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  1. KX5062

    Oil filler cap is VERY hard to get off and back on correctly - anyone else? Fixes?

    Just a little dab of high temperature grease on the threads is more than adequate. Do not take a file to it! A small piece of emery paper could be in order, IF there is a burr. But, only in that case.
  2. KX5062

    What Budget Comms Systems are available/do you like?

    I've tried several different brands over the years, but I always come back to Sena. I have had several Sena units that had flaws out of the box, but Sena customer service was helpful and replaced the problem units with minimal fuss. Once the problems were sorted out, they worked very well.
  3. KX5062

    Which do you like better; Toe shifters, or Heel-Toe shifters?

    Toe shifter all the way. (Not counting thumb shifting)
  4. KX5062

    2024 Spyder issues make me wonder if I should buy yet?

    For me, I'm on my third Spyder as well with a cumulative 150K miles (approximately). So far, knock on wood, they've been extremely reliable and fairly well made. Can Am does cheap out of some things, but in my experience, those things don't adversely affect reliability.
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    Do Waterless Washes work, or scratch the paint? eg. Buglside, etc.

    I also like Aero Cosmetics Wash Wax All. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N3RQYA/?coliid=I3P32AZ7RUWVVP&colid=1123HWD9TA351&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it It was developed for airplanes and seems to work really well.
  6. KX5062

    Lamont: Get Well My Friend

    Prayers and best wishes for a speedy recovery. :pray:
  7. KX5062

    What is involved in removing console switch plug covers?

    What he said. I pulled the blank cover off of my 2020 RTL and replaced it with a USB charging port. :2thumbs:
  8. KX5062

    I installed 16 inch wheels...

    Engineers are part of a team that brings a product to market, but not the sole part. Part are artists and part are marketers, and so on. The size of the wheels MAY be done by engineers, but it also may be dictated by marketers or artists. We don't really know. What we do know is Can Am is...
  9. KX5062

    Just finished installing my new Spyderpops KOTT Grille.

    No difference at all. They don't block any appreciable air flow, if kept clean.
  10. KX5062

    1330cc Maintenance questions for a 2015 Spyder RT Limited

    A couple of things. On my 2014RT, I changed the plugs at the recommended interval, and they were toast. There is no way it would have lasted until 40k miles. So, there is some variance in the spark plug's longevity. Since your bike is running rough, you may be in the same boat I was in. As...
  11. KX5062

    Are 2011 Rear Shock's rebuildable?

    Yeah, the air bag is what adjusts the ride height, which is load dependent. (Also, acts as a spring helper too.) Since yours is the manual fill, you must adjust the air pressure depending on the load. Most Spyders do it automatically. My old 2014 was a straight RT, with the manual fill, so...
  12. KX5062

    Need advice on Changing Rear Tire on a 2021 Sea to Sky...

    My local automotive tire shop does the installation without any problems or excessive questions. I just remove the drive splines and rubber buffers and take them the rim only.
  13. KX5062

    Any benefits from Elka Shocks after sway bar upgrade?

    On my 2014 RT I did both. I did the Baja swaybar first and felt it needed more, then went to the Elka's. The ideal set up IMO, is the swaybar, then Elka's, combined with a good quality automotive tire up front. This will give you the best possible ride given the design limitations.
  14. KX5062

    Valvoline™ 4-Stroke Motorcycle Full Synthetic 10W-40 Motor Oil

    As I understand it, Rotella isn't sold as "approved" because they don't submit their oil for very expensive testing protocols to get that approval.
  15. KX5062

    2024 Spyder handlebar controls - Headlight switch is missing?!

    Agreed. The lever type switch on the front of the module is the normal place for the highbeam/flash switch.
  16. KX5062

    What bike did you ride to get your motorcycle license ??

    1969 Yamaha CT1 2 smoker 175.
  17. KX5062

    Anyone had Front Wheel Bearings wear out?

    I know the original question was regarding 2013 or newer, but I think my case does apply. I had an original 2008 Premier Edition. The front end was so misaligned from the factory it caused several front-end components to wear out prematurely, including a front wheel bearing.
  18. KX5062

    Ugh. Another Rear Tire Sizing Concern (Sorry)

    I did the same thing when I owned my 2008 GS. It worked perfectly.
  19. KX5062

    2024 Models Are On the Can-Am Site

    With all due respect, I don't think that's what it means. It says: "ECO mode smart assist". Without the comma, I'm taking it to means a direct reference to the ECO mode engine tune/mapping. It would be nice to have lane assist, but that would require integrating a radar module, which would...
  20. KX5062

    What antifreeze can I use besides Can Am's?

    Just be aware that now-a-days color can be irrelevant. Anti-freeze comes in a whole variety of colors, red, blue, orange, green, yellow, etc. You have to know whether it's a HOAT type coolant or not. Topping off with a universal application type coolant works just fine.
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