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Last week I changed the rear tyre on my Spyder, When removing the wheel we noticed no split pin on the axle and strangely only 1 hole drilled. We put it all back together and I ordered a Krikit and 36mm spanner and socket (I had to borrow them initially). I contacted the dealer 90 miles from me to ask about the split pin and was told "they don't use them now, just torque it up and go." What thoughts Spyder gurus? My Spyder is a 2023 RTL
My 2023 RTL is the same way, no split pin. No problems without it and I am on my third tire. Don't worry about it.
And a "just for what's worth" note, when I change out the rear tire I will back off the adjusters an even 10 turns on each bolt. (you can use whatever number you easily remember) When it gets reinstalled I turn them back in the same 10 turns and the adjustment usually is very close.
 
My 2023 RTL is the same way, no split pin. No problems without it and I am on my third tire. Don't worry about it.
And a "just for what's worth" note, when I change out the rear tire I will back off the adjusters an even 10 turns on each bolt. (you can use whatever number you easily remember) When it gets reinstalled I turn them back in the same 10 turns and the adjustment usually is very close.
I never touch the adjuster… did 2 so far…
 
I never touch the adjuster… did 2 so far…
This was my first change and I followed all I could on this site to carry the job out. I'm not new to bits of m/c mechanics, but I feel at 70, I tend to over think the job in hand.'.

My 2023 RTL is the same way, no split pin. No problems without it and I am on my third tire. Don't worry about it.
And a "just for what's worth" note, when I change out the rear tire I will back off the adjusters an even 10 turns on each bolt. (you can use whatever number you easily remember) When it gets reinstalled I turn them back in the same 10 turns and the adjustment usually is very close.
I taped mine, (from a video on this site) but a good tip, thanks.
 
Had 5 of us participate in the Holly Springs Christmas Parade. Unfortunately, the 2 RT's didn't make the run with us. Too many lights on the 2021 Sea to Sky and when it was time for us to pull out, his battery was dead. His brother on the 2024 Sea to Sky stayed with him. They actually ended up jumping in with a later group that was in the Parade, about 40 places back. Then we did the annual Fruitcake run and later went to a nice burger spot before heading home. It was 27° when we met for the Parade, but the temp got up to 56° for the ride home.

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