• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    Unexplained drained battery - anyone else? Any help/ideas?

    In both cases with replacement batteries I installed Yuasa YTX24HL batteries in which my multimeter said did not need charging but I still put them on the battery tender for 24 hours before starting the roadster and got better than 5 and 6 1/2 years, respectively out of them.
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    Which Battery tender works best - OptiMate 3 or the Battery Tender Junior?

    The dealer I purchased my Spyder from comped a Battery Tender Jr. with the pigtail connected and I've used it religiously from Day One. I ride year round, got five years and one month out of the original battery and six and a half years out of the second battery so I've never had a need to...
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    Just When You Think You've Seen It All...

    What astounds me is the fact that, and I don't care how many rolling sneakers and stoppers one has under oneself, when one leaves the domicile one hangs an invisible but nevertheless valid sign around one's neck that that says, "I am a potential death statistic." When one lays out the coin of...
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    Confusing info in the users guide - am I missing something, or what?

    What he said!!! The 2014 Operator's Guide was an abomination with such crappy proofing as a picture of a 998 V-twin dipstick for the brand new 1330 ACE engine. They can't blame such shenanigins on the languages.
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    Just When You Think You've Seen It All...

    This past weekend I copied the data from various spreadsheets I have for the Spyder to the Service History app on my Zumo 590. Amongst the standard items I deleted from the history categories was any reference to chain lubrication, air filter cleaning and tire pressure checking because the last...
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    My Cruise control won't allow me to accelerate just by twisting the throttle - Is this normal?

    Fly by wire, no mechanical throttle linkage to right twist grip.
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    Anyone tried to Waterproof an Ultimate Seat? Anything work?

    Have you considered contacting Motorcycle Dave, http://www.motorcycledave.com, (209) 887-3283, and asking his advice? I have a rain cover for my OEM Comfort Seat, and while it's a mite of a PITA to put on it has successfully gotten me through some frog strangling rainy days.
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    Scored a 2023 RT today!

    Congratulations! Your new ryde isn't yet broken in. I agree with mecsw500 on the OEM exhaust; mine has done the job very well for almost 97K miles. Loud pipes save lives is one of those BS at the speed of light fallacies.
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    Getting a Vibration through the seat - anyone offer a seat cushion to offset? Any tips/hints?

    See below.
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    My wrench list - what do I need for front brake & wheel removal?

    For removing the front wheel lug nuts I use a 6 point 13/16" deep socket; it fits the nuts exactly. I believe if you check the service manual for your Spyder you will find it is a 36mm socket to remove the rear axle nut; at least that's what is says for my 2014 (the same one to remove the oil...
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    Just sold my Harley and have follow up questions - what spec RT; Base, Ltd, Sea to Sky? Used, or new?

    I agree w/- Ex-Rocket, most particularly if you have long legs. I liked the seating and ride of the F3 except the Tupperware abused the inside of both knees to the point of where at a 25 mile test ride I wanted off.
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    Thinking of switching to a Spyder, any others jumped from their Harley's to Spyders? Any advice welcome...

    My story isn't important here, but if you are coming from a Harley you will have to remember not to have a death grip on the bars or you will initially think a Spyder was the worst mistake you ever made. Do some research here to see how others who made the switch grew into the Y-ride. Good luck.
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    Worn seat - can anyone recommend a comfortable a/mkt replacement?

    Since motorcycle seats are so ass-peculiar, a healthy test ride is mandatory, and I don't mean around the block, but at least a day-long jaunt. I don't in any way disparage any of the previously mentioned alternatives, but since you're from Long Island there has to be at least one if not...
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    Life's Little Pleasures...

    Being a parent is the world's toughest OJT profession. My dad, a giant of a man at 6'8", died 50 years ago when I was just getting to know him as an adult son. The accomplished Irish songwriter Phil Coulter says it all in his song, The Old Man.
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    Finally finished my lower 48 state tour!

    Congratulations!
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