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    What size is the Fuel hose that feeds the filter?

    Can you tell me what are the two sizes of fuel line are please? Thanks
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    998cc Winter Maintenance on the RT

    Thank you for your very detailed explanation. I've been told that Napa have silicone tubing to replace the Vacuum hoses but I can't seem to find the size. Can you tell me the size of vacuum hose you used by any chance? Thanks Colm
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    Is a Spyder a motorcycle, trike or something else?

    In Canada the Spyder is considered a motorcycle for insurance purposes. I have had a few people say to me that I'm wrong however my insurance states that it is indeed a motorcycle! Having ridden bikes for most of life I consider it a bike, my sidecar combination is also a bike both have three...
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    Fuse blew I presume - Spyder 2012. Any suggestions?

    So, you were all right! I replaced the battery, and everything appears to be back to normal. we are looking at a possible four days of snow this week so I don't think I'll be scooting around for a few days. Thanks Peter Aawen for your in-depth knowledge and everyone else who chimed in :)
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    A front wheel WILL come off the ground (I found out this weekend)

    I've had that happen on a quick right hander, the missus asked the inevitable and yes it did!
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    Fuse blew I presume - Spyder 2012. Any suggestions?

    I've got it on charge at the moment however I'll probably change it out if everything else checks out. I've owned bikes since the 1970's everything from a BSA Beagle to Gold Wings, solos sidecars and everything in between. It's really the suddenness of the power going out that surprised me. It...
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    Fuse blew I presume - Spyder 2012. Any suggestions?

    Thanks for reply, we had an Indian summer up to about ten days ago. Suddenly the weather and temperature dropped like a stone. This week we had some snow fall so I put the Spyder on tender because of the trip this weekend. No problem starting every time until we stopped at the ferry booth on the...
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    Fuse blew I presume - Spyder 2012. Any suggestions?

    Thanks for your reply! So had to boost it on the ferry and rode it home, I had done 180km this weekend traffic was very busy in Vancouver today. Stopped for gas and once boosted again power steering was gone and now check engine light when I got home. It was fine until we stopped to pay at...
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    Fuse blew I presume - Spyder 2012. Any suggestions?

    I stopped at a ferry booth to pay the ferryman, turned off before using the parking brake. Turned the ignition on again and reset the brake. Paid the ferry girl, turned on the ignition and nothing. Turned on again temp gauge flipping up and down and the dash went wild. Turned off again pulled...
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    Electric Windshield adjustment bar broke. Any suggestions?

    Replacement windshield adjustment bar It doesn't look the same, however it would be cheaper to get with less postage if any compared to Noboot's version. https://www.canamspyderaccessories.com/rt-series-replacement-arm-for-windshield-black/
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    C1282 fault on 2012 RT - any simple fixes?

    Code C1282 continued... I ordered some Speedbleeders and brake pads which I hope to install this week. I've discovered one advantage to this C1282 fault. I can go directly into reverse without having to go into first gear first! I'm wondering how much it costs to have a technician check with...
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    C1282 fault on 2012 RT - any simple fixes?

    So since yesterday, I removed any fluid from both master brake cylinders and filled with fresh. No change! From another post suggesting disconnecting the battery. I did that too but no change.
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    C1282 fault on 2012 RT - any simple fixes?

    Thanks very much for your detailed reply. I’ll have another go at it later today.
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    C1282 fault on 2012 RT - any simple fixes?

    Thanks for your reply! What is the correct way to fit the covers? Is there a specific position, there does'nt seem to be any markings as to direction it should lie.
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    C1282 fault on 2012 RT - any simple fixes?

    My new to me 2012 RT (16000kms) has been running well but I've ridden 4000kms in the past month and decided to check the brake fluid levels. All I did was remove the brake master cylinder caps. The levels appeared to be fine so I refitted the caps, started it up and now this C1282 fault code has...
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    Need advice - looking at a 2012 RSS, what to watch for?

    If you are considering side bags for it consider the Mutazu Saddlebags https://www.mutazu.com/collections/mutazu-universal-hard-saddlebags some come with the fitting kit.
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    A quick demo of Big Blue Motorcycle Lift with RT Mount

    In your video you mention the rear mounting “U” bolts fitted to the rear shock. Is this done when the Spyder is raised by you or part of the accessory bracket?
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    Suggest ways of Mounting a GoPro type camera to the RT?

    Your final video is great indeed but does the camera get in the way of your sideways view, traffic coming out from an off ramp on the right?
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    Why are there different screw fittings on 1 bit of tupperware?

    That one is normally used on the battery terminals. I’d bet the previous owner was fitting a charging pigtail and discovered that the ordinal battery bolt was too short and swapped out the two screws. If you want to see lunacy just wait until you have to change the battery. Pierre Poliquin...
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    Is this 2011 Spyder RT with 12000 miles worth it?

    In the end I bought a 2012 RT with just 12600 km. It is in excellent condition except for a broken radio aerial. It is the metallic brown colour. It came with a few accessories, floor boards and trunk liner, the roll bag and the side bags and the smaller cover. I had some trepidation about the...
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