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[ARtraveler]

One additional point. I agree with Murphybrown in post #16 about shifting points. You have three suggestions so far, and I am going to second the 5000 - 5500 range for rpm shifting and running. Each :ani29: does have its own "sweet" spot. You will also find yours.

The power range begins at 5000 + on those 990's. That is why a few of us suggest 5000 + for shifting and running. It will not hurt the engine whatsoever. :yes:

 

[lou49]

One additional point. I agree with Murphybrown in post #16 about shifting points. You have three suggestions so far, and I am going to second the 5000 - 5500 range for rpm shifting and running. Each :ani29: does have its own "sweet" spot. You will also find yours.

The power range begins at 5000 + on those 990's. That is why a few of us suggest 5000 + for shifting and running. It will not hurt the engine whatsoever. :yes:

:agree: I shift at about 4500!

 

[Deanna777]

:welcome:glad you could join us! Ride safe, and let the smiles, miles, farkling begin! :nopic:

Deanna

 

[Cruzr Joe]

It is an RT.
I hope to pick it up next Wednesday.

I Plan on doing my own oil changes since there are no dealers within any reasonable distance.

Stick with the BRP oil for the best effects, many will argue and point you to other oils but staying with the BRP oil is recommended for the motor & transmission.

Cruzr Joe

 

[youngers]

I guess , if you are going too ride it back too your area , from a purchase point , look the cycle over good , { under the bike , at the bottom , where the covers meet and over lap } if it looks out of place it has been worked on ! check oil before you start it ! look at you tube videos , on how too check oil ! what all the stuff you are about too see as you learn the cycle , what kind of tire pressure and tires ... <---- just too start with getting too know the cycle ! had mine for about 3 or 4 months now , pretty much know a lot I had no idea I would need too know from 1 year ago ! a lot of good help here in the forums also ... type in the search box what you wish too read about and it should pop right up { here and you tube also } good luck and happy rides ahead

 

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:congrats: on your spyder and:welcome:to the spyder web. Dale

 

[Mr. White]

Tire pressure was an issue on my two Spyders. I like a firm ride and run 20 front and 30 rear. Low pressure will give an "odd" ride. Try different pressures until you find your sweet spot. These figures just happen to be mine. Filters can be purchased from bajaron on this site. Good vendor. Have fun.

 

[BillN]

Were you the one who won the Spyder RT on ebay recently?

Yes...
One of them I guess.

 

[BillN]

This is her:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

:welcome: & :congrats:

Other replies have you covered as to recommendations on ryding it. If it's a private sale ask the seller if they've replaced the anti-sway bar. If not, please consider the BajaRon bar, available from a SL sponsor. You'll find all sorts of cool farkles from site-sponsors here. You'll have fun!

Edit: I see you have learned that we like pics here!