• 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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    How do I get Turn by turn Audio directions with Apple CarPlay?

    You might need to check that the navigation volume is turned up. I use Android, but CarPlay has similarities in that each thing (music, nav notifications, etc.) can have their own volume... and any one can be turned off. Since I don't use CarPlay often at all, see below from Google. I hope it...
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    Looking for Navigation options besides ACP - What do you recommend?

    I've mentioned this before, but I want to repeat as I believe it is a great solution. I use one of the tablets (in my case a Carpuride 702 Pro) mounted to the center point of the handlebars using a RAM Ball... very similar to the mounting of the Garmins mentioned in this post. This gives me BOTH...
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    After Honest Feedback on BajaRon's Ultra Sway Bar for a 2021 F3-S (300lbs solo rider)?

    Frankly, I considered my 2024 unrideable until I put the Ultimate sway bar on it. Before, it wallowed and wandered it's way down the road, versus feeling planted and precise. I had similar experience with a 2018 RT, but of course that was the base BajaRon bar at the time. I understand the...
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    Which GPS fits Garmin 660 GPS mount?

    On using GPX files with the Carpuride, while it is correct that Waze and Maps can be challenging with GPX files, there are other tools. I use Sygic and MyRoute App, both of which can read GPX files and are Android Auto compatible. They both also use stored maps, so do not require a data...
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    Which GPS fits Garmin 660 GPS mount?

    Given you have the RAM mount, likely not worth chasing an older series Garmin IMO. They were good, but the processor etc is way out of date. I would changes over to an XT2 or XT3 Garmin, or what I did was add a Carpuride device so I had Android AAuto and Carplay. Carpuride mades a wide range...
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    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    The new Harley trikes do NOT have an independent rear end, but instead use a de Dion suspension design. The design increases travel while also decreasing unsprung weight. It also improves spring rates, while doing a better job of controlling roll. It can be argued that for the Harley trike...
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    How many Spyder Riders have had a Hip replacement? How does it work for you?

    If you did it is obvious. Extreme chronic pain, and the wound refuses to fully close, or starts draining again. Swelling, redness, and very warm. Mine was a disaster, picture any cyst or skin infection you've ever had (swelling, puss, etc), and multiply it by a joint. Sounds like you are past...
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    How many Spyder Riders have had a Hip replacement? How does it work for you?

    That is the approach they tried on my surgery number 2. It did not work in my case as it is not 100% effective. From the reading I did, the depth of the infection (wound vs bone, etc) and the length of time the area was infected (longer infection, more spread) both play into how effective the...
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    How many Spyder Riders have had a Hip replacement? How does it work for you?

    I did use same doc... the issue is clearing an infection once you have it. The 2nd surgery he tried to clean it out, and install a new joint. That works sometimes, but not a high percentage. The 3rd surgery replaced the joint with a spacer impregnated with antibiotic. The antibiotic leaches out...
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    How many Spyder Riders have had a Hip replacement? How does it work for you?

    If a well done, a hip replacement works fine on the Spyder. In fact, I could go back to two wheels, my hips work great with the exception of flexibility. 1 of mine was "revised" 4 times due to infection, and is a MUCH larger replacement than normal. I have what you might call a hotspot too...
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    Today I tried navigation via BRP Go (2024+)...

    For grins, I just tried it again on my bike. When connected, there is no selection available on the Spyder that allows selection of alternate navigation. The system boots immediately to the BRPGo Nav app, period, once connected to phone. I tried to outsmart it, and went on my phone and pulled up...
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    Today I tried navigation via BRP Go (2024+)...

    On my phone, there is no way to select an alternate navigation app, like Sygic, when connected via BRPGo!. I think google is mixing the old BRPConnect and BRPGo. So far no one has posted running anything but the poor navigation software BRP included in the app.
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    Fitting a Baja Ron Ultra Sway Bar - can I thread it thru the gap without removing the wheels?

    I did not need to rotate the wheels. The only interference for the bar is the center frame rail, that is why it has to come on at an angle... it did NOT thread through the wheel at all. Very easy to do with the Ultimate Bar, and the wheels provide no interference.
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    Any way to find out if your RTL has any Warranty Updates?

    There have been 2 updates in the last year, it is currently on Version 5 )I believe 5.01 but do not have specific number at hand). The last update last summer helped Apple Carplay, the recent update (5,XXX) adds Navigation using BRPGo. Neither is really good.
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    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I spent about $200 getting special ramps etc, and still had some issues getting the last inch of height. If I were to do it again, your suggestion of cutting the bar end off would be the way to go! The Ultimate bar will slide right in with minimal clearance needed (Not the case for the...
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