• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

New Owner from Scone NSW Australia

DOOGIE224 said:
Kevin also told me not to touch the suspension . He reckons it just puts stress somewhere else.
How do you go with the electrics . I wanted to put another power outlet up front but Kevin said that the electrics are very touchy . Suggested I come streight from the battery and have it live all the time.
Probably what I will do to run the phone.
Cheers
Doug
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Kevin is absolutely right, Doug. You really shouldn't touch the suspension, electrics, tyres etc !

However, and I am just generalising here, of course;), .......many riders have made many long term changes to the above components with the only issues being a conflict with the Canbus?, usually with 3rd party gear that hasn't been tested on the Spyder.

Against Kevin's advice;), I have added Lamonster's additional turn signals mounted on the mirrors and piggybacked off the wiring, Tricled's running lights for the suspension arms that run off the wiring, Tricled's additional brake lights that run off the wiring and Lamonster's power outlet that runs straight off the battery. The power outlet allows you to slip in a USB plug to charge while you are on the road, and you can remove the USB plug to plug in your battery tender while you're at home. I have had NO electrical conflicts, but make sure you buy only from vendors on here as they ensure it all works on the Spyder.

One thing I have done recently is buy a Neutrino controller from Tricled, which connects direct to the battery, and I now run all the added electrics (except for the brake leds) from that, including my battery tender(it has specific wiring for it).

That way, if there IS a problem, you can simply disconnect the Neutrino and say "there you go, Uncle Kevin":thumbup:....if you can fit it in your budget, it's a brilliant piece of gear that removes any need for fuses, relays etc. It is controlled from your iPhone (not sure if they have a smartphone option though)

I am also unaware of anyone experiencing any kind of failures from suspension changes, stabilisers etc, and some have been running them for MANY years. I'm sure someone will chime in if they have seen issues.

I do believe that Uncle Kevin is simply toeing the company line and making sure he is not leaving himself open to litigation should he endorse a change that leads to catastrophic failure and associated costs for the company, or more importantly, himself.:shocked: ......but that is just my theory, of course.:dontknow:

Pete
 
You do know there are three customer accessory circuits just waiting for your usb or cig lighter socket - one in frunk one under left panel (the one with the safety info) and one under pillion seat - so easy to add for the cost of a socket!
 
loisk said:
You do know there are three customer accessory circuits just waiting for your usb or cig lighter socket - one in frunk one under left panel (the one with the safety info) and one under pillion seat - so easy to add for the cost of a socket!
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Thanks Lois......I do know about them, but the one in the F3 frunk is soooooo short it's nearly impossible to connect anything to it.....I was using the one under the left panel for Lamonster's mirror indicator/running lights until I turned off the running lights as the yellow was very distracting of a night, so it was no longer required, and the one under the seat was going to be used for the heater in my Daylong seat until I saw the wire gauge. The heater is now going to be run off one of my 20amp Neutrino fused/relayed connectors.

For just a socket charger, I agree completely that the left panel accessory wiring is the way to go......sorry, I should have thought to include that info for Doug ...;)

Pete
 
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hi doogie
be sure and drop in as ill be home most of feb....triabunna on the east coast:doorag:
enjoy your new ride man:yes:

cheers russ
 
merlot said:
hi doogie
be sure and drop in as ill be home most of feb....triabunna on the east coast:doorag:
enjoy your new ride man:yes:

cheers russ
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G'day Russ,
I hope I do enjoy my new life on 3 wheels. Its gunna be different .
We will be travelling up the East coast after 3 or 4 days around Hobart . We where in Tassie about 4 years ago .
We didnt spend any time around Hobart back then . We should be at the seven mile beach cabin park for those 3 or 4 days.
Just had a look at Triabunna and cant remember it so this time we will have a look.
I will get your Mob number when we hit Tassie
Cheers
Doug
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