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  1. RayBJ

    Vredestein Quatrac 5 news

    I liked the Q5 tread pattern up front because of the asymmetric design that pushed standing water to the outside. Seemed less of a benefit on the rear. The Q is symmetric and pushes the water to both sides - better for the rear IMHO. Either tire is an excellent choice for the Spyder.
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    Random thought for the day

    That clock is the 1st purchase I made when I retired.
  3. RayBJ

    Once Upon a Time...

    Was it time for coffee & donuts?
  4. RayBJ

    Random thought for the day

    That looks like me doing (failing) the Ironbutt in late March 2016.
  5. RayBJ

    Kind of an expensive day - 28k service

    Motorcycle dealerships are regularly closing down because they aren't making profits. Floor planning of new machines and spare parts costs are a big drain on small businesses. I'd rather have to wait a bit for a part than not have a local dealer if/when I need one.
  6. RayBJ

    2021 RT Base rear Air Shock Losing air -anyone else?

    I run at 50lbs to start a ride. From weekend to weekend, I usually need to add as much as 8 lbs but usually less than 4. I guess it leaks a little but not enough to let the dealer hold it hostage.
  7. RayBJ

    Random thought for the day

    Have you priced paper targets!!? :gaah:
  8. RayBJ

    Do you own another motorcycle besides your Spyder?

    I run an Aprilia Mana 850 for the summer day-trips <300 mi. It's narrow and relatively light with the gas tank under the seat with low COG. For multi-day and cold weather, the RT rules.
  9. RayBJ

    Anyone here ever need Garmin service? Cost? Any experiences?

    Garmin has good support. I had a 590 that died and they replaced it with a 595 refurb. I discovered a bug in their 595 routing engine that I could duplicate and sent them a dump. They had an update with the fix 3 days later.
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    My Sad Spyder Story - 2022 F3 needs a new engine!

  11. RayBJ

    How about heated gear - what's your favorite? Any other suggestions?

    I found Tourmaster 12v products to be the most reliable heated gear. https://www.revzilla.com/tour-master-heated-gear I ride year-round and had 2 pairs of gloves (hot spots) and 1 jacket (wiring) from Gerbing that went bad within 1 year of ownership. The Tourmaster gear has been good for 5+...
  12. RayBJ

    Planning a RT 66 trip next year

    Avoid summer because of the desert and avoid winter because of the snow. That said, I've made the run from NJ as far as Grant, NM and was turned back by 2 huge snow storms heading from Grand Canyon and Cali - June 6th 2019. We woke the day before in the Rockies (Fairplay, Co) to the start of a...
  13. RayBJ

    Can't remember how to replace the brake reservoir pin - Help?! '22 RT

    I intentionally left the tube out after the 1st change. The reservoir hasn't moved in ~30k miles.
  14. RayBJ

    Do Oil Filters deteriorate over time? OK to use after 2-4 years of storage?

    :agree: The filter you buy on line or at a store could be just as old. I've never heard of canister filters aging out.
  15. RayBJ

    Venting about Tire wear and alignment...

    We all ride differently and the stresses we put on the piece-parts vary widely. If a rider is happy with the equipment and doesn't push the limits, there's little reason to spend money for upgrades that have no noticeable benefits. Run what you like and respect the choices of others. There's a...
  16. RayBJ

    Random thought for the day

    Is that the Ginsu model?
  17. RayBJ

    Any easy way of Searching for active FM channels while driving?

    From Pg 35 of user guide: When FM audio source is selected, the left and right joystick functions will be as follows: - Short Left: Previous preset - Long Left: Seek down - Short Right: Next preset - Long Right: Seek up Hope that helps.
  18. RayBJ

    Looking for a quick release strap for a modular helmet - any ideas?

    I already had the US model of the HJC C90 with D-rings that fits my noggin and my other lids all have quick release (QR). I wanted the lighter C90 Carbon model but only the EU model uses the QR. I ordered the lid from Netherlands and got the QR and saved over $100 in the process.
  19. RayBJ

    I put my Spyder to bed today, for A Long Winter's Sleep!

    Here in NJ, I'm just setting up the RT for the Polar Bear Grand Tour season. The mantra here is, "If there's no snow, we go!".
  20. RayBJ

    Looking for a quick release strap for a modular helmet - any ideas?

    For one, the HJC C90 modular. The USA version in Carbon Fiber comes with D rings but the Europe version has quick-release. AND the US lid is over $100 more.
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