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  1. J

    Where are you from? Where do you live?

    West Central Illinois. Good - Very rural area. Only 60 miles to MO. Bad - Taxes! Constant bridge repair. Corn sweat is a real thing!
  2. J

    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    I was able to see the condition of your fronts from a picture that you posted of your windshield on "what did you do to your Spyder today". Am interested in knowing how many miles are on these tires in the picture.
  3. J

    Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

    The diameter of the 165 is 22.8" and tread width is 6.5". The diameter of the 175 is 22.5" and tread width is 7.0". This is according to Tire Rack specs.
  4. J

    Why would I have this Front wheel shake on a 2011 RT??

    The original owner of my RTL had the original OEM Kenda's replaced under warranty at 2,600 miles. Complained about a shake in the front end. Out of round front tires.
  5. J

    Just bought my first Spyder! Considering buying a warranty as it sat for 4 years - your thoughts?

    I tripled the mileage on the rear tire and 1.5X on the fronts when I started using Vredestein tires for basically the same cost. OEM tires on wet roads are dangerous when worn. Not so with the Vredestein tires. Amazing wet tires.
  6. J

    Just bought my first Spyder! Considering buying a warranty as it sat for 4 years - your thoughts?

    I would be a little concerned with the tires if it truly sat for 4 years. In 2021 I rode out to Sturgis from IL and was amazed by the number of toy haulers littering the roadways and the tire parts on the road. The stories that people were talking about their tires coming apart and the...
  7. J

    Anyone tried Rotating their front directional tires? Worth it?

    These are the Vred Quatrac 175/55.
  8. J

    Anyone tried Rotating their front directional tires? Worth it?

    I probably waited too long with this set; just checked my records and I got over 38,000 miles on them.
  9. J

    Anyone tried Rotating their front directional tires? Worth it?

    Thanks. Did a search before I started but did not find anything. Maybe I need new glasses.
  10. J

    Anyone tried Rotating their front directional tires? Worth it?

    Yes. It cost me $60 to mount and balance the tires when new. I expect to have to pay a similar amount for the mount and balance.
  11. J

    Anyone tried Rotating their front directional tires? Worth it?

    Anyone had their front directional tires remounted and rotated? Was it worth the cost? Any other thoughts?
  12. J

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    The original owner of my bike bought an 84 month extended warranty from MBA Network LLC for close to $3,000 when they purchased the bike. When I picked up the bike the seller had the transfer form filled out and gave me a check for $50 for the transfer fee. Sent it in and in about 30days got it...
  13. J

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    I also have only had the cam position sensor fail so far. Common problem on certain years. The original part number has been discontinued and replaced with a new part number.
  14. J

    What could cause this Squeal on starting out in first gear?

    Could some of the chirping be caused by overworking the alternator trying to charge a questionable battery? Seems like the only bikes with the squeal are 22-25's. Is this the Chinese junk battery era? My brother's HD is down now with a fried stator. He tried to get all the goody from a 7 year...
  15. J

    Why does the BRP Oil Change Kit have 5.5 quarts of oil?

    When you change the HCM filter at 28,000 miles on SE6 machines when you do a oil change, my book says to refill it with 5.2 Qts.
  16. J

    Baldwin Ironworks cat delete install issue - having a hard time getting a seal! Any tips/advice?

    In your photo the clamp does not look centered on the joint. Also your threads on the clamp bolt are orientated to the front where mine are oriented to the rear of the bike.
  17. J

    Is there a 'Full Tank' Triangle? If so, where? '22 RT

    All aprons at gas stations are not level. If you want to really fill it up find a pump where the front of the bike is higher than the back and the left side is higher than the right side.
  18. J

    Considering a Spyder - Can I Ask You Some Questions?

    My 2016 RTL is an SE6. The SM6 and SE6 both use the same manual transmission. The difference is that the SE6 has a clutch that is automatic and a servo that shifts the transmission via the paddle shifter instead of using your foot. Same exact transmission.
  19. J

    Considering a Spyder - Can I Ask You Some Questions?

    Get Vredistein tires all the way around and get the pressure dialed in. Upgrade the antisway bar and get a stage 2 flash and see how much fun she is!
  20. J

    Considering a Spyder - Can I Ask You Some Questions?

    Jarrett, Your story is much like mine. I purchased my 2016 RTL on 9/22/20 with 4,722 miles that was placed in service on 12/30/16. Rode it back home on a 2-day trip of about 550 miles. First time driving a 3-wheeler. No maintenance records other than a dealer performed first service and the...
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