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  1. AndysF3S

    Is a Spyder a motorcycle, trike or something else?

    I owned a 350 Yamaha XT back in the early 80's but rode it offroad because I didn't like the highway feel on 2 lane roads by cars and trucks. I did a test ride of the Canam trike when they first came out and finally decided to buy my F3S because it was looking lonely in the show room this...
  2. AndysF3S

    Electric Spyder next?

    For those that have purchased and enjoy their EV's great, and don't forget that most were bought with taxpayer subsidies that came from borrowed money. As far as being better for "climate change" only in the minds of those that are pushing this narrative. It seems they don't tell you where the...
  3. AndysF3S

    Rotten ride yesterday - I hate wintertime!

    My full face helmet has a drop down visor and I have a light smoke windshield which can help if I drop my head down a bit but sunset can still be challenging.
  4. AndysF3S

    HowTo: Replacing the front (cadre) 705009339 on a 22 F3S

    This is the front trim piece that fits over and holds the grill in place. Even though my machine is Mango Green this piece of plastic is black and costs about $80 Cdn. I touched a curb pulling into a restaurant in Sandpoint, heard a crunch and discovered I needed some duct tape to hold my...
  5. AndysF3S

    What Kind of Rider are you?

    I was working on my exhaust baffles last week so after I installed them I took the trike out on the driveway in about 4" of fresh snow and tried to burn a few U'es just for the fun of it; the nanny tried to take control and applied the brakes skidding me sideways and almost into the ditch...
  6. AndysF3S

    Electric Spyder next?

    Snow Trax has the interview on their site with the Skidoo Engineer and Marketing guy and these sleds were specifically built for and at the request of Ski hills where all the green people go. Developement of new technology is good, just don't try and force it on us before it is economically...
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    HowTo: Making my own baffles for 22 F3S Cat delete

    I installed the Cat delete pipe without the plug (db killer) that came with it and the stock muffler and found the exhaust sound very loud and rappy, especially if you wicked the throttle or went to WOT. Before installing the plug to compare sound levels I measured it without the center plug and...
  8. AndysF3S

    How about heated gear - what's your favorite? Any other suggestions?

    '22 F3S and there is only one choice for hand warmers in the accessory catalogue. The settings are on or off.
  9. AndysF3S

    Ryker 900 will not start - any recommendations?

    Once the engine is running again it may be a good idea to put some gasoline conditioner in the tank to help clean up any left overs from the fuel separation in the tank and injectors.
  10. AndysF3S

    How about heated gear - what's your favorite? Any other suggestions?

    I rode today. beautiful sunny day about 50/55F, the can am heated grips are probably marginal below 50F unless you wear thicker gloves, The thicker the gloves the less feel you have on the handle bars and you tend to squeeze the bar tighter resulting in tired hands. I have never ridden my sled...
  11. AndysF3S

    Heated grips — do they work if the Spyder is idling?

    I had the dealer install the BRP heated grips for the Spyder F3S and at -8C/20 F, with just one heat setting they are minimal at best built for the southern USA weather. Next step will be to adapt some sled type wind deflectors to fit the larger handle bars on the Spyder. On the sleds you get...
  12. AndysF3S

    Cat delete, is it worth the money

    I drove to the dealer and back this morning about 60km/40 miles to have my handle bar warmers installed and the temp. was -8C/18 F. The cat bypass without any baffles was loud especially when downshifting, WOT or blipping the throttle like the guys working on the bike got a kick out of. At...
  13. AndysF3S

    HowTo: Installing BajaRon 3-piece sway bar in 2014 RT

    I installed the Bajaron original sway bar on my 22FS3 and the process is the same other than the end links are different. Parts all included and instructions are good but my trike has the two retaining bolts with spacers. To access the backside of the retaining bolts remove the black plastic...
  14. AndysF3S

    I put my Spyder to bed today, for A Long Winter's Sleep!

    -7C/20F and about an 1" on the ground this morning so I winterized the Spyder and this is what it looks like now? I have the Spyder scheduled for hand warmer install on Wednesday morning(part of the sale agreement) but not sure if I will make it or need them until next Spring? The sled has...
  15. AndysF3S

    Cat delete, is it worth the money

    I installed a cat bypass yesterday and had no problem with the springs (3) using the proper tool. I believe I bought this tool from skidoo accessories: it is about 19" long and has a couple of openings on the end for pulling or pushing the spring. It took a couple of minutes to remove the...
  16. AndysF3S

    Would fitting Two Wheel Motorcycle Tires make steering easier?

    I have the lighter version 22 F3S and it came with 23.5 psi in the front while the sticker says it should be 15 psi, reduced the pressure and the bike settled down from being twitchy or darting to a much more comfortable ride, so too much air pressure will make it more difficult to ride. IMO
  17. AndysF3S

    What type of Battery does my F3S have?

    I got my Spyder back from its first service and the battery has been replaced under warranty. Unfortunately the service guy didn't see me before it was replaced like I asked so the replacement is the same as the first one. The original battery tested 250 CCA at home and the new one tested 350...
  18. AndysF3S

    Any reason not to Connect heated gear to acc outlets on 2022 F3?

    I don't have access to the shop manual for an F3 yet but in all other Canam/BRP vehicles the wiring to all circuits is fused so that should prevent wiring overload. Check your directions that came with the vest and see what the max current draw is and then you can check the fuse on the wiring...
  19. AndysF3S

    Decision time - what does "S" (sport mode?) do to performance?

    I have the 22 FS3 and the list of options is correct. the cruise control. shocks and S mode are the biggies for me.
  20. AndysF3S

    Monster vs. Wick-It vs. Denali vs. ??

    Nice bike, I am starting my 22F3S build, did you do install your MFI stage 2 before or after the cat delete? If before did you notice a difference adding the cat delete besides increased noise? I see you also have the Sinister Exhaust so now the Spyder must be quite loud at WOT?
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