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    How can I leave the parking brake off when parked in the garage?

    Yes, Cobra, semi-autos only. Our SM6’s don’t beep at us. I leave mine in neutral in the garage, and in 1st gear when parking elsewhere. Park brake has been engaged about 6 times total on mine.
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    FS: Parts for sale

    What year & model F3 did the bars come off of? And is it just the bar, or do you have the mounting clamp and bolts?
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    2024 F3T vibration at 3800 to 4000 rpm - any ideas?

    Not so sure it is the belt. My observations of belt vibes have only been at a certain speed - on mine, about 62 to 65mph. If feeling it in every gear at a given rpm, methinks it is something caused by the engine. Could just be harmonics coursing throughout the frame and/or handlebars at that...
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    Ever driven your Spyder onto a ferry?

    Put our two F3-S’s onto ferries at Bull Shoals in Arkansas, and Port Aransas in South Texas. No problems with either. As others have stated, if the angle looks a little suspect, hit it at about a 30° to 45° angle rather than head on. Same as with dips or speed humps in roads.
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    F3-S Daytona at the drag strip tonight - original March '23; update June '25

    I do quickly use the clutch and quickly snap the throttle during shifts. With it being a ride-by-wire electric throttle and not a mechanical cable, the rev’s don’t really come down much. May be better to do it another way, but muscle memory has me doing it this way - like all the other bikes I...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Took it to the drag strip to test out its performance after a ‘tune’ and a tire change. Put 132 miles on it getting to and from the track. Thread is here: https://www.spyderlovers.com/threads/f3-s-daytona-at-the-drag-strip-tonight.153493/
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    F3-S Daytona at the drag strip tonight - original March '23; update June '25

    Took the ‘17 F3-S Daytona SM6 back to the track tonight. In the last couple months, have had Wick-It do a Stage 2 reflash w/ airbox lid mod, I changed the RLS primary pipe for a Lamonster straight pipe, and I installed a Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS extreme summer performance rear tire. Wanted to...
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    How do I get a new key for 2020 F3 Rear Cowl lock?

    Sucks to not be able to get into it, but you’re really not missing much. Not much usable space in there.
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    A different take on HD logo on stuff!

    Have never owned a HD, but I have a rain suit - with their logo all the way across the back - that works marvelously. Used it a couple times while riding my Honda CTX1300, and stays in the frunk of the F3-S for future use.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Me, too! Spent 5 minutes mulling over which way to install it!!! But, hey - I can’t see it from the seat!!
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Had my new Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS (225/50R15) tire mounted, and I reinstalled it this afternoon. Also reinstalled the ECU and air cleaner lid after a trip to Wick-It for a Stage 2 update. Haven’t started it yet, as am awaiting a Lamonster primary muffler delete pipe to arrive Monday. After...
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    Any time limit on changing HCM filter during oil change? Is a 10 y/o filter good for a few more years?

    Most other maintenance items have been changed, except haven’t flushed cooling system yet. Seems the age of the HCM filter is not a big deal. Thx for the responses.
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    Random thought for the day

    Hey, Gwolf - looks like some Kendas on front there!!! But, seriously - nice work.
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    Any time limit on changing HCM filter during oil change? Is a 10 y/o filter good for a few more years?

    Ok - question I am asking is … is a 10-year-old filter still good for a few more years? My wife rides about 2K miles a year. At this rate, the 28K won’t come for another 7 to 8 years. That filter will be ~18 years old then, but within mileage specs.
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    Any time limit on changing HCM filter during oil change? Is a 10 y/o filter good for a few more years?

    My wife bought her ‘15 F3-S used 3 years ago w/ ~7K miles on it. Now has ~13K miles. I have not changed the HCM filter myself, unknown whether it was done previously. Am gonna change engine oil/filter soon, but was wondering if there is a problem with leaving the original HCM filter in for 10+...
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