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    Having trouble wiring a Garmin XT, so should I just run it on its battery? If I do, will it still show traffic?

    Couldn't you just tap into the existing power wires that you kept in place instead of running to spare wires in the frunk or battery? I am trying to do something similar. Just putting in a phone holder that I want to power. I am not understanding why I need to get to new wires instead of using...
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    Where does the ZUMO 660 GPS Wiring on a 2014 RTL run?

    I have the headlights out to install LED's, and I have the side panel removed. So I see the wire coming from the old GPS mount and how it goes along the right side. I can see where the audio can be disconnected and further back the two pin connector I believe you are referring to. I am trying...
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    Need to know Jacking points using a floor jack?

    Thanks for the pics! I am just getting back to working on mine now.
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    HowTo: 5 1/4" Rear Speaker Mod on a 2014 RT

    According to SpyderRo in the comments to his video How to install Front Speakers , when someone asks him about rear speaker replacements: He says they are basically tweeters, that they don't get the full range. This may explain why the new JBL Cub 5.25 I installed in the rear sound worse than...
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    HowTo: 5 1/4" Rear Speaker Mod on a 2014 RT

    Why were you looking for something different than the JBL's? I just put the 3 Ohm JBL's in today. Not sure I like them. I was at the back anyway to put in flashing rear brake light and cargo lift strut, so decided to do the speakers as well. I had some marine kickers as well, but they were 4...
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    Rear speaker replacement - what size, & what's best? (2014 RT Ltd)

    I am in the process of putting the marine 4 ohm kicker 5 1/4 inches following BlueKnight911's video. Bought the speakers off ebay a year ago, but didn't realize they were 4 ohm until putting it together tonight. Did I screw up getting 4 ohm? Would they end up being a different size and not...
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    REPLACING BATTERY ON 2013 SPYDER RT

    Never mind. Got it. There are two slots above that it hooks into. Mine has another set of wires going to it with 15 amp. Anyone know what those are for?
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    REPLACING BATTERY ON 2013 SPYDER RT

    How do I get the bracket to attach back to the frame?
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    Battery Tenders - should you use them or not?

    What is the correct kind? I put mine on a tender all winter. Just went out to start it and it is completely dead. Mine is a Deltran Battery Tender Junior that I had from a few years back.
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    So, how fast can a spyder go and safely make a sharp right turn at an intersection?

    Thanks for the advice on this thread and others. I have been riding about a month with 1K miles. To me the muscles pulling seem to have more fine tuning ability than pushing. I feel much more confident pulling now, no over steer back again. Seems much more control pulling. Just did a google...
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    Doing away with DESS using BUDS Megatech

    I recently bought a 2014 RTL. I have been reading about the DESS issue, and having had a car in the past with a similar issue, wanted to get it resolved. I never had the DESS message pop up. Last night, my wife who nearly never rides it, pulled in from the driveway into the garage. I go to...
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    Installed GPS Mount on 2012 Spyder RT SE5 Limited Edition

    I also have 2014RT. Can't answer your questions, but also thinking of putting in a GPS. I don't know anything about it. But why not a newer unit like an XT or something? Would there be mounting plates and wiring fit for it, or is this only available for a 665?
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    Anyone know how to add a strobe/flasher to RT Brake Lights?

    I ordered these as well. I also ordered the ShowChrome rear top light. I was thinking of only the upper brake light as well, but since they come two to a pack and I need to get to the right-side light anyway, I am thinking of making the sides flash as well. So I would install the flasher before...
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    Lift Jacks Revisited - what's a viable lift jack to SAFELY raise a Spyder?

    Isn't that too light for the weight? Do you use jack stands after it is up?
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    How's your gas mileage???

    Om my 2014 RT, I tried one tank riding like crazy, high revs, fast as I could accelerate without squeeling tire. That got me 25 mpg. Next tank I ran in eco, trying to match green arrow shifting, and slow but still quicker than car acceleration. That got me 34 MPG. Use it for a to b errand...
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