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  1. BCNewell

    Green Country Spyder Jamboree - September 26-27-28, 2024

    Wanted to say a “Thank You” to all the organizers and workers at the Jamboree. Dan and the crew from Broken Arrow did a marvelous job. Getting the city of Tahlequah involved was good, too - and netted us some biscuits and gravy! I rode all 4 routes, and all had something to see/do/experience. As...
  2. BCNewell

    Are warped discs a common problem with Spyder Front Brakes?

    This: https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spyder-wheel-trim-accent-kits?srsltid=AfmBOooFpZ2dCWHs8sOHykogMG5XHH9xPKNs3R5Emze00PZS1w5YZjQV
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    Are warped discs a common problem with Spyder Front Brakes?

    ‘17 F3-S, w/ just under 12K miles. Noticed a shudder on stopping a couple weeks ago. Pulled front wheels to check pads. Found inner pad on RH side was worn at an angle, more wear on bottom, less on top. But seemed as though all pistons were free and moving. LH side was fine. Will probably go...
  4. BCNewell

    Your Weather News @ September Edition 2024

    Currently in Deep South Texas it’s 87*F w/ 76% humidity, headed for a high of 93*F. Hit & miss showers this afternoon. Checking closely as I’m striking out before dawn tomorrow on the F3-S, headed for the Green Country Jamboree in Tahlequah, Okla. Looks like we’ll have good traveling weather Wed...
  5. BCNewell

    Any events around 9/22 to 10/15 '24 in the Ozarks around Harrison?

    Green Country Spyder Jamboree is on September 26-28 https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?158834-Green-Country-Spyder-Jamboree-September-26-27-28-2024 Tahlequah is ~140 miles west of Harrison, with some XLNT riding roads between. Not sure of the expected turnout.
  6. BCNewell

    Dealer set 2022 RTL tire pressures waay high - what do you use?

    Not 100% certain, but believe this is a GM 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4WD 6.6L V8 diesel CrewCab. That’s what I glean (through Google searches :dontknow:) from the 1GCHK23113 on the door sticker. Basically your standard 3/4-ton truck, but with the base LT245 (single) tires. If it were my...
  7. BCNewell

    DESS disable wanted - at Green Country Jamboree Sept '24?

    Anybody attending the Jamboree in Oklahoma later this month who can/will disable the DESS system on my ‘17 F3-S?
  8. BCNewell

    Had to wear Gloves for Can Am riding course - Do you wear gloves? Why? Or why not?

    Wear deerskin gauntlet gloves in the dry, weatherproof gloves in the wet. Been hit in the hands by rocks too many times to not wear gloves.
  9. BCNewell

    Has anyone purchased a 2024 F3S? Do they still come with the rear cowl?

    Agree that the F3-S looks MUCH better with the rear cowl. Yellow stitching on my stock rear (and front) seat helps some, but not enough to break up all the black on the rear half. Only used my rear seat once - as a place to carry my duffel bag on a week-long trip. But just today I made a rack to...
  10. BCNewell

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Prepping my ride for a possible road trip to Green Country Jamboree. Put the IPS rack w/ top case back on, and today I fashioned a smaller rack in front of the IPS to carry my duffel bag. Made from aluminum angle and a $16 porcelain enamel grill topper. Once at my destination, I can pull four...
  11. BCNewell

    Bright Headlights Daytime Yes or No

    On my F3-S, in daytime, I have Lamonster LED headlights on low beam and Lamonster LED fog lights on. Have the fog lights aimed a tad high, about like the high beam level. Apparently works pretty well. Have had a couple of cars flash their lights at me during daytime. Because of high fog light...
  12. BCNewell

    Extended Warranty Purchasing Advice Needed

    Bought a $671 BEST from iMotosport this past May - for my ‘17 F3-S … which was still within its 2-year factory warranty! Double and triple-checked with Mr. Palmer there that I could indeed get the extension, even on a several-year-leftover trike. He assured me all was good. And I have verified...
  13. BCNewell

    Most amount of miles/KM you have ridden in one day on the Spyder

    The wife and I rode the two F3-S’s to the meetup in Nixa last year. Rode from home to Sulphur Springs, TX, the first day. A little over 600 miles … and still not out of Texas yet!
  14. BCNewell

    What did you do to get a Twisted Sisters route on your Garmin XT?

    Don’t overthink it. It’s three roads - Ranch Roads 335, 336, and 337. Two basically north/south, one basically east/west. Ride 'em in any order you see fit. Then, next day, hit the ones you really liked again - possibly in the opposite direction.
  15. BCNewell

    Reminiscing About Days Gone By...

    Back in the ‘90’s, I had a ‘71 Challenger (factory Plum Crazy purple) with a transplanted 426Hemi in it. Several times at fuel stations, I was greeted with, “Nice Camaro!” Learned to just let it go. But at the drag strip one afternoon, had a guy come up and say, “I need some valve covers like...
  16. BCNewell

    Anybody go for a Ride Today? Post about your ride (with pics?)

    Thread title is “Today’s ride with pics”, so thought I would piggy-back mine on here. Hope that’s OK w/ you, BamaJohn. Took a 87-mile ride this afternoon, checking out some of the other area farmers’ fields in two adjacent counties. We are about a week from starting our milo harvest, and just...
  17. BCNewell

    Green Country Spyder Jamboree - September 26-27-28, 2024

    Booked a room at Tru, hoping that my sesame harvesting will be over by then. It’s only a ~830-mile ride to get there on the two F3-S’s… :shocked: Will wait a bit on registering - unless there is a limit on registrations. :dontknow:
  18. BCNewell

    I got another New Helmet!

    Just bought a new lid myself! CycleGear is having a helmet sale this week. Picked up a Shoei RF-SR in matte dark grey (which looks more silver-y than grey to me). Sale included a basic Cardo Spirit Bluetooth unit, installed, at no charge, but they credited me the value of that basic unit...
  19. BCNewell

    Differences in leg angle/seating positions.

    Did you check this out? Handbrake and floorboards already installed. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?159466-Modified-Can-AM-Spyder-For-Sale-for-Enabled-Wheelchair-Rider
  20. BCNewell

    Who here has or uses a Leatherman or equivalent?

    Have carried several different Leatherman multi tools over the past 20+ years. Use mine multiple times daily for all kinds of different things. Broken knife tips or screwdriver tips is usually why I have to upgrade. But I use them for more than what they were designed for! :banghead: Would be...
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