• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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  1. AndysF3S

    Choosing between 2019 F3T Ltd & 2023 F3T Ltd - any insights?

    The 2023 will have some minor tech improvements and for my money it's my choice, but since it's your money, you get to decide. Good luck with the one you choose.
  2. AndysF3S

    Do Waterless Washes work, or scratch the paint? eg. Buglside, etc.

    I have a bottle but have never used it for the same reason you state.
  3. AndysF3S

    Found Helmets cheaper in Germany; delivered to Arizona in 3 days!

    Good info James, I placed an order for the LS2 - Advant X Modular Helmet here in Canada and paid almost twice what you did (CAD$). I am not sure they are the same helmet and mine hasn't been shipped yet. When it arrives, I will post a few pics and my opinion on it. :D
  4. AndysF3S

    Issues with Kenda Tires or Not?

    No issues with my Kenda's so far, (22 F3S made in China) yes they push out in high speed corners but I believe there is more than the tire involved there. I think this is a good survey but it might help if the responders included the year the tire was made and where (country of origin). The...
  5. AndysF3S

    To do….or not to do? Should I replace these BEFORE they fail?

    This is an excellent forum but, very few failures have been reported and considering that percentage wise very few owners are actually on here I would tend to enjoy the ride and repair only when its broken; although that may be inconvenient and more costly.
  6. AndysF3S

    2019 RTL won't shift up (fixed'ish - only now it's un-fixed again!)

    How would you disconnect a reflash of the ECU without sending the ECM back unless you have the portable flashing unit?
  7. AndysF3S

    Suggest any battery warming gloves thin enough to wear under thick gloves?

    If the bike doesn't have heated handle bars you can install the skidoo or aftermarket ones. The skidoo are the ones I have which are just on and off on the switch and they are marginal compared to the multiposition skidoo ones.
  8. AndysF3S

    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    Looks like a good engine let us know how it runs after the transplant.
  9. AndysF3S

    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    I'm in the same time period and my SWAG is the piston had failed when the dealer said there was no compression and putting new plugs in, was a way out without an engine tear down. A 3 cylinder will run on 2 cylinders and it looks like it was run after the damage until the piston damge lost a big...
  10. AndysF3S

    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    Thanks for the picture, my SWAG is that it was a ring land (top of piston failed above the ring) because of preignition. The cause of preignition is likely bad fuel (phase seperation from ethanol fuel during storage) and or the injector was partially plugged and leaned out the cylinder with...
  11. AndysF3S

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    My point exactly only the "editor in chief decides", I will ignore this thread as it appears to be my only option, Thanks Peter I hope the forum continues to do well.
  12. AndysF3S

    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    True but unless you can do the swapping of parts yourself it may cost more. We don't know why the center cylinder failed but it may require a new injector etc... and all in the complete crate engine may be the most cost effective???
  13. AndysF3S

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    Peter as "the editor in chief" please delete the entire thread thanks Andy
  14. AndysF3S

    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    BRP/Can Am have the oem crate motors that for sleds anyway, could be bought as a short block which could save you a bunch of money (providing the head is fine) and you can start at the dealer. Good luck
  15. AndysF3S

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    Let's not confuse the signal that goes from the hand grip with the signal that the ECM sends to the throttle body; the ECM controls the throttle body by the programmed parameters within it and a WOT from the hand grip will be the same whether it is from the PC or the hand grip if it isn't it...
  16. AndysF3S

    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    When you removed the spark plugs were they all the same color (light brown) or was one white or black? Is there any mechanical damage to the spark plug end; if yes which cylinder did it come from? The fact that you can turn the crank until it hits something makes me suspect that you have an...
  17. AndysF3S

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    I am not an authority on the Pedal Commander but from the chart showing that the PC only changes the signal going to the ECM; the ECM doesn't know anything more and it opens and closes the throttle body based on its previous programming in the same way that it would if you were at that throttle...
  18. AndysF3S

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    For those that don't know; Gale Banks is 80 years old and has been a speed enthusiast for at least 60 years. He has many land and water speed records and his knowledge of both gasoline and diesel engines naturally aspirated, turbo charged, supercharged, and supercharged plus turbo charged on the...
  19. AndysF3S

    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    Unless you have tried to turn the engine over by hand or some other way, how would you be able to tell if the starter bendix is locked up, the solenoid is bad, or the engine is seized? Have you pulled the spark plugs and then tried the starter to see if the engine will turn over? You may have...
  20. AndysF3S

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    You can try this: https://official.bankspower.com/news-media/?_gl=1*15h8xa1*_ga*MTgyNTgzMjEyLjE3MDU1MDk0NTY.*_ga_5GS5QLZZC5*MTcwNjQ1OTg2MS40LjAuMTcwNjQ1OTg2MS42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.189455659.1053632616.170645 Its under the banks power news and media, than scroll down the page until you see the trophy.
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