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    Shifting on a RS SE5

    I would guess that your shifts are jerky because you are not getting into the powerband of the motor. Shifting on mine is smoothest with the throttle held in place or rolled on slightly as I shift, and rarely before 4500 RPM. Remember where the power is with this motor, it is not at 3000 RPM...
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    Erik Buell Spyder?

    In a recent Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine Erik Buell is interviewed. He has a great reletionship with BRP because of the Rotax motor that he has used in the Buells and of which he is very fond. When discussing BRP he says, "it's a great company by the way, both Bombardier and it's...
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    Question for those of you that put RT shocks on your RS's...

    Unbolt the old, bolt in the new. It is that easy. I went right to the max setting and love it. A little firm but much better in the corners. Kind of like a stock BMW turned into an "M" car.
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    Noticeable vibrations...

    For those of you wondering about vibration... Are we talking about a constant vibration at a certain speed, or only when you are accelerating through that range. I have no vibration at any constant RPM but when I accelerate aggressively I do get a buzz in the seat and pegs as I go through the...
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    Wooo Whoooo!!! Picked up our RS-S Copper/Black SE5

    I haven't seen that color combo in person but it looks awesome in the pics. Congrats. As far as the suspension goes an easy and relatively inexpensive addition is the RT shocks. I am very impressed with them and they flatten the ride substantially.
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    Carlo Called

    I am not hiding behind anything and if I have insulted anyone it certainly has been no worse than what you have inferred about BRP, and said specifically about Carlo. My point is that if you want satisfaction in a situation like those that you have faced, yelling, screaming, and, yes, ranting is...
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    Carlo Called

    Another example of how not to deal with a situation. Let's not open up this ancient rant again.
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    Carlo Called

    Although I feel your pain I think you are taking a path that will NEVER lead to your satisfaction. I have had some serious issues with mine as well, but with the help of the dealer and Carlo all is good now. BRP got parts here quickly and the dealer was awesome picking up and repairing my...
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    Sad Day!!!

    So sorry for your loss. Hopefully the second one will be OK. In an attempt to take care of a pack of wild dogs in the farming area of Captain Cook HI, my neighbor ended up poisoning my two beautiful Boxers. The youngest only 8 months old. Hardest thing I have ever had to watch. They made it...
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    Who has an aftermarket exhaust?

    Leo Vince. Awesome quality and without the baffles will get everyones attention. Put the baffles in however, and you still have a nice rumble and the neighbors are happy. Check out Youtube, most can be heard there.
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    Spyder from hell

    My Spyder has had more than its share of visits to the emergency room, and I have talked to Carlo, at length, several times. He has always been professional and courteous to me. I wish you luck in your process and no-one, including BRP, would fault you for pursuing the lemon law. Obviously...
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    Question on air-cooled engines.

    I have a Victory that has a stock, small oil cooler and have never had an issue with heat, either operating temp. or static heat off the motor. That thing is bulletproof. Both my Spyder and Ducati send more heat to the rider.
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    ELKA'S on the RT-S

    Just wanted to say a public thank you to Chris for his generosity. The shocks were in my mail today and will go on tonight. These just may be an intermediate step to Elka's or Penske's and if that happens I will be sure to pass these on at no charge and, in Chris' spirit, I will pick up the...
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    Drive Belt alignment issue

    I screwed around with the rear wheel off the ground and small increments but found it was easier on the ground, loosen the axle, make SMALL adjustment, tighten, and ride around the block. Rinse and repeat till right. Amazing how much change a little turn will make. I set the belt tension with...
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    Vid: spyder shacks during passing curve vid roads in MotoGP Prizewinner Cruise Laps

    Sorry, but I don't think the video shows poor suspension performance as much as just HORRIBLE riding.
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    ELKA'S on the RT-S

    Not sure of the time zone in Katy but I am in PST and sent a PM to Chris at 7:15 Local time. As soon as I saw the posting I sent a PM, then went to the thread a few minutes later and posted my response.
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    ELKA'S on the RT-S

    Hopefully my PM made it first!! There will have to be a referee for this one!! Sent at 7:15
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    The wing and carbon fiber are on

    :dontknow::dontknow::dontknow: I have to agree with some of the others. You have done a great job already with the tire/wheel package and of course, the motor. But the Spyder has a unique stance and attitude, and was created with appropriate proportions and flowing angles and curves. Sure we...
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    Belt tensioner on eBay

    This is the one Cpt Jim designed and posted on the forum a few days ago. Several of us asked for some more info if he wanted to sell the extras he produced. Not sure about the others but I didn't get a reply, so it looks like he just went straight to E-Bay.
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    vibration solution

    Ad me to the PM list if you have one available.
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