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    What's with the Multiple warning lights after belt alignment?

    I'm not getting "worked up" but after a 200 mile ride, the belt is showing signs of 'shininess' where it is rubbing on the flange. I did the process all over again today and after moving the belt to the outside of the rear sprocket, and tightening the axle with the tire on the ground, I rode it...
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    What's the recommended Belt Tension?

    Saw this whilst poking about in the forum....I guess 166 is the 'new' number. But regardless, I've watched a video where the guy uses an open end/box wrench cut in half to loosen the nut! No way are you going to undo 166 ft # of torque with half a wrench! I happen to own a 1/2 drive torque...
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    This is how our Spyder Axle Adjusters work!

    You'd think so, wouldn't you? I've watched the video a couple times and though I don't have a cricket, have done the alignment just so. Doesn't stick!
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    This is how our Spyder Axle Adjusters work!

    i have 10,900 at this time and belt looks fine. I'm just concerned because I'm leaving for AK in two weeks and DO NOT need a belt issue somewhere in British Columbia..... UPDATE: I've fiddled with it some much now that the Nanny doesn't even bother to throw a fault when I run it with front...
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    This is how our Spyder Axle Adjusters work!

    I know this is sorta old.....but my question is why adjusting the rear axle position is NOT helping the front sprocket alignment! The belt is running very close to the outside flange on the front sprocket (I changed rear tire and was careful not to move the adjuster at that time) and I've moved...
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    What's with the Multiple warning lights after belt alignment?

    So to get the belt further away from the flange ("WARNING DO NOT LET THE BELT TOUCH THE FLANGE" (front pulley)), just keep moving the rear gap until the front responds (very, very slightly) in a satisfactory manner.....I can do that.
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    What's with the Multiple warning lights after belt alignment?

    Yep, I figured that was what upset the Nanny! I just backed it out of the garage and drove it back in and all is well.
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    Hi all - new owner of 2020 F3-Limited Dark.

    You picked a good one! Congrats!
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    What's with the Multiple warning lights after belt alignment?

    Ha! Backed it out of the garage and pulled it back in and all is back to normal. I think I know what I did to upset the Nanny.....never mind. One additional question though: Is there any way to adjust the alignment of the belt on the FRONT sprocket short of adjusting the rear? The rear...
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    Anyone else run into Side case/muffler interference? Any fixes?

    I removed the muffler to change the rear tire, put it back and never gave it another thought. UNTIL I opened the right side case and the rear hinge popped loose. I first thought it was broken until I removed the 'stay' and the front hinge also popped out. So now I see that the muffler...
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    What's with the Multiple warning lights after belt alignment?

    No, I didn't search for this, too many 'moving parts!' I did a simple 1/4 or so turn on the right adjuster and now I have the following 'faults:' Check engine light ABS light parking brake will not work with engine running/light will not go off (brake works ok with engine off but light stays...
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    2020 Spyder F3 Limited - is there a solo cowl? Quick Release?

    Mesa to Flagstaff? I traded my Ryker Rally in on the 2021 F3Ltd and it is SOOO much nicer on the open road. I leave the box on all the time as I'm likely to pick up a 12 pack or a couple bags of groceries on a whim and they won't all fit in the frunk. Also, the side cases don't actually hold...
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    New Member - First Post. My 21 F3L Project

    I too only recently switched from two to three wheels (with the exception of my Vespa 300ie Super) and I have to say I miss my road bike. But the F3 is a great machine, took me to the Blue Ridge and the Tail of the Dragon last year, no issues at all. But if this is a brand new machine, be...
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    Rear tire change, unable to get caliper back on

    I almost bought Ron's tool; and yes, it would be a little easier than the needle nose. BTW, I'm a fan of Ron so don't get me wrong. But the needle nose worked very well, especially with the addition of the vice-grips.
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    Rear tire change, unable to get caliper back on

    Good question. I got 10,000 miles out of the original Kenda, wear bars quite visible. Normally I might have put on another couple thou but I'm headed to AK in June and won't leave home without it (new tire).
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    Rear tire change, unable to get caliper back on

    And so they did. I used an old pair of needle nose and clamped them with a vice-grip; I don't think I needed the vice-grip for torque but it kept the needles lined up. I've rebuilt a lot of calipers but all on older bikes and never ran across the screw-in pistons before. So now I know and it...
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    Rear tire change, unable to get caliper back on

    OK, so the piston DOES screw in? All other suggestions are good but BTDT on all but 'disconnect the brake' which I failed to do. The brake was not 'pushed' but the E-brake was set and released. I think this pushed the piston out the thickness of the rotor too much. And here I thought getting...
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    Rear tire change, unable to get caliper back on

    2021 F3Limited I've changed a lot of tires and have had a bit of trouble with some getting the brake pads back over the rotor on some. But I've never had one that I could NOT get back on regardless of what I did. I even bought a 'piston retractor' tool. The pads just will not part enough...
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    Heated OEM grips on F3 LTD do just barely - anyone replaced with A/mkt?

    I've had heated grips on several bikes, some I installed and two factory (Yamaha FJR, BMW RT). They all worked to various degrees (pun intended) but all did the job. The ones on my F3 do not. It is not that cold yet in the NM mountains but winter is coming as is a trip to AK next year. And I...
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    Anyone put a ShowChrome Rear Trunk Rack on an F3 Ltd?

    Just wondering if anyone has mounted one of these on their F3Ltd? It says it mounts to the OEM rack mounting points IF replacing a factory rack. My Ltd does not have a rack and I'm looking at one to carry a light but bulky sleeping bag (it will fit in the trunk but then no place for my...
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