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  1. J

    Did I Miss This? Is the "Visited States Map" no longer available?

    Mine is still there.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Checked things out and did not find anything that I had any movement. In the course of checking things, I found that one of the locking nuts on one end of the tie rods were not tightened after the alignment. Of course it was one of the inner ones. Got it snugged up I think!
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    They were scary to look at, but still handled the curves well. I was not too concerned as they are over engineered for our Spyders.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    The wear pattern was on the inside of both tires but was not consistent all the way around. Lots of cupping and several areas where the tread was noticeably thinner than other areas. Ran them at 17PSI. Had them remounted and rotated at 38,000 miles.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Got it lazer aligned today for the 1st time after installing new Vred 175/55 on the front Yesterday. The tech said it was out of spec by .75". I got 47,000 miles on the last set, so I can't wait to see how much I can get this time. Today is quite windy, so I'm anxious to give them a proper...
  6. J

    When should you change your Spark Plugs?

    The range of gaps was .038 - .040. Installed at .036. Resistance range was 3.8K - 4.3K. These were the NGK CR7EIX plugs with 45,630 miles on them.
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    When should you change your Spark Plugs?

    I recently replaced my spark plugs which had 45,630 miles on them. It's not because of the cost of the plugs but the procedure is such a PITA. These were the upgraded plugs over the OEM ones. I still have the used plugs and wondering if a resistance test would tell me anything about the...
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    ***** What Tires are on YOUR Spyder - Details Please *****

    My tire history. The OEM back tire was scary slick at 10,355 miles. Assuming a cost of $91.00, cost/1000 miles was $8.79. 2nd tire was a Kuhmo 225/50/15. Lasted 14,890 miles but was run at the OEM psi most of its life. Tire cost $91, cost/1000 miles was $6.11. 3rd tire was Vred 205/60/15. Lasted...
  9. J

    Oil Leak on 2023 RTL caused by oil filter cap O-ring...

    I always lube the threads of the cap with white lithium grease as plastic threads tend to grab when dry. I then torque at half torque first and check with the thinnest feeler gauge to make sure the mating surfaces are touching. I then torque to the low end of the specs. I then run it before I...
  10. J

    Chilly temps ahead - No riding this weekend :( :)

    Yep. Glad I got her out for a cold ride yesterday.
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    Buying our first Spyder in the Spring - what should I be looking for?

    For me it's service records and ride history over mileage. In competition with mine to see who lasts longer. If I was a betting man, I would put my money on her outlasting me!
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    Is it OK to run without the long air intake pipe on a 2016 RT Ltd?

    The function of the duct is to bring colder air into the air box. Some of the stage II mods recommend drilling 2 1 inch holes in the cover of the air box to allow less air restriction.
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    How did I mess this up?!!! Removed the frunk to do some work, ran the Spyder with it off, & now have all sorts of warnings & Limp Home Mode!! Help?!

    I would double check with all the connections and drive it locally and see if the warning light shuts off. May have to do this a few times shutting it down and restarting. Worked for me the last time I raised the back to realign the belt and got warnings. Mine shut off in the first ride. Good...
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    Reminder - record your End-of-Year milage for comparison/averages/new goals! And Happy New Year!

    15,616 miles this year. Bike now has 72,669 and everything still works!
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    Did the Bears get some 'extra help' in their defeat of the Packers?

    Its looking likely that the rubber game is on. Only thing that needs to be worked out is where it will be played. Go Pack Go!
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