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  1. wiredgeorge

    BRP are you listening?

    To keep the engine in its sweet spot in the power band. At 4k, if you are riding in 5th, the bike is lugging. I ride in 4th from about 50 mph (appx as I can't recall exactly) to about 60 mph.
  2. wiredgeorge

    Sitting on a Spyder without asking? Anyone have this problem?

    Truly one of the most stupid posts ever! Well done...
  3. wiredgeorge

    BRP are you listening?

    Curious! Why the heck would you want a 6th gear with the v-twin? I spend most of my ride time in 4th to keep rpms over 5K. When I do go to 5th it is usually when I am over 65 mph. If they went 6 speed, they would have had to change the gearing completely.
  4. wiredgeorge

    Where to rent a motorcycle or spyder in the Gatlinburg, Tn. area

    If you google "motorcycle rental Gatlinburg" there are actually a number of choices. Be prepared to put a big deposit down so use a CREDIT CARD and not a debit card. Take your own helmet and gloves, etc. The local Harley place rents and you can get the best sense of what they have from their...
  5. wiredgeorge

    Tips for selling a 2012 RTS-SE5

    I buy and sell quite a few bikes. Most important thing is to take GOOD pictures. Be aware of the contrast with the background and the background itself should be attractive. Detailing the bike is useful. Don't expect to be paid back for your accessories and add-ons unless another Spyder...
  6. wiredgeorge

    rear trunk latch adjustment

    Problem with the frunk latching is that the hood can move sideways almost 3/4" I guess. This can mis-align the bushing on the latch. The bushing is just a metal barrel with a shallow indented waist in the middle. If the other part of the latch controlled by the cable doesn't hit the indent...
  7. wiredgeorge

    Laser Align

    Probably are a couple but I have been over many. I was joking, of course. I actually finished my suspension upgrades last evening. I have the proper air in the rear, the BajaRon swaybar and links and Elka shocks just got the proper springs. I finished installing the springs. The bike...
  8. wiredgeorge

    Riding with a passenger

    Don't bother driving without the thicker sway bar. Put it on from the get go and put on a passenger backrest. Both good suggestions. Also, when you buy, have the dealer help you set up the suspension. I found that the stock shocks worked better with the preload cranked up (front shocks) and...
  9. wiredgeorge

    2016 Spyder Line up announcement at sturgis?

    I was at a dealership last week and they were offering a $4K discount on 2015 RTs that were in the upper end of the model line up and $3K in the lower end. RIGHT NOW. A $28K MSRP dropped to $25K still keeps a new one out of reach.
  10. wiredgeorge

    2010 Base model RT

    65 PSI is not harsh... it is firm. I just got finished last evening installing new and heavier springs on my Elka shocks and the difference is marked. The Spyder now turns flat. I am pretty confident that my Spyder now handles in the top tier of Spyders. Even if you buy a top of the line...
  11. wiredgeorge

    rear trunk latch adjustment

    Thanks Bob... I didn't look at it carefully today as I was putting on new springs on my Elko shocks. In any case, I will look at it tomorrow. By the way, a service bulletin in my service manual says if the front is sometimes hard to close, you can get an alternate bushing. Being as I have an...
  12. wiredgeorge

    Smell after riding

    Funny... I have been up and down 281 a zillion times and never remember driving through Windthorst... did somebody steal the city limit sign? Mapquest shows it a bit off 281 on 25 but all the streets hit 281. I always enjoy seeing a new town name (new to me of course) in Texas! Anyway, good...
  13. wiredgeorge

    Elka Stage 1 initial shock settings

    OK... took a stab and set both preloads to 3.5 inches between adjustment ring and cap. This is not as much preload as was on the softer springs. There was about 4" before. I set rebound 25 clicks. Took it out for a test ride and BINGO.... corners on rails. It is now apparent that I need to...
  14. wiredgeorge

    frunk weather stripping?

    The U shaped part of the seal on my bike is fine. There is a circular cross-section piece of light weather seal glued to the U shaped bit. There is little to no chance the circuilar weather seal will remain glued. Just a miserable idea to my mind. It isn't damaged in the least and could be...
  15. wiredgeorge

    Replacing the battery on a 2010-2012 RT

    I bought a battery billed as a Yuasa replacement battery and it turns out it was a knock-off from a place called Batterysharks.com - lasted about 2 months and then DEAD. Lesson learned. Can-Am really went out of their way to make the battery hard to get to on the 2010. Someday I am going to...
  16. wiredgeorge

    Elka Stage 1 initial shock settings

    I have called Elka several times and get voice mail which says they will call me back soon. Guess not the same day. Called their WVa distributor and they didn't call back either. Will try again tomorrow to get tool.
  17. wiredgeorge

    Elka Stage 1 initial shock settings

    I have called Elka several times and get voice mail which says they will call me back soon. Guess not the same day. Called their WVa distributor and they didn't call back either. Will try again tomorrow to get tool.
  18. wiredgeorge

    Elka Stage 1 initial shock settings

    Again, I will repeat. I bought shocks used. The springs were too soft and stiffer springs were recommended by John from Elka. I found in my notes 25 clicks but didn't write down the distance from top of shock to preload adjuster which determines the amount of preload. I don't have an Elka...
  19. wiredgeorge

    Elka Stage 1 initial shock settings

    Bought some Elka shocks months ago and then found the springs were a bit on the soft side. I now have correct springs F5.8X254 per Elka tech support. When they told me what to get, I wrote down initial settings they suggested. I am 265 lbs and ride two-up mostly. The settings were in mm for...
  20. wiredgeorge

    rear trunk latch adjustment

    The frunk, trunk and glove box all lubed with lithium grease.
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