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    What Headsets will work with 1/2 helmet & 3/4 helmets?

    I purchased these little speaker holders (circled in the pic) that attach inside the ear pads on a 1/2 helmet. Note that I used to ride with the ear cover/pads zipped off. But I had to put them back on to use these speaker holders. I also ended up using some additional glue to hold the...
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    Apple Carplay - the good, the bad, and the really ugly

    The Apple and the Spyder issue you first described is about what I experienced. I found that if I received any sort of text or email ping due to receiving these on my iphone, it would disconnect and probably for other things as well. Since this happens a lot, I found the Apple Connect feature to...
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    Dealer says Car tires damage fenders - does this make sense???

    I suppose dealers come in all shapes and sizes, just like people :oops: But so far my dealer seems very good (compared with some of the others people have talked about). (y)
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    Dealer says Car tires damage fenders - does this make sense???

    Thanks Peter. I don't doubt what you are saying. But since they say "Motorcycle Tire" on the side, have a rotation direction indicator, and fit, a shop can't complain about you putting on a car tire or improper size. :unsure: As far as "to be able to lean" well that would not seem to be a...
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    Dealer says Car tires damage fenders - does this make sense???

    I recently damaged a front tire and rim when we hit a road hazard (rock). I found a lot of car tires that are about the same size. But I had to look for a while to find some that are the same size as the originals. Since some people reported fender issues on some tires, I looked around and...
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    Do you use Color Correct O-rings?

    Likewise, they have all been black. I have to carefully lay them out in sequence to make sure I get those two rings that are very similar into the correct place.
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    That probably made quite a "whack" depending on your speed. Glad the rest of the branch didn't fly up and hit you! At the advice of someone on this board, I purchased a nice set of two new wheels for ~$540. The set of tires cost me ~$220 plus mount & balance ~$70. Too bad we didn't...
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    I think you are right. I had a flat once before where I used Progressive towing coverage. It didn't affect my rate. But you described the reason I didn't report it as an accident. Although a road hazard, if covered, is probably a comprehensive claim, I didn't want it to mar my insurance record...
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    Has anyone given their Spyder a "Name"???

    Both nice-looking bikes!
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    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    Thanks! You're probably right. When we lived in TN, I wore out the sides on a 2-wheeler riding twisties most of the time and to work everyday. But seems less likely on the spyder.
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    No, I didn't report it as an accident. I just used the towing coverage on insurance to get a lift home for us and the bike.
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    Damaged a Rim on my F3L when we hit about a 4" rock that slid off of a rock wall by the road - afraid to ask what a new rim will cost!?!

    Received the new wheels and tires. Scheduled an alignment. About set to go. Hope the spring weather sticks around.
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    Has anyone given their Spyder a "Name"???

    BB King named his guitar. Some name their cars and bikes. But I never thought of a good name ... :unsure:
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    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    @2dogs, I tried to check it myself once, a few years ago. It seemed about right. But that was a few potholes and an obstacle ago. :rolleyes:
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    Has anyone else noticed excessive Right side front tire wear?

    Sounds like an alignment service would be a good idea. I just had new tires mounted. So this is probably a good time to have an alignment done.
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