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  1. johnv50

    BajaRon sway bar install details on a '16 F3-T

    Swaybar Needed Just purchased my first Spyder, a 2017 F3L and I am inquiring as to the effects of replacing the sway bar. Has anything changed on the newer models that negates the positive effects that I hear elated on this board when the sway bar is replaced on older models. thanks for your...
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    Boot question

    Riding footwear I have a pair of Skechers Men's Work Rockland Hooper SR. Very comfortable, easy on off, and an aggressive tread. When wet they dry quickly. johnv
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    Belt Tension

    Belt tension conversion Thanks for all of the replies, I took my 2017 F3L to the dealer and requested that he set the tension to 170lbf on the ground. He then told me he set it to 750n. If my conversion is correct 750n should be equal to 168.8lbf, can anyone verify if this is correct...
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    USB in glove box on 2018 F3L music question.

    The plugin in my glove box on my 2017 F3 Limited works just fine with a USB thumb drive. You have to make sure your drive is formatted with FAT32 rather than NTFS. I had this same issue, once I reformatted the drive and loaded the music back on it the drive then worked like a charm after I...
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    My One complaint of a Spyder

    Starting on a 2017 I know there is a trick on the newer Spyders to bypass the wait when starting, could someone reply with that info ?? thanks johnv
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    Madstad Windshield

    About ready to pull the plug on a Madstad shield for my 2017 F3 Limited, anyone with experience with these windshields ?? thanks johnv
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    HOLY COW!!

    Just picked up a new 2017 F3 Limited. It was marked down $1500 and they gave the additional $4500 rebate. Could not pass up that deal for my first Spyder johnv
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    FOBO TIRE PRESSURE SENSSOR

    You can email them at [email protected]. They are very prompt at answering and will give you the necessary steps to try and reactivate the sensor. If it is in warranty they will replace it, if not you can by a single one. johnv
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    Accident July 7, 2018. Prayers needed

    form Western New York, all our prayers and best wishes johnv
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    My First Spyder

    3 weeks ago I traded a 2015 Ultra Limited Harley for an F3 Limited and also will not be going back for the same reasons already listed. One too many stops in gravel and having to turn around or having to back up. It is too easy to back up into my garage and then drive right out when leaving...
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    Belt Tension

    I recently purchased a new 2017 f3 Limited and will be installing Doc Humphries Belt tensioner this weekend. I have read several times that the belt tension should be set at 140 - 145. Is this applicable to all Spyders ? Did BRP come out with an update to use this setting ? thanks johnv
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    vibration at speed

    thanks for the input. is Doc's a pretty straightforward install for an experienced back yard mechanic ?
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    vibration at speed

    I have a 2017 F3 Limited and notice all is well up to 70 mph, but when I am in the 75 to 80 range and back off the throttle I get a pronounced vibration. Does this sound like an issue that would be resolved with a belt tensioner and if so what is the recommended one to buy ? thanks johnv
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    RT Limited Owner Wants To Know Pros/Cons/Advice Of Moving To a F3 Limited

    I just picked up a 2017 F3L and the floorboards are adjustable. I can put my feet out far or place them under me.
  15. johnv50

    1330 MOTOR OIL

    FYI you can get a case of 6 Castrol motorcycle specific 4T 5W40 on Amazon for around $52. Been using it in my bikes for years.
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    Double Bubble Oil and Trouble!

    Amazon has Castrol 4T fully synthetic motorcycle specific oil 5w/40 for about $52 for a case of 6, been using it for years.
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    USB not working

    Thanks for all of the feedback, much appreciated. I formatted my thumb drive from NTFS to Fat32 and it now works perfect. I am a happy camper. thanks johnv
  18. johnv50

    USB not working

    I am using the port in the glove box and the USB drive contains mp3 files.
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    USB not working

    Greetings from western New York from a Spyder newbie. I am 67 with about 50 years riding experience, now trying to forget the 2 wheel riding techniques and learn the 3 wheel idiosyncrasies. I recently purchased a 2017 F3 SE6 Limited and cannot get the USB to work with my USB stick. When I...
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