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    Check out this Rock on the road!

    When my turn comes, I hope it's no worse than your experience was. Parts can be shipped overnight, but skin grows back slowly.
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    Anybody else rounded off the hex Oil filter cap? Any tips to remove?

    Remember, righty tighty lefty losey because you'll be upside down. And, factory oil drain plugs are one hex and the other torx. Don't, by all means, screw them up. Give them a quick rap with a hammer before you try removing them. Helps to remove them more easily. Good luck.
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    Do I need to do a Spring oil change if I did on in Fall before Winter storage?

    Change according to factory-recommended changes. I, however, use Amsoil and send samples in for testing and evaluation. I changed at 10k, and I'm considering going to 12K depending on the results of my next sample. No matter what oil you use, your spyder tranny is going to shear it down within...
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    Check out this Rock on the road!

    Only making a guesstimation from your photos, but it seems like you must have been going close to MOC2, making it an unavoidable hit. I'm always looking for sh** like this, and years of experience have taught me to slow down and pay attention. Running a 2-wheeler, as opposed to a 3-wheeler...
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    Windshield top level with my line of sight - any recommendations for replacement?

    I had the same issue. Hated the top of the windshield cutting my vision in half. Marked it, took it to a specialty plastics shop, and they cut 2" off the top of it and cleaned it up so it looks like it's never been modified. Sweet!
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    Anybody else rounded off the hex Oil filter cap? Any tips to remove?

    Can't remember where I got them but they do make a small pair of vice grips. How'd it go with the drain plugs? I'd also order a pair of gold plugs for my next go around. Very cheap insurance.
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    Riding my other Bike.

    The County seat near where I live is coming down hard on these e-bikes. Soon, these bikes will have to comply with all the rules and regulations that any other self-propelled vehicle must follow. License, registration, insurance, and mechanical requirements such as horns, turn signals, brake...
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    Anyone identify this exhaust system? (And how do I quiet it down?)

    I bought a 2nd hand burnt out 2Bros muffler and used new parts to rebuild it. Here's a link for baffles...
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    Anyone identify this exhaust system? (And how do I quiet it down?)

    Just venturing a guess that there is half a ton of OEM mufflers lying around just taking up space and collecting dust in Spyder owners' garages in your neck of the woods. I'm sure there's someone out there who's willing to give you one if you just pay the shipping cost or pick it up yourself. I...
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    2010 RT key mechanism failing to open frunk - any suggestions on fixes? Or just go to a manual release?

    I have spare keys up the wazoo, both chipped and unchipped, but if a cable fails, they are no help at all. I have nylon cords hidden under the cowling that function quite well, but I don't trust their longevity. I'm intending on replacing them with flexible, clear-coated cable that should last a...
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    I was on a 650 Kawy in the 70's and was thinking of doing the same thing. I wasn't drafting the truck at the time, but was seriously contemplating it. I was just beginning to pass the truck (we were on a split 4 lane freeway in the middle of nowhere) when I felt the slack in my throttle as I...
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    Ron and Peter have it down to pretty much what's what when it comes to MPGs and tire wear. Think about it. BRP designed a Spyder but did not design tires for it. So we're left with what we've got to choose from. We're riding a 1K pound vehicle and using tires designed for a vehicle weighing 4 or...
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    Any Modification recommendations from those who tour on their Spyders?

    Dash cams front and rear, and possibly blindspot detectors, and AAA towing. Have fun and be safe.
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    Used Spyders selling like mad here in North East Ohio! (March 2026)

    From just a couple of years ago, I'm now seeing the asking price of secondhand Spyders much below previous years. Maybe 2k or 3k less.
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    Yes. Stage II will NOT increase your MPGs. However, if used incorrectly, it can quickly put you in a position you may not want to be in. It's fun to play with, but do it safely. Anticipate its speed and be ready for it when it comes in.
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