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  1. RayBJ

    Which upgrade would you do first ?

    IMHO Sway Bar & all 3 tires as 1st upgrade for better handling. 2nd is laser alignment. 3rd is Shocks. A good tire won't need the Centramatics.
  2. RayBJ

    Any riding roads suggestions for Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge PKW

    You are in the heart of the best riding in the southeast US. Eat it up!
  3. RayBJ

    Random thought for the day

    When we tour thru the SE, we keep count of the Dollar Stores we pass. They're the General Stores++ of the past. Hmm, I may build a route to connect as many as possible in a day or 3. :rolleyes:
  4. RayBJ

    Any tips on what to look for when doing my New Spyder's inspection?

    When I bought my '20 RT, I weaseled them out of a new HJC RPHA 90 helmet to sweeten the deal. Can't hurt to ask!
  5. RayBJ

    Any riding roads suggestions for Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge PKW

    Check out 'The Rattler' from Hot Springs south to Fines Creek (NC209) and Cherohala Skyway (south of Deals Gap) to Robbinsville.
  6. RayBJ

    The Things You See

    Re: Group ride mix. I'm seeing more & more mix & match groups in the recent past. I think older riders (like me) want to keep riding with the same folks we've been riding with on 2-wheels forever. Every brand, style, and wheel-count is becoming the norm. It's rare to see 'Branded' clubs anymore.
  7. RayBJ

    How Much Do You Use Wide Open Throttle?

    I raced Karts many long years ago and ride with BMW sport tourers that like to go fast. I have no choice but to nail the throttle to keep them in sight when they accelerate out of the curves. WOT is an every ride situation. BTW, the best I can get the RT to go is 113 GPS verified (many times)...
  8. RayBJ

    What Tire pressure should I use in my new auto tires????

    There are expert tire guys here and will do a better job than I but here's my take. The OEM (Kenda) tires are very soft and balloon in the center at speed so the sides will last very long but the center will go bald. Higher psi will cause that wear sooner and make the ride harsh. The Spyder is...
  9. RayBJ

    What do you prefer to use for lifting your Spyder/Ryker?

    Combo of ramps up front and jack at the end of the center rail for oil changes. If doing the rear tire, just the jack in the back. If taking a front wheel off, the jack moves to the wishbone.
  10. RayBJ

    I may have to forfeit my "motorcyclist" membership card!

    I also felt the need to lean after getting the Spyder so I bought a used Aprilia Mana 850 as a stablemate. I run the Spyder most of the year (12 month rider) but for short rides on HOT days, I'm on the Mana. However, riding the Mana is less taxing on me than push-pulling the Spyder thru the...
  11. RayBJ

    Am I alone? Why are there so few ride reports?!?

    I have put 39000 miles on my 2020 RT in just over 3 years. Year-round every weekend runs, a few long weekend trips and a 13 day Yellowstone loop. When I'm out riding, I don't feel like keeping a journal of my escapades. I'm a somewhat 'private' guy and avoid telling the world what I do -...
  12. RayBJ

    What is your favorite app to plan and track route? (iPhone)

    Look at MRA. May be the current best for iphone. https://www.myrouteapp.com/en/information
  13. RayBJ

    A 4,000 mile Spyder ride tale in segments

    "Water seeks it's own level" comes to mind. From a larger group of riders, I found 5 other riders with my mindset/risk tolerance. We stopped riding in parades that made crossing highways a *****Show. We have gone on several 3-7 day loops and 2 13 day loops with everyone still speaking at the end.
  14. RayBJ

    Can I add other things (like the cooler) on LinQ rack with pass seat attached?

    Consider bolting a Shad topcase onto the rack instead of the passenger backrest. You get her backrest and a place to store your cooler too. The Shad case will cost less than $250.
  15. RayBJ

    Hear, Hear! Do you wear ear plugs if your helmet doesn't cover your ears?

    I always wear earplugs and wear modular lids. I found that Musicians earplugs work best for filtering out the road noise but letting the intercom and music thru. I consider the earplugs part of All The Gear All The Time (ATGATT).
  16. RayBJ

    Cruise Control Headache (RTS) - Goes ON, but will not engage! Any ideas?

    The brake switch is a great place to start. Watch the lights and SLOWLY press/release the pedal. Mine would go on and off a couple times on a single depression. I was constantly getting the nanny to mess with my riding in the twisties and it was due to a flaky switch. Replaced switch and nanny...
  17. RayBJ

    Considering 2023 RT base vs 2023 RT Sea to Sky - is the S2S worth it?

    I went with an RT Base over the Limited/S2S. For $4000, there wasn't enough pluses for me. The Base model came with heated grips, so I added a Shad top case and bought a new set of heated seats from a Limited rider who upgraded their seats to aftermarket seats. All for less than $1000. The...
  18. RayBJ

    What GPS are you using?

    The benefits of using a stand-alone GPS are the ability to create your own routes. If all you do is ride directly to your destination, you don't need a GPS. But if you want to shape your journey to include twisty or off-the-main roads, you'll need either a stand-alone or a phone app. Another...
  19. RayBJ

    '24 RT - What's missing to get Music from Android phone to play on Spyder?

    Short answer: save your sanity and just BT the phone and forget the BRP app. There are hours of comment on this forum. Enjoy the read!
  20. RayBJ

    HowTo: Remote Garage Door Opener

    I mounted my opener on the underside of the dash cowl using 3m-loc fasteners (from EZPass supply). Solid mount, easy reach, and easy to pop off.
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