AbNormy
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Which Fumotos fit Spyders? And Highlander Hybrids?
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What did you do to your Spyder today?
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Dasmoetorhead
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Changed oil w/ filter, and put a new air filter in.
Dasmoetorhead
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In a Tow truck company's yard at that! In the middle of nowhere... lol.
Gwolf
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Shenyang JJ-6 (Trainer), USSR did not produce any MIG 19 - 2 seaters. The two seater models were produced by the Chinese to be used as advanced trainers.
Cobranut
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The Spyder has a special drain plug, that actually seals two sections, the oil tank and the crankcase. No Fumoto valve is available for it, sadly.
Check out the Fumoto website for application info. They have a wide selection of valves to fit almost anything.
This reminded me of a question that popped into my head right after I bought my rig... and then promptly left.
What would be the results of the total loss of or partial internal leakage of the specific O rings on the drain plugs and the filter stick. Dropped or complete oil pressure loss, no loss of pressure but incorrect flow path, oil going in the wrong direction or??
Gwolf
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The result would be lowered oil pressure in certain areas of the engine and possibly too much oil in other areas. The dry sump might not maintain proper operation levels also. The restrictions between the different oil galleries and holding areas are designed in and should be maintained as was OEM. The improper levels might affect transmission and clutch operation and provide too little or even too much oil to some of the upper engine lubrication galleries. For proper lubrication, too much can be just as bad as too little. Some of the problems which surface might be excessive oil foaming or low oil levels at the scavenge pumps, either of which could result in loss of pump prime and not enough lubrication to some areas.
An O-ring missing at the dipstick tube area would probably soak the side of the engine with oil and blow on the back on the belt, pulleys, and the rear end.
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Poppie65
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No less surprising to find in a tow truck yard.
Gwolf
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Maybe it was illegally parked and the cops had it towed.
Snoking1127
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Sitting here thinking about why I like my 2018 Spyder RT-L vs the next generation. Note: I rode a brand new 2020 RT-L in my BRP sponsored trike class in October 2020.
Other than the fact that I really like the 2019 Spyder RT chrome wheels that are also on some years/models F3's. I have bought three 2018 RT-L and currently still have two asphalt grey ones. A deal to buy a 2019 one fell through. The first asphalt grey one I bought in January 2024 was/is a dark version that has some OEM chrome items added and has PPA chrome ORB wheels. The second asphalt grey 2018 RT-L chrome is in my stepson's garage in Washington State and I will see it in May.
1. I just kind of like the funky shape of the pre 2020's.
2. The brake pedal on the 2020 plus models is not to my liking.
3. Handle bars on the 2020 hit my thigh in tight turns.
4. Friends wife with a 2021 complains about where the passengers back rest hits her back.
5. I noticed that the headlights on his 2021 are hardly visible in my mirrors unless he is straight behind me. LED head lights in a pre 2020 show up like a train locomotive coming at you, AKA, no one is going to miss you. Note: I run high beams all the time and ask people in rides I lead to run their high beams, as it is easier to keep track of the other riders behind you.
6. Broken latches and fit/finish on 2020+ seems like common issues on the new models.
7. I never would by a matt finish model, as maintenance of the finish in tricky at best.
8. If one is going to have two trikes for two locations, it is nice that they are basically the same to ride and maintain.
9. Like a well broken in pair of shoes, I just like what I have, even when at 81 I am looking for things to spend money on before I step off the planet!
Other than the fact that I really like the 2019 Spyder RT chrome wheels that are also on some years/models F3's. I have bought three 2018 RT-L and currently still have two asphalt grey ones. A deal to buy a 2019 one fell through. The first asphalt grey one I bought in January 2024 was/is a dark version that has some OEM chrome items added and has PPA chrome ORB wheels. The second asphalt grey 2018 RT-L chrome is in my stepson's garage in Washington State and I will see it in May.
1. I just kind of like the funky shape of the pre 2020's.
2. The brake pedal on the 2020 plus models is not to my liking.
3. Handle bars on the 2020 hit my thigh in tight turns.
4. Friends wife with a 2021 complains about where the passengers back rest hits her back.
5. I noticed that the headlights on his 2021 are hardly visible in my mirrors unless he is straight behind me. LED head lights in a pre 2020 show up like a train locomotive coming at you, AKA, no one is going to miss you. Note: I run high beams all the time and ask people in rides I lead to run their high beams, as it is easier to keep track of the other riders behind you.
6. Broken latches and fit/finish on 2020+ seems like common issues on the new models.
7. I never would by a matt finish model, as maintenance of the finish in tricky at best.
8. If one is going to have two trikes for two locations, it is nice that they are basically the same to ride and maintain.
9. Like a well broken in pair of shoes, I just like what I have, even when at 81 I am looking for things to spend money on before I step off the planet!
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