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    Just got off the phone with Carlo

    So what is Carlos' phone number? I've got a dead Spyder at the moment and may have to call to light more of a fire under the dealer. Appreciate it!
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    Ok on a positive note:

    YE, even given my current blown engine at 21000+ miles. She took me across the USA and back in fine style with never a hiccup. I expect the YE to be valid for a while, but reserve the right to whine later if my engine doesn't get fixed....
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    Has anyone corrected their Speedo error? Any easy fix?

    I just figure it keeps me from getting tickets. My VTX was 10% over at all speeds, but the Spyder seems to be only about 5% over. So that means if the speed limit is 65 and I'm going 75 ( per speedo) I'm actually closer to 72 and therefore relatively safe from a speeding ticket - at least out...
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    Engine blown...

    Thanks for all the wishes and support. I'll keep you all posted on how this develops. I'll be checking in with the dealer Monday 8/17 to find out the status. I've been really happy with the Spyder up to the moment the engine blew. I'm looking forward to a quick resolution. A little worried...
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    Hesitation

    you don't want to hear this, but see my post titled "Engine Blown"... I wasn't going over 100, but the hesitation was the first symptom.
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    Engine blown...

    Blew the engine at 21000+ miles. Running back form Bay area to SActo, engine puttered and almost died while I was pleasantly tooling along at 70 on I80. Check Oil light came on, but no other messages on the display. Took it off the freeway, cooled it down to 2 bars ( from 5 -- temp reading...
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    92 degrees, 103 degree heat index = nasty running Spyder..

    Must be the humidity -- can't be the heat. I just got back from cross-country, rode through OK, TX, NM, AZ, CA with temps over 100 the whole time, doing 75-85 on the freeways. Hottest was 110 in CA. No problems at all -- except that it runs a little rough now at anything less than 65 mph...
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    what else is available

    I test-rode a Goldwing trike the day before purchasing the Spyder. Its like riding your La-Z-boy down the street -- you get there, and its comfortable, but not much fun. If you're just interested in air and drive mostly freeways on long-haul trips, I can see it. But the next day, riding the...
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    Corbin Driver Backrest

    Yes, I'm using the nut that supposedly locks the backrest . It doesn't work too well. Would try locktite, but have found not much use anyway. And yes, this is only a problem when the backrest is used for the driver -- no problems at all when used for the passenger. I agree that you probably...
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    National Spyder run in Colorado-July 2010?

    Sounds great! There are some fine rides there. I did Pikes Peak this year on my way out East, but froze my *(&( off.
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    Corbin Driver Backrest

    I've got Corbin seats and a Corbin backrest for the driver's seat, which also works for the passenger. Two things: one, it doesn't cause you to lean forward. You can adjust the tilt on it. but.. two: the back protector on my tech jacket , along with the vibrations of the Spyder, lifts the...
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    Post here if you have over 5000 miles, not kilometers on your Spyder

    19000 plus -- should hit 20000 by the end of the month. Brakes still squeal, runs a little rough at the moment -- doesn't want to run at less than 60 mph ( must have gotten used to 75 on the x-country trip). Never put in for the 5k pin -- will wait for the 25K.
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    Post here if you have over 5000 miles, not kilometers on your Spyder

    10100 here as of today-- head out June 1 to put close to another 10000 by the end of July.. Haven't bothered to send for 5k in yet.
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    Dealer Recommendations Baltimore MD?

    I'm heading out East on June 1 from Calif and expect to need an oil change around Baltimore, MD. I've got the list of dealers, but does anyone have experience with these guys? I'd like to know which would be the best dealer to take it to. Just had the 12000 mile service done and paid 458 for...
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    NMN Foot Rest Adjustable Links

    pics?? pics?? pics???:yikes:
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    Givi bag latches

    I'm wondering about the BRP racks also. The posts I've seen are all wonderfully obscure as to whether the bags only or the bags and the rack are quick-release. I only see running with the Givi's when doing my long-distance trips, not around town.
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    IT'S ALIVE, IT'S ALIVE!!!!!! (Pic warning)

    Great paint job! Obviously, I like the color -- you've got some copper where mine is black, and vice versa. Love your seats - we had to very carefully color over the yellow piping with copper -- not nearly as cool!
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    gas milage

    I usually get about 32-33 around town and about 40 on my long rides... but yesterday I rode from Sacto over the hill to Carson City, NV. 125 miles and the damn thing only took 2.43 gallons to fill up in Carson City -- that's something like 50 mpg, right?? Used the cruise control for some of...
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    Coffee

    I stop for coffee -- otherwise, I'd never stop...
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    Pegs

    No Magic Neon makes not only the highway peg brackets, but you can also get extenders that let you raise the footpeg up. I have these with a 5 inch extension, and Harley footpegs. Very comfortable for this 5'4" rider. Try to check out what other folks have before you buy.
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