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  1. bluestratos

    Home Built Trailer for RT

    The empty weight is right at 425#. The plywood weights 137# which is the heavies part. other than the trailer. I have not weighted since I added the winch so allow for another 25#.
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    Home Built Trailer for RT

    Tongue weight is just under 200#s loaded. I was on a slope when I checked it so it may be slightly off. The combined weight with load is about 1750# so based on the rating of the tires, the settlement on the hitch the unit is plenty more than adequate for this setup.
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    Home Built Trailer for RT

    Along side of the back tire, two on one side, one on the other. I bungee them in place but still need to add the D-rings for these.
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    Home Built Trailer for RT

    Here are some pictures of the trailer I built based on the Harbour Freight 1990# frame. I used 1 1/8" plywood that cantilevers out over the frame on all 4 sides. I added a 1/4" aluminum stiffener down both sides that also acts as security edge to prevent driving off the sides. I used the left...
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    i love this woman, i would drive her nuts

    What is the law regarding filming in a public parking lot, is it considered public domain?
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    Adding an external Amplifier to an RT's radio

    Yes, I tried the JBL's as well and I agree, there was a perceivable improvement in quality at mid range but they dropped off quickly toward the end and I measured lower output power. Now they may have improved them since so that was my experience 3 years ago. When I tried to use them with the...
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    Adding an external Amplifier to an RT's radio

    Well I will answer both questions, First question the head set will not need to be changed, the amp wires to the speakers only. The model us PBR300x4 and sells for around 279.99. You will take the stock speaker wires and run to the high level inputs on the amp, then run bigger speaker wires...
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    Adding an external Amplifier to an RT's radio

    I added a 300 watt amp from Fosgate Rockford, they have a compact 4 channel unit that is very good quality and reasonable. I mounted it where the satellite receiver would go on the left side of the rear luggage compartment. The body panel complete hides it and it gets a lot off cooling by...
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    What does the average Spyder Owner pay for insurance in Canada?

    Washington State, State Farm - I just renewed $305.
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    Trailering Spyder RT-SE6

    Thanks, I am currently looking at the design to see if I can build a work around with the fenders. I understand how simple it is to remove the windshield, done it a couple dozen times in the past.
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    Trailering Spyder RT-SE6

    I am building a new trailer but my fenders will rise up into the bed of the flatbed of the trailer. If I back on it will cause no issues but of course the windshield would have to be removed. Question is, if I am using the fitted cover on the bike I believe it will prevent the problems the...
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    Rear brake/turn leds

    I also have the third brake light that stays on with the parks and gets brighter with brakes applied. I have the brake part of the the third brake light and the led strips wired to a strobe unit that flashes the them. The regular brakes light work as designed by BRP. Lastly, I have the...
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    Am I the only one with a slow F3?

    I took an F3 for a test ride at the dealer, I am experience RT rider so they said give it hell. I got on the "test track" and went for it. When the speedo read 105 mph I realized I was on one that had the brake pedal set up for a tall person.... I could not reach the brake! I was pulled way...
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    so what do you think

    I never heard about the child wiggling his way through the secondary protection so that really changes a lot. But the outcome is still the same, the correct decision was made to kill the gorilla and save the child's life. I think the parents have been punished enough, both in witnessing the...
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    dogs left in cars

    Maybe the dog should be left at home in the first place.
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    so what do you think

    I do not have all the info but with that in mind I do not blame the parents, at least until I get the full story. How could such a young child actually get through or over the railing? It appears the railing was not designed to prevent the accident. If the railing is low enough that a child...
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    water wetter for cooling

    I used it in my 2011 as a precaution since the bike ran hot. However, the 2014 is very well cooled and does not need it. As they say, if its not broke don't fix, applies here. They do work though, I tested before and after and there was a significant lowering of the block temperature. The...
  18. bluestratos

    2000 mile ride to Reno and Back

    Well just finished my annual ride to Reno (Solo) and back. The ride was uneventful with two exceptions. I had a huge Buck jump out on the road from a short rise on the left side of the road which allowed me to test my ABS, lol. With the trailer behind the bike was a wee bit squirrely but...
  19. bluestratos

    Trailer tongue weight

    I block the scale up to the hitch height then set the tongue on it. This gives the true tongue weight. Problem is that if there is a load on the trailer it is hard to get it up but a jack will take care of it.
  20. bluestratos

    Trailer tongue weight

    10-15% is the sweet spot, more than that may put too much load on the pull vehical hitch, but if the hitch is rated for 1000# for example you can load the hitch higher. Less than 10% and you will find the trailer tail wags. You can put the load slightly ahead of the axle and you should be...
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