• 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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  1. BajaRon

    Not Your Average Oil Thread - New oil, clutch 'Chirping' at idle?!

    We've had an interesting few weeks here at the shop. Here's how it has gone: Customer goes to dealer for oil change; Customer picks up Spyder and notices clutch 'Chirping' at idle; Customer is told by dealer 'This is normal, they all do it'; Customer rides 4 miles to our shop because they are...
  2. BajaRon

    Is Running Diesel Oil in Your Spyder such a good idea?

    I know a good number of people are running diesel oil in their Spyder. And I don't know of anyone who has had any particular issues with that. Notwithstanding, is this a good idea? Here is a video by The Motor Oil Geek that deals, in depth, with this 'misapplication', trend. And no, I don't...
  3. BajaRon

    Canyon Sitting on the Showroom Floor!

    Mountain Motorsports, Greeneville, TN has a Green Canyon sitting at their dealership. Came in and got assembled today. I hope this new machine can live up to customer expectations.
  4. BajaRon

    Blue Light Special Anyone?

    Not sure why, but my rides usually turn into adventures. Daniel and I decided to ride out to Marion, NC on Wednesday morning for a John Maddox arranged lunch. John is a great guy and tries to do this once each month. It is a labor of love and I know the local Spyder/Ryker community appreciates...
  5. BajaRon

    Turn your speakers up and try this!

    Type the following. Proper cadence helps. 16668000 080-5866 qq0eqq-- --8q--00 16668000 080-5866 (0 are Zeros, not o's) q-086806 80-808656 q-086806 80-808656 80-80-q8 0-qetyteq q-086806 eeeeq-086
  6. BajaRon

    The Bells! The Bells! (Nice Touch!)

  7. BajaRon

    Here's a recent Ryker Filter Failure!

    This is a BRP factory oil filter we pulled out of a 900 Ryker Rally. Pretty disturbing. We've done a number of oil changes on Rykers, & Spyders for that matter. Have not seen a filter failure of any kind, OEM or Aftermarket, since the BRP OEM filter fiasco in 2012.
  8. BajaRon

    I Am Amazed no one has mentioned the 'New Look' site!

    That no one has mentioned the 'New Look'! I like it!
  9. BajaRon

    This is what Happens when you Run with No Coolant!

    This is a 2008 GS V-Twin. The owner had her water pump replaced and something didn't go well. It leaked and in fairly short order enough coolant was lost that the rear cylinder piston began to melt. One of the intake valves seized, struck the piston, broke off, and that was it. She spoke to the...
  10. BajaRon

    BajaRon Motorcycle Gear Temporary 'Closure'?

    We are getting information that all non-essential businesses in Greeneville, TN are required to close starting this Monday (October 1) and remain closed until further notice due to infrastructure damage in the area. We have not been officially notified so things are still unsettled. We have not...
  11. BajaRon

    How Do You Ride?

    When you ride the freeways of America in light to medium traffic. How do you prefer to set your pace? Understanding that in heavy traffic, your options are limited.
  12. BajaRon

    Front Pulley Failure! Incredibly Poor Dealer Response!

    I do not enjoy reporting things like this. But maybe it will help someone else. Which is my primary purpose here. We had a customer come in yesterday with a 2017 F3. She took it to her dealer in late 2022 for the front sprocket (supposed to be permanente) recall fix. She rides a lot and though...
  13. BajaRon

    Is a '5+80' Capacitor the same as an '80+5'?

    Most of us have areas of expertise and then know just enough about other areas to be dangerous. I know what a capacitor is and what it does. But I've got an HVAC unit at the house with a dead capacitor marked 80+5 (I know this represents microfarads. And I know that the lower value powers the...
  14. BajaRon

    Review: The Can-Am Ryker... A Great Ride!

    Not much chatter about the Ryker on this forum. Not a big surprise as this is primarily a Spyder site. The Ryker has a number of limitations by design. But Fun, Fast, & Nimble aren't on that list. We purchased a brand new Rally in 2019 when they first came out. We pretty much had to because we...
  15. BajaRon

    BRP Needs a 24hr Hotline/Helpline!

    The moderators can factcheck me on this. But I think this is my first rant on Spyderlovers and I've been here since Lamont started this AWESOME forum, low, so many moons ago. So, you've been warned and here goes. We've got a female customer. Sorry, I am concerned for all of our customers (and...
  16. BajaRon

    Reminiscing About Days Gone By...

    Years ago, in our Suzuki M109R days, Lamont & I were coming back from Daytona Bike week (Florida to East Tennessee). He was pulling his 152 mph trailer and I, on my silver version of the M109R, pulled into the night's hotel parking lot. As we began to gather our gear, 2 ladies, probably in their...
  17. BajaRon

    How Much Do You Use Wide Open Throttle?

    Asking just out of curiosity. I like to observe how people ride. At our recent rally I watched the different ways people pulled out of the parking lot. We all have our own personal style. That's one reason why group rides can be such a disaster. So, how much WOT do you employ? In my case, it's...
  18. BajaRon

    BajaRon Spyders/Rykers in the Smokies Event Accommodations

    BajaRon Spyders/Rykers in the Smokies Event Accommodations. I should have posted this sooner. But they say, 'Better Late than Never'.
  19. BajaRon

    Met Another SpyderLover Today.

    We have Great Customers here at the BajaRon shop. We've met many SpyderLovers here. We love it when they take time to stop in and say hello. Today we got to meet JohnRuckus as he had us do some work on his Spyder. Great guy! All the way up from Atlanta! I'm sorry I haven't posted for other...
  20. BajaRon

    Spyderlovers - Facebook - Or Both?

    I am just curious. I remember the days when there were 4 or 5, sometimes 6 active pages here on Spyderlovers.com. These days is seems rare to break into a 2nd page. Though granted, we are not in the peak season yet. So, my question (Poll). Which format to you prefer for your Spyder/Ryker...
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