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  1. AMTJIM

    Interesting Perception of the Spyder in the MC Community

    Couldn't agree more:thumbup: I just think all the can't enjoy the curves or lean comments are ironic...when ever I come across them in the twisties they can hardly turn without stopping because of all the highway pegs and floor boards sparking and snagging if they lean slightly more than the...
  2. AMTJIM

    Any reputable dealers in Phx area?

    Maintenance is what keeps most shops open, not the bike sales...they charge 2-3 times per hour more than most of the aircraft maintenance shops I have worked at. They hardly pay most of their mechs anything, very few people are CAREFUL enough, let alone qualified to work on a Spyder. Not much...
  3. AMTJIM

    Is it really that small...!!

    Aren't they still concept and not production, many invested and are still waiting? Yet another Mission Motorcycles or Excelsior Henderson. Seen many FB peeps on the Can Am page say it's the Spyders biggest competition...ummmm riiiiiiight. Where is it?
  4. AMTJIM

    Dead Spyder

    Do you hear anything besides the click of the key switch? There should be an immediate kind of swishing whirring noise that silences out after about a second. If you try the spark plug testing testing, you could maybe wait until it's dark to watck the plugs arc at the gap, there should be no...
  5. AMTJIM

    Whatcha think??

    A wider front and lowered CG via Honda Goldwing flat six would be an awesome platform for sport posture or built up to tour bike seating.
  6. AMTJIM

    Whatcha think??

    Trikes are not patented, Can-Am may have patented some of their designs/parts, but anyone can make a trike...like anyone can make a motorcycle, jet ski, quad, sidexside.
  7. AMTJIM

    Spyder Hunting....

    Check Cycle Trader and Craigslist starting from your zip code and expanding from there. Many dealers are using them both as well now and some new 2014 RS were on there for about $9500...year end/model closeout sales.
  8. AMTJIM

    Fuel light

    Fuel capacity was some what of a complaint once these things started being ridden, people started carrying some of those slim, durable plastic fuel cans like they mount of Jeeps, quads and side x sides...just in case.
  9. AMTJIM

    Dead Spyder

    If you do take the plugs out again, stick them back in the plug wires and see if you can see a spark on them when you crank it. There have been several plug wire shorts to engine killing the spark resulting in excess fuel and a fire in the muffler in some cases . I don't think this is your...
  10. AMTJIM

    License plate light lens bolt - 2009 GS

    My first cover cracked right around the screw, so all I had left was a little plastic looking washer shaped chunk and the screw. They yanked one off a spyder on the lot after being blamed and then I showed them the rash of similar failures. As mentioned, use more than just the screw if you get...
  11. AMTJIM

    Dead Spyder

    WOW, I think you are done...it's time for the seller to step up. I'd pursue that at this point, you may start getting blamed for touching it any further if they were so quick to want to blame the transporter. Only question I have is do you hear the fuel pump pressurize when you turn the key on?
  12. AMTJIM

    Favorite Arizona roads, views, out of the way places

    A loop you might like is I-10 From GoodYear to Park Link Rd near Picacho and take that back to Oracle, Mammoth and Globe then home. The Ride out to Aravaca and Patagonia is nice, there's a popular coffee house called Arabac and places to eat closer to patagonia. The Tombstone/Bisbee run is fun...
  13. AMTJIM

    Dead Spyder

    The Spyder which is more car stable than a motorcycle, they are all going over to sealed/unserviceable AGM/GelCell batteries. They don't mind leaning and can be mounted in all attitudes, still a little internally delicate to shock and vibes it seems. They had alot of reliability issues initially...
  14. AMTJIM

    Interesting Perception of the Spyder in the MC Community

    I love to throw a stick in the spokes of some of those neg comments whenever Can Am FB's something...It's just riding folks, there's nothing bad arse about it. I ride, drive and operate many machines and just like doing so.
  15. AMTJIM

    Wait To Buy?

    They had some new GS/RS models here going, going, going and gone for about $9500. The new Miami Vice colored Spyders seem to be lingering like the Green Goblin 2012 did and some other matte colors. They looked to sell better in other areas, I got a good deal on one I owned for a short time. I...
  16. AMTJIM

    after market exhaust

    In regards to the tailgunner, did the bearings seize? I was wondering about the longevity of the of the assembly since it is the whole novelty of the exhaust. Rotating Gatlin...
  17. AMTJIM

    Rear Wobble Fixed

    Sounds vaguely similar to what I remember...other owners started giving their Spyder short rolls listening for the bearings crackle. Several more bearing changes came about, before other components got damaged.
  18. AMTJIM

    after market exhaust

    Cheap, light and noisey...they get bigger and quieter and more $ from there. http://rls-exhaust.myshopify.com/
  19. AMTJIM

    no power stering

    There is no method to turn off the computers on the Spyder and no dealer will do that via BUDS...they won't even change sensor values. Turning the key on and off 3 times in 5 seconds, I believe is trick, will reset messages unless they are active and reoccuring. Pulling relays and fuses will...
  20. AMTJIM

    Where to find used cycle clothing

    Besides ebay, Jackets4Bikes.com...they sell on ebay too. Cycle Gear often has kid size helmets on sale(some unadvertised closeouts) NO USED HELMETS...That's just ICKY!
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