rjinaz86323
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+1 for Rok straps
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What did you do to your Spyder today?
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Deanna777
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hut1,
I use various bungee straps, assorted widths and lengths, colors, to tie down items when I take my bike.
Deanna
Dasmoetorhead
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Took a short ride, and found a station that sells 93 octane 100% gas. Filled up, but I don't think I'll continue to use it at $4.50 a gallon.
I just like to ride this F3S.
I just like to ride this F3S.
Jeez, if only we could get gas that cheap here in my part of Oz!! :gaah:
At the moment, here in my part of Oz, just standard ULP (91 RON) is costing us about $2.10-$2.20 per litre, or about $8.08-$8.47 for one of your gallons.... And the Oz RON equivalent of your 93 can be as much as $0.10-$0.20 per litre more expensive!!
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mikthebik
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Finally figured out an easy way to secure large items to the RTL's passenger seat. I do most all the grocery shopping and regularly purchase 12 packs of soda and 2 1/2 gal. drinking water.
My F3 has great attachment points with the Shad side racks and Baker luggage rack. Notice the Rok Straps. For adjustability and durability, they are far supieror to bungees.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PNMwxaod1L97GDQZ6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KP9Nj3AF81VERPCf7
The RTL has no easily accessable points. So some 1" nylon strap and a couple of hardware store carabiners did the trick. Just remove the passenger seatback, thread the strap through and down to the bottom of the seatback area, from the top inside of the trunk. Tie the strap ends in a loop and attach 'biner's, and reinstall seatback. Rok straps from those points and the hand-rails for over the top, will keep things secure. :2thumbs:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AXuLcv19A46ojhxe7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gr2sJh53oXYXtDAEA
My F3 has great attachment points with the Shad side racks and Baker luggage rack. Notice the Rok Straps. For adjustability and durability, they are far supieror to bungees.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PNMwxaod1L97GDQZ6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KP9Nj3AF81VERPCf7
The RTL has no easily accessable points. So some 1" nylon strap and a couple of hardware store carabiners did the trick. Just remove the passenger seatback, thread the strap through and down to the bottom of the seatback area, from the top inside of the trunk. Tie the strap ends in a loop and attach 'biner's, and reinstall seatback. Rok straps from those points and the hand-rails for over the top, will keep things secure. :2thumbs:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AXuLcv19A46ojhxe7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gr2sJh53oXYXtDAEA
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We went for an early morning ride to try to beat the heat. We decided to look for some covered bridges. From the house we headed southwest into northern Delaware heading for Smith's Covered Bridge conveniently located on Smithbridge (one word) Road. Then it was over to Hockessin to find the Ashland Covered Bridge. Next it was west into Maryland to locate the Foxcatcher Farm's Covered Bridge which has been converted to a pedestrian bridge. Then it was back north into Pennsylvania to find The Glen Hope Covered Bridge and the Linton-Stevens Covered Bridge. The Linton-Stevens Covered Bridge is along a very pretty trout stream. We didn't see anyone fishing today. At the bridge a restored 1930's Ford pickup waited for us to cross first. We checked each other out as we passed. Then we worked our way back home. We failed to beat the heat, it was hot by the time we got home.
We look for covered bridges not because we have a deep interest in bridges. But because they are generally on very lightly travelled wooded roads. The bridges are old, mostly built in the 1850s, made of wood, and have a height and weight restrictions. This limits their use to cars and narrow pickup trucks. Around this area they are plentiful and relatively easy to find. The negative is average speed for our trip is about 30 mph and the roads can be a bit rough.
Total of 152 miles for the day.
Sorry about the pictures, orientation is all over the place.
We look for covered bridges not because we have a deep interest in bridges. But because they are generally on very lightly travelled wooded roads. The bridges are old, mostly built in the 1850s, made of wood, and have a height and weight restrictions. This limits their use to cars and narrow pickup trucks. Around this area they are plentiful and relatively easy to find. The negative is average speed for our trip is about 30 mph and the roads can be a bit rough.
Total of 152 miles for the day.
Sorry about the pictures, orientation is all over the place.
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Dasmoetorhead
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Rode mine to my VA appointment. Beats trying to find a spot big enough for my Ram 2500.
FINFAN3DP
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Is the 4th pressure inside the helmet, like cabin pressure? :roflblack:
Dasmoetorhead
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Finished the tank protection around gas cap, key, and switch area.
Dasmoetorhead
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Rode the TN section of the "Snake" this morning. I'm getting pretty used to the Spyder, and I feel a lot better in the turns than I did a month ago.
I don't miss 2 wheels in the least bit. So glad I decided on this F3s. I love everything about this machine. I found out though, that if you ride one of these things be prepared for lots of questions from riders, and just about everybody. You will become a Spyder Ambassador.
I don't miss 2 wheels in the least bit. So glad I decided on this F3s. I love everything about this machine. I found out though, that if you ride one of these things be prepared for lots of questions from riders, and just about everybody. You will become a Spyder Ambassador.
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Pikester
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Installed my position 5 Ultimate floorboards. Thanks Troop! I’m taking a trip to Sierra Vista, Az this next weekend to get the laser alignment done. After the Pedal Commander, Verdestein tires, & BajaRon's Ultimate Sway Bar, it rides/handles, much, much better.
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Installed an Apache 4800 case on the Lamonster PackRack. Thanx to SL member Haze for info, pics, and answering questions. Getting both Spyders prepped for the 2-day, 1,000+ mile trek to Spyders in the Ozarks.
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Deanna777
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I got a Sway Bar with Links installed on Saturday( 9/9/2023) at SpyderQuest @ Lake George, New York.
Also at SpyderQuest I had them check the alignment on my 2023 F3 LTD Special Series. The Rolo Laser Alignment was not needed. I wanted something to go by from the get go.
Deanna
Also at SpyderQuest I had them check the alignment on my 2023 F3 LTD Special Series. The Rolo Laser Alignment was not needed. I wanted something to go by from the get go.
Deanna
I put a General Altimax RT45 on the rear today. Replaced the original Kenda with 7000 miles on it because the center of the tread was worn exclusively. I am running 18 psi and it seems to ride good. Maybe it’s just my imagination, but I feel like the bike handles better with new tire.
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