• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    Finished! Well, it's done and I'm happy with the way it turned out. Rewiring the cradle was tedious but not difficult. YouTube and ADVrider have good guides. Deciding where to put a hole in the speaker grille took a bit of time, but I'm pleased with its location. Removing the cradle means...
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    Does anyone use Fuel Additive in their Spyder? Is it safe?

    I'm a fan of Seafoam as well, with plenty of anecdotal evidence on various engines and vehicles I've owned and/or worked on. But. If you're not familiar with this guy, a Canadian with a good sense of humor, check this out: https://youtu.be/chsGBhB5g7o
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    I've been eyeing the speaker grille. I have yet to even turn on the radio to see if it works and I know I'll never ride with radio blaring. Mounting a small plug/screw-through-bulkhead-gizzie along the lines of the one above (the ones I have in-hand are much smaller) would do the trick and when...
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    Ah hah! I ignore the "safety card," never ever pulled it out except when the previous owner pointed it out, so thanks for that idea. There IS space around the steering column; the original Zumo wire is right there. I had planned to leave the original cradle in place, but I'm debating that plan...
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    The project continues- - - The screw I'm using is held by a rubber plug with a threaded brass fitting which, I believe, expands as the bolt is tightened. I guess that might distribute some stress to the surrounding plastic? The cradle I ordered on eBay was advertised as the correct one for my...
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    That's great! OCD/ADD: terrific! thanks!
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    BfromLa Yeah. Perhaps. My OCD isn't too excessive and I'd rather ride than wash or label or ---
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    Battery Replacement Discussion

    I bought my 2015 ST Ltd in July 2021. It had the original battery. I put a battery tender on it and after 24 hours it didn't show fully charged. (The charger has a series of LEDs which indicate battery status. Other, healthy, batteries reached full charge in two or three hours. Trip was coming...
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    I thought of adding a spacer but the nut+lock nut keep the bracket at the top of the bolt and off the plastic. The photos don't show that. I went with the nut because it was simple. Do you think a spacer would do a better job?
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    HowTo: I made a dashboard for my RT accessories.

    Sweet! Unfortunately the ST I have doesn't provide any bolts to add such a platform.
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    Thanks, UtahPete. Parts are trickling in so it'll be a week or so to complete and yes: final assembly will get a little blue loctite. (By the way. "Brown water Navy" was a new term to me, so I did some investigating. Quite a story!)
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    I used an "Add a Circuit" adapter into fuse number 6? 7? on the fuse box to the driver's left (right when you're standing looking at the Spyder from the front). I had to use a couple of bulkhead connectors to pass the wire through both the fuse box cover and the fuse box cover cover. Then...
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    Baja Ron’s sway bar - what do YOU think of yours?

    Many anecdotes do not equal data. That said, my anecdotal evidence is Ron's sway bar improved lean and handling on the traffic rotaries I ride most days. Noticeable to me. No data though, just my butt and my head and how it feels. Glad I put it on the bike.
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    Update My solution wasn't elegant, but I made things work. Found the wiring diagrams in the manuals I purchased to be bare bones. Using Honda factory manuals has spoiled me. But all's well, if ugly, and, most importantly, all works without a hitch. Thanks for the assistance.
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    Routing heated-gear wiring: I is nervous about that Tupperware

    Thought I'd give you an update. Costco had a jar of courage on sale, so I bought some and dove in. (The project, not the jar.) Found things easier than I feared. More difficult than necessary, but not too difficult. Everything came off fairly easily. Went back without as much ease, but...
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    GPS mount: Anyone see a problem??

    Hullo I find I don't like looking down to see the Zumo mounted on the handlebar. Looking at the 2015 ST's dashboard I noticed four bolts: two left, two right. I pulled the top left bolt and the hardware store sold me a longer one with a nut and lock washer. I mounted a holder for a RAM ball...
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    2020 Miles - not 2021! — 12 days

    Greetings Just returned from 12 days on the ST, riding through eastern Oregon (ever heard of the "rattlesnake," north of Joseph? I had not. GREAT TWISTY ROAD both in Oregon (descending in altitude) and Washington (ascending)) eastern Washington to Spokane then SE through Idaho to Kamiah then...
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    OK. Thanks!
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    OK. I'm stumped. Where to begin finding that headlight wire? The manual I have lacks section numbers and page numbers. I taught technical writing and I can't navigate that thing. I'm about ready to start drilling holes in the fuse boxes and tap into fuse 6 on the left side. Sorry to ask such...
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    Tapping an ignition-on hot wire for relay — again?!

    Thanks, U-P. I'll try to find that in manual and on bike.
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