Little Blue
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Yesterday I put my Spyder in winter storage till Next April. Just the way Indiana
weather works out.
weather works out.
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What did you do to/with your Spyder today?
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CloverHillCrawler
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Got out for one of the last calls at Triple Crown BBQ this weekend in Luray, Va. before they shut down for the season next weekend.
Still some nice color out there to be seen.
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Still some nice color out there to be seen.
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blacklightning
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Rode the wife’s F3L to church and then to the charity ride for kids in Roxboro. A total of about 150 miles today.
troop
Well-known member
Today I started the process of readying my Spyder for a Spring time sale. I began removing some add on accessories to list for sale once the Spyder sells. Todays removals were: Russell Day Long heated seat, front EBC rotors, Centramatic balancers, aux fog lights, Pedal Commander, Garmin Zumo XT2 GPS on a Touratech locking mount, Gustaffson tinted windscreen, and a Quad Lock phone mount. To be continued...
troop
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Day two involved removing: license plate flag mount, Doormate garage door opener, battery monitor, handguards, Fobo 2 TPMS caps, K&N air filter, and RLS cat delete.
I didn't quite have enough strength to both pull back the upper spring and push into place. I'll get assistance from my son to do that
Danvirsse
Active member
Went for what is probably the last ride for the season. Starting tomorrow, they're predicting cold, wet weather turning into snow by Friday. That said, after one season on my F3-T, I'm thrilled with the bike. I rode just over 9,300 miles this season. The Sway Bar, Tires, and Shocks made it a fantastic machine that was comfortable and handled great, even in heavy rain.
Over the winter I intend to upgrade to LED headlights, but beyond that, she's perfect!
Over the winter I intend to upgrade to LED headlights, but beyond that, she's perfect!
jzeiler
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Well, back (in Aug 25) when I installed my BajaRon Ultimate sway bar, the arms did not just "slide" on when I put the wedge in them. There was too much paint. I took a small file and carefully shaved off the paint to the point the arms would slide on and finished the install. FF to 3 weeks ago and I developed the dreaded "CLUNK" when rocking the bike from side to side (there's been a long thread by others that you may remember).
I was not comfortable with the suggested fix - 'lube the bushing and the clunk will be gone' offered by the original poster. Ron's comment of "use no lube on the bushing" was also in the thread. I then talked to Ron and he said to tighten the bushing bolts but the clunck persisted. At his request, I sent him pictures of the side of the bushings. He said they looked fine, and suggested that maybe the clunks were from the arm where they mount to the bar.
Today, I completely removed the sway bar. After I got the arms off, I removed the rust that had formed from where I filed off the paint. I checked the surface with a micrometer, and then repainted the ends. I'm letting the paint dry for a few days, then I will reassemble the sway bar. Ron suggested that on re-assembly, I should rock the bike from side to side vigorously, and then re torque the arm bolts again. Time will tell if this solves the issue. Ron is really great to work with, and I hope I get a chance to ride up to his shop to meet him in person.
I was not comfortable with the suggested fix - 'lube the bushing and the clunk will be gone' offered by the original poster. Ron's comment of "use no lube on the bushing" was also in the thread. I then talked to Ron and he said to tighten the bushing bolts but the clunck persisted. At his request, I sent him pictures of the side of the bushings. He said they looked fine, and suggested that maybe the clunks were from the arm where they mount to the bar.
Today, I completely removed the sway bar. After I got the arms off, I removed the rust that had formed from where I filed off the paint. I checked the surface with a micrometer, and then repainted the ends. I'm letting the paint dry for a few days, then I will reassemble the sway bar. Ron suggested that on re-assembly, I should rock the bike from side to side vigorously, and then re torque the arm bolts again. Time will tell if this solves the issue. Ron is really great to work with, and I hope I get a chance to ride up to his shop to meet him in person.
troop
Well-known member
Day three was removing the Helibars, the Ultimate heated passenger backrest pad, and cleaning the K&N filter and Centramatics/EBC rotors. Pretty much done other than Oil/filter/exhaust spring.Day two involved removing: license plate flag mount, Doormate garage door opener, battery monitor, handguards, Fobo 2 TPMS caps, K&N air filter, and RLS cat delete.
I didn't quite have enough strength to both pull back the upper spring and push into place. I'll get assistance from my son to do that
Lew L
Well-known member
Just did a cat delete for a friend and I used a ratchet strap around the rear wheel to pull on the spring removal tool. worked perfectly...
blacklightning
Well-known member
Did nothing to the Spyder yesterday, but I did take the BMW K1600 in for a recall on the Reverse module and rear shock. So if I do ride, it will be on the Spyders this weekend. But with temperature highs in the low to mid 50°'s and lows down to freezing, there is a chance that no riding will be done.
troop
Well-known member
Gonna use leg power, by looping a belt thru the spring puller and pushing with my leg while guiding with my hands.
Cobranut
Well-known member
Be careful.
My spring tool bent and cracked at the bend. If it breaks you could get injured.
I had to weld the triangular part together.
troop
Well-known member
Day 4 involved changing the oil-filter and muscling on the upper exhaust spring. All done with pre-sale prep. Now just need to decide what I'm going to do
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