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  1. PistonBlown

    Inflation $$$$$$$

    I traded it and the dealer offered me well above what I thought it was worth. In fact when I told them what I wanted for it they said "that's too low" and offered me more. After servicing etc they then increased the price , as you'd expect, and it sold as soon as they put it up for sale. So...
  2. PistonBlown

    Inflation $$$$$$$

    My 2011 RS just sold for the same price as I paid for it new, didn't hang around either. I got a good deal at the time but its been well used since so very surprised.
  3. PistonBlown

    Dave's guess the car game

    I don't know, anything with more than 3 wheels looks the same to me ;-)
  4. PistonBlown

    Foot Peg Recomendations For GS

    I ended up getting Kuryakyn Trident Large ISO without adaptors (https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/3932/small-large-trident-iso-pegs) \for mine and then some peg adaptors to fit them from Lamonster (https://www.lamonstergarage.com/kuryakyn-peg-adaptors-for-rs-oem-peg-mount/). Kuryakan do a...
  5. PistonBlown

    Gas tank fill ups

    I have an aux tank thats plumbed directly into my main tank via the breather. This means I can fill the main tank completely full, plus the aux tank as well of course. two and half times the range.
  6. PistonBlown

    Odd - no threads on cruising playlists - until now!

    The first three on my current play list: I’m Not Getting Excited - The Beths Some Mutts (Can’t be Muzzled) - Amyl and the Sniffers A Forest - The Cure
  7. PistonBlown

    How do you remove 2008 GS SM5 tail light

    Check out Dreading replacing a tail light globe? on Martins tips page as he had to sort the same issue a few years back and has a good hack for making it easier: http://www.spyderryders.net.au/tips.htm
  8. PistonBlown

    any trikes with Auto tranny?

    Boom trikes have models with full auto. As they are car engined you can get 'flappy paddle' versions which would be similar to the Spyder. We sometimes get together with the local group on rides, as you can see they are more traditional style trikes:
  9. PistonBlown

    Trying to get License Plate Light for CanAm RSS 2012

    I've got the number plate fitting with the license plate light in my shed as I replaced my rear mudguard etc with the tail piece off a motorbike. I'm guessing its the same part as the UK one so if you get really stuck I can post it over. Only issue is that we're currently in level 4 lockdown...
  10. PistonBlown

    Question for current or past sportbike riders.

    The change from bike like the Concours to Spyder is a strange one. The easiest way to describe it is that its like being 16/17 again and learning to ride (or whatever age you started). I actually enjoyed that experience and learning how to control this strange machine. Well I say enjoy, the...
  11. PistonBlown

    Do you wear boots when riding?

    One of them was in the hospital bed beside me when I last came off and broke a few things. Only one of us was able to return to riding.
  12. PistonBlown

    Switching between Spyder and motorcycle

    That's why I added a handbrake to mine. The handbrake operates the footbrake so its still uses the same system but it makes me feel happier:-) Also why I got a manual RS as it still had a 'proper' motorbike clutch and gears.
  13. PistonBlown

    ATTENTION : All you folks down under in "Australia"

    It's supposed to be:-) Seems a bit mucked up this year but it is beginning to sort itself out. There must be cold snap on the way though as all the old motorcycle injuries have started aching.
  14. PistonBlown

    ATTENTION : All you folks down under in "Australia"

    Its terrible when climate change mucks up your marketing campaign;-) New Zealand experiences hottest June on Record But you'll be pleased to hear your gel seat is still making every long ride a comfy ride down here.
  15. PistonBlown

    What is the farthest miles you have gone in one day ?

    Most recent iron butt I did 3,339km (2,075 miles) in 46hrs 9mins so that averages out at 1,037.5 miles a day over two days. I tend to do the two or more day events as I like the challenge, but I did do a writeup of a single day event were I did 1707km (1061 miles) in 19hrs 45 minutes if you're...
  16. PistonBlown

    Tired of the sissy wave by other riders

    Regardless of what I've ridden, and the country, I've always found the only ones that consistently don't wave or make some insulting gesture have all of the following characteristics: Its a weekend (normally a Sunday) and its a main highway and the bike is obviously more polished than ridden...
  17. PistonBlown

    Is my Zumo 590 GPS Dead? Won't turn on?

    Yep those connectors are a terrible design. I go a new battery for my 590 thinking the old one was dud before I worked out what the actual issue was.
  18. PistonBlown

    I promised I'd never do a post about tyres but...

    Beat you to it:-) I've already checked with Waka Kotahi (Land Transport Agency) and an asymmetric would fail the WOF (Warrant Of Fitness) because of clause "10.5. An asymmetric tyre is fitted to a vehicle with the ‘inside’ tyre wall facing outwards". They said in the case of a Spyder's rear...
  19. PistonBlown

    I promised I'd never do a post about tyres but...

    Those (typically) are not available here. Had a look and most of the performance ones are asymmetric but there is the Advan Neova which looks like it would work.
  20. PistonBlown

    I promised I'd never do a post about tyres but...

    I've always fitted Toyo Proxes T1R's on the back of my 2011 as I've found them far superior to the Kenda's for the sort of riding I do (bendy, mountainous, etc). Unfortunately Toyo have stopped making them and their direct replacement are asymmetrical so not suitable. There are the Proxie...
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