CyncySpyder
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Teddy got to take a 9 mile test ryde tonight
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Dave & Teds Most Excellent Adventures 2013
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CyncySpyder
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He's back in the saddle again
Still have a few bugs to work out, like the Teddy-Cam system stopped working shortly after start up. But talking about such a rush to ryde again
my face stlll hurts. On the way back home, Teddy insisted going thru the drive-thru at GoldStar Chilli & once again, he got his very own complimentary hot dog while having his pic taken by the workers & other customers. 
Still have a few bugs to work out, like the Teddy-Cam system stopped working shortly after start up. But talking about such a rush to ryde again
my face stlll hurts. On the way back home, Teddy insisted going thru the drive-thru at GoldStar Chilli & once again, he got his very own complimentary hot dog while having his pic taken by the workers & other customers. 
CyncySpyder
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Here's Teddy awaiting his 'Treat' at the Drive Thru
CyncySpyder
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Electrical question for those in the know
Ok, we took a 9 mile test ryde last night, as evidenced by the picture posts above & I have to say, WOW!!! WHAT A RUSH!!! Mind you, we didn't get over 3rd gear, & I'm not sure what made more of a dramatic impact, as we have new tires all around & also BajaRon's new Anti-Sway Bar (my bet) but its really like we have a totally different machine, especially in the curves. Going up the hill to Devou Park is totally twisty & as soon as we started, I started to lean a little but quickly found it wasn't necessary, as Teds Mutilated Sled stayed flat with no wandering to speak of, How Sweet!!!
On a different topic, I think I have to rewire the LCD of the Teddy-Cam, as I used the disconnected fuel gauge as its power source using Posi-Taps, same way I did our first one. When I turn the key the power comes on to the LCD & camera & Teddy's cheery face shows clear as day. But once I actually start the Spyder, the LCD goes blank for some reason & I'm not sure why? Thinking maybe this new screen requires more power than what that gauge wire provides, but then it seems logical that it would blow the fuse, which it doesn't, fires back up every time I turn the key, goes blank every time I start tho. Any ideas out there? :dontknow:
Ok, we took a 9 mile test ryde last night, as evidenced by the picture posts above & I have to say, WOW!!! WHAT A RUSH!!! Mind you, we didn't get over 3rd gear, & I'm not sure what made more of a dramatic impact, as we have new tires all around & also BajaRon's new Anti-Sway Bar (my bet) but its really like we have a totally different machine, especially in the curves. Going up the hill to Devou Park is totally twisty & as soon as we started, I started to lean a little but quickly found it wasn't necessary, as Teds Mutilated Sled stayed flat with no wandering to speak of, How Sweet!!!
On a different topic, I think I have to rewire the LCD of the Teddy-Cam, as I used the disconnected fuel gauge as its power source using Posi-Taps, same way I did our first one. When I turn the key the power comes on to the LCD & camera & Teddy's cheery face shows clear as day. But once I actually start the Spyder, the LCD goes blank for some reason & I'm not sure why? Thinking maybe this new screen requires more power than what that gauge wire provides, but then it seems logical that it would blow the fuse, which it doesn't, fires back up every time I turn the key, goes blank every time I start tho. Any ideas out there? :dontknow:
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Doc - Riverside
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I agree with Roger. Orange/red wire is good for power as it is coming off the main relay. You need a separate ground wire to the frame. Did your digital fuel guage go wacky after you started it up? Coolant temp will also be effected.
CyncySpyder
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Thats a good thought my friend, using red for power & black for ground. Only thing with your theory tho, is this is the same way we powered & grounded the previous display without issue. I don't have the power consumption rates for the new display readily available, but I'm guessing that it is more than our previous model & this may be causing the issue upon starting. I have yet to put the sled completely back together for this very purpose. Looks like I just need to go ahead and run the wires back to the new fuse block we installed & I'm thinking that should correct any issues, at least that's what i'm hoping
CyncySpyder
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Oh what a learning experience this is... Just how much frustration can I take
So Teddy is not so opposed to joining me in the garage once again, now that we've teased ourselves with two seperate test rydes, he knows theirs a chance we might actually be heading out to go for a ryde. But alas, yesterday was a day of maddening frustration for me, and Teddy could tell I was learning my limits of just how much frustration I can take.
