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  1. cravenfun

    Frunk not always popping open with key - anyone else? Fix?

    I used TriFlow spray lube on the latch. It's clear and garage stock as it's the only thing that holds up fairly long on my Tahoe's power running boards.
  2. cravenfun

    Frunk not always popping open with key - anyone else? Fix?

    Newly acquired '15 F3 just needed some lube in the latch. It doesn't really pop up after unlocking but it unlocks and is no longer two handed. It will lock now by just letting it drop also.
  3. cravenfun

    Spyder RT Rentals - Where?

    My wife is currently becoming ''one'' with her Spyder. Years of snowmobiling conditioned her and after a 20 min. test ride she said it's like a sled on the road and she pulled the trigger on her '15 F3 . I'll transition when my old legs aren't happy holding up my HD. Plus I get to play with hers...
  4. cravenfun

    Share your mouse repellent ideas

    I use Tomcat bait stations outside in the yard. Big ones like the exterminators use around commercial buildings. Tractor supply sells them and bait in pails, cheaper to buy bulk bait. I get those varmints before they get the urge to get inside shed or the house and bait stations are safer with pets.
  5. cravenfun

    Winter Storage - Garage or Cargo Trailer

    I've use my enclosed cargo trailer for years to winter my HD with no issues. And you know how much chrome is on them. I put side vents in the trailer and leave the roof vent cracked open for circulation / venting. Had a friend put a HD in one of those outside small plastic storage buildings...
  6. cravenfun

    18 F3L: issues removing the frunk?!?

    I use a silicone grease, like spark plug boot grease, on all my PITA sticky rubber grommets on vehicles and my toys.
  7. cravenfun

    Tire pressure recommendations

    Back in the '80's when we first fitted fat tires on cars/vans we would put a tire chalk line across the tread and go for a ride to check tread flatness and wear across the tread. Of course there still were bias tires also then along with radials. I'm thinking this still would apply today to...
  8. cravenfun

    Front belt sprocket failure - any other 'common' failures?

    I'm familiar with DESS issues on my Ski Doo's, same technology, on the sleds they just use a snap on cap that is tethered like the Sea Doo's. Thanks
  9. cravenfun

    Front belt sprocket failure - any other 'common' failures?

    Internal splines of the sprocket, the ones that lock it onto the trans. output shaft, spun right out. He showed me the old sprocket. Only way you could tell it was splined was a small edge left on the bolt side. I could see ''red dust'' in the area after I got it home from the repair. I didn't...
  10. cravenfun

    Winter Storage - any problems if I remove the battery?

    I only use that mix in a closed building so my pup doesn't get into it. Plus using the bucket lid with a small access hole is added pet protection. Those critters get in without a problem. Safety first just like using the bait stations for the mouse blocks.
  11. cravenfun

    Front belt sprocket failure - any other 'common' failures?

    Any other ''common'' things to fail ? This forum has a ton of experience, I'm a gearhead so the more I know the more I'm prepared. I am on several vehicle forums and contribute when I can. I've been reading tons of posts on here trying the absorb as much as I can. I'm a seasoned citizen and my...
  12. cravenfun

    Front belt sprocket failure - any other 'common' failures?

    Wife's new to her '15 F3 S the inner splines on the front belt sprocket tore out completely. Dead in the water, up hill push to get it off the road as no shoulder spot with guard rail. Only on her 2nd ride so she hopped on with me to go home and get a trailer. Dealer had it done quickly, new...
  13. cravenfun

    Winter Storage - any problems if I remove the battery?

    I use a 50/50 mix of anti-freeze in my buckets. Keeps dead smell down a lot when you can't scoop out the carcass's for a few days in warmer temps and doesn't freeze if in a cold climate.
  14. cravenfun

    Pickens are slim - searching for a Spyder to buy...

    A lot of us baby boomers are getting too old to hold up heavy touring bikes or the wife wants off the back seat is part of the used shortage. Can't get or want to wait for new so previously enjoyed is the next step when one has the itch and cash. It took my wife a while to find her recent...
  15. cravenfun

    Does anyone use Fuel Additive in their Spyder? Is it safe?

    I only use Seafoam in my mowers and small engines now. I used it in my bought used SeaDoo and it loosened up the green algae in it's fuel system just fine but all that junk plugged up the small filters in it's Mikuni BN carbs inlets. What a PITA to service those carbs. I use Techron in my...
  16. cravenfun

    Anyone put a Can-Am Spyder into a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van?

    Don't forget ramp angle and bottoming out of center or front when loading. Brought my wife's new to her F3 home from 2.5 hrs away and glad the landscape trailer I borrowed also had a tilt bed. That front spoiler is low and barely cleared even with the tilt trailer. No way it's gonna clear...
  17. cravenfun

    Frustrating! Delivery time on New RTL

    Electronic components supply are a issue with BRP currently. My Ski Doo dealer has at least 80 crated sleds in his lot right now, all where spring ordered machines also, and most are missing one or some of the gauge clusters, electronic throttles or DESS posts. They are shipping those parts to...
  18. cravenfun

    How to winch a Ryker ?

    In the transport section of the manual they say attach straps to the lower front control arms to pull onto a flat bed. Use a strap as not to mar the paint with a metal hooks or chains.
  19. cravenfun

    Pre hibernation battery charge/maintainer options

    I've been using Battery Minders on tons of batteries for years with great results. Both my 1200 Ski Doo's, HD Road King, Boats and mowers are on them. 10 yrs. out of my HD's OEM battery, only pulled it for age and not that it wouldn't start. Same for my '09 Ski Doo 1200 10 yrs. with OEM Yuasa...
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