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  1. MakoShark2

    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    So still with the old failing sprocket... Done a short ride today to burn a bit of old fuel not before checking if there were any play on the pulley, which there wasn't. While taking off on a steep hill I definitely felt it like it was slipping in first gear for 2 or 3 seconds then it...
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    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    Well ordered from my local BRP dealer here which told me they had to order from the factory. Should have been delivered 30/04 but now they are saying 12/05 instead... Hope I haven't to wait a more few days... :/
  3. MakoShark2

    Overheating F3s

    Cleaned mines this Winter after 16000mi and 2 years, they were actually not that bad.
  4. MakoShark2

    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    Thanks. I just ordered the Honda stuff... 1 pound of loctite just didn't made sense. Now I'll have to wait everything to be delivered.
  5. MakoShark2

    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    Oh that will never know as the paste BRP recommends seems to not have any. For me now it's more a question of getting the right stuff at the right price. Found LB 8012 and Honda M77 on ebay, both coming from the UK. 454g/16Oz/1lbs of LB 8012 at 84,47€/$100 or 75g/2.6Oz of Honda M77 at...
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    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    LB8012 explictly says +65% in it's datasheet: https://www.werkenmetmerken.nl/docs/Loctite_LB_8012_TDS.pdf Now if Honda M77 is Molykote M77 then I think it may have other issues as the datasheet states: "Suitable for lubrication points with low to moderate loads and low speeds that are subjected...
  7. MakoShark2

    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    So in terms of what should be applied we have: Loctite LB8012 Moly Paste Anti-Seize Compound (or Loctite 51048/51049) Kluberpaste 46 MR 401 Honda M77 (which replaced Honda M60) used for Honda shaft transmissions. Now LB8012 apparently meets the requirement of 60% molybdenum disulfide (which is...
  8. MakoShark2

    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    Yes of course. I do not drive "aggressively" and would say 80% of time I don not shift down and let the transmission do it on its own.
  9. MakoShark2

    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    Just ordered the new sprocket and bolt today so I guess I'll be doing it myself. 153€+14€ = 167€ or around $200... not cheap. Looking for the Moly Paste and it's not easily available here... will keep searching. Thank you.
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    Another one bytes the dust... Front Sprocket Failure - Red Dust!

    We're just going out of lockdown here (Portugal, Western Europe), doing a little Spring maintenance and just found this... Totally aware of the problem been doing routine checks at 5000km/3100mi intervals. For stats it's a 2018 F3-S euro model with 27000km/16777mi not using any belt...
  11. MakoShark2

    Key or no key that is the question...

    So no real reason to leave the key there at least electronically as the DESS won't read the key until ignition is on. Bigger issue would then be messing with the little metal flap thing which shouldn't be a real issue when in the garage, still I might stop leaving it there just because of that...
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    Key or no key that is the question...

    Ride all year here but we're in lockdown so the Spyder is getting more time in the garage than usual. I leave it with the parking brake off (wheels choked) and plenty of fuel (not overfilling it). Also I leave the key in the ignition... Think I've read somewhere it was recommended but not sure...
  13. MakoShark2

    What do I need for an oil change?

    Thanks Ron, I've sent you a PM.
  14. MakoShark2

    What do I need for an oil change?

    Sorry, you are right. It's the 1330 ACE engine with semi-automatic SE6 transmission. (F3-S MY2018)
  15. MakoShark2

    What do I need for an oil change?

    For the experienced ones, which part numbers and tools? Located in Europe so not kits available here, only the good old BRP dealer. Thanks!
  16. MakoShark2

    Front pads replacement - what tools are needed?

    All good. Just got home from a 1500 miles trip with no issues. Real good brake power and no "squealing" anymore. I do noticed a "swwwishhhhh" sound when braking which I'm not sure I had with the stock pads. Thank's to all. Now thinking on doing the annual maintenance myself. Got to check if...
  17. MakoShark2

    Front pads replacement - what tools are needed?

    Oh yes, forgot to mention. I did that to push the pistons back against the pads and the rotors. Pressed the pedal several times until it wasn't soft anymore.
  18. MakoShark2

    Front pads replacement - what tools are needed?

    So, it's done :ohyea: Most of the time was spent figuring how to lift the the front wheels about 2 inches so I coul get the jack under the suspension arm. That's because the jack has a pad with about 3 inches of rubber. So I had to get creative and I finally managed to place the spyder over a...
  19. MakoShark2

    Epic Spyder Fails

    or press the pedal...
  20. MakoShark2

    Front pads replacement - what tools are needed?

    All the info I need. Thank you all! Parts should be here by the end of the week, I'll let you know how it went.
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