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  1. BajaRon

    What's this unknown part that came out when Replacing the air filter? Need help!

    Snowbelt Spyder has some very good advice here. Leaving this locking ring off could end up creating the same condition as not having an air filter at all. My guess is that the air filter bonded itself to the locking ring and you twisted the filter in the removal process. But regardless of how...
  2. BajaRon

    The 'Full Synthetic' Myth Exposed

    A very good question. I knew this video would not be for everyone. It's got some strange glitches which I think may be due to AI help. And if you do not already have some background with the subject, it can be difficult to keep up with the video, which assumes more knowledge than the average...
  3. BajaRon

    What's this unknown part that came out when Replacing the air filter? Need help!

    I think we are going to need pictures of your situation to give meaningful advice. Or at least a parts fiche identifying the parts that you’re having issue with.
  4. BajaRon

    The 'Full Synthetic' Myth Exposed

    This is actually an old story that continues to morph into marketing misdirection. This video attempts to put things in perspective.
  5. BajaRon

    What am I getting into - replacing the Steering shaft?

    It is a job, but it can be done. Just take your time and set aside enough time to get it done. You have to remove pretty much the entire top end and air box to get this done. You don't have to remove the DPS, but it does have to be unbolted.
  6. BajaRon

    Method for determining when to replace brakes - suggestions

    Wow! I like the looks of those! I'm going to get a set and see how they do. Access will be the only issue I could see. I'll be back with a review if someone doesn't beat me to it.
  7. BajaRon

    MPG dropped after a cat delete install - any ideas/suggestions?

    I have to agree with both JJc54 and 2dogs on this. (Always wanted to ask which 2 dogs he has). I've had customers put larger windshields on only to realize that they took a hit on top speed and fuel mileage. As both of you point out, there are many variables that can give you drastic swings in...
  8. BajaRon

    MPG dropped after a cat delete install - any ideas/suggestions?

    From my experience, yours is a pretty common outcome with the cat delete and stock muffler. I am very curious as to why oldshiner is seeing a 5-mpg drop. That's pretty drastic. It is suspicious that it happened right after the cat delete. But I am still of the mind that it is something else. It...
  9. BajaRon

    Method for determining when to replace brakes - suggestions

    The reason the rears wear more quickly (which is pretty much the opposite of every other vehicle) is that to stabilize the machine, the rear brake comes on first and releases last. If you're doing a lot of stop & go, or you're relatively easy on your brakes, it accentuates this wear...
  10. BajaRon

    MPG dropped after a cat delete install - any ideas/suggestions?

    It does sound like something is up. This is not the usual experience if all other factors remain constant from before the cat was replaced.
  11. BajaRon

    Is the Alternator shaft squeal just a nuisance, or is it damaging anything?

    I wonder if BRP is simply going back to the original parts that did not have this problem. Seems like the easiest, tried and true solution.
  12. BajaRon

    87 Octane seems to work just fine

    Compression ratio on the 1330 is 12.2 to 1. It is 10.8 to 1 on the 998 V-Twin. Surprisingly, the 1330 is more forgiving on fuel octane than the 998. My guess is that the fuel management system has been improved to compensate better than the older V-Twin. But both will run just fine on 87 octane...
  13. BajaRon

    What did you pay for your 9,000 mile service?

    Without knowing exactly what is being done. It is impossible to evaluate if you're getting a reasonable deal with these services. The downside to all of this is, do you really know what is being done? There is always a potential difference between claimed service and actual service. We see it...
  14. BajaRon

    2014 RT with intermittent buzzing noise - any ideas on what it might be?

    If the air is escaping that quickly, I'd say the hole may be too much for Slime to correct. Pulling the relay was a very good move. You'll burn up that new compressor in short order running constantly. You'll probably get a bit rougher ride with the air bag collapsed. But it should not be too...
  15. BajaRon

    Spyder Accident on Skyway Bridge. Hope everyone here is safe. :(

    Typical vague and lacking any clarity of what actually happened. No way to evaluate the situation. Just a very sad ending.
  16. BajaRon

    Another tire thread…but different¿ New Kenda XPS Roadster Tires - more durable...

    It is my understanding (which may not be accurate) that the Kanines are a Kenda design while the OEM Spyder tires are a BRP contract using their specs. I am running the Kanines now. I don't get to ride like I used to. But I've ridden them in the rain and in cold weather. The 2 most challanging...
  17. BajaRon

    Another tire thread…but different¿ New Kenda XPS Roadster Tires - more durable...

    Two of the unfixable issues with previous Kendas (not counting the weak tread area on the rear tires) was the Out of Round and great amount of weight required to balance them. They weren't all Out of Round, but many were. And virtually all took too much weight to balance, indicating poor quality...
  18. BajaRon

    I had both of these...

    The Candy Apple Red 500cc Mach III and the Yellow/White 350cc Avenger. The Avenger had 40 hp when the Honda 350 had 36. The Kawasaki weighed 330 and the Honda weighed 375. The big difference between the 350 Kawaski and the 500 Mach III was the lack of sanity. That Mach III was everything and...
  19. BajaRon

    Changed the oil, now stuck in Limp Mode, Code P0524! What's wrong??

    Yes. As I suspected. The 998 was sensitive to oil pressure. After a service, it can do this, though it is not all that common. It's a bit schetchy to tell someone to run their engine if no oil pressure is suspected. But all is well that ends well! I will say one thing. Working on the Spyder is...
  20. BajaRon

    Not a Spyder Ryde, and not my ride either, but check out some of Australia's Great Ocean Road on a 1972 Honda CB750!

    Exactly! There is a bond when a machine serves well.
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