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  1. Woodenfish

    Anyone know where to get a 2020+ RT trunk lid latching pad?

    I don’t recommend slamming the lid. I close mine gently and then firmly push down the rear edge so the latch engages.
  2. Woodenfish

    what kind of music do you like?

    Show tunes. J/k, I listen to Chicago’s 97.9 The Loop via iHeart Radio because the BRP FM tuner sucks. It’s a classic rock station.
  3. Woodenfish

    Email from BRP about Horsepower for Ski-Doos - why not Spyders too?

    Ski-Doo’s have a very competitive marketplace while the Spyder does not.
  4. Woodenfish

    Dealer says Demo Rides are not possible - any suggestions?

    Cars, motorcycles, no difference between the two when purchasing them. “Take as much time as you need and bring it back when you’re ready to buy.” I can see that happening.
  5. Woodenfish

    What's your 2022 RTL getting for gas mileage?

    I don’t trust the fuel gauge to be very accurate. Filling the Spyder at the gas station never gives me a truly full tank. I usually bring my 5.5 gallon gas tank with me to fill up when I fill my car up. I use this to top off the Spyder when I get home. Because the fuel gauge is not very reliable...
  6. Woodenfish

    When & what's needed for first Oil Change? 2022 RTL

    At 3000 miles I changed my oil and filter. I was very happy with having the filter and seal Baja Ron sent me. I noticed that one of my original drain plug o-rings was split so it was good to have those replacements on hand. I also found at this time my brake fluid looked like crap. I ordered a...
  7. Woodenfish

    Dealer says Demo Rides are not possible - any suggestions?

    BRP sells Skii-Doo and Sea-Doo at the same dealership where I purchased my Can Am. I don’t think they offer those buyers any test rides either. What could you possibly learn from a test ride in the dealership parking lot versus a static test on the showroom floor anyway?
  8. Woodenfish

    Dealer says Demo Rides are not possible - any suggestions?

    I took my Basic Three Wheel Motorcycle course and obtained my license on a Ryker. There really is no reason to test drive the bikes that I could find. Either you are comfortable with the seating position and the price or you are not. I have never seen a motorcycle that had a dealer license plate...
  9. Woodenfish

    We need some data points on battery drain!

    For reasons of personal inquiry of this question, I performed some voltage tests on my Spyder and also measured the ignition off draw. I found the IOD to be 51mA after about 1 minute and it stayed there for quite a while. I let it sit about 2 hours and when I came back the IOD was zero. Is there...
  10. Woodenfish

    Any recommendations for upgraded battery with more CCA’s?

    I just want to comment here that many battery chargers are not capable of charging a battery that has completely gone flat. When my 2021 Spyder RTL was new I noted the brake light sticking on while parked in my garage after a trip. I sprayed the linkage pivot points for the brake as I worked...
  11. Woodenfish

    We need some data points on battery drain!

    I believe that is a typo error. As written that is 8 milliamperes or 8/100’ths of one ampere and what mandytuning was actually seeing is IOD of 25-60 milliamperes draw or 0.25 - 0.60 on an auto ranging digital multimeter.
  12. Woodenfish

    Why you should flush your brake fluid properly

    After following this thread I became concerned about the possibility of having brake fluid contamination on my low mile 2021 Spyder and prepared myself for performing this service by myself with the installation of Speedbleeders. I was shocked at the deep discoloration of the fluid and how it...
  13. Woodenfish

    Where do I Find the ABS Bleeder Valve on a '21 F3?

    If BUDS is required to cycle the ABS pump to fully bleed the unit, what stops you from energizing the ABS pump manually by jumping the relay?
  14. Woodenfish

    I've Rigged up a camera mount for my RT - now to see if it works!

    I hear it has X-ray vision. :yes:
  15. Woodenfish

    Are the New Speakers from Slingmods worth it?

    I wouldn’t trust any audio manufacturers specifications as being the least bit accurate and reliable.
  16. Woodenfish

    2020 RTL - how/when does the Power Steering work?

    Power steering on an automobile takes tremendous amount of hydraulic pressure to turn the wheels while the vehicle is standing still. I would imagine the same for the Spyder and mine acts the same way as yours so I think it’s normal.
  17. Woodenfish

    Palindromes; anyone else track them?

    There is an old saying that goes, “With genius often comes a bit of crazy.” :roflblack: Cool pics.
  18. Woodenfish

    2011 RT won't start - any ideas??

    I’ve seen automotive batteries have proper voltage when measured statically but just fall on their face when the current demand of the starter motor was applied. I don’t have X-ray specs but I believe that there was a poor connection inside the battery that would cause an open circuit under high...
  19. Woodenfish

    Another tire pressure thread - why didn't BRP include TPMS?

    The tire pressure monitoring systems is a mandate that was set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and motorcycles don’t apply to that regulation. I believe the reason it is not available is that the instrument cluster has no method of supplying that information. The TPMS...
  20. Woodenfish

    A question or two for those who carry firearms on them when riding

    There are differing dangers across this country that most better be prepared to handle. Maybe where you travel having bear spray is a common travel item? In other places it’s the human predator street gang member. Just like bear spray, smoke detectors, door locks, fire extinguishers and security...
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