• 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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    No more B.E.S.T. in Fl

    Florida has very strict laws on what is extended warranty and what is insurance. Since BRP isn't licensed to sell insurance in FL, they have to use an insurance company to front the BEST protection. You will still work through dealers and BRP. BRP has worked out financial details with the FL...
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    Spring is in the air, and on the garage floor!

    I just checked and the spring in your photo will fit the rear shock on this Spyder.
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    Windshield recommendations?

    I too am a fan of the Givi. Nice look, decent protection (5'-10" or under) and great price.
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    Disappointment

    I don't recall plug fouling issues with the GS 990 Rotax. While the two engines are almost identical, they do have different compression, different throttle bodies and different octane requirements. I don't know if the spark plugs are the same.
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    Spring is in the air, and on the garage floor!

    Rear shock spring. :D
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    Disappointment

    I CAN'T HEAR YOU! SPEAK UP! Maybe it's that I can't read font that small without my +1.75 readers?
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    best oil?

    Once BRP had to blame the Sea Doo failures on their syn oil, it became a dog. Dealers and owners switched to other synthetics and many started using blends. PWC engines don't get nearly the hours that road bikes get and blends seemed to work just fine with annual oil changes on relatively few...
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    Disappointment

    I've always wondered; if caps is "shouting" and lower case is "talking" how do we "whisper"? :dontknow: :D
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    Disappointment

    You would think that they would have learned a lesson from the GS with respect to the whole "Premier Edition" idea. Forget the fact that they can't count. They tried handlebar PE ID on GS which posed problems for those who wanted to change out the bars. The seat PE ID was not the best choice...
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    Disappointment

    After our visit last week, I knew you were struggling with these issues. Expectations for the RT-S were very high. BRP still has some work to do. It took Honda several tries to get the Gold Wing right and they never stopped improving it. While there were some learnings from the GS/RS, the RT...
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    TV Commercial

    If I didn't already have one, this would sure get my attention. Riding reinvented! :clap:
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    TV Commercial

    March Madness "March Madness" applies to the NCAA tourney and also to the anticipation of riding weather for those of us in cold climates.
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    TV Commercial

    BRP must have opened the marketing wallet as they have moved from ESPN and have spots on CBS for the NCAA basketball tournamment. First time I've seen network ads.
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    best oil?

    This is essentially the same as the original BRP full synthetic that has been discontinued in spite of it still being the spec in the Owner's Guide. :dontknow:
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    Shifting gears...

    Clutch is there for a reason, use it. :lecturef_smilie:
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    Getting a second ride

    The S40 is about 50 lbs heavier and $1,500 more than the Rebel. Seat height is 1" higher. It is a big single with low end torque, but suffers from some backfiring when decelrating. Few accesories and is not as popular as a used bike. Very solid mechanically and belt drive is a plus. Both...
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    Getting a second ride

    HD will service Buell for awhile, but eventually parts and service will disappear. Rebel hasn't changed in 20 years and parts and service are easy. Oil change a breeze even for a novice. Only used plugs, bulbs and chains. Never had a single engine repair on the two that we owned. Even...
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    Getting a second ride

    Having tasted the power of the Spyder, a 250 will feel anemic. That said, I have ridden motorcycles for 40 years and the Honda Rebel is a hoot. It is only 300 lbs, has very manageble power (or lack therof), easy clutch, low seat (25") and confidence inspiring handling. They are about $3,300...
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    Street Magic Genesis LED DRL/Fog Light Kit Spy Photos

    Exactly where are these mounted? They don't use the air inlet scoops used for the BRP fog lights. I think keeping the air scoops open helps the Spyder breath better.
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    Spyder...Buyers Market

    Thanks, and it is not stored like a vintage vehicle. It has been used every summer since 1988. I don't want to start another oil argument, but I have never used anything but BRP two stroke oil and it runs like new. Here is what the engine looks like. :D
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