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    Anyone had over-heating issues after fitting Front Grills? Any issues with ShowChrome Trunk Replacement Shock?

    Spyderpops did his research in designing his KOTT Grilles -- a shameless plug -- that I installed as one of the first farkles. I remove them although rarely to clean between them and the OEM radiator screens that I consider marginal at best. My trip to/from the D3WR this year was the hottest...
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    Does my Spyder have a bell? Is it to warn of changing gears?

    Absolutely! My Zumo 590 alerts to all of them.
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    I've changed my opinion of backrests for Spyder Riding - anyone else?

    I rode my Spyder for 3 & 1/2 yrs w/o a backrest, until my bride gave me one (BRP) for my birthday. The thing I appreciate most about it is that on long touring days, 400+, I am much fresher at the end of the day than I was touring w/o one - and I've also packed on eight more trips around the sun...
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    Are Spyders becoming popular, or not?

    Twelve years ago when I bought my Spyder, the only other one around I saw in my local area that included a BRP dealerdhip just 3.2 mi from my house was in a church parking lot on weekdays. Out of curiosity I stopped in one day and introduced myselt to the owner who was a member of the church...
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    How do the newer upgrade Kenda tires compare with the old model Kenda tires?

    I’m sitting in a dealership waiting room while the Spyder technician installs my 4th Altimax tire and does the biennial brake fluid flush/replacement. The third tire has a bit over 28K miles on it and the wear indicator says Replace Tire. Will bet even an old lady driver won’t get that mileage...
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    Has anyone found an inexpensive F3 Shop Manual?

    https://brpmanuals.com/product-category/rykers-spyders/
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    Anyone else despise the Kill Switch/Cruise Control location?

    I agree w/- safecracker. My CC has been on by my default for years.
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    Anyone used this Lift for Spyder Storage? Any feedback on it?

    YGBSM!
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    Are Spyders becoming popular, or not?

    Who cares whether it's popular or not? As long as I can get parts for it and receive quality service beyond my capabilities that are pretty good, I don't care a whit. I bought in part for the bride and me when her RA finally killed a very long bicycling career. She didn't really care much for it...
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    How many Spyder Riders have had a Hip replacement? How does it work for you?

    I've had both of mine repaced, first in 2006, second in 2008. With both, the day I saw the orthopedist at the six week post op visit, I went home and rode 20 miles on my bicycle. Both have been fine ever since. Caveats: 1, the day after first surgery when a little guy came with a wheelchair to...
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    Need some advice about a suitable cover sturdy enough to protect my Spyder if left outside for several months?

    I agree with Snoking, and would do anything to avoid storing it outside even with an Ultragard cover.
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    August 17th 6:30 PM ET for BRP Can Am and Sea Doo 2027 lineup event

    Enzo Ferrari was once asked why a Ferrari didn't have a radio and his reply was it was for driving. I agree with Peter 100%. All the electronic crap is just BS and BS at the speed of light is still BS.
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    Fitted new EBC pads, now I have a Brake noise - anyone else? Any fixes?

    My standard reply is if one uses EBC fully sintered brake pads and EBC rotors, installs them per BajaRon's instructions, including bedding them in with high speed slowings, they will stop you like the hand of God.
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    My unscientific noise study

    What he said. I came out in second place in a fight with an IED in 1965. Unless we are face to face no farther apart than a couple of feet, comprehension of the human voice is gone! It's just noise. I thank Providence daily the VA provides me devices that Bluetooth connect me to the world...
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    My F3S tire is showing wear after only 2000 miles.

    Just the rear is aged, I have Quatracs on the front that are two years old next month. They performed flawlessly on the trip to D3WR. I had Tire Rack send my Quatracs directly to the dealership that called me when they arrived. Went to dealeship two days later and had 'em installed and...
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