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    How do you secure your Helmets when leaving your bike?

    In the past 13 years I've traveled over 150000 miles on various motorcycles. I've never locked my helmet, and not one has been stolen. I usually hang it from the left side passenger peg, but now on the Spyder I leave it on the seat or the rear rack.
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    Any reason not to Connect heated gear to acc outlets on 2022 F3?

    Thanks to all for your input. I have decided to connect direct to battery, with outlet plug up next to the key. Deciding factor was that I want to use it for battery tender also, like on my Z900.
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    Any reason not to Connect heated gear to acc outlets on 2022 F3?

    Is there any reason not to connect my heated vest to one of the "Customer Accessories" outlets on my F3 base? Tourmaster wants me to connect direct to the battery, but the outlets would be so much simpler and would not be hot until I'm moving.... Thanks for any input! Getting on the Spyder...
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    Has anyone given their Spyder a "Name"???

    My wife named both my rides. The Spyder is the " Metal Bitch" as in " Are you riding the bitch again , dear?". My Ninja 650 is the "Steel Slut". Can't win either way-- I'm in trouble no matter what.
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    Desparately need help!!!

    As the post above mentions, the one time it worked fine was when there happened to be a demo Spyder in town at the same time. It took me a month to get mine, with blown engine, fixed, even with Carlo's help -- but he did send a new engine, since my dealer didn't have the knowledge to overhaul...
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    Sypder's Handling

    My experience is that the Spyder corners faster/better than my VTX 1300 but not quite as good as a 20-year old on a Ducati. It will likely corner better than your buddies' Harleys -- I almost ran some over last year out on a ride... I can, however, keep up with no problem in the twisties with...
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    BRP Givi bags

    Check Twisted Throttle.com and Competition Accessories to see their price for the Givi 35's -- that is what you are getting with the BRP Givi's. the mounting set for the BRP version is better than the version Givi sells on their sights, since you can quick-release the brackets. I bought the...
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    My First Trip

    Next time, ride there:2thumbs:
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    i need to speed up a bit

    Well, I've got 34160 miles and it shows 278 hours, for an average speed of 122.8 mph...:yikes: Oh yeah, forgot that the hour meter reset when the new engine went in at 21000 miles..... so let's see, that leaves 13160 miles, darn - only 47.3 mph --I ll have to stop riding it around town every...
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    for you aerostiched BMW riders

    Good job keeping up with him! I just followed my aerostiched VFR-riding friend through the twisties on CA 128 near Calistoga. He was amazed that I was right on his tail the whole time, and that when I led, he couldn't keep up with me. Of course, I may be a little crazier than he is, but...
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    Maybe 2 wheels again for me....

    I understand the need for the lean, also. Put my Spyder up here in claissifieds, then had second thoughts - I've got way too much invested in it and way more mileage than most folks would think was appropriate. So I'm going to pick up a used sport bike to fling around the twisties. I doubt if...
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    Ready for the rain?

    I've used Merrill Moab gore-tex hiking boots for a few years now -- mesh and cool for the heat, but waterproof for the rain. Worked well in snow also as long as it snot too cold. They are the most comfortable hiking boots I've ever worn. When I get to my destinations ( usually some national...
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    Alternate route thru Colorado?

    Dealer in CO Springs folded a while ago. Closest is Denver now.
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    Alternate route thru Colorado?

    285 is mostly pretty nice after you get past the connection to 470. I've ridden from there to Salida. Some truck traffic but OK. Coming down from Salida to Alamosa I haven't done. Once on 160, if you have time you might take the turn to LaVeta on CO 12, which will take you the back way to...
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    Is it just me? Feel beat after a long ride

    I agree wholeheartedly! Just finished a ride over 3000 miles with a few 500-mile days. Tired - damn straight! But I wouldn;t even have tried without a good windshield, risers, and my highway pegs. My idea of hydration is to drink a bottle of something at every gas stop. Of course, this...
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    Thanks to RPM in Denver

    Well, they may or may not be the highest volume dealer in the US, but they sure were nice to this rider last week. I was passing through Denver and needed an oil change. Stopped in and they rearranged their maintenance work for the following morning ( when I was leaving for Alamosa) to do the...
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    Thanks to Spyderpops

    I agree! The service was really quick and the missing air dam really works. I put it on a few weeks ago and then went out for a 3000 mile ride. Never over 3 bars, even idling in traffic in Moab,UT at 80 degrees. Yes, a nincompoop can do it -- I am living proof of that!:joke:
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    Top High Mileage Spyders

    Move over -- I hit 31664.9 miles today :2thumbs: By the time September rolls around ( 2 years from when I bought it), I should have closer to 40,000. Unless it sells before then!
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    SPYDERPOPS WEBSITE UP

    Great product, Pops! Installed mine on Tues. Left Weds and have put on 1500 miles across CA, NV, UT and CO -- haven't seen over 3 bars yet!!!
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    A sign of the times!

    Seconded :2thumbs:
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