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    Too hot to ride, or maybe I’m just getting old

    It's entirely up to you how you dress but I don't see how the Spyder is safer than a bike. You're just as exposed to the elements, pavement, front bumpers, etc. I had a single vehicle crash on a Z900 3 years ago going 45 mph. I woke up in someone's yard with my helmet next to me. I have no idea...
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    Too hot to ride, or maybe I’m just getting old

    I'm 67 now, been street riding since 19, and I have always disliked riding in the heat. I was in 98° a couple times on trips and was miserable. When it's hot and humid, I'll go for a ride in the morning if it's not too bad then. I went thru a week and a half of not riding because of the heat...
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    Any ideas on what might be causing this (((Vibration))) on my 15 F3S?

    It's had the recall done on it.
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    Any ideas on what might be causing this (((Vibration))) on my 15 F3S?

    I just assumed the the vibration was a quirk of the engine, that's why I never worried about it much before. But I also knew there was an issue with vibration from the belt, that's why I checked for the damper. I know that if I run it at 5000 rpm, it's very smooth, so that's what I've been...
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    Any ideas on what might be causing this (((Vibration))) on my 15 F3S?

    They only have about 2000 miles on em. The vibration has been there since I got it. The tires were new when I got it. .
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    Any ideas on what might be causing this (((Vibration))) on my 15 F3S?

    Kenda. I don't see a model name.
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    Any ideas on what might be causing this (((Vibration))) on my 15 F3S?

    I'm getting a vibration anywhere between 3500 rpm and 4500 rpm. Sometimes it goes away depending on the gear I'm in but not always. It's in the handgrips and footboards. I was going to get a belt damper cuz I figured that was the culprit. I got to reaching behind the left cover to make sure...
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    My Cruise control won't allow me to accelerate just by twisting the throttle - Is this normal?

    Update on the cruise control. It works as described, I just need to screw the throttle on farther than I am used to and it works fine. Thanks!
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    Just When You Think You've Seen It All...

    Thanks for the info. I have noticed the Spyder seems to slow more just on engine braking than any of the motorcycles I have owned. I don't know if it's a weight thing, more rubber on the road, or wind resistance?
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    Just When You Think You've Seen It All...

    How long do the pads usually last on a Spyder? My 15 F3S has almost 11,000 miles on it, probably the original pads.
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    My Cruise control won't allow me to accelerate just by twisting the throttle - Is this normal?

    This might be my first bike with ride by wire. I had a 13 Goldwing Bagger and a Victory Cross Roads with cruise control, but I don't remember having an issue with twisting the throttle and going immediately.
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    My Cruise control won't allow me to accelerate just by twisting the throttle - Is this normal?

    That's probably what's happening. I'll give it a go and report back. Thanks for all the feedback.
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    My Cruise control won't allow me to accelerate just by twisting the throttle - Is this normal?

    My 2015 F3S won't accelerate when twisting the throttle if the cruise is engaged. I have to shut the cruise off, then twist the throttle. In my experience, that could be bad in certain situations, like trying to avoid a car drifting into your lane.
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    Any Suggestions for new Riding Footwear?

    I love Alpinestars waterproof boots. Very comfortable, lots of protection good for walking I too. They ain't cheap but they last, I've had em last for 8-10 years.
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    Spyder decisions - any suggestions on what to buy as my first Spyder?

    I'm just not good enough on a twisty road yet. May never be actually, at my age I'm happy just being able ride on divided highways at a decent speed.
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    Just did a Front pad replacement, Very nice performance equipment - Well done BRP!

    I've had Brembo's on several bikes, all great stoppers and slower downers. I've had good results with Nissin's on a couple of Kaws I had too. Tokico, not so much.
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    Spyder decisions - any suggestions on what to buy as my first Spyder?

    I just did a quick look at the 1330 engine specs. The peak torque is at 5000 rpm which is why it feels like it will still pull hard at 85 mph, peak hp is at 7200 rpm. It's an over square bore and stroke too.
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    Spyder decisions - any suggestions on what to buy as my first Spyder?

    I'm a new Spyder owner so take this for what it's worth. I have a 2015 F3S and it seems to run best at 85mph on the highway. It's smoother and still has enough power to pass at that speed. I've not ridden it at that speed for more than 5 miles at a time due to traffic or getting ticketed though...
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    EBD fault message on my 2015 F3s. What is it?

    It was low brake fluid. The front reservoir was low and I topped up the rear one. I guess those warnings are there for a reason.
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    EBD fault message on my 2015 F3s. What is it?

    Thanks for the info! I started it later in the garage and pulled forward and reversed it with no alerts showing. I'm going to clean the sensor and check brake fluid too. It just occurred to me. I was parked on an incline at the restaurant. Could that possibly of caused the brake fluid to...
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