• 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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    Agree or Disagree

    I don't worry either, maybe why my physical at 50 looked like the one at 27. Worry and dislike don't go hand in hand. I DO NOT like any mandate...manufacturer,govt. NONE. I should have the option to purchase something that does not have stuff I DON'T WANT. I should not be required to subsidize...
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    Agree or Disagree

    I don't want any of that crap. The best fuel injection I ever worked on was the Bosch CIS..NO electronics to speak of and extremely smooth and tuneable. Have 3 systems on the shelf, worked great on millions of vehicles from Germany,Sweden,Italy,France and probably even the Brits.,although they...
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    What does Can-Am Stand for - or just a name?

    I think they were allowed to enlarge them somewhat. They had a lot of neat powerplants. Including an Olds 455 w/FI. The Boss 429 engine was used for a short period as an all aluminum 494. Now...that was some racing.
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    Dark Side comment

    I would venture that they are still a "new" format and haven't quite found their niche. Add to the comments about the economy and then look at all of them on E-bay regularly and you can get a very low mileage, and cost, used Spyder. I believe many people bought them as another "keeping ahead of...
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    D.P.S. fuses pulled

    I plan on completely removing mine. Might need to put some resistance in the system to stop and fault codes from appearing. I haven't fully digested the service manual, but there appears to be a small motor assembly that likely will create some drag. That will go. I have ridden hacks on and off...
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    Close Call - Be Vigilant

    Don't let Yellow paint give you a false sense of security. Idiots are color blind, after painting by bike completely yellow in the early 70s, there was no noticeable difference in idiot encounters. As a service tech all those years, I have grown to detest the words " I didn't see them"...
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    Latest Update(steering)from dealer

    I don't know about lemon laws, we have one in Ill. too, but I believe there is a law regarding bringing a product to the market before it is sorted out. Something about using the owners as a develpoment source..you might check into that with the previously mention pitball attorney.
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    A question for all Spyder owners.

    Didn't find about some of the issues until after I bought it, but before it arrived. Didn't change anything. Been an advocate of reverse trikes since the late 70s and was glad someone finally built one.Doubr I would have interest in an RT, or BMW version. I like BMW's, but if I feel the Spyder...
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    How old were you when you bought your spyder? what are your thoughts on it?

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    Anyone had any dealings with Lowell from NY, he said he put a gsxr motor in a spyder

    If you sent a check, what town was he in?? I'd get a phone book or check switchboard and call some dealers in the area to see if they know of the bike/guy. I build custom cars and while a gsxr engine would be neat, I think it would give negative returns. Seems it would be easier to graft a...
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    1st Annual Indiana Chapter Spyderlovers Meet, Greet & Ryde

    I'm just across the border in Illinois. I might be interested in coming if the destination gets set. It also depends on my wife's cancer treatments. So I guess I'm a maybe. By then they may have us locked in while they go door to door collecting money for the debt that wants to compete with...
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    question on this for tire repair kit to carry with...

    Ditto. I don't think bike tires are more prone to punctures than cars. Although most bikes run upward of 36-40psi, like a car,and the Spyder's tire pressures are low enough they might pick up something easier than a typical tire. Another reason I like higher tire pressures.
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    Honey, I'm Home!

    Congratulations, I know how aggravating little crap like license hardware can be when you purchase something in that price range. We have front plates in Illinois and my cousin bought a new Chrysler a couple years ago and it didn't come with a front license plate bracket...she had to buy...
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    need your help - paint decision

    Chris, I got all 3 of your PM's,but the last one with the link to this thread is the only thing that came through. As I look at it in this thread it reminds me of a enduro kart front dam. What Rotax is that originally from?? I'm not familiar with the name you listed. Thanks
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    need your help - paint decision

    It typically refers to paint that appears different colors from different angles, depending on how the light hits it.
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    Drive Belt

    I was going to suggest the same.
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    FIX to coolant leak?

    I most cases a baffle is intended to keep the liquid from sloshing. I haven't looked over all my spyder yet, but if it has a low coolant light switch in the tank, it's to keep the light from going on and off when the terrain is erratic.
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    Hayabusa engine...

    Bikes get hammered pretty regularly. Unfortunately the younger less experienced riders still have( or did) the $$ resources to get the fastest they can. I've been looking at used bike engines for the last several months and the prices are amazingly low. Many of the Sportbike engines are sold as...
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    Interesting Tidbit

    Sounds like some personal experience...maybe even a little expensive one too.
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    USER NAMES/HANDLES - What does yours mean? Where did it come from?

    Interesting, my Ruger "fraternity" is called the same :D
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