• 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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    HUNTERS OR PIPE SMOKING HUNTERS PLEASE TAKE A QUICK LOOK

    Hi All; I need your help. I would like to make an antler pipe tamping tool. So I need a 3" long piece of antler with a pointy tip and a 3/8" to 1/2" base. Just need 1 and would be glad to reimburse USPS cost. Thank You Now on another note for The pipe smokers. Every smoker knows...
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    Frog Togs

    Hi All; I'm no salesman and I hope it's not against the rules. 2 days ago got the new, The Sportsman's Guide catalog and they had Yellow and Blue Frog Togs rain suits at what I thought was a fair price. That's all folks. Buck1234;):yes:
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    EASY TO HEAR MUSIC MAKES THE MILES MELT AWAY

    Hi All; Just a little endorsement for the Shure SE 215, ear buds. Too many years of industrial noise and truck driving and my hearing is not soo good. This unit is the fourth different one in about 6 years and it works like 32 oz hammer on a 16 penny nail. Highs, bass lows and...
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    5000 Miles on New Shocks and Tires Report - Very Happy Camper

    Hi All; A little over 5000 miles ago I installed 2011 RT front shocks on my RS. I set the shocks to the number 4 setting and away I rode. I also bought 2ea 185/70-14 Michelin Hydroedge tires and a 215/60-15 Hydroedge for the rear. I removed the 2 front fenders to modify them for the...
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    Taller and Wider Tires

    A number of reasons They work and don't trip the nanny mode. I'm averaging 31 MPG. And I'm not easy on the throttle. Plus I plan to do some adventuring touring pulling a tent trailer and every fraction of lower frame clearance I gain is to the positive. Plus every MPG at $...
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    Taller and wider tires

    With many hours spent in research on tire sizes for front and rear tires I think I came up with a workable combination. Fellow riders came up with Michelin Hydroedge 215/60-15 for the rear running 18 PSI. They went all the way to Alaska without any Nanny problems. So using their...
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    Something Fiberglass Won't stick to - To help make a mold

    Hi all; I was watching a custom car show and learned something of interest. They used Aluminum Foil, like we use for cooking, as the facing for a fiberglass mold they needed. The piece they needed to duplicate was smoothed and sanded very well. Then they laid the foil in strips...
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    LEDS - YOU CAN MAKE / BUILD YOUR OWN STUFF - FUN AND INTERESTING

    Hi All; Interested in LEDS but feel a little shy on the knowledge side, well read on. I just taught myself and it's a blast. I don't have specific training but to do small projects, you just need to want to. FOR THOSE WITH KNOWLEDGE OR EDUCATION ALL COMMENTS ARE APPRECIATED IF THEY ARE...
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    NUTS AND BOLTS FOR MANY PROJECTS

    Hi all; I often get frustrated finding S/S and Metric bolts and screws. I have found a source in Ma. USA. www.boltdepot.com They have a good selection and after pricing on Amazon and independent sources online the prices are fair in my opinion. They have a 135 page catalog and...
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    How to Get 40,000 Miles out of a 20,000 Mile Tire

    Hi all; Don't run away. Excellent tire mileage is possible. First let's agree that all tires are basically Balloons. Too much air without enough weight and the center wears out first. Too Little air pressure and the edges wear down first. One side or the other or cupping and you...
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    Retirement is just around the corner

    Hi all; My wife and I are looking at the Cherry Hill, New Jersey area for our next move. We have the information available through web searches, but I was hoping that some of our Spyderrider friends would have some more information about the area. We are both Golden State kids and...
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    UPGRADED SHOCK FOLLOW UP REPORT

    Hi All: Well, its been a fun few days with the new 2011 RT shocks on my 2009 SM5. The shocks have actually settled down, to my surprise. It seems once you pound around for a while they aren't quite as stiff. That is to say that their natural dampening movements are smoother and...
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    WHAT A DIFFERENCE UPGRADED SHOCKS MAKE

    Hello All; Installed the 2011 RT front shocks last week and had to wait out 5 days of rain for a test ride. Yesterday, Sunday the 27th the test ride was on. This route I have ridden over 150 times in the last 20 years on a number of bikes. It's about 150 miles and has probably as many...
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    METRIC SIZES VS AMERICAN STANDARD SAE, YOU CAN SWAP

    I hope this conversion chart will help when that elusive wrench or metric socket just isn't available. 10mm = 3/8" 11mm = 7/6" 13mm = 1/2" 14mm = 9/16" 16mm = 5/8" 17mm = 11/16" 19mm = 3/4" These are all real close equivalents. They might need a slight tap or wiggle just a...
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    UNBELIEVABLE - 100 MPG

    No this isn't about a spyder, but it really is unique. Worth a minute of your time. EcoMotors International Buck1234 :2thumbs: :yes:
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    A Holiday Thank You to my Spyder Friends

    I don't know how many times I have come up against a conundrum working or servicing my Spyder. Yet every time someone else has solved or thought out a solution. I sincerly thank every one of you. To me this type of sharing is the Christmas spirit lived daily. To share with others...
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    WHAT IS THE PRELOAD RATING ON THE GS AND RT FRONT SHOCKS

    Have an idea or two and need to know the preload of my 2009 GS front stock spring shocks. And if someone knows the preload on the stock RT front shocks I would appreciate the information. Thanks for your help. Buck1234 :2thumbs: :yes:
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    Forgot name of fuse block/posi lock supplier

    Could use your help. About a week ago I followed a thread on electrical hook ups. Can't seem to find it again and when I had the companys site on screen I hit cancle instead of add to my favorites. The only help I can give is the company had a unique name and a full selection of...
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    Exhaust pipe wrapping

    Can anyone please tell me how many feet of the 2" wrap is needed. They sell in 50' X 2" rolls for $45.00 or 15' X 2" for $14.00. If there's a bunch left over of the 50' roll I might be better off getting 2 - 15' rolls. Which one should I buy? Thanks for your help. Buck1234...
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    Thermal Paste? Never Sieze?

    Please help me fellow riders. Is this Thermal Paste for our spark plugs something or just new speak for Never Sieze. I have been using never sieze on every motorcycle, car, truck, lawnmower, chainsaw, for over 42 years. I have never had a plug sieze in the cylinder head or any other...
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