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  1. djh3

    Battery light on after flooding - any ideas??

    I'm not understanding the insurance side of this. Is it insured? If so it should be covered. It's not like you take a trip and that company does not operate there your not covered.
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    Spyder Adventures in Maggie Valley, NC

    I dont see this being resolved any time soon folks. I'm thinking my B plan may be go over to Savannah for a few days. The wife's brother has a place over by Wilkes, and a condo for rental in Sugar. Both places are OK but man the reports of the surrounding areas is BAD. Boone and Blowing Rock are...
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    RTL Initial & now 2nd oil change analysis results

    Hmm What types of riding habits? Short trips to store? Or 30 min or more? As mentioned shorter trips all the engine parts dont get warm enough to seal, primarily piston rings. Or the rings could be a bit sticky. Have you tried 3 or so tanks back to back with Seafoam in fuel? It will help...
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    Contemplating buying a Spyder - any reliability, power, and buyer's remorse issues?

    I have run mine mostly on Regular fuel. I have checked mileage of and on and on my commute I dont honestly notice a difference in mileage. I have gone by the "dollar" store or Ollie's and picked up whatever octane booster they have and mix it in. As mentioned, modern ECU will adjust the ignition...
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    Spyder Adventures in Maggie Valley, NC

    WE are planning on meeting a friend for a week about the 12th. So the wife has been checking in with some sites and friends up there. Pictures are bad for a lot of places all of us folks like to ride. 74 from I 40 the Waynesville is under water. The DOT has a posting about the main road in...
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    Contemplating buying a Spyder - any reliability, power, and buyer's remorse issues?

    May be a bit late in your season up there. But BRP does a demo ride day. See if there might be any you could make. My wife was a couple weeks post op of a knee surgery and we made a test ride. So if she could get on it it is pretty easy. I came off a Victory Cross ,touring bike. WE have a 2019...
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    Top case rack OEM vs AfterMarket - differences and better option

    Thanks Martin, glad I found this. I have been considering a top rack for a bit. Actually have been looking at repurposing a rack from like a KLM or something. I dont need a big rack, just someplace to tie excess jackets or maybe a cover or small bag.
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    Are there any Ear Buds with Remote control for basic functions?

    I searched you tube for diy custom ear buds or something like that. You use some stuff shooters make custom ear plugs. The fellow explains how to make it work with ear buds.
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    My very old Garmin GPS is not usable in sunlight, will newer ones work better?

    I have a Garmin 765 that is about same vintage. I have used it for years on the bike. In settings there should be a way to brighten up display. Also you can make a "hood" that goes over it that will help. As for the waterproof, quart zip lock if need be.
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    Are there any Ear Buds with Remote control for basic functions?

    I don't have BT ear buds, but I would think you could control your ear buds thru your "device" which is your phone. I am using a SENA and wired "in ear monitors" which are basically ear buds. I have been wearing them for several years. Like you, the helmet speakers just don't cut it, the ear...
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    Is there a Code Reader for the Spyder?

    Victory and the Motor Company are same way. Proprietary code reader system.
  12. djh3

    Oh my... lower psi in car tires on Spyder's really works!

    Nope They have a high paid "engineer" to figure that out. Before we had them hacks we used a pyrometer and tread depth gauge.
  13. djh3

    Time to drain the engine oil - do I need to warm it up again?

    I know I know, it's an old thread. But here goes. If bike last ran at temperature and sits, would not the bad stuff be mixed and settled into drain area? So I'll go with the salad dressing picture. Shake and mix, then store bottle with the drain (cap) @ bottom. Open at later time and let me know...
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    F3T died rapidly after sitting 2 months, now no start - any suggestions?

    On the voltage/battery thought. The CAN buss stuff is/can be very picky about how much voltage it can get when needed. Although the battery has enough juice to turn starter over, the electrical systems like steady voltage source to the ECM ignition while this is going on. The Victory's have been...
  15. djh3

    Where do you store your Cell phone??

    RAM mount on left handlebar.
  16. djh3

    How Do You Ride?

    Defensively. I try to stay off the slabs if possible. I would say in general 5 mph over posted. But sometimes that wont even keep up with flow.
  17. djh3

    Where is everyone getting SE5 Oil Filter and Oil these days?

    Have used the T-6 full syn for years in all sorts of bikes. Always available somewhere for reasonable price. Even though there was a post around the owners manual says you dont have to use JASMO oil, I'm sticking with it. Lucas and Amsoil are also good. Watch for sales of your choice. Filters I...
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    Who built their own plug & play system for adding accessories?

    I built a 2 plug USB that I built a bracket mounted on handlebars. I used the customer access power supply under left side panel. I needed more than the amperage supplied by the one in the glove box for my GPS. I found this out on my Victory. So bought correct power converter/supply and wired it...
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    What do you carry for Travel Snacks?

    LOL Southern MRE. Never heard that one. The wife likes the Lance Cheese/peanut butter crackers. Kirkland small beef sticks, fruit snacks and water. Those are the mainstays.
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    Has anyone tried a Protek Battery for their RT? Is it a good one?

    So not positively sure, but I know in the automotive world of batteries there are like 3 companies that make batteries. Everyone else just slaps their name on those. Now if you go global there are probably 100's. Last couple I think I got off Amazon. Get the most amperage you can.
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