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    Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive

    They sure don't build them like the used to.
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    Blackstone Results for Amsoil 5W40 Metric Oil in my 2022 RT S2S

    Apples to Apples, yes, a lower cold viscosity oil will allow the engine to spin easier in cold temperatures. However, a true synthetic oil like Amsoil, as opposed to virtually all other brands which use a type III base mineral oil and additive package, are not an apples to apples comparison...
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    2016 RT Steering 'Chirps' - any adjustments to fix this, or is this the DPS going?

    I have been watching this tread to see which direction it would take as more information was provided. First, I don't think there is any way that the DPS unit itself can produce a chirping noise. We've had a number of bad DPS units (I've gone through 3 myself). We've never encountered any noise...
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    Blackstone Results for Amsoil 5W40 Metric Oil in my 2022 RT S2S

    We use Amsoil 10/40 exclusively. It typically shears down to between 36 & 38 at 10k. There is no reason to use a 5/40 in the Spyder unless you're storing it in sub-zero temperatures. The wider the spread between the low number and the high number, the more tendency for the oil to lose viscosity...
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    Question for all, and BRP - why is there not a dip stick mark for the correct oil level in a cold Spyder engine?

    Very bad things! It pays to read the manual. My 1971 Honda CB-750 had a reservoir. This approach has been around for quite some time.
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    2018 RT speaker & amp upgrade wiring problems - need help. What color/is there a signal wire from head unit to amp?

    It is dangerous to cut into the OEM wiring harness on a Spyder. The later the model, the more gremlins it can cause. BRP has gotten very tricky with their electronics. It's gotten to be a case of "Plug & Play" or "Grieve & Pay"!
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    2021 F3 Sport leaking near seat - any ideas?

    The only liquid at the back of the bike under the seat is the brake fluid. If you were running in a lot of water, it might just be weeping liquid from that event.
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    3 wheeler crash on the Dragon - was it a Spyder?

    Expect them to turn left in front of you, even if they look straight at you before they do it. Because sooner or later, they will.
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    Question for all, and BRP - why is there not a dip stick mark for the correct oil level in a cold Spyder engine?

    Simple, they don't do it because it would not work. And you don't have to run down the road just to check your oil level. The Spyder utilizes a Dry Sump oil system. Very little oil is kept in the oil pan. This allows engineers to lower the engine by several inches, which is a very good thing...
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    Is the Alternator shaft squeal just a nuisance, or is it damaging anything?

    It's just that an Amsoil solution would be the quickest, easiest, and cheapest option. It has worked (as far as I know) for almost everyone who has tried it. Still, I agree that a hardware fix would be excellent. But it sounds like BRP may be nearing the end of their rope in that direction. An...
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    Is the Alternator shaft squeal just a nuisance, or is it damaging anything?

    Have you tried Amsoil?
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    Is there any way to remove the Ryker's power limiter?

    I have to agree with everyone. I have not ridden a 600, but my 900 has plenty of power to spank any large truck on the road. I suppose my real question is why someone will post and then not come back for the results.
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    Must the spring be compressed to allow Adjusting the Shocks?

    Yes, this can work. I guess having a shop gives us options that are not necessarily the easiest way to go.
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    Must the spring be compressed to allow Adjusting the Shocks?

    The locking rings come from the factory so tightly bound that we have to remove the shock and usually do some damage to the tabs to get them broken loose. They are ridiculously tight. I have no idea why they do this other than maybe they don't want customers adjusting them at all. Like that...
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    Is there any way to remove the Ryker's power limiter?

    Potato, Patato. I had to chuckle at this one. Of course, you are technically correct. My comment was meant to describe the functional outcome. These units lie to the ECM. The ECM accepts the lie and 'Alters' the signal that controls the motor that actuates the butterflies, and the signal that...
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