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  1. vondalyn

    Need new Tires for 2015 F3-S - what's everyone running?

    the 2013 smart passion coupe runs the 165/60r15 on its front, if you have to give more details. I just had to cancel an order from TireRack because they texted me and kept asking me to take a picture of the door plate to prove that "the small tires" I ordered wouldn't cause a wreck. I had...
  2. vondalyn

    Burning Pain in Shoulder Blades - seating, handlebars, or helmet? Any ideas??

    I agree that it's most likely the handlebars. In the meantime, get a theracane and use it regularly to put some pressure on the muscle knot that is causing the pain. It should help you get a bit more ride time out of each ride until you find the solution.
  3. vondalyn

    Overheating 2011 Can Am Spyder RS - any ideas on fixes?

    Also check the radiator intakes. I had this issue a few years back and it turns out not enough air was getting into the intakes. The fix for me was replacement of the parts. We assume the blockage/buildup was because I ride year round and these days there's a lot of chemicals on the roads...
  4. vondalyn

    How do you secure your Helmets when leaving your bike?

    Lidlox. We've always been able to hang our hemets over the end of the bar, so it's not hanging upside down. There are longer "arms" available now that help with this.
  5. vondalyn

    Is there a list of F3 changes through the years?? What were they?

    I remember something about this but my husband and I both have 2015's (me the F3S and him the base model). Neither of ours was affected by the rear frame issue and my memory isn't good enough to remember the fine details.
  6. vondalyn

    What bike did you ride to get your motorcycle license ??

    In 1984 on my new 1984 Kawasaki 550 LTD which my husband got me for my birthday. Back in those days, I took the written test and the examiner would stand on the corner of the block and had me back out of my parking spot and drive halfway around the block to the alley where I'd circle back to...
  7. vondalyn

    Ultimate floorboards or smaller floorboards?

    I almost mentioned it and then deleted it because I wondered if I'd get flamed. I agree this is a great feature.
  8. vondalyn

    Do Older F3's have any reliability issues?

    I have a 2015 F3S with 70K miles on it and the only issue I've had other than normal maintenance/wear & tear is the front sprocket issue. I was even good on that until about 50K miles. I'm now on my third one which is supposed to be the "final" recall version. If I get another Spyder, it's...
  9. vondalyn

    Ultimate floorboards or smaller floorboards?

    Another vote for the ultimate floorboards. I ride aggressively and will admit that switching from the pegs to the boards took me a little getting used to but now I love the flexibility. If you feel like you need to plant your feet while riding aggressively, you can use the catch on the outer...
  10. vondalyn

    Want to replace Reverse lights with brighter LED's - any sources/part numbers?

    https://www.amazon.com/VEHICODE-6413...2484583&sr=8-5 The reverse LEDs in the amazon link above worked for the F3. Just installed and it's SO BRIGHT!
  11. vondalyn

    Want to replace Reverse lights with brighter LED's - any sources/part numbers?

    I just ordered the ones above and they're due tomorrow so I'll see if they're the right thing then. Also just so all the replacement LEDs for turn signals/rear running/brake/turnsignal lights are in one place, here is what I've already used in our F3's. Rear...
  12. vondalyn

    Want to replace Reverse lights with brighter LED's - any sources/part numbers?

    Here's another F3 reverse light LED but it uses more wattage, so unsure if it's a good idea or not: https://www.amazon.com/NSLUMO-LED-2004-2010-Touareg-Reverse/dp/B0BPLX77TF/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=12356+bulb&qid=1692484583&sr=8-8
  13. vondalyn

    Want to replace Reverse lights with brighter LED's - any sources/part numbers?

    I unfortunately did the same thing, now I get to return them. I have looked in the owners manual and there is NO information on any of the bulbs. I did a vehicle search on another website and it provided this same bad "too big" bulb. I took the bulb out and took a picture of it since the...
  14. vondalyn

    Passenger Seat Stuck -- any advice?

    We got the seat off and it looks like the problem is up front when turning the key -- nothing happens with the seat lock mechanism. So if we put the seat back on, we'll have the same issue. Does anyone know what parts I might need to order or the the assembly picture I should be looking at to...
  15. vondalyn

    Passenger Seat Stuck -- any advice?

    I attempted to remove my passenger seat yesterday so that I could install the backrest and found that the seat is stuck. We took the side panel out and found the release cable and we pulled on it with no luck. We're out of ideas. Any advice out there? Thanks in advance.
  16. vondalyn

    Double D Ring vs Ratchet Straps...What do you prefer?

    I just recently got a new Shoei with ratchets and I like it better than the DDs -- much easier to adjust and get closed with gloves on. Then I stopped where we would normally lock our helmets to our handlebars and I realized that I have no way to use my lidlox without doing something different...
  17. vondalyn

    Red Dust of Death Recall???? Front Sprocket Recall - FINALLY....

    After reading all the entries in this thread since October, that was also my feeling... now I debate whether we should cancel the end of the month appointment for my husband's spyder since it's currently working (on his 2nd sprocket). ugh.
  18. vondalyn

    Anyone ridden up & down Mt Evans, with a trailer?

    As far as vehicle length, you should be fine with the trailer, but there are some really bad spots where the asphalt has huge frost heaves and towing a trailer up and over those could be interesting. Every spring when the road opens up again, they don't know what they're going to find. I would...
  19. vondalyn

    Red Dust of Death Recall???? Front Sprocket Recall - FINALLY....

    I've been busy and haven't been on SpyderLovers in awhile, so I was hoping to get on today and find good news on this topic. Why? because at approx 50K miles, my first sprocket failed, and then at approx 68K miles the second sprocket also failed and my spyder has been in the shop since mid...
  20. vondalyn

    SPROCKET RED DUST, recall inspection results ?

    Mine looked like that years ago too and the dealership said that despite the red dust, because I had so many miles on it, mine must be one of the lucky ones... then it exploded at about 55,000 miles. I'd say it's just a matter of time for yours. Hopefully it won't happen before you get the...
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