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  1. BCNewell

    A different take on HD logo on stuff!

    Have never owned a HD, but I have a rain suit - with their logo all the way across the back - that works marvelously. Used it a couple times while riding my Honda CTX1300, and stays in the frunk of the F3-S for future use.
  2. BCNewell

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Me, too! Spent 5 minutes mulling over which way to install it!!! But, hey - I can’t see it from the seat!!
  3. BCNewell

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Had my new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS (225/50R15) tire mounted, and I reinstalled it this afternoon. Also reinstalled the ECU and air cleaner lid after a trip to Wick-It for a Stage 2 update. Haven’t started it yet, as am awaiting a Lamonster primary muffler delete pipe to arrive Monday. After...
  4. BCNewell

    Any time limit on changing HCM filter during oil change? Is a 10 y/o filter good for a few more years?

    Most other maintenance items have been changed, except haven’t flushed cooling system yet. Seems the age of the HCM filter is not a big deal. Thx for the responses.
  5. BCNewell

    Random thought for the day

    Hey, Gwolf - looks like some Kendas on front there!!! But, seriously - nice work.
  6. BCNewell

    Any time limit on changing HCM filter during oil change? Is a 10 y/o filter good for a few more years?

    Ok - question I am asking is … is a 10-year-old filter still good for a few more years? My wife rides about 2K miles a year. At this rate, the 28K won’t come for another 7 to 8 years. That filter will be ~18 years old then, but within mileage specs.
  7. BCNewell

    Any time limit on changing HCM filter during oil change? Is a 10 y/o filter good for a few more years?

    My wife bought her ‘15 F3-S used 3 years ago w/ ~7K miles on it. Now has ~13K miles. I have not changed the HCM filter myself, unknown whether it was done previously. Am gonna change engine oil/filter soon, but was wondering if there is a problem with leaving the original HCM filter in for 10+...
  8. BCNewell

    Random thought for the day

    Golf is a beautiful walk… spoiled by a small, white ball!!
  9. BCNewell

    My thoughts on the new "4 Wheeled Ryker"

    Complete rubbish that. “Open-air design” when it has an enclosed cabin? “Riker” instead of “Ryker”. $13,000 starting price? I think not - or at least not what they were showing.
  10. BCNewell

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Pulled the engine ECU off, boxed it and the air cleaner cover, and am shipping them off to Wick-It tomorrow for a Stage 2 reflash. Have heard great things here about the Stage 2, so ….
  11. BCNewell

    Happy Birthday

    Mine’s coming up Sunday. A little birdie tells me I have a gift certificate coming for use at Tire Rack for a new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS rear tire. While I have the tire off, I might sneak my ECU off to Wick-It for a little more fun-factor.
  12. BCNewell

    Any experience/recommendations on Shipping a Trike from NC to Long Island NY?

    If not in a hurry, HaulBikes was reasonably priced and has first-class equipment. I was happy. Here’s some more reading… https://www.spyderlovers.com/threads/recommend-any-door-to-door-cross-country-spyder-shippers.157373/#post-1691446
  13. BCNewell

    Latest BRP Safety Bulletins for Shaft Replacement (2019-12) and Shaft & Sprocket Replacement (2019-13) Recalls - Jan 2025

    Post above by MNBK got me thinking about the 2017’s involved. My ryde is within the mileage specs for the recall. These latest bulletins only list mileages to tell whether units are subject to the recall. I saw early on that the problem started in mid-production for the ‘17 models. I checked my...
  14. BCNewell

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Yes, yes it is! This is what FM2925 looks like just about 1/2 mile from my house. Storm ended Friday morning, pic taken Sunday at 5:02pm. Water is probably 3 feet deep about 3/4 of a mile North of my location in this pic.
  15. BCNewell

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Got in a 40-mile ride today in gorgeous sunshine. Had to scope out a route in my truck first, because there are many seriously flooded roads around after 19+ inches of rain fell Wednesday/Thursday. Only got the Spyder’s tires wet once - about 1/2 a mile from my house. But lots of water all around.
  16. BCNewell

    I saw this while on a ride last summer...

    Well, there ARE some of those striped critters in Texas. Saw four of them near the fence on a ranch between Freer and Cotulla last year when I was on my way to ride the Three Twisted Sisters. For a second, thought I wasn’t hydrating enough and was seeing things!
  17. BCNewell

    Your Weather News @ March Edition 2025

    ^^^^ Update - it is now 4:20am, and I dumped an additional 4.7” from my gauge just now. Total of 18-1/2+” in 27 hours. Lost electricity at 1:32am. Will start portable generator about 6am, then try to go see what kind of damage we have at our farm and headquarters, and see if any of my neighbors...
  18. BCNewell

    Your Weather News @ March Edition 2025

    Well, it’s currently 11:34pm local in deep South Texas, and we have had 14+ inches of rain since 1:30am. Still raining now, and expecting several more inches overnight. We were a little dry, but I didn’t need the whole state of Texas’ rain in one shot! Just praying that the water stays out of...
  19. BCNewell

    Ordered the Clutch assist kit from BRP

    A semi-related question - is there something to help lessen the pull on the ‘17 SM6 clutch? Believe I saw somewhere that this assist kit is for ‘15 models only. My ‘17 is pretty stiff, and if something is available to help lessen that, I would like to look into it. Thx.
  20. BCNewell

    Random thought for the day

    Some cars - that could be a squirter pump for the windshield washers
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