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  1. obiwanbill

    Where can I get Oxford Blue Metallic Paint & clear-coat for 2019 RT Ltd?

    just bought a slightly used (7k miles) 2020 RT LTD. paint looks grey-green, depending on the angle of the light. Salesman was an Indian guy and was looking up answers to questions but couldn't answer this one: What is the name of the color of my paint? Like on cars, is there a paint code...
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    Spyder RTL 2020 & up radiator cover grills to keep trash out

    Looking at the Pierre video that was made for his style and brand of grille, it takes 2 screws in each grill and there's a close-up video with specific comments. With the Spyderpops Brand, their grill takes 5 screws in each grill and there is an instruction sheet that has vague comments. Don't...
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    Hit a fox a couple of months ago

    Foxes, rabbits? how about a skunk? My Dad hit one with a front tire on a country road heading to Springfield Ohio(West of Columbus) back when I was a kid. The smell (no guts) lasted for weeks despite power washing and elbow grease.
  4. obiwanbill

    Question on a Battery Tender pigtail

    fuse link built into the 2 pigtails from the manufacturers of the pigs
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    Question on a Battery Tender pigtail

    The dealer added a connector for my battery charger directly from the Frunk mounted battery in my 2020 RT LTD. After I got it home, I added a similar connector for a "cigar lighter" plug. I use the Cigar plug for my TomTom GPS and the battery charger plug for the charger.
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    removing heated left hand grip, broke tiny blue wire

    I also have $40 battery heated gloves from Amazon. They have worked great, now for 3 seasons. I don't really need the heated grips, but the broken wire is my real worry, don't want sparks and fuses popping from a short. I understand from previous posts that the broken blue wire controls the hi...
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    removing heated left hand grip, broke tiny blue wire

    Thanks for addressing the issue. blue is high heat. Ok I got to get the OE grip off to fix the blue wire. Can't get to it to strip off blue insulation to solder fix. I think I have to remove the grip to fix the wire. The basic question is HOW do I remove the grip without fouling up the bike...
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    removing heated left hand grip, broke tiny blue wire

    i was trying to install a set of foam sleeves over the headed grips. All the youtube videos suggested taking off the end caps. While doing that, something slipped, and this tiny blue wire was cut. not enough exposed to solder back together. I'm assuming i have to get the standard heated...
  9. obiwanbill

    2020-2022 RT Ltd mentor needed

    1. I'm familiar with the brand having a 2008 GS SE5 June 2009 until last week. Finding out the 2020 RT is not as simple as the 2008 to dope out. 2. Unfortunately, not enough Spyders are sold in Toledo Oh to have a dealer with a lot of trained salesmen and mechanics. My local dealer is a...
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    1330cc Can I change the Transmission Filter without dumping the oil?

    this is asked in pure ignorance; Aren't you supposed to change filters each time you change oil on Rotex engines?
  11. obiwanbill

    2020-2022 RT Ltd mentor needed

    Wondering if there are any 2020-22 RT Limited owners in NW Ohio/SE Michigan? Perhaps someone that I can call, or they come over if/when I have issues with the 2020 RT LTD i just bought. Youtube videos are lacking in some areas. The owner's manual is next to useless. The salesman at my...
  12. obiwanbill

    what improvements were made to 2020 RT Limited in the 2021 and 2022 years?

    Might have or perhaps prior owner installed the Lamonster bolts? Didn't vibrate, was clear on 20 min drive home from dealer. Still to cold here in Ohio; expectation up to 14" of snow between now and Friday AM here in Ohio
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    Gasoline question - will Regular harm the Spyder?

    I heard that phrase in the military for the first time :bdh: It's meaning was when at transfer, a sailor took out 3 month's advance pay, he had to "pay it back" by a 50% cut in pay for the next 6 months. It's called beating a dead horse because on 1/2 pay, feels like you're dragging a dead...
  14. obiwanbill

    what improvements were made to 2020 RT Limited in the 2021 and 2022 years?

    photo in the dealership...sun glare :yikes:
  15. obiwanbill

    Gasoline question - will Regular harm the Spyder?

    That quote is a mouthful for us non-enginners. In plain English, please?
  16. obiwanbill

    Gasoline question - will Regular harm the Spyder?

    So if I used gas with 10% ethenol, water could collect in the tank. For years, I've dumped in a bottle of STP gas treatment, like once a month for keeping engine cleaner and it removes water like fuel line freeze up. So I should try running a tank of unleaded regular (seems every station uses...
  17. obiwanbill

    Gasoline question - will Regular harm the Spyder?

    Owner manual pg 53 says prem gas 91 pump posted octane pg 164 says "recommend" use: Prem 91 and says "minumum": 87 reg. So if I use Regular is it going to screw up the bike? No offense: looking for some one that knows for sure (like a mechanic), Not other rider's...
  18. obiwanbill

    what improvements were made to 2020 RT Limited in the 2021 and 2022 years?

    thanks photo of actual bike, take delivery on Tuesday when it gets up to 42 deg In Ohio. Today is 5 deg
  19. obiwanbill

    what improvements were made to 2020 RT Limited in the 2021 and 2022 years?

    Just bought a 2020 RT Limited Chrome. Curious what improvements/changes were made to the 2021 and 2022 models of the same bike?
  20. obiwanbill

    Right wrist pain

    Developed pain in base of thumb area, hard to use hand brake, a jerry rigged clutch handle and cable that pulls down the brake pedal for me...missing right leg due to MRSA attack in 2007. Went to see a Phys. Therapist, who referred me to an occupational Therapist; they work on hands, not PTs...
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