• 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. 3Willie

    which octane gas for 09 gs?

    Good Explanations Good explanations and reminders of how fuel actually ignites and at what points. I also agree that for about a dollar or less per fill up, you can use non ethanol, it is a better fuel. I wonder if there is an app for the Iphone that shows where non ethanol is sold. Pretty...
  2. 3Willie

    which octane gas for 09 gs?

    Non Ethanol Gas I have found a station that sells non ethanol gas with a 93 octane rating. The Spyder sure runs better on a tank of this stuff, but I am not sure if it is the non ethanol or the higher octane that makes the difference. The gas filter probably also needs changed, so that may be...
  3. 3Willie

    The Bunny and the Snake

    Could be either party Looks like it could work for either party.
  4. 3Willie

    Engine Hesitation at Highway Speeds- Wondering if it the O2 sensor?

    Throttle Body cleaned I cleaned the throttle body during Spring 2012. It was really clean at the time, but followed procedures and cleaned again about a year ago.
  5. 3Willie

    Engine Hesitation at Highway Speeds- Wondering if it the O2 sensor?

    Current Status I replaced the Y gaskets last fall with some Honda gaskets. The old ones were in good shape, but replaced with the new ones while I had the exhaust apart. The hesitation problem started some time later, so suspect I may have strained the connection on the O2 sensor. I did...
  6. 3Willie

    Engine Hesitation at Highway Speeds- Wondering if it the O2 sensor?

    Not running a Juice Box-Any other ideas? Running a stock engine and muffler so still trying to figure out the hesitation at higher rpm. Any other ideas why it should happen? Bugs me when an engine does not run smoothly especially under power so would love to figure this one out. It is really...
  7. 3Willie

    Engine Hesitation at Highway Speeds- Wondering if it the O2 sensor?

    Had not driven my 2008 too much this winter, but noticed some slight hesitation at highway speeds this Spring. It is more of a slight hesitation mostly when running at 60+. Replaced the Y gaskets last fall, so wondering if I strained the connection to the O2 sensor. I checked all of the...
  8. 3Willie

    battery tender

    Velcro will hold your wires in place I use velcro to keep my charging wire in place when the Battery Tender is not hooked up. Works good to keep the wires from being crushed under the seat. If the charger is hooked up, I leave the seat up to remind me to disconnect before doing anything else.
  9. 3Willie

    "Biker" attitudes... Good and Bad...

    These are Great!!!
  10. 3Willie

    Why the Rush to Add MODS on a Brand New Spyder?

    My wife did the same with Me! This thread reminded me of getting married. My wife started working on my mods almost immediately!!!:shocked:
  11. 3Willie

    17th Street BBQ trip Saturday?

    Have another ride planned Supposed to go on a church ride to Giant City for chicken dinner. Not sure I will go on that either since I just got back from trout fishing for several days at Montauk State Park. My wife is starting to make noises about being gone. Maybe in about three weeks...
  12. 3Willie

    HELP!!! Bolt Broke!!!

    A Decent Torque wrench is a good investment A good torque wrench is a good investment and will repay the cost in the long term by saving money, sweat, tears and beers over broken bolts. I have never broken a bolt when using a torque wrench correctly set. Sure have broken a lot using the 'arm...
  13. 3Willie

    Some people!

    If you wrestle with pigs If you wrestle with pigs, you will get dirty and the pigs will like it!! Talking sense to some one like that is like trying to teach table manners to a donkey. You are just wasting your time.
  14. 3Willie

    Post here if you have over 5000 miles, not kilometers on your Spyder

    10,100 Miles 10,100 miles
  15. 3Willie

    SteveMac Mods

    Looks good!! Looks good behind the new paint job on the Spyder. Getting healed up enough to ride. Will give you a call or text
  16. 3Willie

    New Spyder owner with Highway speed concerns(Wind blast & turns),need input please!

    Follow some other Spyders When I started riding two wheeler about 5 years ago at the age of 56, I found a lot of things uncomfortable. Practice at slower speeds is always a good way to start no matter what kind of bike. There was a learning curve again when I started riding the Spyder. After...
  17. 3Willie

    Honey Burl Wood Dash Kit

    Great Look!! The burl wood looks great! I wonder how it will hold up to the UV in the sunlight. Hope that it doesn't fade.
  18. 3Willie

    Brake fluid,open can

    Try Silicon Based Brake Fluids When in doubt, it is almost always best to not use older brake fluid that has been open for any length of time. Some of the newer synthetic stuff seems to have a longer life and is not supposed to attract moisture as bad. You still do not want to mix different...
  19. 3Willie

    RPM Revelations

    Plug Wires seem to be a common issue My first thought was the plug wires were causing issues. Glad someone else had the same thought. Higher RPMs are nice, but the Spyder should run smoothly at lower ranges as well. It may not be in the power range, but should still run smoother than noted above.
  20. 3Willie

    Is there enough room for the passenger with Utopia Backrest???

    Tight fit on the GS I have a 2008 GS with the Kontour seat and Utopia Backrest. Also have the BRP backrest for the passenger. My wife is a small size woman, but finds the space too tight by the Utopia backrest. She said it is right against her lady parts so not comfortable to ride very far...
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