• 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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  1. GRHorst

    Here be a newbie - with a bunch of questions about riding, twitchy handling, & brakes

    Regarding the "brake pedal contortionist's nightmare". My right foot just didn't want to turn naturally inward to hit the brake pedal. It helped me considerably to install a longer brake pedal. The factory pedal is too short and too close to the bike. The other thing was getting the full length...
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    Has anyone found & installed Brighter rear-facing lights on their F3L?

    CRAP!!! Ok ... I learned my lesson on using cheap components. I installed the LED light strip and it appeared to work good for both running and brake light. However, when we went for our next ride that took us down a section of interstate, I turned on the cruise control and it would not...
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    Installed 7000 lumins Fog Lights on my 2021 F3 Limited

    [I'm a little apprehensive to take my new Spyder apart, but it looks like from your posting and pics installing was not bad. Did your LEDs have the braided heat sink or the newer metal heat sink? I'm hoping for the latter on my kit and that the Amazon image is outdated. Show Chrome/Big Bike...
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    Moving 2021 F3 Ltd Pillion foot boards - any thoughts/suggestions?

    I put on the kit to raise the passenger floorboards on our F3T. If you think raising them up would do as well as moving them back, I could upload a picture.
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    Has anyone found & installed Brighter rear-facing lights on their F3L?

    I didn't think of the hot glue trick. Apparently the glue is non-conductive and a good insulator. My problem with hot glue is that it ALWAYS finds it way onto one of my fingers regardless of how careful I think I'm being ... :yikes:
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    Need help / advice. Buying a Spyder out of town (3000 miles away) with lien.

    If you have a good relationship with your financial institution, they may help. But then again maybe not. I purchased a car that still had a lien. I knew someone at my credit union that I asked to work out the lien for me with the other bank. In my case he was a great help and if the two...
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    Has anyone found & installed Brighter rear-facing lights on their F3L?

    "SOLDER it and seal with heat shrink" - sounds like good advise. I always keep a supply of heat-shrink tubing of various sizes and use it often. However, I didn't cut the wires in this case. I just trimmed the shield and soldered on the three new wires w/o actually cutting the existing wire...
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    Has anyone found & installed Brighter rear-facing lights on their F3L?

    I'm finally getting back to this ... thanks for all the input!! I have an independent 3rd party LED strip. It has the two brightness leads and ground. So not needing more than one wire for each, I don't think I will use leverlocks. They have some advantages. But I'll use either the old style...
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    Throttle Tension - can it be changed?

    Thanks for the replies. I'll probably just leave the throttle tension alone for now.
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    What bike did you ride to get your motorcycle license ??

    I grew up in Kansas. There you didn't need anything but a normal drivers license to drive a motorcycle. (I don't know if that is still true today.) So I just bought a small Honda and rode. Later while living in Ohio I had to get a motorcycle license so I took the test on my Honda 450. As I...
  11. GRHorst

    Any riders with the Ultimate Tall Boy seat?

    I'm 6'4" 240lb and had a custom seat made by Diamond Seats for my 21 F3L. This impacted both leg comfort and seat comfort since the factory seat was too soft. They have several style choices. But most important, you send them your height, weight, and inseam measurements. They choose the best...
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    Throttle Tension - can it be changed?

    I often wish the throttle had more tension. If I push or pull with my throttle hand to make a tight turn, it's difficult to do this without moving the throttle. It would seem that a stiffer twist on the throttle would make this much easier instead of relying excessively on my left hand to make...
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    F3 2022 Trunk USB Port not charging - any ideas why? Fixes?

    That reminds me, I need to put my USB tester on the trunk port. It indicates volt and amps. I'm wondering if it may be like some cars where the power to the USB is enough to operate a phone or GPS but they are intentionally not providing enough power to CHARGE a phone. I hope this is not the...
  14. GRHorst

    After suggestions on Essential Tools to carry?

    I probably carry more tools that I need. But after hearing of problems with the parking brake release, I recently added a spring hook. That way if I ever need to manually unhook the spring I'm hoping this could make it easier. But hoping I won't need it. Those of you who have had to unhook the...
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    F3L side bag/glove box not shutting/staying closed - any fix ideas?

    My glove box didn't want to close at first. The dealer made a little adjustment, now it closed. But I have to push straight down fairly hard on the front where the latch is to get the latch to close and lock it down.
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    BRP Connect - d/load the app, plug in, then listen to your phone? Do you like it?

    I was able to get connected via the cable in the glovebox. HOWEVER, whenever I got a call, email notification, or a text on the phone, the whole thing would disconnect and I had to stop driving to reboot the app and reconnect. So unless there is some sort of software upgrade on the bike the...
  17. GRHorst

    Which Spyder - Tall Rider

    I bought our 2021 F3 Limited last year. I'm 6'3" and was surprised to find that the F3 was quite comfortable, although I went to the dealer intending to by an RT. The most important upgrades for me, relative to my height (Among other accessories), were: - Ultimate F3 floorboard (I used stock...
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    F3L side bag/glove box not shutting/staying closed - any fix ideas?

    Sometimes I've had trouble closing the rear side case on my F3L. I'm not sure why. Once I had something protruding that didn't quite fit. The other time, after wiggling and re-trying for about 10 minutes I got it shut. This latch seems a bit finicky at best.
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    What were the best 3 A/mkt items you added to your Spyder?

    Upgraded sway bar, floorboards, Fender lights to replace the stock reflectors on my 21 F3L
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    Any opinions on using Rain X on your Spyder's Windshield?

    Great idea. I'll have to try that. Hopefully it won't just miss me and hit my passenger in her face. ;)
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