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  1. ChicagoSpyder

    Belt Tensioner Roller RPM vs Ground Speed

    Just replace it with an SKF 6202 RS which is good for 28,000 rpm. BTW, I Googled Molibus because I never heard of it, and I didn't find anything. https://www.grainger.com/product/SKF-Radial-Ball-Bearing-23Y196
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    Roller upgrade for Doc Humphries Vibration Damper

    Good post Grandpot, and talking about to much grease and overheating I've seen the seals blowout under that condition, and then it's just a matter of time. I've always been a fan of SKF bearings, and the good news for us Spyder owners with the belt tensioner is that the SKF bearing is rated for...
  3. ChicagoSpyder

    Power Slide............

    With my F3L it's either greasy pavement, or a brake torque on a high friction surface.
  4. ChicagoSpyder

    Belt Tensioner Roller RPM vs Ground Speed

    The bearing in the Lamonster wheel is a 6202 RS, which should be good for 12,000 RPM. https://www.micropoly.com/technical-information/maximum-rpm-calculator.html So I've read about catastrophic failure when the bearing detonates, I'm assuming this takes out the belt. Since I'm fairly new to the...
  5. ChicagoSpyder

    Roller upgrade for Doc Humphries Vibration Damper

    6202 RS Should be good for 12,000 rpm. https://www.micropoly.com/technical-information/maximum-rpm-calculator.html
  6. ChicagoSpyder

    Trailer wiring question

    The 5th wire coud be for the lockout on surge brakes, it could be to activate electric brakes, or I'm guessing with the bike trailer it is used for the amber turn signal, it that's the case the Curt 4 to 5 wire adapter I posted above should work just fine.
  7. ChicagoSpyder

    Trailer wiring question

    Here you go Joe...
  8. ChicagoSpyder

    Educated Answers needed

    One mod at a time, done matter if it's engine, drivetrain, or suspension related......One mod at a time so know what that particular mod did to the machine, once you have established a baseline for that mod then move on to the next mod, and so on and so forth. I raced sleds cross country and...
  9. ChicagoSpyder

    Being seen

    Always be set for evasive action, use your eyes to continually sweep the road ahead and your sideview mirrors. I bit a pothole hard with the rear tire Saturday while out with the wife in the flat Illinois farm country, some cattle and a flooded farm field caught my eye and I tapped her leg...
  10. ChicagoSpyder

    What's your best mod?

    Bajaron swaybar last year and some LED's for the upper A-arms, the Lamonster belt tensioner is supposed to be deliveed today :yes: Almost pulled the trigger on some Vredestiens a couple of weeks ago, and then I saw a thread about the Kanine tire so now I'll wait for some more real world riding...
  11. ChicagoSpyder

    Phone mount

    Proven for over 20,000 mogul smashing snowmobile miles at speed, and one rollover (a stunt gone awry LOL) and now 4,000 miles on a Spyder. Ram universal phone mount, it just works and with the jointed knuckle you pick the angles that work for you. https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-PD3-238AU
  12. ChicagoSpyder

    Trailering Front Attach

    Through the rims works for me, the only thing missing in the pics is the microcloth I use between the rim and the strap. I use shock straps on the SxS because of the amount of suspension travel and spring in the tires. I've hauled toys all across North America for the past 35 years, I don't like...
  13. ChicagoSpyder

    Stripped yet ANOTHER bolt!!!

    This hangs over the door of my toy barn.
  14. ChicagoSpyder

    A Tire or a Tired Topic

    I chose the Kumho because it was the OEM size, but I like idea of the the maching Vredesteins all the way around. I'm beginning to think BRP chose the queer OEM size just so they can dominate the tire replacement market for Spyders.
  15. ChicagoSpyder

    A Tire or a Tired Topic

    Well if there is anything I have learned since joining the forum last year is nothing gets traction on these pages like a tire topic....;) Anyhoo, after much reading here and 4,000 miles on the Kenda's I've decided to go with Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 165/60R15 up front, and the Kumho Ecsta AST...
  16. ChicagoSpyder

    Top speed

    I saw 107 Friday and then ran out of room, she was still climbing. No issue passing 18 wheelers solo or two up.
  17. ChicagoSpyder

    Elka Shocks

    Keep the shocks, and get them freshened up with new oil and nitrogen. I use Ingram Motorsports for all my shock maintenance and tuning. http://www.ingramshocks.com/about.html
  18. ChicagoSpyder

    Anybody ever accidentally hit the kill switch while traveling over 50 mph ??

    I've never done it, but it's good knowing that nothing stupid happened when you did it, the biggest worry would be a lock up of the rear tire, other than that you're bike is all good!
  19. ChicagoSpyder

    No More Silver Trim on 2018 F3T

    Looks really good!! What bars are those?
  20. ChicagoSpyder

    Altimax on front.

    Mike, are you running the Kumho Ecsta AST on the rear?
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