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  1. Dasmoetorhead

    Did oil change & checked level properly; NO oil showing on dip stick - any ideas?

    Here's the dipstick out of my F3S
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    Re-installed the primary muffler (cat) - the noise @ I/state speeds was not for me!

    Still rocking the delete pipe. The sound can be intoxicating. The feel of the engine and how it revs quicker is worth it. I did it purely for sound I must admit. I didn't need to loose 16 lbs on a machine that already weighs 900 pounds, and heat was never an issue with the F3S. The F3S has a...
  3. Dasmoetorhead

    Did oil change & checked level properly; NO oil showing on dip stick - any ideas?

    Just throwing this idea out here because everything else has been covered. Could you possibly have the 1 in a million SHORT Dipstick? Measure it and I'll compare mine to yours.
  4. Dasmoetorhead

    Is this much Oil usage normal?

    "I likely remove more oil than it uses when I check the oil level and wipe it off the dipstick." Lol! You're completely right. I go as far as not wiping the dipstick off on the the 2nd check. Every little bit helps. 😎
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    Is this much Oil usage normal?

    As said before I believe the best way to do it, at least for me is after a ride I pull into the garage put it in neutral and let it idle while I take my gloves off, glases, helmet, jacket, and leather pants. Then I'll clean my helmets face shield, put a couple of dryer sheets inside helmet and...
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    Is this much Oil usage normal?

    Even with a new engine (mine) with only 10,300 miles & two oil changes, I haven't noticed any oil consumption.
  7. Dasmoetorhead

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I rode up Hwy 421 today. Might be the last ride for a few days due to weather. Got home and rested up. My knees, even though replaced with the VA's best, get sore and cranky after 3 hours of the twisties. I'm wondering now why I even bought saddlebags, lol. Once home, I decided to take the front...
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    PedalBox and Pedal Commander - what do they do and how do they work?

    Hahahaha classic. Ever heard of a 1/4 twist throttle assembly? That's what I've had on all my motorcycles and that came stock. The PB is my 1/4 throttle. That's all. I understand it. I have no desire to twist the throttle all the way around just to get moving fast. The PB makes this process very...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Today after a ride, I noticed my right front LED turn marker/signal was loose in the fender. Pulled the wheel to see what holds it in, and found the mounting screws 2 turns loose or more. Then I checked all of the fender to inner shield screws and all of them were the same. Very loose. Got to be...
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    PedalBox and Pedal Commander - what do they do and how do they work?

    Here's the deal with no charts or computers to tell me what I'm not feeling. When I turn my PB Off while riding through town it feels like I threw an anchor out. It feels very sluggish compared to when the PB is on.
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    Any suggestions on running Gravel and dirt roads on a Spyder?

    Good to know. I had my F3S on a wet (snow melt dirt/ gravel rd) and a bit steep, and I was in 1st gear. Made it up and down with a bit of effort. It's basically a 4x4 rd in the winter. I'll never do that again. It took me FOREVER to clean it up afterwards. I'm a road rider pretty much. I...
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    Any suggestions on running Gravel and dirt roads on a Spyder?

    They're not designed to operate in those conditions (dirt and gravel roads). As far as scraping goes, I have a F3S and haven't encountered a situation that my F3s cannot navigate. There are lots and lots of ways to approach an obstacle that will cause this, so you have to be aware of that and...
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    How many States require a Motorcycle Endorsement for Spyders?

    I never worry about it. I've kept my motorcycle endorsement active since 1972. That's even though I was in the military for 20 years and had quite a few drivers license changes. Took the AMA Motorcycle safety course in 1986 on my Yamaha XS 750 Triple. TN considers Spyders as motorcycles, so you...
  14. Dasmoetorhead

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Broke the 10,000 mile mark yesterday on my ride after 18 months. It's been an anvil as far as reliability goes, and it's always a pleasure to ride. I think I'll take it out and give it a nice drink of 93 octane 100% gas.
  15. Dasmoetorhead

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I first ran a couple of errands this morning maybe 35 miles, when I dropped off the supplies at home the wx was great, so I got some heavier gloves and rode up Tn Hwy 421 "The Snake". Tested out the new rotors and pads after bedding them in yesterday. 421 was crazy today, and up on top it was...
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    Just wondering - is the stock muffler on my 2022 F3S made by Akrapovič?

    I'm wondering if the stock muffler (secondary) on my 2022 F3S is made by Akrapovič? The end caps looks similar to other Akrapovič mufflers. I was watching a Japanese video of someone doing a cat delete on a 1330 F3S and his stock muffler looks exactly like mine, but it had an Akrapovič badge on...
  17. Dasmoetorhead

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    That's a sharp console. 41c yeah that's getting a tad warm. ;-)>
  18. Dasmoetorhead

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I hear you. I've actually lowered my temp threshold down to 40° for a short ride to clear the mind, but if it's 46° or so I'll ride. Warm gear helps. For me the heated gloves is what made the difference. Once my hands start stinging it ain't fun anymore.
  19. Dasmoetorhead

    Anywhere to get an F3-T Alignment in the middle of TN area? Or any other effective alignment method?

    Not in middle TN, but East Tennessee ATV in Elizabethton TN does laser alignments, and 2 weeks ago I asked how much it would cost. They charge $130.00. 270 miles might be a tad to far for ya.
  20. Dasmoetorhead

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I put some new EBC front rotors on, and EBC HH Sintered brake pads front and rear.
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