Was sent home early again, out of parts to run and I have a ton stocked up, so I took the added free time and headed to the garage to rerout the wiring for the Teddy-Cam system. It would power on and display the image from the camera just fine with the turn of the key, but then I'd loose everything as soon as I started the bike. Not sure why this happened this way, since I had hooked up the new system exactly the same as the old one, which had worked just fine being hooked into the power and ground from the disconnected fuel gauge using Posi-Taps.
Roger and Doc, I just tapped into the power and ground wire, and left the actual gauge connection disconnected, so this left the Spyders system not sensing that the gauge was connected, thereby it had no effect on the digital gauges that popped up on the Spyders LCD, so they were always rock steady in their display as far as I've witnessed.
But since I have a new fuse block installed, I figured it best to just bite the bullet and rewire everything to it, thereby leaving the Spyders electrical system out of the equation,for the most part, all except for the battery of course. So, I ended up adding a red and a black wire, all the way from the new LCD all the way back tocthe new fuse block, which I located under the panel of the Left side passenger grad handle, pretty close to the battery. First, before fishing everything thru, I mocked it all up and tested it, with the key on, we got power and a picture, YAY!!!SUCCESS!!! Now for the moment of truth, hit the started and Teds Red Sled roars to life, and YAY, we still have power and a picture, WOO HOO!!! If I could sing, this is where I would have broke out in song. :yes::yes:
So Teddy is not so opposed to joining me in the garage once again, now that we've teased ourselves with two seperate test rydes, he knows theirs a chance we might actually be heading out to go for a ryde. But alas, yesterday was a day of maddening frustration for me, and Teddy could tell I was learning my limits of just how much frustration I can take.
Was sent home early again, out of parts to run and I have a ton stocked up, so I took the added free time and headed to the garage to rerout the wiring for the Teddy-Cam system. It would power on and display the image from the camera just fine with the turn of the key, but then I'd loose everything as soon as I started the bike. Not sure why this happened this way, since I had hooked up the new system exactly the same as the old one, which had worked just fine being hooked into the power and ground from the disconnected fuel gauge using Posi-Taps.
Roger and Doc, I just tapped into the power and ground wire, and left the actual gauge connection disconnected, so this left the Spyders system not sensing that the gauge was connected, thereby it had no effect on the digital gauges that popped up on the Spyders LCD, so they were always rock steady in their display as far as I've witnessed.
But since I have a new fuse block installed, I figured it best to just bite the bullet and rewire everything to it, thereby leaving the Spyders electrical system out of the equation,for the most part, all except for the battery of course. So, I ended up adding a red and a black wire, all the way from the new LCD all the way back tocthe new fuse block, which I located under the panel of the Left side passenger grad handle, pretty close to the battery. First, before fishing everything thru, I mocked it all up and tested it, with the key on, we got power and a picture, YAY!!!SUCCESS!!! Now for the moment of truth, hit the started and Teds Red Sled roars to life, and YAY, we still have power and a picture, WOO HOO!!! If I could sing, this is where I would have broke out in song. :yes::yes:
eddieshep999
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If I could sing, this is where I would have broke out in song. :yes::yes:
Ok its time we suggested some song titles you may have come up with
Mine is - THE POWER OF LOVE
Now wait for others to come up with their choicesMine is - THE POWER OF LOVE
KCPete
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Does Teddy sing along??
Good news yesterday...I'm employed again, and start Monday!
hyea:Bob Denman
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Glad to hear that you're tuning up your singing voice! :2thumbs:
hyea::yes:
CyncySpyder
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Here's ALL the info/specs I can find about the old & new systems, tho I don't think the info they list actually helps the equation:banghead:
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CyncySpyder
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PETE, THATS GREAT NEWS:clap: :congrats: CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY:congrats::yes::yes:Does Teddy sing along??
Good news yesterday...I'm employed again, and start Monday!
