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  1. ricford

    How long is the avg Spyder Spark Plug Life?

    Thinking of the Summer riding season and looking at the maintenance schedule, spark plugs are on the list. I nonchalantly said, change them. That'll be $350 was the not so chalant answer. It seems the entire front end of the '14 Spyder RT has to come off. 95% of that is labor. Thus the...
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    Tires again

    All thanks to the generous donation from RayBJ.
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    Tires again

    Based on posts about the performance of Vredestein tires, I bought Quatrac 5 SL for the front and Sprint +SL for the rear. Tirerack for the three sat 375. HAD to get 215/50R15 for the rear. Apparently Vredestein does not make a 225. I hope it does well. On the rear, I replaced the Kenda...
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    After advice on Buying New or Used? Opinions? Thoughts?

    If you buy a new bike, it comes un-accessorized. And you will surely want to do that. The list is long. If you buy a well cared for bike only a couple of years old, you save on the price and it is hopefully already accessorized.
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    Again with tires - could this be better than the Vredestein Quatrac 5?

    I have that question. Quatrac 5 or Quatrac. 175/55R15. The tread design is obviously different but does it make a difference, say taking a 90 at 90??? I was going to ride my tires a bit longer, but suddenly got nervous. The Conticontactpro reads 7mm and the Kumho AST reads top of the...
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    Where are the Can Am Spyder Dealerships

    Curses! If the database is grossly out of date, back to google search engine? Mikey posted a Can Am link based on Zip code. I couldn't find that but thanks for that link. I'm all good.
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    Where are the Can Am Spyder Dealerships

    I have searched for a list of dealerships and find them to be sparse. My search engine finds only those East of a Dallas and due North line. Zero beyond that. Does not seem logical but since I live in the eastern half of the US, it seems the search engine knows that I'll probably never, ever...
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    Squirrelly Braking

    I had no idea there could be so many things to check. Next shop visit (there's a three week wait) I'll have those items checked. Thank everyone for your input. Ric
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    Squirrelly Braking

    When I brake firmly in my '14 RT, the bike slightly lurches to the left. I have always had this problem. I have replaced brakes (CanAm Certified Persons) twice with fully sintered pads. I have had installed, the Ron Bar Anti Sway bar, I have always had good, balanced, tires with 18 lbs...
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    Check the Oil cold before riding; or hot after?

    Cold before first ride or when hot?
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    Tires again

    I would like to get Vredestrin tires for my '14 RT. I am taking donations. Please send spare change to...
  12. ricford

    Highway riding

    I was somewhat scared of my 2014 early days. I took a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. They teach a lot of great safety info but they corrected my riding through curves. Look ahead, not down. That was the best info I got. It made the ride for me, feel safe and I learned. Now I can go...
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    Is there any good, workable air bag leak fix?

    My Bad! I know the advice for those with auto air up systems is correct. I forgot to add that I have the RT, the plain vanilla verrsion. Didn't know the difference when I bought it. They had only one on the floor and I wanted a CanM. Spyder. I don't have a cap on the valve. But will get...
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    Is there any good, workable air bag leak fix?

    Last year, while still under warranty, I took the '14 RT to a dealership in Northwest Louisiana for minor engine repair. I was advised they were 'famously' waiting for parts. I reported the air bag leakage and asked them to investigate. They 'couldn't find nothin' wrong. The air bag leaks to...
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    Wide Vu Mirrors Upgrade

    They are the bomb! I had Tricled install at Spyder rally in Springfield. After 3 years, rock solid.
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    Treatment to Paint Protection New Spyder RTL Harden Surface What Product To Use??

    There is a video from the Canadian guy who designed the wraps explaining how to do the task. http://worldclasswraps.com/SPYDER-RT.html also a new design https://www.jetskidetailing.com/2012-BLACK%20CHERRY%20RT-ORIGINAL.html
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    Treatment to Paint Protection New Spyder RTL Harden Surface What Product To Use??

    or you could get a wrap. Many designs available, some cover 100% some less but the wrap would provide the best protection. If you decide you dont like the wrap, get your hair dryer and peel it off, then clean with alcohol or googone. I have a full body wrap. Never worried about the paint. I...
  18. ricford

    My season has started

    Last week (14 - 21 Jan or so) we had the worst weather ever recorded in North Louisiana. 14 degrees day and night, heavy snow followed by sleet. Then suddenly, it got to be 75 F days and 45 F at night. Literally a one day change in weather. I admire Yankees who wear T-shirts when it is only...
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    Ultimate Seat RTL 2020/2021 ready end Feb!

    in May 2015 I bought a '14 RT. The factory seat should have been tried for murder. After a 300 mile bone shaking trip I bought (the next day) the Ultimate one piece seat with the optional gas door (a very very smart choice). The first of several great after market products. I now have 50K...
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    2020 Spyder Rt Passenger Heated Seat stops working after 5 mins?! Ideas?

    We don't need no stinkin' heated seats.
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