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    Need Guidance on Replacing the very bottom front Plastic Piece on a '22 F3 - anyone done this and what is involved?

    I had a "bumpskid"; once. It came installed on a used machine. That is, until it caught on a RR crossing. When it tore off the 2015 F3, it damaged the two main blocks that the front end is built around and every piece of plastic to which it was attached. I don't remember the total bill...
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    When should you change your Spark Plugs?

    I changed at ~38K miles: the electrodes were noticeably worn, with a huge gap, although the engine seemed to run OK. I'm glad I replaced them (I had pictures somewhere, but I can't find them at the moment).
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    How do I go about F3 top panel and cluster removal? Fitting Cruise Control to F3 Base...

    BRP hasn't made aircraft in nearly 20 years. BRP parted from Bombardier, Inc., in the early 2000's. That stated, it still is a crappy way to attach a panel. I've broken the itty-bitty tab at the corner off of the panel, scratched paint, etc. In a new state, the tab will release easier. As soon...
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    How do I go about F3 top panel and cluster removal? Fitting Cruise Control to F3 Base...

    I made this tool and posted a while back to remove the Top Panels around the console. I would add to spray a little Windex, soap, or plain water into the area: road grime will add friction against the tabs flexing: https://www.spyderlovers.com/threads/removing-top-panels-a-tool.140336/ The...
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    Anyone running or tried BUDS on MacBook (Pro)?

    Update: installed Parallels on my MacBook Pro with M3 silicon, WIN 11 Pro, and connected the BUDS system. The downside is that Parallels requires a fully legal WIN install. I was trying to transfer the license off my older MacBook with Intel silicon, but didn't want to jeopardize getting it...
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    Deer collision - safer on a Spyder? Thoughts? Or first-hand accounts?

    Way late, but there seems to be some active discussion, and with the deer rut in full swing, that seems timely. It depends on the strike and whether damage to the machine or person is the focus. A three-wheel machine will likely be more stable with less required expertise of the rider. However...
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    Adding a FOBO sensor to the Air Shock if you already have an existing Profile

    That's clever application of technology!
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    Can anyone confirm if BRP has used Different plastic materials for 2026 models?

    Realisticly, raw plastics are prone to scratching. Especially black, high-shine/gloss surfaces. For impact resistance, thermal stability, and paint-ability and price, the plastics typically used are amorphous chemistries. ABS and ABS/PC alloys are the likely materials; straight polycarbonate...
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    Wait for new version of BRP GO compatible with Android for 10.25 inch display or get dedicated GPS?

    I'd go with a dedicated GPS: simple to use and bright. We are currently using Garmin Zumo XT units. I don't have to worry about getting out of cellphone range without downloaded maps. If all you ride is urban settings, a cell phone GPS is great. Some of us have been waiting since 2018 for BRP...
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    I built support blocks to raise the Spyder for oil changes etc.

    Nice! I like that they are wide and stable, too. Simple...why didn't I think of that?
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    2025 F3 Special Series - is there any reason that wiring the heated seat to the unused heated passenger handgrips wiring might not work?

    The Spyder has a CANBus system for electricity control and distribution - the CANBus is sensitive to overload from adding lights, air horns, etc. I don't have a wire diagram for a 2025, but in 2023, the rear handle grip heaters were on a 10 amp accessory circuit. The rider and passenger grip...
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    Probably a stupid idea - thinking I might go from a 2018 F3 Ltd to an RTL S2S - am I crazy and should just keep what I have?

    All of your readers may have an opinion, but only you can decide if you want the smell of new paint. Your 2018 has a lot of life left in it, but it is nearly 8 model years old. I would not make a decision (my opinion, anyway) based on CarPlay - many of us have been burned by the lack of any...
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    2025 F3 Special Series - is there any reason that wiring the heated seat to the unused heated passenger handgrips wiring might not work?

    A question would be does the system have enough wattage available to actually heat the seat. That stated, both hand holds were heated so maybe there enough wattage. Measure resistance of one hand hold, then multiply by 2 to get total wattage of the OEM load. Here's a link to a wattage calculator...
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    Oop's! Look out BRP, Honda has a new 3-wheeler coming out!

    After the ATC fiasco with lawsuits for unstable 3-wheel vehicles, it would be a cold day in Hades for them to put 1800cc on 3 wheels.
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    Right low beam on F3 burned out - should I replace both headlights?

    That life number is under optimal conditions; it doesn't factor in things like the road vibration and on/off cycling. Many electronic failures happen during the start/stop cycle. A filament bulb like a halogen or incandescent bulb, cannot take the vibration, however minor in the Spyder, and I...
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    No bright headlights, dims work fine - any ideas?

    If OEM halogen bulbs, the high beams are likely burned out. That has happened regularly to me until I switched to LED headlights. There are no shutters in the 2018 models, just dual beam lights. The challenge is that to replace the bulbs, significant body panels must be removed. My hands/arms...
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    Is this Krikit Belt Tension still too tight?

    Like Mikey said, run it. There are some in this thread who missed the point I was trying to make on noticing and feeling an harmonic vibration riding on a H-D due to the inherent vibration of the engines. The correct part of his statement was the engine is not running to adjust belt tension...
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    Is this Krikit Belt Tension still too tight?

    Thank you for the detailed explanations (multiple) that you have given! The sonic tool would depend on mass of the belt and tension, while looking for a frequency response. Like tuning a stringed instrument. The Krikit is a direct indication of tension, my preference; that stated, there is error...
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    Is this Krikit Belt Tension still too tight?

    I have run 120 - 140 via the Krikit with the vehicle loaded/sitting on the ground for over 10 years. Especially when the engine mounted drive sprockets were failing and some transmission shafts, prior to a solution from BRP. The swing arm geometry increases belt tension as it is compressed...
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    What can you tell me about this unit on my Rear shock?

    That's the remote reservoir for the Fox Factory Series 2.0 Podium RC2 Rear Shock. The two settings on it are for adjusting damping, high velocity and low velocity events. Go to page 13 in this Fox manual to understand the settings. This manual is not specific to the Spyder's shock, but explains...
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