• 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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    Getting under the hood...

    Greetings My 2015 ST Ltd. has the 998 engine. (You know the expression "If wishes were horses, beggars would ride"? I wish I had the 1330 engine.) I think it received minimal maintenance through its first two owners. I'm #3 and I am trying to do a better job. So: want to replace plugs and...
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    Is this Fender Alignment worth worrying? Any fix ideas?

    Greetings I'm the third owner of my Spyder. I've noticed that the fenders don't cover the tires equally, i.e. one fender covers the entire tire; the other leaves .5-.6 inches of tire uncovered. A ruler held vertically next to one tire matches the fender edge perfectly. The other side shows the...
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    Recommend any Independent dealers in Central Oregon?

    Recommend any Independent repair shops in Central Oregon? Greetings I live in Redmond and I know there's at least two other Spyder riders here. (Wife saw two Spyders parked in a garage as she drove past.) Wondering if anyone can recommend an independent mechanic who likes working on Spyders...
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    So what's the difference, apart from the name? (Coilover springs)

    Greetings I've been sniffing around the interwebs wanting to change the springs on my front shocks. I've discovered there are two tiers of springs available. The name brands and the no-name brands. Hyperco and Eibach are examples of the first tier. Well known. Good quality. Premium price...
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    Anyone know the trick for installing under tail cover - ST?

    Greetings I'm stuck trying to fit the under tail plastic cover in place so it aligns with the bolt-holes. I suspect there's a trick to it, but if there is, it's a trick I've yet to discover. Anyone have experience fitting the under tail cover on an ST? Many thanks for ideas and/or suggestions
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    What I've learned about Loctite and Threadlockers

    Greetings When I was on two wheels I frequented the ADVrider forum. Learned a lot. Returned there yesterday and fell into a very long thread on Loctite, its products and usage. I use the stuff, blue almost exclusively, and use it now on my Spyder. You're probably way ahead of me on thread lock...
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    Ok, I give up - what's needed to release rear turn signal light stem/holder/support?

    I'm having to take all the Tupperware off the left side of my ST in order to replace a cracked footrest holder piece underneath. I cannot figure out what tool to use to release the turn signal support/holder, see the hole in the photo below. Looking into the hole from the outside, all I can see...
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    2015 ST: accessory drought; LED: amber or white?; magnetic tank bag; 1157 LED bulbs

    Greetings I'm in year two of owning my ST L and it's growing on me. I've noticed that the advertisers offer many products for newer Spyders and RT & F3 models, but older, more rare models, such as the ST, have slim pickin's. I understand, with few(er) ST's out there, there's little incentive...
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    Crack in foot rest support on 2015 ST-L - importance of replacing?

    On a trip to the Oregon coast a short while ago, stopped in Eugene for gas and rode across a parking lot with a few bumps/dips. Nothing significant. Low speed. Crack sound was from a crack in an aluminum piece, #375 in the attached schematic from a parts store. Crack is visible as a wavery...
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    How to mount a "tank" bag on an ST - No fill cap, no glove box, no metal... ??

    How to mount a "tank" bag on an ST - No fill cap, no glove box, no metal... ?? I say "tank" bag because the "tank" isn't anywhere near where the bag would go. I've scoured the threads which pop up searching for "tank bag" here at SL. Didn't see anything for an ST, although a few examples...
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    Hullo I find I don't like looking down to see the Zumo mounted on the handlebar. Looking at the 2015 ST's dashboard I noticed four bolts: two left, two right. I pulled the top left bolt and the hardware store sold me a longer one with a nut and lock washer. I mounted a holder for a RAM ball...
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    2020 Miles - not 2021! — 12 days

    Greetings Just returned from 12 days on the ST, riding through eastern Oregon (ever heard of the "rattlesnake," north of Joseph? I had not. GREAT TWISTY ROAD both in Oregon (descending in altitude) and Washington (ascending)) eastern Washington to Spokane then SE through Idaho to Kamiah then...
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    Greetings I've scoured the forum. Really. I have. Many have asked the same or similar question. The answers don't seem to address my situation. So I'm being redundant in hope of getting a simple, clear, solution. First, my bike is a 2015 ST Limited. There's no trunk, just the frunk. Second...
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    Routing heated-gear wiring: I is nervous about that Tupperware

    Greetings— The wife is willing to ride with me on the Spyder. She wouldn't get on my 'cycle, which I no longer ride. I ride year around, stopping only for snow on the ground or ice in the same place. Years ago I bought "Warm'n'Safe" (what's up with that name?) hereafter "WnS", heated gear...
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    Noob: How many "stupid" questions do I get?? This is a paint question.

    Here's one. Let me know when I've met my quota! My study tells me that matte paint gets treated differently than gloss. My 2015 "denim blue" is a bit faded and I cannot judge if it was glossy to start with or matte. Anyone know if the '15 model year did matte paint on the ST? Or does anyone...
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    New (to me) ST Limited: Questions

    Greetings— I just brought home my first Spyder, a 2015 ST Limited in denim blue. I'm the third owner and it had 8775 miles before riding home from Seattle to central Oregon. Moving from two wheels to three. Different, but I think it'll grow on me. Two accessories came with it: an Ultimate seat +...
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