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    Hitch installed off-center - Ideas?

    Greetings finally installed the hitch I bought over a year ago. I'm slow; sue me. The off-center problem is the second half, down below. Another question is first: It's the generic, fleabay, hitch. Had to grind away about an eighth of inch on the right swing-arm mount in order to fit in with...
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    Sliding off floor lift (GAH!) - What do you do to keep your Spyder from sliding off the jack?

    Had the bike on jack stands placed at A-arms. As we all know, there are no or few jacking points provided for our Spyders. Jacked from the front onto the center frame slab which runs almost the length of the bike to the trailing-arm hanger. Raised the bike a bit, removed the left side stand...
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    I give up! What is the bulb in 2014-15 ST Limited fog light?

    Greetings I've scoured the interwebs, this site and Canam's parts fiches on more than one site. The factory manual says "bulb." Pictures in the manual show a halogen which makes a 90 degree turn at its plug/power socket, like an H8 or H11. Only the ST Limited came with installed fog lights. The...
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    How different are the various V-twin powered 2013-2016 ST & RT models?

    I ride a 2015 ST Ltd. It was a short production run Spyder. So it's a challenge to find specifications, information, how-tos etc. specific to that Spyder. (I deeply value the two separate sections for the ST here on SpyderLovers and reference it frequently. But...) I've read many reports on...
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    Can the OEM "fog lights" become conspicuity lights with a bulb change?

    2015 ST Ltd. Came with fog lights, which work as lights, but are too high off the ground to function as true "fog" lights. Which is, of course, only my viewpoint. (Pun intended) I've noticed a lot of bikes here in central Oregon running yellow/amber lights which stand out: YEP! I SEE YOU! Anyone...
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    2015 ST Ltd: Where does your rear caliper lie?

    I failed to take photos. A buddy did the disassembly. Now I'm putting things back together. Good news is I saw how bad the brake pads are and sent BajaRon some money. I'll replace all three sets. Here's my question: Where does the caliper lie? (If you have a digital clock or watch, go find your...
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    Does the plate carrying the rear brake caliper go inside or outside the swing arm?

    Greetings A friend helped me remove the rear wheel for a much needed tire replacement. He worked on the caliper side; I worked the drive-gear side. He removed the caliper and together we loosened the axle nut. As we removed the axle, the plate to which the caliper attached dropped to the floor...
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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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