BOB, when I got divorced, neither of us had an attorney, heck we weren't even in the same County or courtroom, did it over the phone.... gotta luv Florida for some things:yes: and trust me, you don't want to hear me try n singnojoke Teddy's sensitive ears can't take that abuse:banghead:Electrical issues can be more maddening than the ex's divorce attorney... :gaah:
Glad to hear that you're tuning up your singing voice! :2thumbs:
CyncySpyder
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But I can't sing & it was short lived none the less
So as I was saying, the mock-up proved all was good, even after starting the sled, we still had a crystal clear picture:clap: Feeling good about the situation, we would have went out for a quick test ryde, just for more confirmation, but all the wires were just mocked up to the connections, still being bare and it was raining out, so I thought it best not to tempt fate and possibly fry the entire system, so I shut the sled down and proceeded to undo the mock connections and begin the tedius work of fishing the wires thru the bowels of Teds Red Sled, trying my best to be cautious of the muffler connections, as I don't want to wires to melt after a long hot ryde.
So I took my time and undid many of the connections that I had previously made by wire-tying the video cables together that I had made before and combining them all together and encasing the entire lot into some of those heat-safe wire tubes that I had laying around, especially when running along side the fuel tank, as I've read many a report on here of people saying that the fuel can get hot enough to boil, so I figured the extra precaution couldn't hurt, only help.
So after a while, I finally got every fished thru and cleaned up and was pretty proud of the completed job, as I'm far from a professional, but I have to admit, it was a nice & tidy, install. Mind you now, Teddy got tired of waiting to ryde, and after a couple of hours of high hopes, demanded to be returned to the comforts of his heated condo, so it was justme and the radio left and it was now after 10pm. Knwing I've got to be up at 3:50am to get ready for work.....
TBC......
So as I was saying, the mock-up proved all was good, even after starting the sled, we still had a crystal clear picture:clap: Feeling good about the situation, we would have went out for a quick test ryde, just for more confirmation, but all the wires were just mocked up to the connections, still being bare and it was raining out, so I thought it best not to tempt fate and possibly fry the entire system, so I shut the sled down and proceeded to undo the mock connections and begin the tedius work of fishing the wires thru the bowels of Teds Red Sled, trying my best to be cautious of the muffler connections, as I don't want to wires to melt after a long hot ryde.
So I took my time and undid many of the connections that I had previously made by wire-tying the video cables together that I had made before and combining them all together and encasing the entire lot into some of those heat-safe wire tubes that I had laying around, especially when running along side the fuel tank, as I've read many a report on here of people saying that the fuel can get hot enough to boil, so I figured the extra precaution couldn't hurt, only help.
So after a while, I finally got every fished thru and cleaned up and was pretty proud of the completed job, as I'm far from a professional, but I have to admit, it was a nice & tidy, install. Mind you now, Teddy got tired of waiting to ryde, and after a couple of hours of high hopes, demanded to be returned to the comforts of his heated condo, so it was justme and the radio left and it was now after 10pm. Knwing I've got to be up at 3:50am to get ready for work.....
TBC......
CyncySpyder
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Ummmmmmm...... I missed something Roger
You speak of an analogue clock:dontknow: did Len skip this option on Teds Red Sled or is this of your own modding:hun:
CyncySpyder
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O M G !!! The Spyder Junkies get their fix on a 64 mile RUSH
CyncySpyder
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Anyone that owns an RT & likes get'n on it in the twisties, do yourself a favor &
:clap::yes: Get the New BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar :yes::clap:
Seriously folks, it will feel like you have an entirely different beast between your legs when you get on it in the twisties. The byke stays so flat, I had readjust my ryding style, I felt like I was on a TRON Byke. Going out to the twisties heading to Rabbit Hash, the switchbacks are signed at 15 MPH & before the switch, we could handle them at 35-40, but that's with me doing much of the work leaning from side to side to help compensate. Yesterday, we were able to handle those same twisties, averaging around 45-50 with me having to do very little work :clap: I'm serious when I tell you my face is still hurting today, from
:2thumbs:SMILING:2thumbs: so dang much:clap:
:clap::yes: Get the New BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar :yes::clap:
Seriously folks, it will feel like you have an entirely different beast between your legs when you get on it in the twisties. The byke stays so flat, I had readjust my ryding style, I felt like I was on a TRON Byke. Going out to the twisties heading to Rabbit Hash, the switchbacks are signed at 15 MPH & before the switch, we could handle them at 35-40, but that's with me doing much of the work leaning from side to side to help compensate. Yesterday, we were able to handle those same twisties, averaging around 45-50 with me having to do very little work :clap: I'm serious when I tell you my face is still hurting today, from
:2thumbs:SMILING:2thumbs: so dang much:clap:
kinggeek
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I told you so, Best performance mod yet!
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