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  1. J

    helmets

    Full face Shark S800 Special Edition KWR. Very comfortable and excellent wind noise suppression. With the speed the Spyder can travel at I think you really need a full face proper racing helmet with little or no openings apart from vents.
  2. J

    SE5 gear change thump!

    Do you mean KERS? Kinetic Energy Recovery System? I have a buddy who builds the batteries for this system at Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines here in the UK (Formula 1 race engines for the McLaren F1 team to you and me)! I reckon they'll be installed in Spyders in about 7-8 years.
  3. J

    I bought HID 6000K

    :clap: This is true mate but I'm only 100 miles from continental Europe and no speed restrictions whatsoever on the major roads, plus of course Dutch girls. :thumbup:
  4. J

    I bought HID 6000K

    I myself would happily buy the NMN HID kit and have them shipped to the UK but they are not EC homologated so I run the risk of being nabbed by the filth.
  5. J

    How fast have you been on your Spyder? 104mph (by my Zumo 450) is my fastest..

    I got mine to 345mph today. :thumbup: I took all the panels and my clothes off to achieve this.
  6. J

    Darn nails......

    My dealer in the UK says that it's crucial to get an official BRP recommended tyre on the rear. It certainly needs to be symmetrical. The official stock tyre was designed with the Spyders TCS, so a regular car tyre may cause stability issues. Just what I was told.
  7. J

    The button that does nothing

    Thanks johnboyjohn. I should have realised that each country would have different lighting requirements. At present my RH front switch only switches on the lights for me to see in the storage compartment when the engine and ignition is off. It does nothing when the engine is running. Is it the...
  8. J

    The button that does nothing

    Ah OK thought it might be something simple like that but I've actually never used it so never knew! On another note about lights does anyone know if all the lights can be used simultaneously, or is it full beam and low beam separately only?
  9. J

    The button that does nothing

    Anyone else got one of these on their Spyders? :) I think it is supposed to be the lights override switch (RH front), which I see no point in having in the first place. Even so, mine would rather play dead, instead of actually do it's intended job!
  10. J

    Spyder edition numbers

    Phew, I thought I had a Chinese knock off! Inferiority complex over. :clap:
  11. J

    Spyder edition numbers

    There are lots of pics on the web of Spyders with numbers on the bars. Are these just Special/Premier Edition models? My SE5 has nothing! Boo Hoo. :(
  12. J

    Hi all

    Thanks mrb I'll check it out.
  13. J

    How fast have you been on your Spyder? 104mph (by my Zumo 450) is my fastest..

    The problem with the spyder and it's gearing is that it's fairly difficult to judge it's speed without actually looking at the speedo. When traveling at the higher speeds we tend to keep our attention on the road ahead. I often find myself thinking I'm doing 70mph when I'm actually doing 85mph...
  14. J

    What color should I repaint?

    There is one on youtube that is a deep metallic orange and it looks fantastic. He done the wheel trims and his helmet the same colour! It's a few bikes in... YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.
  15. J

    SE5 gear change thump!

    So, does anyone know the optimum/recommended shift rpm's and I'll run some tests at those?
  16. J

    Hi all

    Pump Action Marine, Adrenalin ATV and Exeter Quads are all official Spyder dealers in the UK. Jetworks in Kent also sell them I think. Not sure about up north.
  17. J

    How fast have you been on your Spyder? 104mph (by my Zumo 450) is my fastest..

    Around 100mph for me in Germany but the winds were vicious so I bottled it!
  18. J

    Hi all

    Hey oldfart, it's funny you should say that because I'm actually from Whitley Bay and all my family are still there. Was up at Christmas but because I take the family I can't take the Spyder of course. If I visit the folks on my own and with the spyder I'll be sure to let you know. What 'local'...
  19. J

    Trim rings

    I have them and they do look good when on the wheels. They make the tyres look a bit more low profile. However, you may find it difficult to get them soon as BRP have discontinued them due to quality issues. Well, they have in the UK at least.
  20. J

    Hi all

    There is a group of spyder riders in Milton Keynes. Perhaps we should meet up half way to you one day?
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