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    When, if ever, was a belt dampener factory-installed on the F3's?

    I can tell you for the '24 and '25 F3 models, only the North American F3S with the large rear sprocket gets the belt dampener. The other models do not. Already replaced mine with one from Lamont. The OEM dampeners do not last and destroy the belt when they fail.
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    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    They do not have one for the 24+ Spyder F3S. After lots of research and dead ends, I purchased an F4 Customs shield for a 2023 Spyder F3S and am working to fabricate my own revised brackets to fit. NO ONE, not even BRP has a windshield available for the 24 and up F3S currently. I will post up...
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    2023 RT Cruise control needs to turn past set point to accelerate - is this right?

    Normal Spyder response. Its the same on most cars as well.
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    2024 RT L back at the dealer for the 9th time in 3 months!! How long until you give up?

    Sorry but if they screwed up a simple sway bar installation and required two more visits to get that right, THEY ARE NOT a competent service location for Spyders and they ARE the problem.
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    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    BRP has never made individual parts of accessories kits available as replacement parts. IE, to get the specific parts you are asking about from BRP will require the purchase of an entire new windshield kit. Kits that are still not available. Nor are the heated grips kits available!
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    Anyone in Northern Texas area installing Car Tires on Spyders?

    Our shop (Thornolis) is in Houston, a bit further south than you wanted but we do stock and install fully rated Yokohama tires on Spyders. Front and rear. We have been doing so on the up and up, completely legal and insured for better than a decade. Its only BRP dealers who have trouble with...
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    The Customer Accessory Power Connectors are not there on my 2025 F3-T!

    The 2 customer accessory power points you reference were deleted for the '24 model year and beyond. They no longer exist. The GPS power port and the power port for the signature light still exist.
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    Do you think there's an F3 update coming for 2026?

    I too am hoping for a F3 refresh for 26. My 15 is getting long in the tooth and time to replace.
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    Anyone other than BRP make a 2024 F3S Windshield? If not, why?

    This has not been available since the 2024's were released, and there's no availability date in sight. It also provides very little wind protection, and does not help with helmet buffeting. I had one on my 2015, and I had to replace it.
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    I need a GOOD replacement part! 2012 RT Rear Calliper Part #705600921 - anyone got a line on one?

    Part number 705600921 is no longer available from BRP. There are 2 in good condition listed on ebay. If you get a defective one from ebay they will force a return with shipping on the sellers dime.
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    I need a GOOD replacement part! 2012 RT Rear Calliper Part #705600921 - anyone got a line on one?

    You retract the piston using the parking brake shaft. Just turn it counter clock wise with the pulley removed. Do not try to compress with a clamp, you will just destroy the threads inside.
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    Having issues getting Battery refitted on 2019 F3-S - any video links to help?

    2 clips at the rear corners go on pegs below headlights then push the front two pins into the rubber grommets.
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    I need a GOOD replacement part! 2012 RT Rear Calliper Part #705600921 - anyone got a line on one?

    What is wrong with the 2 you have?
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    Is Running Diesel Oil in Your Spyder such a good idea?

    You missed my point entirely. Rotella T6 5W40 (not 15W40) meets and is tested to many more specs than are listed on the bottle. Refer to the Shell technical specification for the rest of them. I will try to attach a copy but SN and JASO MA2 are among the included specs. So it DOES meet the...
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    Is Running Diesel Oil in Your Spyder such a good idea?

    If you had taken the time to actually read the product specs, you would find it also carries a long list of other specs its tested for. SN and JASO MA2 (which requires an S series (gasoline) rating as well) are both included. The product also has a motorcycle on the label and its specifically...
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