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  1. troop

    20,000 miles and still have OEM front tires

    Well ... They do make the Winterprocontact in a 155/60R15. Looks like a Vredestein. Heck.. The Vredestein has a snow flake rating. But, alas, not recommended for temps above 45° :( :)
  2. troop

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Went on a nice 130 mile Slimy Crud Run 2025 Fall Edition ride on a very rare 80* Wisconsin day. It was a good day :)
  3. troop

    20,000 miles and still have OEM front tires

    Who I'd like to hear from are those that went from Kenda > car tires > back to Kenda. I'm one of those guys, but not by choice. PIA rubbing from Vredestein 165/60's (well chronicled) led me to try Kanines. They're coming off over the winter. I'm going to give the Conti 155/60's a try. If you've...
  4. troop

    2017 F3-L - Right front top fender light out, what is involved with replacing it?

    It would drive my OCD crazy :) Replace it.
  5. troop

    Pros and Cons on pre ordering a 2026 RT?

    Pros: Newest colorway Cons: Higher price (tariff to consider)/No change from 2024-2025/rebated-non tariff costs on leftover new 2024-2025 models Yup, get yourself a new, discounted, leftover 2024-2025 model.
  6. troop

    When, if ever, was a belt dampener factory-installed on the F3's?

    Your signature doesn't show which F3 model you have? The 2022 F3/F3 Special series comes OEM with one, as they have the 89t rear pulley. The F3T/F3L do not, as they come with 79t pulley. Yet, my 2022 RT S2S with a 79t rear pulley comes with one. At least that's what the parts diagram shows...
  7. troop

    Any Germans on this Forum cuz I need help

    Just some FYI - I ordered a side mount license plate mount on ebay, from here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/182792677512?itmmeta=01K6QQA62PPW72M5GVWW3FWC59&hash=item2a8f4ae888:g:kjEAAOSwwcVh~sjQ Very stout, and he drilled the axle hole to my specs. I then added this light...
  8. troop

    What Front Shocks Recommendations for a 2020+ RT?

    EPM Performance is having a 10% off Oktoberfest Sale thru the end of the month. Tariffs have increased the cost, but they are awesome shocks. Just some FYI...
  9. troop

    I guess I'm just not a Twisties guy!

    Here's my input based upon my experience with my 2022 RT S2S. 1.) Car tires make a world of difference! I have generic/no longer available :( Achilles Economist 165/55R15 tires on my OEM wheels and Kenda Kanines on my PPA wheels. Three years ago, the Achilles cost $55/each thru Walmart. I LOVE...
  10. troop

    Kenda tires - I truly don't understand the hateful responses to Kenda tires. I have over 22,000 km on mine and they're only 50% worn.

    Just for reference, the Kenda Kanine front tires I have installed on my accessory PPA wheels have a load index of 55, which translates into a max load rating of 481#. My comparable Achilles Economist car tires (165/55R15) have a load index of 75, and a max load rating of 853#. The current car...
  11. troop

    Kenda tires - I truly don't understand the hateful responses to Kenda tires. I have over 22,000 km on mine and they're only 50% worn.

    This past week, I just swapped out my front PPA wheels/Kenda Kanines and put on my OEM wheels with my three year old Achilles Ekonomist 165/55R15 car tires. WHAT a POSITIVE difference! Even these (then) $55 tires ride and handle sooo much better than the Kanines. I seriously need to find a car...
  12. troop

    Anyone done a Cat Delete leaving stock muffler on?

    I'm currently running my RLS cat delete with baffle, along with a Two Bros CF muffler/db killer. Not too loud, but it likely would be with the cat delete baffle removed.
  13. troop

    Looking for front right fender - what's the fastest way to get it in Europe?

    https://www.partshark.com/oemparts/a/cam/61e85ef2855d4625905d088a/body-fender-kit
  14. troop

    Anyone found or come up with something to keep the contents in those annoying side load saddle bags?

    I get where the OP is coming from. I had Givi ADV aluminum cases on my past 800 Tiger XCX, and top opening bags are much more convenient.
  15. troop

    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    Nice to hear. I don't push my RT S2S the same as I did my F3S. I'm thinking the 155/60's would work nicely.
  16. troop

    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    I hear ya, but after shimming/low profile screws, I still couldn't eliminate a slight rubbing on my 2022 RT STS with Vredestein 165/60 tires. It's too costly of a gamble for me :(
  17. troop

    Anyone found or come up with something to keep the contents in those annoying side load saddle bags?

    See !! You probably have a Walmart right around the corner, and they stock black. Cheap bag liners :) On a side note, I kept the Shad liners from my past F3S's Shad bags. They fit in the RT side bags nicely.
  18. troop

    Anyone found or come up with something to keep the contents in those annoying side load saddle bags?

    Yeah .. But are they black :)
  19. troop

    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    I'm reviving this thread because I may try the Conti 155/60R15 on my PPA wheels. I'm just not willing to spend $250 (tires/mounted/balanced) to have rubbing issues with 165/60 or 175/55 tires with my damn PIA RT S2S front fenders. The front width difference is pretty darn close. I see plenty of...
  20. troop

    Anyone found or come up with something to keep the contents in those annoying side load saddle bags?

    Cheap and easy? Get a set of standard/queen black pillow cases from your local Walmart for $7...
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