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  1. fjray

    Finally pulled the trigger on F3 - can I pull the same trailer my GW pulled??

    It will pull it ok but the hitch placement on the Spyder is tough on trailers. The hitch being attached basically to the rear wheel transfers any and all motion to the trailer. Make sure the trailer tongue is in good shape and if you have a cooler on it don't put and glass bottles in it.
  2. fjray

    OK now we got a plugged tire now what ?

    Have a proper patch done and wear it out. I've run plugged tires for a long time also.
  3. fjray

    What do you do when you have a flat tire on a ride?

    I have three bikes and each one has its own plug kit and compressor. That way I can't forget to switch units from bike to bike.
  4. fjray

    Belt vibration at 75 mph - do I need an Idler Pulley/Belt Tensioner?

    Look around the forum and you will find enough threads about belts and Belt tension to make your eyes bleed from reading them all. Mine vibrated from day one and I could move it around in the speed range but never totally remove it. One of the reasons it lives at a neighbor's house now.
  5. fjray

    CannonBall Run on a Spyder?

    IMHO Everybody is entitled to their opinion. If I still had a Spyder it might be worth a shot. You would need to figure out a fuel cell cause at elevated the mileage goes to hell on the tricycle. excess fuel stops eat into the time. I've done a couple coast to coast runs on a FJR with a 4.5...
  6. fjray

    Suggestions on which Stick on Convex Mirrors to get?

    I have a bum neck so I use them on all my bikes so I don't have to twist my neck to safely make lane changes.
  7. fjray

    We need to get some new Rallys going...

    It's been called the Reuben Run because the original RTE was at a restaurant that makes the best Reuben ever.
  8. fjray

    We need to get some new Rallys going...

    If you want a rally then quit waiting for somebody else to do it and do it yourself. I started one here in central Oregon 10 years ago. Started as a RTE and turned into an annual event. I set up a block of rooms at the local motel. I set up a site to buy shirts if folks want one, arrange for a...
  9. fjray

    A big thank you.

    Did you sell it to Mike & April ? He told me he was going to check it out when I saw him last month. Stay in touch.
  10. fjray

    Any opinions/advice about this Used 2016 Spyder RTS?

    When I bought my 15 RTL new in October of 15, I paid 21k for it. Sold it 2 years later with tons of farkles for 17k. I wouldn't pay more than 10-12 for that one and only after I got to check it myself.
  11. fjray

    Yet another hand brake thread, hopefully with a new twist

    The hand brake was the first thing I added to my 15 RTL. I had no problem being able to squeeze it hard enough to engage the ABS from any speed. The install isn't hard with decent skills. As far as towing you camper, keep in mind that the hitch on the Spyder being mounted to the rear wheel is a...
  12. fjray

    Question for current or past sportbike riders.

    I never fit on the little super sports but had an FJ1100, Concours and put around 400,000 miles on 6 different FJR1300 Yamaha's. Unfortunately I never made friends with my 2015 RTL. I spent money on lots of farkled and rode it 15,000 miles but in the end we went back to a wing because we were...
  13. fjray

    Russell Daylong vs Laam

    I would vote for Russell. I'm on number 12. Seth uses foam instead of the spring like Russell. Russell makes the foam in house so they control the density to suit your needs. I know a number of folks with Laam seats and most are OK with the seat but say after build service is lacking. I called...
  14. fjray

    Hotel Parking Lots & Traveling - what precautions do you take?

    Put a cover on it and make sure you have good insurance. You can't fix stupid .
  15. fjray

    Thinking of switching to 3 wheels from 2...not a Spyder owner...yet

    I went from a 03 wing to a RTL in 2015. After 15k miles and lots of mods it never measured up in the comfort dept. Went back to a 06 wing. If you need room for 2 people look at 2020 and newer.
  16. fjray

    Do it yourself Alignment?

    All you really need is a tape measure and a second person to hold the dumb end. Just measure from the same point front and rear of the front tires and adjust toe in to spec. The trick is to have correct toe in and the wheels aligned with the rear wheel. I used long straight pieces of 1" square...
  17. fjray

    Pull behind trailer....

    Keep in mind that if you put a cooler on the tongue , Don't put glass bottles in it. With the hitch on the Spyder being attached to the rear wheel it gives the cooler a pretty violent ride. I built a frame mounted hitch for my 2015 after the factory hitch broke the tongue on my Bushtec.
  18. fjray

    What tire plug kit would you recommend?

    I've always used the cheapo sticky strings with fresh glue each season and I carry one of the Xlime pump compressors.
  19. fjray

    Favorite ride close to home

    Not a bad road to be found in north east Oregon.
  20. fjray

    2020 RTL My thoughts after 700 mi

    I hope you have success in your quest for comfort. I spent 15k miles and a lot of money just to end up back on a wing. Good luck.
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