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    HowTo: DIY Car tire mounting

    Thanks. The largest wheels I have balanced on it so far are 19" with 245/40R19 General Altimax RT43 tires for my Honda Accord. They ride smooth as glass. It is made from aluminum from Lowes that is simply bolted together. The bearings are from Amazon.
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    HowTo: DIY Car tire mounting

    Here is my homemade balance stand. Just mounted these car tires on a set of scratch-n-dent spyder wheels I got on ebay.
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    HowTo: DIY Car tire mounting

    When installing car tires on the front wheels, the car tires seem to have a larger bead? If thats the best way to describe it. I mounted 2 Federal Formozas tonight and it was a tremendous struggle. I remember the tire shop also struggled mounting car tires to the spyder wheels on my 2014. I...
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    HowTo: DIY Car tire mounting

    I hand mount tires for my Car, truck and Spyder. I use a manual tire mount that is available from Harbor Freight and Tractor Supply. I also use the No-Mar tire bar(best tool I own!). I also have a set of spoons that are sometimes necessary. Tires for cars and trucks are very easy. The rear...
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    ***** What Tires are on YOUR Spyder - Details Please *****

    2014 RTS Front- Federal EVO 165/55-15 Rear- General Altimax RT43 215/60-15 2021 S2S RT Front- Federal Formoza AZ01 165/55-15 Rear- General Altimax RT43 215/60-15
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    Anyone have a 2015 RT Spyder Wiring Diagram?

    I would love to see a picture of the trailer lights for clarification, but from what you describe, it sounds like you have one brake/running light and separate turn signals on your trailer. That would require a 5 wire plug. Yes, the grounds can all be wired together and count as one wire(the...
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    Anyone have a 2015 RT Spyder Wiring Diagram?

    Yes they all have the same common ground. You can damage the spyder. They are not as robust as the wiring and control systems you find on cars and trucks. The turn signals go through the instrument cluster and if it is overloaded or shorted, it will be an expensive repair. If you do it, you...
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    Anyone have a 2015 RT Spyder Wiring Diagram?

    Each of those pairs contains a ground wire. All of the ground wires get connected together and count as one wire. The trailer harnesses I suggested convert to a 4 wire system. If your trailer has separate amber turn signals, then it is a 5 wire setup...1-ground, 2-brake, 3-running...
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    Anyone have a 2015 RT Spyder Wiring Diagram?

    I have a wiring diagram, but I highly recommend you buy a plug-n-play trailer harness. I installed one on my 2014 and it was super easy, doesnt cut into stock wires, and has a flat 4 plug for the trailer. https://www.canamspyderaccessories.com/rt-trailer-hitch-harness-for-the-rt-2010-2017/ or...
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    Sticky For TIres

    Yup....If the thread is done the way this one was started, it wont be any different than any other tire thread. It should just be a list of tire brands and sizes in columns for front and rear.
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    RT vs F3 shock length?

    Are you saying the F3 fox shocks will work on the RT?
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    RT vs F3 shock length?

    Where in USA is a seller for Wilber Shocks?
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    RT vs F3 shock length?

    Yes, I sent them back because one was clunking and leaking after one month. Got them back and were still clunking and leaking slightly. Switched the 2014 back to stock. Bought my 2021 and tried them on it with the same results. Total junk in my opinion. I have not heard of issues with...
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    Sticky For TIres

    I dont feel you need to state your model of spyder, or ride characteristics. We just need a list of tire sizes and brands that fit. 14" and 15". Maybe a separate list for Rykers and Spyders. Riders can figure it out from there. Keep it simple.
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    Sticky thread for tires?

    It could all be in the same thread for both trikes. And it would not matter if a tire was not manufactured anymore. I have seen people find tires that arent made anymore. It would be really nice if it was a selectable chart where you enter your year and model and it gave a list of tires that...
  16. J

    Spyders passing HDs

    I used to ride a Harley. A really nice Harley I built and was featured in a magazine. I liked riding it and yes it gave me an attitude. Maybe it was all the noise, or the fact that it always needed fixing. And I always hated Spyders and called them snowmobiles with wheels. Then I sold my...
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    Stranded by DESS Check Key - any fix besides towing?

    This is the first time I have heard of this problem on 2020+ models. I sure hope its not a sign of things to come. I think I will turn off my DESS for peace of mind.
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    Sticky thread for tires?

    I think there should be a sticky thread for tires that shows brands and sizes that work with Spyders. I have 2 spyders for the last 7 years and it seems like the tire recommendations change or I cant remember what everyone is using. It also seems like someone is always asking about tires...
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    RT vs F3 shock length?

    I think you could be correct about loss of gas. It looks like the shock I sent in for repair is leaking again slightly. I am so frustrated by the poor Elka quality. So many people report leaking shocks after 1 or 2 years, when the stock shocks will go 100k miles.
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    RT vs F3 shock length?

    I have tried many different adjustments. But they just dont ride well. I wish Elka would put dual rate springs on the shocks. They also make too many clunking noises/have noisy internal valving. They will probably be put on ebay as soon as I can switch them back.
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