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    Can anyone tell me about the BEST Warranty? Any advice re it and this suspension fault?

    FWIW, get a quote from iMotorsports and ask your local dealer to match it. I went to my service manager and he had no problem matching the quote and I feel better giving the business to the locals.
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    Anyone tried brake pads other than OEM &/or EBC? Successfully, or not?

    A friend I ride with chose to install cheap pads on his bike. We told him at the time they looked like Graham Crackers. He got ~1000 miles on them before they were spent. You get what you pay for. Most of my crew have been running EBC for years and get good mileage and great stopping power.
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    Newbie just got my Spyder - what's the cheapest/best option for putting a rear seat back rest on my 2022 base RT?

    Look into the LinQ options. Not cheap but has a solution to your backrest.
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    Polaris sells Indian Motorcycle

    The appeal of "Big Iron" is losing it's base as riders get older. Those that still have the need to ride are moving to 3 wheels (or golf carts). BRP appears to be asleep at the switch. The Canyon is a niche market but the Spyder/Ryker line is an obvious 'off-ramp' for all those baby boomers...
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    2025 Motorcycle of the Year

    I've ridden my RT in most of the lower 48 in some very 'adventurous' places including 2 & 1 track 'paths', grass fields, mud, and loose gravel. I live near the Pine Barrens and every time I pass a fire road, I want to explore it but rarely make the effort because the RT traction SUCKS in sand on...
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    Buying a new helmet - who replaces them every 5 years per manufacturers spec??

    I have 4 helmets currently. A 3/4 that is ~5yrs old that has been worn twice. A Klim modular ~5yrs (too round), and 2 HJC Rpha 90 modulars (1 is carbon fiber). I have yet to wear out a lid because insurance replaces them before they age out. :rolleyes:
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    Some pix/info on $20 ebay handguards

    Decent alternative to Barkbuster Storm guards.
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    Interesting DESS issue - do you think no cell signal or bluetooth caused this, or is it time for a new key?

    Not fer nothing, but I can't imagine cell service having anything to do with the DESS receiver. Signal blockage is more likely your problem assuming the DESS isn't fading into oblivion.
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    I guess I'm just not a Twisties guy!

    100% agree that when you find a 'crew' that matches your style of riding, it's hard to leave that bubble and ride with 'others'. The few times I joined 'group' rides, I didn't enjoy them due to 'odd' and various riding styles/antics. Usually the problems occur from mixing spirited & casual...
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    I've gone from ATGATT to H (just Helmet).

    I've totaled 2 bikes (in 2015 a Triumph Trophy on ice & in 2018 a Tiger 1200 deer kill). Insurance bought me a new set of ATGATT each time and I walked away with a bruised hip and scratched lid on both get-offs. The very few times I've been lax were local trips to the store (no deer or ice). At...
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    I guess I'm just not a Twisties guy!

    I've been riding the twisties with my BMW friends for 15 yrs (Love the Smokies). Me on a Triumph Trophy up until switching to the 2020 RT (w/upgrades). I found the 'fun' from leaning into the curves exciting at speed. I have the same 'fun' on the RT doing the same thing and (mostly) keeping up...
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    Kenda tires - I truly don't understand the hateful responses to Kenda tires. I have over 22,000 km on mine and they're only 50% worn.

    This forum has a broad spectrum of riders with different requirements for their gear and equipment. Many have no issues with the Kendas and see no reason to upgrade. Good for those who don't need to expend more money to improve their ride. But many of us have exceeded the abilities of the Kenda...
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    Wish I had not gone with a Vredestien Tire

    I had a similar problem with rain vision when I had my Zumo mounted on top of the dash cowl. When I moved it to the handlebars, the airflow greatly improved my vision.
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    Anyone found or come up with something to keep the contents in those annoying side load saddle bags?

    https://www.allterraindepot.com/products/3pc-lid-net-set-41-156 I installed these at the leading edge of the box, not on the door. It keeps 'stuff' from falling out. No drilling, per se. I used self-tapping screws.
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    I've gone from ATGATT to H (just Helmet).

    I'm always ATGATT on my rides (2 or 3) :cool:. BUT, with the Spyder on a quick run (3 miles) to the store and back, I sometimes only wear the helmet, jacket, & gloves with jeans & sneakers :eek:.
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