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    What would cause the Brake linkage bolt to fall out?! Any insights?

    Presumably, it was the bolt for the linkage rod onto the master cylinder; otherwise , the brake linkage rod would have doubled up under the Spyder. The bolt is a shoulder bolt that has a flange head coupled with a nylon lock nut. By design, the brake rod exerts no lateral tension on the bolt: it...
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    Deer collision - safer on a Spyder? Thoughts? Or first-hand accounts?

    It's the randomness of the occurrence that renders one statistically more viable for an outcome than the other. I've seen both ways on a two-wheel vs a Spyder; survival vs not. Keep you head on a swivel when riding in deer (animal) prone areas. Bear, deer, dogs, cows, moose, etc; they will all...
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    Has anyone had a vibrating mirror on F3-S? Not RT Style mirrors!

    Yup, you are correct CRSpyder3, and I failed to comprehend F3-S and went down a different rabbit hole. We've had multiple F3-S machines, and I still have a 2015. Mirror vibration at idle has never been an issue. I see the part numbers have changed between the 2015 and the 2024 model years...
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    Speedometer accuracy - when I set my Cruise to a certain speed, the speedo doesn't match - any others??

    Every speedometer on every vehicle I have owned since the 1960's has error. GPS and cellphone apps just give us the ability to view that error more precisely. Some of the variable are: tire size, tire pressure, load on the machine, wind resistance, and the calibration of the sensor (on modern...
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    Has anyone had a vibrating mirror on F3-S? Not RT Style mirrors!

    The "clip on" mirrors are notorious for being vibration-prone. Lamonster Garage sells a kit to replace the clip and stud with a bolt in place method. It's a bit more cumbersome to remove the mirrors when needed, but it got rid of the motion blur in the mirrors. Alternatively, you can make a set...
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    Adding USB ports to 2024 Spyder F3T - anyone tell me what these wires are for?

    PowerSports Diagnostics just uploaded the 2023 F3 manual with electrical schematic. BRP has changed to a relay to drive the heated grips vs a direct switch. #1 and #3 wires are, indeed, grounds. The #2 wire (OR/RD) is for the annunciator light and is common to many of the dash lights on the...
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    Adding USB ports to 2024 Spyder F3T - anyone tell me what these wires are for?

    Those are the wires/plugs for the Heated Grips (left side) and for Fog Lights (right side) on North American models. The power wire won't become energized until after the engine is started due to the load shedding relay system used; more power available to crank the engine. Start the engine...
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    Help please, I'm confused about the F3 handlebar options

    I didn't read this full thread, but jetfixer has an Attitude (U-Fit position 4) handlebar for sale on this site. Personally, we have short reach on our F3-S, -T and -L models for a more upright (anti-sport bike) position.
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    What's the difference between F3 Ltd & F3-T? Anyone switched fm RT?

    If the RT was the only Spyder, I'd ride a Harley. I ride 1-up, so don't need the additional seating. I prefer the sportier handling and ride of the F3 family of Spyders. Yes, I've taken 5K mile trips on my F3-S. You've hit on the differences; the F3-T and the -L have the same drive train. There...
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    Anyone willing to disable DESS on 2015 F3S around Cody WY

    You might be able to get someone at the Vendor display at the Deadwood 3-Wheel Rally in early July. I think Squared Away will be there doing wheel alignments. Contact cptjam or Ann Meyer directly to validate if they could do it; both are on this forum and also on the FB Spyder groups.
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    The pictogram on the Mode switch and Handbrake switch is fading - anyone have any ideas?

    I can't tell from the photo if it's oxidized or worn. If oxidized, there are treatments that can be applied to the surface to restore depth of color and gloss. As you are in GER, stating a specific brand may not be useful. Choose one that does not leave a greasy film; older ArmorAll products...
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    History viewing in For Sale forum

    Thank you, Moderator Pete. Now I understand it's not "operator error"!
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    History viewing in For Sale forum

    I was just in the For Sale tab in this forum. I can only view items from about 2-May-2025. There are no page buttons at the top left corner as in other forum tabs. When I try to search, the results are truncated; at least per my recollection of the post for which I'm searching. I'm on a Windows...
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    Apple CarPlay - the good, the bad, and the really ugly

    Don't hold your breath on getting ANY resolution direct from BRP. There are a number of somewhat-to-reasonably proficient users of ACP on the BRP products who are on this Forum and FB groups. I am not one of them. Since the launch in 2018 of their digital dash product line "enhancement" and...
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    A different take on HD logo on stuff!

    Any MC-branded helmet was not made by the MC manufacturer! If you want a better buy, find the manufacturer who made the helmet. Clothing is the same; they find a supplier to make their stuff. Most of the MC manufacturers have their design staff come up with their brand image, colors, etc, and...
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    Trip, Maine to Yellowstone

    Check the road reports for conditions on Bear Tooth Highway. You should be ahead of the road construction start: they use that ugly chip sealing process out there that will raise hell with drive belts and sprockets. And yes, it can snow on any day of the year on the pass.
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    2017 Exhaust Muffler Compatibility; how to discern what fits?

    We've owned 2015 F3-S, 2018 F3-T and L, and 2023 F3-L SS models. And in the USA. All of them have had side entry Secondary Muffler designs: that is, the Primary Muffler/Catalytic Converter exits with the spherical coupler toward the right side of the machine. ALL F3 muffler designs attach to...
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    A word of warning about 2024 and newer RT and F3 handlebars!

    Good to know as I have some stock F3 handle bars to sell. Wayne
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    Does anyone have directions on how to install a Drive Belt on a 2016 F3T??

    The basic process: Remove the brake caliper and suspend with a bungee cord, tarp strap or cord to protect the brake line and parking brake cable Remove the Drive Sprocket Cover Depending on model and exhaust, you may need to remove the secondary muffler Loosen rear wheel axle, removing the nut...
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    May be old news to some, but the 2024/25 starting procedure doesn't need you to wait for the display safety stuff...

    This is an F3-related thread, hence it applies only to the 1330 F3 models. From 2015 and on, in the F3 series, one doesn't have to wait through the Safety display. Simply turn the key "On", hit the "Mode" button, then the "Starter". Just in case: the Frunk can be opened with the engine running...
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