• 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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    Headlights coming on when bike is off

    I have had my 2008 Spyder SM5 for almost 6 years. I have been more than pleased with it's service. However, last night we had a major storm pass through and it brought a lightning storm that created quite a light show. I haven't ridden in in about a week and the keys were in the house. Because...
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    Spyder DPS Poll

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    Spyder DPS Poll

    I'm pretty sure that's C(r)ook County's motto, along with "don't forget that the dead can vote too...as long as their residence is still in C(r)ook County".:roflblack:
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    Not built for maintenance

    What is?? You have to tear most of the body work off of sport bikes to do a tune up, that's far more routine maintenance than an aftermarket anything. You name me 1 vehicle that is designed to have easy maintenance and I'll show you a 40 year old whatever. That includes the hogley-ferguson. So...
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    Iridium spark plugs?

    They are or were at one time standard equipment on some sport bikes. They are expensive( in relation to standard type) and have extremely small diameter electrodes. I would almost have to believe that you couldn't get the best from them without some other ignition mods. I also believe that you...
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    Do you let anyone else drive your Spyder?

    They tried to ram that down our throats several years ago and it didn't make it, thank you very much. There are few accidents that are "no-fault", that's a term generated by those at fault. But we now have "mandatory" insurance, yet we still pay for uninsured motorists on our policy...makes a...
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    Do you let anyone else drive your Spyder?

    From some of the responses it is very obvious why insurance rates are what they are. Insurance will take care of it.:lecturef_smilie:
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    How fast have you driven you Spyder and under what conditions?

    I just took it to trhe dealer today for the software update. On the way back, I had a customer to meet, I ran up to 95+ indicated. Felt stable and secure. Not sure about the buck 20 and above...but it gives me something to shoot for..:thumbup:
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    Do you let anyone else drive your Spyder?

    I haven't yet, but I have an old roommate I met in 1973 right after we were both discharged. He's been in the bike business like me and does all my aluminum welding. He wants to wait until the weather is warmer...he admits he's becoming a wuss. I'm headed over tomorrow for the software update...
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    Motorcycle Driver License Question for Interstate

    As well as the "Right turn on Red" law we and some other states have. I think it is stupid, for various reasons. But you can't do that in a state that doesn't have the law just because the state you reside in does.
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    Motorcycle Driver License Question for Interstate

    When did we gain 2 more states?? As pointed out, unless you are taking up residence in any other state than where you are licensed, the state you reside in calls the shots. Under the Constitution ( which seems irrelevant to some) each state HAS to recognize the laws of other states. There is no...
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    need help

    From some of the other posts, I'd have to ask..is that 6900lbs GVW instead of towing capability? That would make the Ranger app. 3400 lbs with a 3500 lb towing capabilty. I have no idea what a newer Ranger weighs but 3400 sounds like it would be close.
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    How fast have you driven you Spyder and under what conditions?

    Was it a regular demo or a MFG. demo? The car companies used to( probably still do somewhat) tweak their magazine test cars to perform beyond what a production one could, because they were all doing it and no one wanted to be caught off guard. If it was a MFG. demo bike it could have been...
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    How fast have you driven you Spyder and under what conditions?

    85 on the Spyder, 155 on my GSXR and 160 on a ZX11. The last 2 were at about midnight on the Interstate, no traffic and a great ride.:D
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    Stock muffler mods

    I am not "current" with the EPA rules, however,it was at one time( I believe still so) O.K. for an owner to modify such components without any lawbreaking. BUT, if a dealer or service facility does it there are considerable $$ penalties. That may have changed within the last few years, but I...
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