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    Random thought for the day

    Clearly a Dentist's invention.
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    The sway bar reduces the cross drafts on the slab and tightens the front end in 'spirited' cornering. You'll know when it's time to upgrade.
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    Learning to ride this bike: my progress so far

    If you're hitting the curves in a 'spirited' manner, lean in towards the inside wheel. Prop your outside leg on the floorboard and squeeze your inside thigh against the 'tank'. Do not try to trail-brake or the nanny may complain. Upgrading the suspension components will make a world of...
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    2025 F3 limited - what Hand wind deflectors have you installed?

    Bark Buster 'Storm' hand guards work well. https://www.motomachines.com/barkbusters-storm-handguards-single-point-bar-end-mount
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    Any advice on 'better than stock' F3 heated grips?

    Another big help to keep hands warm is a set of Bark Busters to stop the wind chill.
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    Should I get a 2014 now, or wait and get a newer model? Any 'gotta have' features?

    This time of year of the Northern half of USA is when bike sales get sparse. Best time to buy, worst to sell. As long as it don't snow, the Spyders are good to go.
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    What's the likely Cost Estimate to get 3 New Tires and Air Pump Replacement done?

    $12,500 OTD sounds fair to me. But live in NJ!
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    Returning member after years on a Goldwing Trike - anyone else done this? Thoughts?

    Sorry for your loss, @poppajim. Any 2020+ RT will provide a world of fun with plenty of comforts. Don't discount a Base model in your scope for a little savings.
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    2020 RT Limited Rear Case Removal - does the cover come with the bike? Should I expect it when buying a used bike?

    I don't think the cover comes with the 2020 RT Limited. You can buy the cover from the BRP 'parts' site. It's called a rear fairing, cost ~$260.
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    Anyone out there balance your own Ryker wheels? If so, how?

    If you're looking for weight balancing (stick-on weights) and the balancer, go to Marc Parnes for the shaft and cones. Use jack stands or equivalent to hold the shaft. http://www.marcparnes.com/Can-Am_Spyder_Wheel_Balancer.htm
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    Hope I'm not done riding my Spyder for the year?!

    Here in New Jersey the Polar Bear Grand Tour kicked off today. We ride to a different lunch destination every Sunday from now until late April. Best time of year to ride since all the sun-worshipers are hibernating! If ain't snowing, we're going!
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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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