when you can pour rain out of your boots you know you're wet. Been there, unfortunately more than once.
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    Any ideas on what this intermittent check engine light might mean?

    Also are all the emissions equipment still installed?
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    Overheating 2011 Can Am Spyder RS - any ideas on fixes?

    Agree some more detail would be helpful. So I read the first couple lines and it sounds like out of no where it overheated. LOL 90 deg day aint nothing. So for me I would look at thermostat. With that being said, how long after you started bike did it overheat? I dont know exact temp for T-stat...
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    Need to remove stripped nut on passenger handrail (F3-Limited) - any ideas?

    I'm trying to remember as I just took my hand grips off to install armrest for wife. But I think the bolts just screw into a threaded hole on frame.
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    '08 GS with locked up brakes from sitting - what's the best way to release?

    One thing we use to see in automotive brakes on older cars of say 8-10yr or more with brakes hanging up was the flex hose would deteriorate on inside. And what it does is act like a one way valve. It would hold pressure on but it could not return as fast and caused brakes to drag or sometimes...
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