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    "Catastrophic Engine Failure"

    IMO, YOU could not have done anything to prevent the valve breaking. Sometimes things just happen. And while I'm disappointed that BRP "shut the door", I'm not surprised. You are well past the time portion of the warranty. All that being said, I think I would have to reach out and contact BRP on...
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    What brand of oil do you use?

    http://www.jalos.or.jp/onfile/pdf/4T_EV1105.pdf There is a lot of hoo-hah about JASO MA, MA-1, MA-2, and MB. There is a lot of parroting about AmSoil being the best, or only run BRP, or Castrol is the same and off the shelf. Bottom line, as an owner, run what gives you peace of mind. If you...
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    Running a little lean

    There are a couple of ways to handle this. Obviously a juice box handle the duties of keeping the injector on slightly longer to add more fuel. Increasing fuel pressure works also, but would be problematic dealing with the pump replacement. Maybe these guys can help...
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    WHAT A REAL WOMAN DOE'S.....

    Scary... hope you don't have to chew the other arm off because you know she's gonna come lookin' for a one armed man....
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    My rockstardom bubble was shattered today.

    You are the rock star, your Spyder is the instrument you play. Stevie Wonder had his Moog, Ace Frehley had his Les Paul Smoker, Ty Tabor has his Yamaha RGX-TT. Frankly, I'm happy when people stare, and especially when they ask questions. I was at the local grocery last week when an elderly lady...
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    Anyone recommend a Central Illinois Dealer

    Ted's Motorcycle World, Alton, IL. http://www.tedsmotorcycleworld.com/ Excellent staff, excellent service. Toll free, (888) 695-4740
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    Cracked block - maybe

    It's quite possible it only needed new screws. If the threads were damaged in the engine block, HeliCoils (there are other brand names also) should have been installed. There is no room in the filter cover for larger screws.IIRC.
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    other oil brands used other then BRP

    The OP asked about topoff. A small amount of Rotella is not going to give him clutch slippage. I doubt that a full fill of Rotella would either, (based on my personal experience) but everyone can have their opinion. As I said, if it floats his boat, MC specific oils are available on the road.
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    other oil brands used other then BRP

    Carry a quart of whatever you normally run. But if you didn't, any WalMart will have Shell Rotella in quarts, as well as Valvoline motorcycle oil. Rotella is a 5w40 synthetic, does carry the JASO MA cert, and is a very stout slack wax based oil. The auto chains like AutoZone, Advance, PepBoys...
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    40 YRS AGO I LOST 2 PURPLE HEARTS + OTHER RIBBONS ETC.

    Totally cool, but I think this situation begs the question. She held on to your things, obviously keeping them in good condition, and knowing where they were. She ran into a mutual friend, and asked about you. And she took time to track you down, and get your things back to you. You split up...
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    Okay- now I am paranoid---2012 RTS-SE5 Boiling gas

    Rattigan has the voice of reason here. Gasoline does have a pretty low boiling point. Starts around 100 degrees, and the distillation curve can go up to 350, may be a little more in some cases. MTBE and ethanol will lower the 10% temperature, and some racing fuel additives literally boil away at...
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    Another new ST Limited hit the road today

    Congrats! I got my ST-S from Ted's also. Great dealership. You'll find them very friendly and accommodating in service also. Now, go ride Hwy P out of Potosi for some curves...
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    Fuel Treatment

    1. More MPG.. NO. 2. How? 3. No. 4. Doubtful. 5. Absolutely not. No way, no how. 6. No. Only higher octane, IF YOU NEED IT will do this. 7. So it's an octane booster too? For every tank, every gallon of fuel for 250,000 miles? 8. Baloney. 9. Should say "can be used in 2&4 stroke engines". I'm...
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    FL ETHANOL LAW

    Wow. You may want to ask the station you purchase fuel from. My guess is you are and have been using Eth laced fuel for some time now.... http://www.ksgrains.com/ethanol/EthRetailer.pdf and this quote from AutoBlog "On the federal level, support is still there for E15 from the US Environmental...
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    Fuel treatment

    http://mystarbrite.com/startron/images/stories/msds/StarTron_MSDS_Gas_930XX.pdf 95% Naptha, .5% organic compounds. I don't think there is anything really special about Startron. When adding a supplement, it depends on what you are trying to achieve. For injector cleaning, it's hard to beat...
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    Need help Naming My Spyder?

    Lets look at the similarities here between the drink, and the ride: White Lightning burns your throat, White Lightning burns your right leg. White Lightning makes you wanna get naked, White Lightning makes you wanna get dressed in riding gear. White Lightning is delivered from backroads and...
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    ok, what's the strangest thing you've ever put in the "frunk"?

    Pulled into Lowes and parked next to two guys talking through a rolled down window of a pickup. I walked in, grabbed a 5 gallon bottle of water for the cooler, and hightailed it out. Those old boys were still talking as I walked to the Spyder. Both guys got that deer in the headlight look when I...
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    Proper Engine Break-in Procedure

    Nikasil is a very hard compound, and has been used as a cylinder liner or coating for a long time in motorcycle engines, and more recently auto engines. Sulfur will degrade Nikasil, but the US really does not have enough sulfur in common pump swill to be a concern. Premium is no better or worse...
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    OIL! A Slippery Subject...

    Good grief... Somebody please take the pitcher of Kool-Aid off of the table. No lubricant is a cure for a flexy crank causing "bearing issues", ( what issue? where are the details?) even if Erik is paid to say so.
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    Aftermarket Oil / Filter

    Hi-Flo filters for engine and trans, LiquiMoly 10w40 for oil. A change costs me around 50 dollars doing it myself. Why? To save a little change, and the satisfaction of knowing it's done right. There are many good oils... do a lot of research before jumping in the lube pool.
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