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  1. Kinderhook

    battery tender

    Battery Tender One last comment. If keeping a tender on your battery at all times is so important, seems that the engineers who designed the Spyder and the persons who wrote the owner's manual might have mentioned it. Don't see it in the manual, shop manual or for that matter any manual for...
  2. Kinderhook

    battery tender

    Battery Tender As a new owner of an RS a year ago I went out and bought a charger to "keep the battery up" as many suggested. Last winter I used the charger every week or so to check my battery's charge. Guess what? Over the course of threee months it never lost its charge, I never used the...
  3. Kinderhook

    Adjusting the shocks

    Adjustment I broke the adjustment ring on my original equipment 2009 RS shocks by not jacking up first. The good news? I replaced the original shocks with a pair of RT shocks that had in turn been replaced by an owner switching to Elkas. The RT shocks are much stiffer an greatly improved...
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    A few more pictures from Durango

    Homesick? I used to live near Durango (30+ years ago). Much nicer before the Ski Resort and tourist influx. Still beautiful country, though.
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    Ohio Couple Killed on Spyder - POLICE REPORT HERE

    Momentary lapse? Just a moment of inattention for whatever reason can lead to serious results--so sad.
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    legal question about repairs

    Legal Advice The best place to get legal advice is from an attorney. Just be prepared to pay for it.
  7. Kinderhook

    How Far Would You Travel to Buy a Can-Am Spyder?

    Distance My closest dealer is 100 miles and I purchased from them and use them for all service. It is a pretty ride to the dealership if I stay off the interstate, so no big deal. I should add my dealer is one of the most lauded on this forum, so will continue to use them even if a new...
  8. Kinderhook

    Any suggestions regarding a cup holder?

    Try DrinkToGo.net for a really nice holder for around $19 with shipping. I tried the Brica baby cup holder, but the rubber mount "fried" in the heat and would not hold onto the handlebars of my RS. I use a Thermos that holds 16oz with a top that pops open with one gloved hand and keeps a hot...
  9. Kinderhook

    Highway driving

    Relax! Just relax, the Spyder will take care of itself. I fractured the part that allows increasing or decreasing the tension on front shocks/suspension, and repaced the RS shocks with used used RT shocks from an Elka install. Set the RT shocks at 5 and the Spyder handles wonderfully! My...
  10. Kinderhook

    Riding gear

    Gear Try Jafrum with your search engine. I have had good luck with a leather jacket (one of the few places with tall sizes), rain gear, and a helmet. Prices are good and shipping is fast and free if your order totals $100 or more.
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    Why Rise in Motorcycle Deaths Hasn't Meant Tougher Helmet Laws

    Facts are Facts Motorcycles are more dangerous than autos because they don't provide the same level of protection. Helmets save lives, not doubt, but there are other factors. Much of the increase in motorcycle riding has come from individuals age 50 and up. Many of these persons were riders...
  12. Kinderhook

    Shop Manual

    Manual I don't know if they are still available, but an Ebay vendor was selling download versions for $5. I just look up the pertinent pages to my project in the pdf file and print them out. Loose pages are easy to work with and when they get dirty, just throw them away. No expensive manual...
  13. Kinderhook

    Cee Bailey Windshield

    Fit Easy install. Be sure to follow their instructions to determilne correct height. If you order the correct height you will love the shield; I have had one one my RS for a year and have never been tempted to go back to Ultra-Touring model that was originally fitted. Be aware, as a...
  14. Kinderhook

    Impressive tire protection

    Demo If you go to the Ride On sight they have a similar demo with a bike running over spikes. The issue with both is the speed; many times the tire is torn at higher velocity requiring a plug or in worst case, replacement.
  15. Kinderhook

    What windshield do you recommend on the RS for freeway driving?

    Windscreen Take a look at Cee Bailey Aircraft Plastics. They make a nice windscreen that does not have the "wings" over your hands. It is made in several heights and colors with a good tutorial on how to select the right height. There is a reverse curve at the top which directs air over your...
  16. Kinderhook

    Need to select new helmets - any suggestions/recommendations?

    Helmet I use a Fulmer modular in cold weather and a Scorpion half helmet in hot. Like them both and use a Scala Rider Bluetooth communication device on both. I can use the same Scala on each with the half helmet conversion and just switch the unit from one to the other. I use a silver face...
  17. Kinderhook

    RT non-chipped key

    Volvo I just said, "Volvo key will work". He compared and it looked the same. Cut a new key and it did work. Cost? $2.00
  18. Kinderhook

    Is it worth the trip?

    Yes Some nice roads and several nice eateries in Cuba plus murials. Cowtown is great for service and they have a fair stock of Spyders and goodies on hand. You will love Hermann and enjoy the side trip IMHO.
  19. Kinderhook

    MOGANG RYDE

    MOGANG ride agenda If you have an aproximate idea what time you will be at any given point, I would love to join you and meet everyone. Since I live at the Lake, it makes no sense to ride all the way to Cuba just to ride back! It takes about an hour and forty five minutes to get to Cuba from...
  20. Kinderhook

    Opinions please!

    Ultimate I purchased an Ultimate seat for my RS at Spyderfest. Like it a lot. Just ordered a backrest as I wanted to try out the seat (14 day trial period) before spending any more. It looks good and feels good to me.
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