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Chupaca
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Choices, choices
While your there and in the mood....and you have a V-Twin...:roflblack: most don't or have not needed any adjustment at that mileage and I have almost 40,000 and still good but be sure you have what you need to do it...busy man with fun projects...enjoy..:clap:
While your there and in the mood....and you have a V-Twin...:roflblack: most don't or have not needed any adjustment at that mileage and I have almost 40,000 and still good but be sure you have what you need to do it...busy man with fun projects...enjoy..:clap:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
10 points for bravery. Some of those jobs can be daunting. The :spyder2: is not a user friendly machine when it comes to working on them. :yes:
DGoebel
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Kudo's to you (oh mighty mariner),:bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::clap::clap::clap: I just looked at changing my '13's air filter and didn't even try it. I've removed the frunk, all the tupperware, and the rear tire, but getting under that tank/dash is too tight for my meaty paws... I'm gonna pay a dealer for that job....
spacetiger
New member
A suggestion while it is apart.
While you have it apart, I would suggest you wrap the exhaust to keep the heat in check.
Most have used the standard exhaust wrap but I found the 1" or 2" thick ceramic blanket material to be superior in heat insulation. It can take 2,300 degrees F all day no issues, much easier to put on, and is cheap; here is an example on ebay for some 2" thick stuff for $20.:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ceramic-Fi...d=191762858522&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Once on, I used an aluminum dryer duct cut lengthwise to encase the ceramic blanket. It looks clean and really cuts down the heat.
A pic of the job on my 2013 STL
Jerry
While you have it apart, I would suggest you wrap the exhaust to keep the heat in check.
Most have used the standard exhaust wrap but I found the 1" or 2" thick ceramic blanket material to be superior in heat insulation. It can take 2,300 degrees F all day no issues, much easier to put on, and is cheap; here is an example on ebay for some 2" thick stuff for $20.:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ceramic-Fi...d=191762858522&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Once on, I used an aluminum dryer duct cut lengthwise to encase the ceramic blanket. It looks clean and really cuts down the heat.
A pic of the job on my 2013 STL
Jerry
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youngers
New member
good job on the " take down "
hahahhaa , need to ride in the parade with all the skins off :roflblack: ( I give up , where are the plugs ? )
hahahhaa , need to ride in the parade with all the skins off :roflblack: ( I give up , where are the plugs ? )
quasi
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front plug just forward of the throttle body on right side of head. you can see the ribbed loom on the plug wire. rear plug on left side of the engine. worst part was getting the airbox base out as I didn't want to remove the right lateral stabilizer bar. it was tight but it came out with some persuasion. the entire airbox assy is out including the resonator portion.
Indiana Ken
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This is in my mind for next years winter upgrade. Here is this years plan.
I have a 2012 RTSE5 with 18k on it. I took the bike from my house here in Indiana to my daughters house in Rock Hill SC. My winter projects are
Bleed brakes, check pads / wear.
Oil Change - check all fluids.
Replace rear tire (have General Altimax R43 ready to install.
Replace plastic belt tensioner with DOC's metal one.
Install Elkas on all three
We were lucky enough to win the bid on a pair of custom hubs at last years Spiderfest - so I added new General Altimax R43's to these, and they are ready to mount on the bike.
Install new seal on frunk.
I am not a mechanic, or experienced on this mechanical stuff. But I don't think I'm to thick in the head, plus there a great how to videos to follow for most of this stuff. Plus I am excited to get south and start working on my bike.
I would welcome any suggestions the more skilled have to offer.
Next year, I want to tackle plugs, wires, air filter
I have a 2012 RTSE5 with 18k on it. I took the bike from my house here in Indiana to my daughters house in Rock Hill SC. My winter projects are
Bleed brakes, check pads / wear.
Oil Change - check all fluids.
Replace rear tire (have General Altimax R43 ready to install.
Replace plastic belt tensioner with DOC's metal one.
Install Elkas on all three
We were lucky enough to win the bid on a pair of custom hubs at last years Spiderfest - so I added new General Altimax R43's to these, and they are ready to mount on the bike.
Install new seal on frunk.
I am not a mechanic, or experienced on this mechanical stuff. But I don't think I'm to thick in the head, plus there a great how to videos to follow for most of this stuff. Plus I am excited to get south and start working on my bike.
I would welcome any suggestions the more skilled have to offer.
Next year, I want to tackle plugs, wires, air filter
Bob Denman
New member
:yikes: Nekkid Spyder!! :shocked:
quasi
New member
While you have it apart, I would suggest you wrap the exhaust to keep the heat in check.
Most have used the standard exhaust wrap but I found the 1" or 2" thick ceramic blanket material to be superior in heat insulation. It can take 2,300 degrees F all day no issues, much easier to put on, and is cheap; here is an example on ebay for some 2" thick stuff for $20.:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ceramic-Fi...d=191762858522&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Once on, I used an aluminum dryer duct cut lengthwise to encase the ceramic blanket. It looks clean and really cuts down the heat.
A pic of the job on my 2013 STL
Jerry
thanks, gonna order some of this. splitting aluminum dryer duct is a good idea.
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