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Dumb question from newbie

Welcome Sister Michigander!

ruralgirl said:
Hi all! Just bought my first Spyder in January and was able to sneak in my first ride last week. Our dirt roads here in southern MI are either ice or quicksand from Dec until May.

Thanks!
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Hey! We are almost neighbors - I'm in Ann Arbor. Loving my new to me RT!
~Sandee~

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Crisis said:
Hi and welcome. If you are dealing with dirt and mud you should probably purchase the SpyderPops Belt Guard. He's a sponsor here.
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Thanks so much to everyone for welcoming me! Crisis, this belt guard sounds important for my situation. I'll look into it. Thank you!
 
sandeejs said:

Hey! We are almost neighbors - I'm in Ann Arbor. Loving my new to me RT!
~Sandee~

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Hi Sandee!!! I'm so glad to hear from a nearby Spyder gal! I'm about a half hour from southern Ann Arbor. I'd love to meet you when our weather permits! Any chance there are enough Spyder gals in our area to try to start a group?
 
Belt Guard

Okay, so I've searched the threads for "missing belt guard" and am poised to purchase the 2014/15 spyderpop, but before I do, just to be sure ...... I've got a stock belt guard on my 2015 RT-S, but it doesn't fully cover the belt 'cuz there's a gap in back, right? So this is a definite upgrade. And, BTW, not only are my roads dirt/mud, but large sections, sometimes a mile long, are frequently topped with 6" deep, sharp stones which ultimately disappear into the quicksand (necessitating regular reapplication). In fact, these seas of gravel are one of the reasons I chose a tadpole to replace my old "leaner" (I'm enjoying learning Spyder lingo!) as I squiggle my way to the nearest pavement.
 
yea it's the rocks you have to wach out for. They don't compress between the belt and pulley. Tear holes in the belt.
 
Quicksand - Boulders etc.

ruralgirl said:
Okay, so I've searched the threads for "missing belt guard" and am poised to purchase the 2014/15 spyderpop, but before I do, just to be sure ...... I've got a stock belt guard on my 2015 RT-S, but it doesn't fully cover the belt 'cuz there's a gap in back, right? So this is a definite upgrade. And, BTW, not only are my roads dirt/mud, but large sections, sometimes a mile long, are frequently topped with 6" deep, sharp stones which ultimately disappear into the quicksand (necessitating regular reapplication). In fact, these seas of gravel are one of the reasons I chose a tadpole to replace my old "leaner" (I'm enjoying learning Spyder lingo!) as I squiggle my way to the nearest pavement.
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From your description of the type of terrain you are going to be riding on..........I'm thinking an ATV would have been a better choice,....at least to get to the Spyder which is parked near pavement :dontknow:................Mike :bbq:
 
:shocked: That sure does sound like a serious test of any vehicle... :yikes:
As much as I HATE to say this: is it possible to wait for the road's surface to "calm down", before taking the Spyder out into it? :dontknow:
 
BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
From your description of the type of terrain you are going to be riding on..........I'm thinking an ATV would have been a better choice,....at least to get to the Spyder which is parked near pavement :dontknow:................Mike :bbq:
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I only have to ride on this type of surface long enough to make my way to the nearest pavement, which is more than a mile in any direction from our farm. I've got an ATV for riding around our fields and (illegally) down our dirt roads (put 800 miles on it this winter just in our hayfield).

So, anyway, I guess the answer to my question is, yes, I do really need the better chain guard!
 
Bob Denman said:
:shocked: That sure does sound like a serious test of any vehicle... :yikes:
As much as I HATE to say this: is it possible to wait for the road's surface to "calm down", before taking the Spyder out into it? :dontknow:
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LOL, and as much as I'm HATING to do it, that's exactly where I am right now, and why I was so excited to get my first ride in last week - rare for March and already not do-able again with the recent rains. I've put several miles on "Spyke", my Spyder, just circling our house which is on high ground! LOL But I keep sitting on her in the barn and promising better times are a comin'!
 
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With respect to the original question reference opening the "frunk", why not just push down on the "frunk release" switch? Did I miss something? You can push down on that while the engine is running and the frunk will open.

Chris
 
DID YOU ????

MouthPiece said:
With respect to the original question reference opening the "frunk", why not just push down on the "frunk release" switch? Did I miss something? You can push down on that while the engine is running and the frunk will open.

Chris
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.......Yes you did........I believe that was answered in post #2 , but most of the people here don't read what anyone else has posted...........some Don't even check back for answers to their own questions........................jmho,.....Mike :bbq:
 
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BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
.......Yes you did........I believe that was answered in post #2 , but most of the people here don't read what anyone else has posted...........some Don't even check back for answers to their own questions........................jmho,.....Mike :bbq:
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I'm still confused. I saw post 2. However, that is different from what I'm suggesting. When I say push down on the trunk release, I meant the trunk release switch on the RT. i.e., the lower portion of the brake switch. Am I mm asking sense ?
 
FRUNK RELEASE

MouthPiece said:
I'm still confused. I saw post 2. However, that is different from what I'm suggesting. When I say push down on the trunk release, I meant the trunk release switch on the RT. i.e., the lower portion of the brake switch. Am I mm asking sense ?
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Well post #2 , #3 #5 answer Her problem/question - and if She even has a special " frunk release switch " - you should tell Her and us where it is......Pics would help......Mike :bbq:
 
MouthPiece said:
With respect to the original question reference opening the "frunk", why not just push down on the "frunk release" switch? Did I miss something? You can push down on that while the engine is running and the frunk will open.
Chris
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Chris,
The newer RTs don't have the "magic button" any more... :banghead:
 
Glad to enlighten you! :D

Ever since the 2014 model year: we've been griping about the loss of the "frunk button". :gaah:

It seems that instead of opening the Frunklid; some folks were releasing their parking brakes, and letting their bikes accidentally roll away...
So BRP just pulled the plug! :banghead:
 
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