• 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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    Should we purchase this Extended Warranty for 2022 RT?

    I bought the RPM1 3-year extension for around $800 (on my NEW bike, not the OLD one). (I don't know what the availability is nowadays, though.) And I did collect much more value in covered repairs (including labor) than the premium cost me. Those electronic modules can get VERY expensive...
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    Are those Training wheels………?

    I sent the link to this thread to my email list so they could enjoy the stories too. One lady-friend replied with this story of her own: (Name redacted for privacy.)
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    What would cause a torn clutch drum? RSS V-Twin SE5

    Is the operator aware that RPM should be maintained at a minimum 3,200? And to always downshift before going below that reading? I understood this to be the approximate RPM to reach full clutch lock-up, and that excessive cruising with slippage occurring would cause premature clutch wear...
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    Are those Training wheels………?

    OK you guys... you wanna suffer through a little "Out of the mouths of babes" story? Here's one from my own house: In 1972 my little boy was 3 years old and just starting to put words together in little sentences that made some sense. One summer night we were watching a rerun of Bonanza, and...
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    Screwed the pooch - U0128 Code & Trans Fault - any suggestions?

    Could very well be! That's what happened to me when my parking brake would not release... no other symptoms or unusual actions were involved. I don't know what the code was, but that's what the techie found, and the module had to be replaced. As to the single controller for two motors...
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    Red Dust of Death Recall???? Front Sprocket Recall - FINALLY....

    Could those tack welds affect the balance, and cause vibration?
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    First time spyder owner, Got some issues/questions.

    If you wish to attach a single-plug stereo input device, be sure to use the cable that came with the Spyder. If you don't have that, don't waste your money buying an American cable, because the internal wiring is different, and will give you audio but not in stereo... to get stereo you will...
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    applause for factory installer.

    Y'know, I think that stuff probably happens more than most people realize. Here's what I think is the cause: It happens when more than one person is performing a single task. Each one assumes the other one completed a given step sometimes, resulting in that step not getting done! Best...
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    Tire Wear - how much more mileage can I expect?

    That, plus the fact that the list price for a Kenda is around double the $ of a good car tire. :popcorn: And my Michelin Defender now has almost 57,000 miles on it. It'll make about 60K, I think.
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    the KEY to Happiness - replacing the Spyder's ignition key!

    The Automotive Service at my local Walmart cuts keys.
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    the KEY to Happiness - replacing the Spyder's ignition key!

    Years ago missourigirl lost her chipped car-key and a replacement cost around $100, I forget exactly. Then a while later she checked at the hospital Lost and Found where she had visited someone, and there it was!
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    New personal best mpg

    See? I knew that ~41mpg had to be a fluke... here's the next tank, averaged out: 109,959 409 10.61 38.55
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    Installed Riken Raptor rear tire - Question about how much air pressure ??

    Hey Peter, Mike had the correct spelling... ;-) apprise verb (used with object), ap·prised, ap·pris·ing. to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.
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    Electric Windshield adjustment bar broke. Any suggestions?

    ! roflmao
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    Un-even throttle response; bogging down etc - your thoughts?

    Little Blue is on the right track. It's not exactly throttle response, but more about engine performance. Your 1330cc engine has sluggish pickup performance below about 4500-5000 rpm. Peak acceleration performance occurs from about 5000 to 7500 rpm. Then red-line is about 8100 rpm. The...
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    Electric Windshield adjustment bar broke. Any suggestions?

    Here's the tip I learned on this Forum long ago... never ryde with your windshield all the way down. It's the constant road-shock that breaks those weak arms. After lowering your windshield, bump it back up just a tad, to get it off the "bottom-rest."
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    New personal best mpg

    I just went above 40mpg for the first time ever, on my last fill-up. But I discount that as unreliable, being only a single tank. I enter mine into a spreadsheet, and accumulate three 200-mile tankfulls per line, to get a more accurate "average" figure. It's been improving lately... I dunno...
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    Doesn't DESS work well as a security device?

    Replacement covered by warranty.
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    Doesn't DESS work well as a security device?

    Gosh Mike, thanks for that info. The dealer of course never did explain to me exactly what they replaced, but why would it be anything else? I recall another thread on here where someone stated that water distorts the radio signal from the key-chip. Perhaps if allowed to dry out long enough...
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    Doesn't DESS work well as a security device?

    Insurance companies have sophisticated procedures to rate each vehicle, with consideration given for any and every claim-deterrent feature on that vehicle. The agent has no leeway to discount extra for something already rated. (Your insurance company asks for your VIN. Modern computer systems...
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