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    Is an Aerostich suit the way to go? Or not?

    Dasmoetorhead -- didn't mean to put you off with stories of my sweaty body. It's me not the Roadcrafter. I'm just a sweater kind of guy (not for Hunter Thompson reasons). And as I said during Summertime within a month I adapt to the heat to the point sitting at a traffic light in Valley...
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    Is an Aerostich suit the way to go? Or not?

    I purchased my Roadcrafter Classic one-piece new four decades ago when I was commuting 100 miles/day from sea level to 3800ft elevation on my motorcycle (BMW K100). All-weather performance was the primary consideration. Leather didn't make the cut due to rain and snow issues. I noted the...
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    Stranded! Spyder loses power, stops, & won't start. Any ideas?

    From my 2014 Service Manual U0155 ECM Lost communication with CLUSTER (lost of CAN ID’s) Missing CAN ID. Blown fuse. Module internal error. Damaged circuit wires or damaged module pins. Check for cluster fault or ECM fault. With unit connected to BUDS with MPI2, Turn ignition switch OFF...
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    Installed a Rear Spring Kit instead of a Rear Shock - this is the Trick!

    There is certainly is a lesson-learned for me here: if you are interested in upgrading the suspension of your Spyder, run your requirements past PMK. And then as always Search is your friend. Spend some quality time with it first. Thanks.
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    Is an Aerostich suit the way to go? Or not?

    Dasmoetorhead -- I have and wear two, a Roadcrafter Classic one-piece and a Roadcrafter Classic two-piece. I wear the top-only of the two-piece when riding within the city (San Diego) and the one-piece or both pieces of the two-piece all other times. As you know the suits have a variety of...
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    Installed a Rear Spring Kit instead of a Rear Shock - this is the Trick!

    Sanders -- impressive and useful information. Thanks. We really want to see that spring so try practicing posting photographs again, maybe with the assistance of a neighborhood kid. Please include a photograph of the invoice, with your personal information inked out, so others know what to order.
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    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    Baja Ron offers (https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?23928-New-sponsor-here-for-Filters-amp-Helmets) and most people use the NGK CR7EIX Iridium which has a thread diameter of 10mm...
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    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    Being in the same age cohort as the previous owner I remember cleaning and replacing copper electrode spark plugs rather more often than 48K miles. And 12,000 is often a milestone. So maybe the previous owner wanted a look-see before deciding on cleaning or replacement.
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    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    Peter observed Here's a scenario. The previous owner performed the spark plug change. There are three Torx Flange Screw M6 X 20 holding the three Ignition Coil Ass'y Includes 5 to 6 in place https://www.canamseadooskidooparts.com/oemparts/a/cam/546f752ff870022084623c76/valve-cover. When...
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    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    In that case, this is the engine I would purchase. In addition to being an F3 vice the $2K RT, the external condition is much better, many sensors with wiring harness are included and amazingly shipping (freight to commercial address) is free. They typically accept an offer 10% lower of the...
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    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    I think BCN has identified the problem. While the alternator is 3-phase there really isn't anything that sticks out and a winding failure is very unlikely. On the other hand, the Clutch Hub Retaining Nut has been know to back out due to an apparent Loctite failure. Except that manifests as a...
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    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    The hard stop could be something in a cylinder. It could also be something directly driven by the crankshaft. Two items come to mind: the alternator and the clutch drive gear (which contains anti-backlash springs).
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    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    The 1330cc is three throws at 120 degrees with a 3.15 inch stroke. Unfortunately the crankshaft did not make a full revolution but it still is necessary to measure the minimum and maximum travel distances for each cylinder to further our analysis.
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    Where to get a 1330 engine?

    Peter is right about getting a complete sealed engine. It's okay if the intake air box with injectors isn't included or the exhaust header isn't included but that's about it. Here are two to consider: This one is in your state: https://www.ebay.com/itm/404518538697/ so you can visit for a...
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    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    If you decide the engine must be replaced, before you run down that hill share the planned purchase with us first. For instance, exclusivepartstore has a lovely engine at an attractive price. Except when you look closer you see the tops of the lower two rear mounting lugs are broken off. And...
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    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    On a warm sunny Spring day, a young bull and an old bull were standing on the top of a hill surveying their territory. In the valley below was their herd. The young bull said to the old bull, "Let's run down the hill and frolic with a lady." The old bull said to the young bull, "Let's not...
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    Choosing between Spyder or Tri-Glide? Drawbacks for either?

    Deanna said it best.
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    2015 Can Am Spyder F3 - Needs a new engine!

    Scott -- every evening my cat and I go out on the porch for "beer cat" time. While he checks his turf I use the opportunity to relax my focus on design projects and revisit various topics of the day, one being your interesting F3. One item is especially puzzling is the replacement of the spark...
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    Clutch or Brakes smell?

    Allen -- I assume when you said new to your Spyder and it had 4600 miles on it you bought it used. So your smell brings to mind Descanso's rodents, most of whom love the taste of wire insulation and the rest love a warm space to rest. Did either you or the previous owner live in a...
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    Do you use motorcycle parking spaces?

    Mike is right.
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