• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

Search results

  1. ofdave

    oil change and dipstick shows full-cold?

    Actually it is "running enough" to check for leaks. Look at the drain plugs and filter to be sure they're dry. Same as after an oil change on any vehicle, even your lawn mower. After you find no leaks you can the put the panels back on, button it up and then go for a ride.
  2. ofdave

    Currently down in Florida

    Wish I had known and wish you had been here Sat or Sun. Could have shown you some country riding, out Clay Gulley Road, over to Sweetwater, and around. Many of the roads I ride have no power lines along them, thus no houses and no people (lots of cows, goats, and horses) and darn few...
  3. ofdave

    Amsoil oil - will it last longer between changes?

    I would change the oil. Keep your receipts for the oil, filters, etc. if you do it yourself. Your talking a minimal outlay of cash to protect your Spyder and your warranty. Not worth the risk to skip it, in my opinion.
  4. ofdave

    Loose weight and

    have had my F3 over 50% apart and have not seen any sound deadening except a foam piece behind the drive sprocket cover. What am I missing, Bob? not that I want to remove anything, just want to be sure I didn't miss out on something that's supposed to be there. And my seat is not heavy-it isn't...
  5. ofdave

    BOOTS ANYONE

    so, do you hydroplane when walking through puddles?:D my neighbor, Ken, has similar sized feet and he is an avid water skier and does a lot of it barefoot. There are benefits I guess.
  6. ofdave

    Clothing while riding

    jeans, tee or Henley shirt, modular helmet, mesh jacket (above70), boots, and mesh gloves. Gloves when I start in the morning then into the saddle bag about 11 or so
  7. ofdave

    HowTo: DIY Laser Align with DIY Tool

    20 days and no reply with pics I'm wondering if it is for real?
  8. ofdave

    SHOULD SPYDER OWNERS BE OFFENDED

    I often encounter the same attitude from the crotch rocket bunch. Eff 'em. I have better things to do than let it get to me.
  9. ofdave

    oil change and dipstick shows full-cold?

    thanks Ann got a couple PMs from folks here who said the same thing Ann said. So the oil went back in and I'm just going to ride it. It is interesting to me that with all the posts about no oil on the dipstick and the several posts on how to check the oil and many posts on changing the oil...
  10. ofdave

    Repeated PMs -- Traumspyder

    what is the issue with receiving them? you don't want them? they contain inappropriate content? ?? maybe tell the sender to stop that crap?
  11. ofdave

    oil change and dipstick shows full-cold?

    read the manual, watched 3 videos changed the oil and filter-added 5 quarts as recommended. Drained out 5 based on the fullness of the drain pan (it only holds 5 and was overflowing on the garage floor) the oil shows full on the dipstick when the engine is cold, not low as would be expected I...
  12. ofdave

    oil change and dipstick shows full-cold?

    did an oil change on my spyder added 5 quarts (yes I drained it all, looks like 5 quarts in the drain pan) oil shows full on the dip stick started and let it run about 3 min. checked oil-still full let it sit overnight, cold engine and the oil still shows full just drained out about a half...
  13. ofdave

    popping sound

    have you had an opportunity to ride another Spyder to compare it to yours and see if it sounds the same?
  14. ofdave

    How do mirrors attach on a F3 Limited?

    learned something about F3 mirrors. Never had or saw a need to go that deep into mine.
  15. ofdave

    How do mirrors attach on a F3 Limited?

    very different attachment methods between the two F3 is pretty simple, one bolt from underneath and two bolts to remove the mount I don't think the magic mirrors will work on your F3
  16. ofdave

    magnetic drain plug covered

    just did my first (second for the Spyder)oil change. The right side drain plug, the magnetic one, had a lot of residue on it (I've always called it swarf from my Ural days) So, wondering if it's pretty normal to see that? 6000 miles, SM6
  17. ofdave

    Fuel supplements

    My comments on Seafoam are based on first hand experience, not hearsay.
  18. ofdave

    Saddlebags popping open

    caught that the second reading:opps:
  19. ofdave

    for sale Throttlemeister throttle control for GS/RS

    you may well get more to look if you posted in the for sale section
  20. ofdave

    Saddlebags popping open

    would something as simple as locking the bags prevent this?
Back
Top