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  1. RickWB

    Dropping off Spyder to my local dealer tomorrow

    Fully vaccinated Americans were allowed to enter Canada as of Aug 9. You will need to prove you got the vaccines. You might check the internet for any updates of further information on entry requirements. We are waiting for the US to open the border to us Canadians. An announcement occur on...
  2. RickWB

    LED turn signals and now hyper flash

    Anyone try these: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/motorcycle-brake-light-bulb/1157-can-bus-led-bulb-dual-function-30-smd-led-tower-bay15d-retrofit-car/4191/?make=90&model=3274&scc_id=1946&year=2019#/attributes/13 ? Canbus enabled. These would be running lights, brake lights and turn...
  3. RickWB

    Absolutely Amazing after Installing BajaRon sway bar!

    Very pleased with the BajaRon swaybar. There is a number of country roads around here with twisties, and the bike clung to the curves better. I also took in on the highway. I used to slow down on one particular curve, and now, no need. I would have ridden longer this afternoon, but hot...
  4. RickWB

    Absolutely Amazing after Installing BajaRon sway bar!

    ++++++++++++++++++++ Installed the BajaRon swaybar and links yesterday. I removed old links and installed new links with cycle on the ground. I had purchased a 5/16" dowel on the weekend, but my wife was away with the car, and that is where I left the dowel. There was no super glue in my...
  5. RickWB

    Newbie Question about handling

    I've had my Spyder F3 for 2 months now, and amassed 2,800 km. I added foam grips off the start, check tire pressure often, and am awaiting the delivery of my BajaRon's sway bar. By instinct, I have slowed from the posted highway speed on corners, but learning the leaning procedures outlined in...
  6. RickWB

    How do you dress for a ride?

    I have a hi-vis, armored mesh jacket, riding boots, gloves, modular helmet and jeans, I wear this gear even in hot weather. I was riding with a group a couple of weeks ago, and two of the riders had the Helight Turtle airbag vest. One review by a rider who crashed his Spyder. These vest are...
  7. RickWB

    What are you paying for insurance? Who are you insured with?

    Brucie: All ICBC. I had Beacon when I had my Suzuki SV650, but it was higher than ICBC with the Spyder. I am going to look into Westland Insurance for the Spyder when I renew. I have Westland for our truck camper and house - very competitive rates.
  8. RickWB

    What are you paying for insurance? Who are you insured with?

    $800 Cdn for 6 months. I got $2 million liability, collision and comprehensive. I insured for replacement cost.
  9. RickWB

    Running ECO Mode - my MPG results.

    Average 45 imperial mpg for first 2,000 km on my F3. I followed break-in procedure for first 1,000 km and operating more spirited since then. I have been using 91 octane fuel. Rick
  10. RickWB

    Thinking of adding Fender Lighting - input fm those who have?

    I am investigating the same thing. Looks like the Tricled system is plug and play, but not the ShowChrome, thus a bit more complex install. I hope others who have installed will provide feedback. Rick
  11. RickWB

    Can Am Accessory Customer Service Experience

    Hey Brucie: The link you provided appears to be incorrect. Try http://canamspyderaccessories.com Rick
  12. RickWB

    Buying from the Mother Ship Can-Am BRP

    My Shad saddlebags arrived today. They were shipped from the dealer in Quebec who previously shipped the saddlebag mounts. The bags arrived earlier than I expected. Rick
  13. RickWB

    Learn from my mistake!

    When I moved from the temperature coastal climate of British Columbia to Manitoba, I had to get a block heater installed in my car. As it was not something I was used to, I did drive off from time to time, plugged in. Folks used to wave at me as I drove along, and I thought they we living the...
  14. RickWB

    Road vibrations on 3 wheels

    Hey Bruce: The Pacific Marine route is a network of roads that forms a loop. The paved logging road I was on today is from Honeymoon Bay to Port Renfrew. My ride today was from Duncan to Port Renfrew and return. The loop is very popular with motorcyclists, for the views and twists.
  15. RickWB

    Road vibrations on 3 wheels

    Today, took my Spyder on a windy, bumpy blacktopped road, called the Pacific Marine Route, on Vancouver Island. It is a logging road, but was upgraded to pavement. I have ridden it a number of times with my previous 2 wheeled motorcycle, and it was a great ride, good speed, with lots of...
  16. RickWB

    Buying from the Mother Ship Can-Am BRP

    Received a call from BRP this morning. Dealer who sent me the wrong part has received the returned package. Meanwhile they had ordered the correct part (saddlebags) from BRP warehouse, and dealer is shipping to me today. In speaking with BRP it appears that dealers fulfill the orders from BRP...
  17. RickWB

    Outdoor Temperature

    Hey Brucie: 40 C here on Vancouver Island, with humidity, about 45. We had central air installed in our house last month, which was fortuitous. I was out riding on the highway yesterday morning, and I have a vented jacket. Installed a water bottle holder 2 weeks ago and have a flip back chin...
  18. RickWB

    Buying from the Mother Ship Can-Am BRP

    I paid for my Shad saddlebags, but did not receive them. Invoice for parts was from a dealer in Quebec, and showed both the saddlebags and rack. I got the rack, but not the saddlebags, but paid for both. It appears that BRP uses a company named Kibo.com to fulfill orders from the website. I...
  19. RickWB

    Buying from the Mother Ship Can-Am BRP

    I ordered two items from BRP Canada a few weeks ago. I live in British Columbia, and the parts came from Quebec. I got one item correctly, but the second item was for a Ryker, not my Spyder. I phone Can Am customer support and a short hold and got a knowledgeable representative. He...
  20. RickWB

    Shad Can Am bags installed

    Got my brackets installed finally. Talked to machine shop and talked about heat to the bike frame. Others talked about drilling out and putting a helicoil in .... Got a hold of an old school bike show about 10 miles from me. They told me to bring it in. A couple of guys worked on it and...
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