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  1. JKMSPYDER

    Any riders in NE Tennessee?

    I recently moved from sw NC to ne TN. Looking for other Spyder riders in the Elizabethton, tri-cities and Greeneville area for meet up rides and lunches. Please PM me if interested.
  2. JKMSPYDER

    Where is the Schraeder valve? 2020 F3 Ltd

    I have a 2020 F3 Ltd that I bought used last October. I assume it has air suspension but cannot locate the Schrader valve. I have a friend that owns a 2022 F3 Ltd and her valve is in plain sight under the passenger seat. Can any 2020 F3 Ltd owners elaborate?
  3. JKMSPYDER

    RT Oil Change video suggests using a different sized Torx!? - was it wrong?

    I was watching a video on changing oil on a '21 RT. The rider said to use a 45 Torx on the left side and a 40 Torx on the right side. I am currently on my third Spyder and the right-side plug has always been a 6-point Allen key. Was this guy mistaken?
  4. JKMSPYDER

    What gauge wire powers the license plate light?

    Can anyone tell me what gauge wire would power a license plate light on a Spyder? I’m thinking 14 gauge or 12 gauge? Maybe even 18 gauge?
  5. JKMSPYDER

    Did your LED flag use posi-taps & 2 drilled holes? Can you help with install advice?

    Did your LED flag use posi-taps & 2 drilled holes? Can you help with install advice? I ordered the LED flag kit from a vendor on this site and assumed it was plug and play. But it came with posi-taps to splice into the plate light wires and it says to drill two 1/4" holes in the fender. No...
  6. JKMSPYDER

    Any update info on the Hot Springs Spyder Rally, May 16-18 2024?

    I noticed on Facebook that the Hot Springs Spyder rally will be May 16-18, 2024. But the last post was 10/29/23. Can anyone update the site or say what hotel will be the host hotel? Any new info would be appreciated.
  7. JKMSPYDER

    Will a 2020 F3L have BRP Connect?

    I may be purchasing a 2020 F3L and was wondering if it has BRP Connect? Or did BRP Connect appear in the 2021 model year?
  8. JKMSPYDER

    For those of you with them, what Sheepskin cover care do you use?

    Last year I purchased a Sheepskin cover for my F3-S at Spyders in the Ozarks. So far it has never been rained on. I am leaving later this week on a 10 day trip and the forecast for the day I leave is rain. And I will probably run into rain during the trip. For those of you that have a...
  9. JKMSPYDER

    PHONE volume LOUD, but not GPS or HEADSET - am I missing something?

    I have an Apple XR iPhone, a Garmin 595 GPS, and a SENA 20S Evo headset. I can hear the phone music and the GPS directions thru my headset at a comfortable level. I have the volume turned all the way up on my phone and control the volume thru my headset. The problem happens if I get a phone...
  10. JKMSPYDER

    After nine years I finally got a New helmet!

    After nine years I finally replaced my helmet! I know, I should have done it years ago but just kept putting it off. It was a Shoei Neotec and was a great helmet. I replaced it with the Neotec II and it is an even better helmet than the original. It fits better, is more aerodynamic, and is...
  11. JKMSPYDER

    Lost the wire retaining clip fm Brembo Brakes - Do I need it?

    I have lost the little wire clip that attaches to the torx bolt on a Brembo brake caliper. The torx bolt screws into the brake caliper and goes thru each brake pad. It seems to me that the only purpose of the wire clip is to keep the bolt from backing out of the caliper. I cannot find it in...
  12. JKMSPYDER

    How hard is it to replace an Upper Ball Joint?

    My upper ball joint needs replacing on my right front wheel. Has anyone done this themselves? Is it difficult? I have ordered the parts from Cheap Cycle Parts but am torn as to if I can do it myself or have the dealer do it.
  13. JKMSPYDER

    Lost my jacket liner - replacement possible?

    I have a beautiful Can-Am jacket that my employees gave me for retirement three years ago. Yesterday I lost the inner liner that I had strapped on my dry bag. I thought the straps were tight enough but the liner flew off on the freeway and I didn’t realize it until a few miles down the road...
  14. JKMSPYDER

    After User reports on Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires?

    I will need to replace my rear tire later this year. I currently have a General Altimax RT43 with 21,000 miles on it and enough tread to get me to 25,000 miles or more. I have heard positive comments about the Quatrac 5. For anyone using one how is the mileage and handling? Would consider...
  15. JKMSPYDER

    F3 sprocket question - which lube/paste is best when re-fitting?

    I just had my front sprocket replaced today for the 3rd time on my 2015. The second sprocket only lasted for about 5000 miles. The dealer that replaced my 2nd sprocket used Kluberpaste 46 MR 401. The different dealer that I used today used Loctite 660. I researched both products on the...
  16. JKMSPYDER

    Shad bags - is there a cleaner to make them shine?

    I had installed Shad bags on my F3-S almost 5 years ago. I love them but can't seem to find a product that will make the plastic shine. I have tried numerous products but the surface still stays dull. It is even hard to remove scuff marks. Has anyone found a cleaner or a wax that will make...
  17. JKMSPYDER

    Need electrical experts

    Yesterday I took my F3-S in for a rear tire change at my dealer. After the change I stopped for lunch before heading home. I cranked the Spyder and backed out of the parking space. I went to push the paddle into first and nothing happened. I looked at the cluster and it was blank. Nothing...
  18. JKMSPYDER

    New garmin map update

    I went to the Garmin website yesterday and noticed there is a new US map update. I updated my 595 LM last night.
  19. JKMSPYDER

    I just returned!!!!

    I just returned from a 29 day trip to see the west and attend the NorCal Spyder rally. I enjoyed meeting old friends and made some new ones. My thanks to Mike Invergo from Bandera, TX for being my riding buddy. I rode 7,988 miles on my adventure. My Spyder ran flawlessly the whole trip! The...
  20. JKMSPYDER

    Installing rear brake pads

    The last time I tried installing rear brake pads on my '15 F3 I could not get the parking brake actuator to retract. As hard as I tried with needle nose pliers, it would just spin but not retract and I was putting a ton of pressure on it. I was also turning it clockwise. I had to trailer it...
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