RS/GS Spyder Breakdown-------- Arntufun Style----------- Updated Version

[arntufun]

This thread might take a few seconds to load because of all the videos.

This video series will take you through the breakdown of the Spyder from panel removal, airbox/filter removal, rear wheel removal, brakes, plugs, wires, coolant, oil changes, exhaust gaskets and more.


This 1st series of videos will show you how to remove the left and right side panels, top cover, locate the battery and remove the rear tire splash guard.

This 2nd series will show your air filter location and remove the airbox. Follow instructions above for panel removal.

This 3rd series of videos will show you how to remove the rear wheel. Please see Lamonts RS rear wheel removal prior to viewing these. Link here http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...eel-Removal-RS

This 4th series of videos will show you how to install a Battery Tender JR to your Spyder. Follow the 1st Series of videos for left side panel removal.

This 5th series of videos will show you how to install a piece of foam in your airbox line to prevent oil from getting into the airbox. Follow instructions for left side panel removal and just watch the 1st airbox video in series 2.

The foam is from a dirtbike air filter so you will have to get one of those to do this install.

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[arntufun]

This 6th series
is videos will show you how to drain and fill your coolant/antifreeze in your Spyder. Follow the 1st series of videos for top cover and right side panel removal.

This 7th series of videos will show you how to change the spark plugs and spark plug wires. Please see series 1 and 2 to remove panels and airbox.

This 8th series of videos will show you how to change the exhaust gaskets on the Spyder. See series 1 for left and right panel removal to access these.

This 9th series of videos will show you how to change the oil in an SM5. See series 1 for instructions to remove left side panels.

This 10th series of videos will show you how to change the REAR brake pads.

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[arntufun]

This 11th series of videos will show you how to change your FRONT brake pads

This 12th series of videos will show you how to remove the front trunk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=p_JXqJhZCw0


This 13th video series will show you how to install a BajaRon anti sway bar. See trunk removal to complete this install.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=li0_Is7K3MM

 

[IGETAROUND]

Thanks Randy, you are the best. What great resources to augment manuals how to instructions.

 

[dannymax]

Great job Randy....and a lot of work! Thanks for going to all the trouble. :bowdown:

 

[JimAlpha]

What an awesome contribution to your fellow Spyderlovers! thank you very much:clap:

 

[oldgoat]

What a pleasant suprise to find these excellent videos. Thank you very much arntufun!! :clap:

I'm new to Spyders, only got my 2008 GS last week. I've done my own maintenance on my cars, motorcycles & scooters since the late '50s.

Now I will have the confidence to continue that with my Spyder.

Again-----------thank you very much for taking the time to do it all. :thumbup:

oldgoat in Montreal.

 

[Littlebadwolf]

Definitely a great job by Art putting the video's together..I used every one of them when I first started taking off the tupperware and diving into installing the mods...Thank God I've got a nephew here that races and wrenches metric bikes...He's been invaluable to me...He's corrected so many blunders that the dealer made..I feel very comfortable with all the mods that I've done and I have a very long list...This forum is invaluable...everything from technical assistance to advise on where to ride, get together, make friends, who to avoid and who to bring your business to...Being a member of this forum is very important to having a good relationship with your Spyder...I don't think I'd own one...in our case 2, without being a member of this board. I'm extremely grateful to Lamont, Scotty, Art, and many others for making my Spyder ownership something that I'll always cherish....and Cindi & I continue to meet and make many friends from the area that have common interests...Everything being said, owning the Spyders has been good for me...great for us (my wife), and entertaining all at the same time. We've made many friends and visited a lot of places that we probably would have bypassed..We look forward to more good times, great rides, and friendships yet to be made...Is it hard to tell I've had a couple glasses of tremendous German white wine? <laughing>...Happy Independence Day to all...and God Bless Our Troops..

 

[Rayelljay]

Thank you........great job.

 

[SllimG]

Arntufun, just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to do these videos. I replaced my exhaust Y gaskets and installed BajaRon's plugs and wires today and the videos were very helpful. I will definitely be watching more of your videos in the future. I have a brake job to do before spyderfest. Great videos! Thanks again.

 

[Tigger]

Thanks for the how to videos. Is anyone having trouble viewing video #5?

 

[spyderpoop]

super vedio

super job but one questiont dont look like my rt is it because the the years in bike different mine is the 2012 se5 rt ? whats this one but great job

 

[Jeriatric]

bump :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Good to know..!!

Thanks for the most informative videos. Will help many lost souls with their hands in and not knowing where to go next...:2thumbs:

 

[Silvervette05]

Thanks Arntufun, because of You I will be able to save a whole bunch of money by diys, I just ordered an air filter for my 08 RS and will change it this week end. Again Thank YOU

 

[MikeinGA]

You did a great job on the videos. Thanks

Mike

 

[Topshotta]

This is great, I will most definitely be using these videos.

Thank you

 

[Texmac1011]

Thanks Art! Did the all the brakes and the video was a tremendous help. Those 9mm bolts on the rear brake took some serious persuasion to get them loose!

 

[KEBIE]

awesome job

Great videos. I really appreciate your time. Just to let you know, it says the video for installing the foam to keep oil out of the air box is no longer existent. ..

 

[gfd1182]

Your the man!!
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