• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Airbag jackets

    Do spyder ryders subscribe to ATGATT? Is there a perception among bikers that the safety gear is less important for the spyder than a two-wheeler? Do folks here have experience with Impact Jackets or Hit-air jackets or motoair jackets? (Airbag jackets).
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    Brake longevity

    I have 5500 miles on my se5. Brake failure light came on I ignored it for last 500 miles. No apparent issues when riding. Dealer says brakes worn out not covered by warranty. Seems like very short life for brakes. Thoughts?
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    Horsepower

    Can someone explain horsepower ratings to me? Other than my spyder i have two bikes: a triumph sprint and a triumph tiger. Each has the same 1050 cc engine but the sprint is 125 hp and the tiger 115 hp. ( they call it bhp not sure what the "b" stands for). And they talk about torque which i...
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    Other ride

    I've learned that bikers seem to have more than one bike. Not to be outdone i bought a triumph sprint st 4 mos. after i bought the spyder and now i'm getting a triumph tiger. I'm curious what other bikes spyder ryders have and their reasons for owning more than one bike. I see my spyder as a...
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    Advice for son's bike

    I have a 17 year old son who wants a two-wheeled bike instead of spyder. He says spyder not as fun to ride but he doesn't know because he never rode one. I'm scared of two-wheeler and i doubt there's much difference in enjoyment. Can some of you experienced riders weigh in? Thanks in advance.
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    Winter riding

    I had posted previously that spyder does poorly on snow, fishtails. I just ordered a set of "MV snow claws" which i will try next snowfall. Company is in germany. Google that name and you will find the web site. Anyone tried these? Gonna get them primarily for insurance in case snow falls...
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    Road obstruction

    A) i learned today that one has to be careful about objects on the road (road kill, metal objects etc.). Being a cager, I usually straddle loose road objects with my car so that i drive over objects without striking them with my tires. Ah, but with the spyder that causes the center back tire...
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    Child car seat

    I have the BRP backrest and I put a child car seat on the spyder and secured it with the seat belts to the backrest and the handlebars for the passenger. (2 separate belts that come with the seat).The third seat belt goes across the seat like standard seat belt in car and i strapped it to metal...
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    Disable safety message

    Is there a way to disable that stupid safety message that comes up when you turn the ignition key so you can just start the darn engine without pressing that button? Somebody help all of us!
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    motorcycle aphorism

    A man without a motorcycle is like a bird without wings. ---Confucius
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    not a snowmobile

    got up this morning to snow-dusted roads. no way can drive spyder on snow!!! major fish-tailing!!! people say they drive on snow but my experience is opposite! back end fish-tails easily even low throttle!
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    leg fairings

    I am a new rider owned my spyder one month. I live in metro east St. Louis and continue to ride in winter with tourmaster heated clothes. It works very well except for leg wind. Are fairings available for legs? I would ride all year if so.
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    gas tank low icon

    gas tank holds 7 gallons? My low gas warning light comes on with 2 gallons left. So it seems I could go another 60 miles. Warning comes on too soon for my taste. Is there an electronic tracker that tells driver how many miles he can go? I don't want to get gas after burning just 5 gallons and I...
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