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  1. J

    How will a 2017 F3S Daytona go pulling a trailer, and can I fit a hitch?

    Thanks! Trailer started as a Road Dawg Wide Track - I wanted that torsion axle frame - I don't weld. I did all the wood work/assembly myself. I have an album for the build on my FB - Joshua (Spyder-Man) Richardson.
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    How will a 2017 F3S Daytona go pulling a trailer, and can I fit a hitch?

    Pierre of Canam Spyder Accessories . com sells a hitch and wiring that will work on the F3S models. I tow with my 2015 F3S no problem at all. My trailer is about 300lbs as well. Canam's official stance is the Base F3 and F3S models should not tow - they don't sell a hitch for those models...
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    $10k Question - which bike would you choose?

    Back in 2019 I found myself faced with the same choice. A new Ryker Rally or a used Spyder F3S. I ended up snagging a 2015 F3S with 5k miles on it. The Ryker is a great fun ride but the F3S was going to be much more comfortable for my 5k+ mile trips I find myself doing. Earlier this year it...
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    So... Q? for those who get off the tar with a 1330.

    Noticed that too huh? LOL! OP is talking about going off pavement - driving on "unimproved" roads.
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    So... Q? for those who get off the tar with a 1330.

    You don't mention which Spyder you are riding. The lower muffler is no lower than anything else on the Spyder so if you are rubbing it and causing issues you are likely rubbing other areas and causing issues. Rock dings/etc are certainly as possibility - but wouldn't stop me. Too many people...
  6. J

    Adding Ride On to your tires - Good, Bad, Opinions?

    I use balance beads for balancing - and carry a plug kit/compressor. I do use "FlatOut" on my PEV stuff though.
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    Trailering cover 2020 RTL…what do you use?

    Everyone has their own opinion and experience - but personally - like the above poster - I would never cover a ride when trailering at highway speeds. Even with a so called trailer cover. The risk to paint is too great.
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    Should I replace just brake pads on my Spyder, or discs too?

    70k miles on my 2015 F3S - very aggressive rider. Never felt the need to replace the rotors. Using EBC pads and braking has always been very good. If the Rotors were grooved at all - I'd replace them but staying on top of the pads - the rotors are still smooth and still stopping on a dime...
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    GBPS Initialization Reset Failed TIMEOUT - Help?

    Circling back to update this post in case someone ever comes along with something similar. 1) New GBPS Sensor wouldn't run the Reset but old one would. Seems like it's either a bad "new" sensor or the "wrong" new sensor. 2) When running the Reset with the old sensor in play - I couldn't get...
  10. J

    Do Older F3's have any reliability issues?

    November - March? That just means more layers and more fun with snow and ice on the road. ;-)
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    GBPS Initialization Reset Failed TIMEOUT - Help?

    I can confirm I mechanically placed it in N and verified the resistance change with the wheel off the ground and spinning it. Also, I’ve read up on that thread and almost posted this there but didn’t want to muddy that one or take it over.
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    GBPS Initialization Reset Failed TIMEOUT - Help?

    2016 Spyder RT Had a faulty GBPS. Replaced sensor. New sensor wasn’t happy so went to perform the GBPS Reset. Thought it was in N when I started the process and it wasn’t. It thinks it’s learned N and R and then software crashed. What it learned was wrong and 1-6 isn’t learned at all. Now...
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    Anyone know the BUDS procedure for resetting GBPS?

    This is the procedure outlined in the manual? That seems incredibly risky. Going to have to go check the service manual now to see. Hmmm....
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    Deadwood 3Wheel Rally, 2023 - Getting ready to leave!

    I talked to you briefly one night in the parking garage. Also saw your truck - she did go a good job!
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    Deadwood 3Wheel Rally, 2023 - Getting ready to leave!

    For those who wanted to see more vendors - question for you. I'm a small passion hobby Spyder and Ryker Mechanic. I run Richardson Spyder Shop solely as a hobby. I have a completely unrelated career job. I was talking with Michelle about the Vendors and whether I should try and be one in the...
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    Does the VSS Fault msg come up only at Start Up or when there's a problem?

    Contrary to what BlueKnight is saying - on that gen of Dash - the "VSS Fault" verbiage does not come on before the bike is started. The icon can show up but not the verbiage itself. If the buyer is serious and communicating with you - ask them to video starting the bike - if the fault is still...
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    Is the base F3 the sportiest model?

    A pedal commander only gets your "quicker" access to your existing throttle by changing the curve. That has nothing to do with the "sport mode" on the F3S which actually reduces the stability control and lets you get away with more. Sure the Pedal commander may let you feel like it's more...
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    Indiana Spyder riders

    Welcome to the Indiana Par-tay! Joshua Spyder-Man Richardson of Richardson Spyder Shop here in Indianapolis!
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    The BRP dealer network screw job.

    I would count yourself thankful and avoid calling out your dealers name in a public forum then. It's been discussed many times about a dealers getting "smacked" by BRP Corporate for installing anything other than a stock Kenda.
  20. J

    What's the record for Most Ryker Miles achieved so far?

    Highest mileage one I've serviced so far is 13k. Just trying to help stir interest in the thread. Come on - where are the Ryker Ryders?
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