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  1. BajaRon

    Are Spyders becoming popular, or not?

    Training is fine. But the Spyder is such a different animal from pretty much everything else, taking into consideration the different models and all the changes BRP has made to them over the years (some subtle, some not so subtle). It requires that a person work on them a lot if they are to get...
  2. BajaRon

    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    I've been putting this off because I didn't want to speak too soon. But I have always been impressed with the group of ryders that gather here. Some of the credit goes to the moderators as well, because there are always weeds that spring up in the garden (I myself have gotten on the wrong side...
  3. BajaRon

    What happen to awards showing?

    Got you covered on that one!
  4. BajaRon

    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    You got that right! Didn't take very long either. You don't have to go to college to know when something doesn't work!
  5. BajaRon

    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    We get inquiries about exactly what the advantages and disadvantages of the two basic trike configurations are. Not to bash anyone's ride. Especially the Goldwing and Harley versions, as I know there is a large fan base with many who love them. But I can assure you that physics has no dog in...
  6. BajaRon

    Is anyone else having Issues logging on?

    I know, but there wasn't much to work with there. So, I inflated and exaggerated the original statement to a more interesting level of discussion. The news media does it all the time. I'm just trying to keep up with current trends... No one seems to notice when they do it. But I suppose I...
  7. BajaRon

    Is anyone else having Issues logging on?

    Excellent catch (Pun intended) Catch 22 references a WWII military rule that created a paradox. In which if a pilot wanted to avoid dangerous combat missions, they were able to file for a mental evaluation to prove they were insane. But the military considered the act of filing as evidence that...
  8. BajaRon

    Is anyone else having Issues logging on?

    If someone is not able to log on, how are they going to be able to respond to this thread? It's like a 'Hot Water Heater'. If your water is already hot, why do you need to heat it?
  9. BajaRon

    HowTo: Install a BajaRon Swaybar on a 2013+ Spyder ST/RS/RSS

    The slit in the bushing needs to be completely closed below the bar. If there is any gap at all, this will create a clunk after a few hundred miles. The material we use is self lubricating and quite bullet proof. They should last the life of the bike. Red Arrows indicate Bushing Bolt & Proper...
  10. BajaRon

    Is this Ryker Handle Bar Jiggle normal on lousy roads?

    Going from the stock (just over 14") front shocks to the 17.75" (400mm) set is going to raise your front end (DUH) and change your alignment. When making that much of a change, you really need to get the front end laser aligned to get proper steering back. Having said this, the Ryker has no...
  11. BajaRon

    HowTo: Install a BajaRon Swaybar on a 2013+ Spyder ST/RS/RSS

    As Mikey states, the bushings are different. Though we've never had a bushing wear out (unless you grease them). They can be replaced without removing the bar. People replace them because they develop a clunk. But this is because the bushing bolt is not tightened sufficiently. If the bushing is...
  12. BajaRon

    How do the newer upgrade Kenda tires compare with the old model Kenda tires?

    They are all 'Car Tires'. The difference is in the quality of materials and construction.
  13. BajaRon

    ST Longest Ride Ever

    When you get hot, just ride fast enough so that the heat is the least of your concerns.... Works for me! Also helped me keep up with Lamont.
  14. BajaRon

    2012 RT - Anyone have an idea of the Cost of a New Belt, Installed?

    As Peter states, the drive belt on the Spyder may be the most overkill component on the machine. I've seen belts with up to a 3/8" gravel punched hole go for ever. Frayed edge belts from running hard on a pulley flange do the same. There are some parameters. The rubber needs to be in good shape...
  15. BajaRon

    ST Longest Ride Ever

    I think everyone remembers their longest ride. Lamont & I - 27 hours from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Greeneville, TN. Over 1,400 miles. Stock seat on my 2008 GS. Lamont called it 'The Football'.
  16. BajaRon

    Anyone know what the Oil Temp should be on Rykers?

    I mean generally cruising at freeway speeds on a normal day for a distance that normalizes everything. Then adjust from there given different driving and atmospheric conditions. There really isn't any universal temperature equation between the 2 systems. I assume you were asking if one or the...
  17. BajaRon

    Anyone know what the Oil Temp should be on Rykers?

    Typically, oil and coolant temps run pretty much the same unless running very hard or something is wrong.
  18. BajaRon

    Are Spyders becoming popular, or not?

    There are areas of concern, as the OP points out. But overall, I don't think we have as much to worry about as the overall 2-Wheel market does, as it is a market that has seen a definite decline in sales as the newer generations do not seem to have the same passion for riding that that the more...
  19. BajaRon

    Heim joint is still clicking, what should I try next?

    The bushings are self-lubricating. If you grease them, you will destroy them. The grease can attack the bushing material, reducing its integrity. It will also attract dirt, forming an abrasive mixture that will begin to wear away at the bushing and powder coating on the bar. Instead, you will...
  20. BajaRon

    Rear wheel clunk, wheel bearings are good - could it be a loose spacer tube? Your thoughts/any ideas on how to make the noise stop?

    Are you sure it is the wheel and not something else like the shock assembly? Exactly what triggers the clunk?
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