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  1. Mikey

    Any idea why my Rear Shock Bolt bends in the middle?

    I would check to see what the torque spec is on that bolt! Myself if those two spacers only press to the sides of the shock bushing, I would call that a very crappy set up! It puts a lot of strain on that bolt. It should be setup like the factory shock was setup with a shaft all the way through...
  2. Mikey

    Are there any Can Am Clubs or Riders/owners have a Spyder in The Villages, Florida?

    Yes guys, but Florida's got some great swamps, gators, snakes and nice coastlines, if you can get close to them!
  3. Mikey

    RTL - brake pad replacement intervals. Just replaced my pads at 21,000 miles. Is this a fair mileage?

    There are a lot of variables to this question and what I get for miles on a set of pads is not necessarily what you will get! I would say that for stock pads, you're not doing too bad. I would use EBC myself, but that's me! Stopping when you need to is a good thing!!! :cool:
  4. Mikey

    Any idea why my Rear Shock Bolt bends in the middle?

    Are you physically bottoming the shock out? Does he have any kind of damping adjustment on that shock? Is it a rebuildable shock and how many miles do you think you have on it and how old is it? That part you called out 150 is that all the way through the shock head with that bolt going through...
  5. Mikey

    How do you control Rabbits (without shooting)?

    Or just fire up the Barby and invite the neighbors!!! 🙃
  6. Mikey

    Any Modification recommendations from those who tour on their Spyders?

    Not at all, have one on my 2025, works great!
  7. Mikey

    Need some tips on replacing a Bad Brake piston gasket - any ideas?

    It would be well worth the money to get BajaRon's tool for the next pad change! ;) (y)
  8. Mikey

    Newbie to Spyders - I've just bought a 2012 RS Roadster! Have I done the right thing?!

    It's kind of too bad that someone doesn't make floorboards for that model! Not totally sure if it would help with the brake pedal position tho! :unsure:
  9. Mikey

    Any Modification recommendations from those who tour on their Spyders?

    All of your add-on's that you have listed are great items and the one's you want to get would be definitely on my list if I was you, but I am floored on the service charge for the shocks! I have done that job on a 2012, and about to do it on my 2025 and I don't know it's not that big of a deal...
  10. Mikey

    First Ride of the 2026 Season

    You lucky bum, I am getting ready to put the sleds away this week and get the bike out myself, can't wait!! :cool: Good luck with that knee, I have had two knee joints myself and I feel your pain, get it stretched out and get back on that bike!!!!
  11. Mikey

    Newbie to Spyders - I've just bought a 2012 RS Roadster! Have I done the right thing?!

    After seeing your pictures, the risers will help a lot, you're slumped over like you're going to a race! No wonder you're feeling like are! Possibly an RT would have been a better choice for you.
  12. Mikey

    Anyone else get this Howling Noise? What's the fix?

    Good luck with the test ride!!! Make sure it's around the same year and model, because it will make a difference. My 2012 RTL sounds completely different than my 2025 S2S, and I don't mean just the difference between the 998 and the 1330 motors, it has different sounds coming from under her...
  13. Mikey

    Used Spyders selling like mad here in North East Ohio! (March 2026)

    Everyone wants newer and better and have to sell their old stuff to make it work!! I've got a friends 2012 RTL to sell myself this Spring!!! He passed away and his wife wants me to handle it for her!! :censored:
  14. Mikey

    2015 F3 S - are there specific locations the footpegs adjust to? How far back? What to look for in a new to me purchase?

    Do you have any service records on this bike? Did a young person own it?
  15. Mikey

    Newbie to Spyders - I've just bought a 2012 RS Roadster! Have I done the right thing?!

    It sounds you have to get the bars and foot pegs in a different position for your body! And maybe relax your grip a little! And then it's new to you, but has there been any aftermarket stuff done to the bike, like sway bar, tires, shocks, front end alignment? All of those will make the ride and...
  16. Mikey

    Shifter woes have me stumped... Won't shift up - again! What's my next step?

    You're going to do a FULL drain and fill, you're going to dump the trans also right? With both filters, and dumping all oil pour 3 1/2 qts in run it, run it till the fan comes on twice check the level adjust till it's in the full zone on the stick!
  17. Mikey

    I get a Leg pain after riding the RT for more than half an hour - anyone else? Any solutions?

    Some of your problem is that you're using muscles you haven't used in a while, and you are tensing up most likely when turning! Try to relax and just hug the tank with your legs more.
  18. Mikey

    2016 RT Limited - lessons learned while adjusting the side box cable

    I repaired some tabs on a friend's 2012 with JB Weld, it worked like a champ, would do it again!!!
  19. Mikey

    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    WELL put!!! X2 :unsure: 👏
  20. Mikey

    What are the required dimensions for a Spyder rear brake piston adjusting tool?

    Yes Ron, some time the right tool for the right job is a BIG plus!!!
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