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    Rides Curtailed For Summer?

    Yeah, that's why we drank San Miguel
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    Rides Curtailed For Summer?

    Yeah, but that was 60+ years ago and my old body can't handle it anymore. Also, water tasted like avgas in the early 60's and jp5 in the late 60's.
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    Rides Curtailed For Summer?

    Well, I thought I was going to be able to ride a litte more this summer but conditions are now not conducive at this time. I live in the Treasure Valley of Idaho and the temperature is getting in the 100's. I thought I would be able to take off in the early morning and get back before it gets...
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    Too hot to ride, or maybe I’m just getting old

    Well, since I'm retired, I take off on daily trips early in the morning and try and get back before it hits 100. At my age (84) it seems that I can't take the heat or the cold anymore.
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    How difficult is it to replace the Windshield on a 2022 RT?

    Real easy, as long as you have an assistant. Note to keep the windshield up hold the UP button when you turn the key off. At least that worked on my 2021 RT
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    Windshield top level with my line of sight - any recommendations for replacement?

    I had the same problem on my 2021. I went with Lamonster and purchased the 22" option. The recurve at the top of the windshield deflects the wind about 2-3 inches over my head when the windshield is all the way down. Real easy install, just raise the windshield all the way up, then while...
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    2017 RTS Coolant leak - any ideas where it might be coming from?

    Had the same problem on my 2021 RT, problem turned out to be weeping from the weep hole on the water pump. The dealer had to rebuild the waterpump since the lead time on getting one from CanAm was horrendous. Yes a waterpump can leak from the weep hole to equlize the pressure.
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    Looking for a good GPS - Touring, no off road. Considering Garmin Zumo XT - thoughts?

    I use the Gaia GPS Free version on my phone. It has, as far as I can determine anyway, all the roads and highways one would need. Now I admit that it uses Gaia Topographical maps only; showing off-road trails also. The Premium version has many more maps (including Gaia Open Street map but for a...
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    Hope I'm not done riding my Spyder for the year?!

    My 83 year young body doesn't do cold or hot, so if I have to wear longjohns then riding is over.
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    Annoyingly, my '21 RTL will only cancel Cruise by touching the brake pedal or downshifting - are there any other ways?

    Turn the cruise control off.
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    Do Tinted Helmet Visors diminish your ability to see out in the dark/night?

    I prefer the clear drop down visor on my Scorpin EXO Covert and wear sunglasses over my glasses.
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    Will using a USB Data blocker between my phone/glove box USB only allow charging? Will apps such as iHeart Radio/Apple maps still work?

    As long as you have cell phone service your phone will work as normal, the only thing that will be blocked is data from the Spyder.
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    Where are you from? Where do you live?

    We were full time from 1997 to 2006, and we enjoyed every minute of it - even the two breakdowns we had weren't too bad.
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    Where are you from? Where do you live?

    Nampa, Idaho; West of Boise.
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    Interesting item in Loaner Waiver at the dealership

    Idaho supposedly has a 3W-only endorsement for 3 wheel motorcycles. However, after passing the written test and the skills test (modified), I received my new license with the M endorsement, which says I can operate any type of motorcycle.
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