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    How do you determine your head Shape when buying a helmet?

    Well I know this can open a bunch of jokes at my expense - but here it goes. When buying a helmet how can you determine the shape of your head - round oval, intermediate oval, or long oval. I know about measuring around your head to find the Sm/Md/Lg size, but the shape is more confusing on...
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    How often should I apply grease to the drive belt?

    Last week, Martin posted a video about removing squeaking from your drive belt while improving its health. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?162060-Remove-the-Squeaking-Noise-from-your-Spyder-s-Drive-Belt-Top-Tips How often should one do this? I did it yesterday for the...
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    Need to remove stripped nut on passenger handrail (F3-Limited) - any ideas?

    I am installing passenger arm rests on my 2017 F3 Limited, the final nut of the right side back is stripped. It was stripped before I did anything. All other nuts came off without issue. I do not have access to any fancy tools - how do I remove the stripped bolt? Thanks in advance, Jim
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    After Guidance/opinions on Passenger Arm Rests for F3-Limited?

    I am looking to add passenger arm rests for my 2017 F3 Limited; this will help both me and any passenger feel more comfortable going around corners where they might otherwise feel they will fly off. I do not ride two-up often, but I would like to start doing it more often. I see Lamonster has...
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    Seat Wear showing! Any comments about Seat Replacement and expected life?

    I noticed the left side of my seat (2017 F3-L) is starting to crack and rip on the edge. I keep my spyder covered overnight and during the winter. Is this normal wear to expect? I know there are seat discussions often here, and if I need to replace, I would like something that is close to plug...
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    Will car ramps be okay to work under a Spyder

    Hi All: I am thinking of adding underneath lighting, and what I see is I need to get under the bike to install the light strips. Would car ramps be safe and provide sufficient room to install underneath lighting? Thanks in advance, Jim
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    Are Can Am OEM Covers worth it vs After-Market Covers?

    Hi all. I have a 2017 F3-Limited and I need a new cover. I seem to get about 2 to 3 years out of the after-market covers that cost about $70 US dollars. I see Can Am sells a cover for $299 that looks like it fits snuggly. Since this is over triple the cost, is it worth it based on any...
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    Review: Lamonster Back Rest for the F3-Limited

    I had this for one year now and I gave it plenty of time so I could provide honest feedback. Installation was simple and painless; Removing the backrest is simple, quick, and painless; I did not like the feel when I first installed it - I was always conscious of it; I now really like it and...
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    Anyone headed to Ocean City, Maryland Bike Week?

    Any peeps going - looking to be there Thursday night and Friday. Jim
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    DESS - what does it do exactly

    I saw a couple of posts about DESS and did some searching to see exactly what it is and does. Is it a security control on the Spyder that links the key with starter? I saw a few posts of people saying a failure causes the bike to be disabled. Is this common? I see people who disabled DESS...
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    Thanks Blueknight and Wmoater for recommending tires & rain gear!

    I want to pass out huge Thank You's to Blueknight and Wmoater for their recommendations of Vrendstein tires and KLIM rain gear. I was caught in a brutal downpour in Delaware on Tuesday evening, it was concerning the amount of rain that fell in a short amount of time. The tires recommended by...
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    Front Sprocket Correction at Dealership

    I do not remember reading this, so if this was discussed prior I apologize for the duplication. My spyder went in for its yearly service - last year I had the sprocket replaced just prior to the recall. The dealer told me the replacement doen last year would be redone and replaced this...
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    Does a Driver Backrest make riding more comfortable?

    Morning all - I searched through old threads and did not find what I was looking for. Does a driver backrest make riding more comfortable or help for long rides? Thanks in advance Jim
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    Wet weather tire and gear report

    I have quadratic vredestein tires and klim forecaster gear (jacket and pants) and i had the chance to use them several times the past few days. I plan on riding unless there is thunder and lightning. I am amazed at how well the tires perform on wet roads and in the rain. The tires have very...
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    Installed Spyderpops Dual Arm Lights - very happy with results!

    Looking to increase safety, I purchased the dual A arm lights from Syperpops. I installed them yesterday and I am very happy with the results. The installation was easy and straightforward. Connecting the lights and verifying they worked on took a few minutes, hiding the wires and cleaning...
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    Any advice on how difficult Side mirror removal/repl is on 2017 F3-Ltd?

    I am thinking of getting A-arm lights that connect to the blinker system - they A-arm install looks easy, my hesitation comes from removal of the side mirrors to connect the electric to the blinkers. Any advice or thoughts on the removal AND attachment back of the mirrors. Thanks in advance. Jim
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    Looking to get some Rain Gear - Frogg Toggs? Any style/type?

    I am looking to get some rain gear for warmer weather and saw a couple of posts mentioning Frogg Togg. Any recommendations for a style/type? Thanks in advance, Jim
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    What works for Brightening/Shining Chrome Wheels?

    I have a 2017 F3 Limited - I noticed the Chrome on the wheels seems to have lost some of its luster. Is there anything I can do to restore the shine back to wheels? I used Merlins Blood in the past to clean them - would that also help to brighten them? Thanks in advance. Jim
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    VREDESTEIN QUATRAC SL - Thanks Mike

    I had a VREDESTEIN QUATRAC SL installed and got my spyder back today. The trip from the shop to home was about 25 miles, adding the Quatrac on the back made a huge difference. I put Quatracs on the front last summer. The bike handles really different with those tires. Thanks to all for help...
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    Engine accent lights - anyone install and thoughts

    I am looking at additional accent lighting for my F3 Limited and saw engine accent lighting. I was wondering if anyone installed and could provide thoughts? I am looking to increase visibility at night, plus add a wow factor. :) Thanks, Jim
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