• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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  1. Metalman

    Anyone identify this exhaust system? (And how do I quiet it down?)

    I like it high.
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    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    According to my manual, it says that my 2023 RTL should have 28 psi in the rear tire. I'm wondering if I increase the pressure by a few pounds, if that will increase my fuel mileage. I understand that some people have mentioned the tire wears out in the center of the tread if the tire pressure...
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    My first thousand miles on the Spyder

    I am quite tall and do not like sitting bolt upright on any motorcycle. I would like to be able to move the handlebars forward on the Spyder, so I would have a bit of stretch to reach the bars and therefore lean forward a bit. Are there any suggestions on how to do this?
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    Anyone else get this Howling Noise? What's the fix?

    I have the howl on my 2023 RTL at about 50 miles an hour. It's very noticeable wearing a full face helmet, but not noticeable when wearing a half helmet. It must be some sort of harmonic in my helmet.
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    Can't get it back into ECO Mode - am I missing a step, or is it dealer time?

    When I took the first ride on the RTL, I thought I was flogging a dead horse. Then I realized it was on Economy mode. I switched it off and noticed I needed much less throttle to do what I was doing when ECO mode was on. I'm still not impressed with the acceleration of the RTL, perhaps because I...
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    Here's my Strobe light controller for the trunk brake light.

    I'm glad you got it working. I purchased several of them and never had a problem with them, so I suspected it was something due to the wiring.
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    Here's my Strobe light controller for the trunk brake light.

    One more thought. Did you correctly identify the ground and hot wire to the brake light? Ground is black and white is the power to the brake.
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    Here's my Strobe light controller for the trunk brake light.

    According to the information amazon, the modulator can only be used on LED lights.
  9. Metalman

    Here's my Strobe light controller for the trunk brake light.

    Be sure that you wire them with the IN and OUT wires properly connected. IN: power/ground to flasher. OUT: power/ground to the light.
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    Here's my Strobe light controller for the trunk brake light.

    All of my motorcycles and most of my four wheel vehicles, including my motorhome, have/had strobing brake lights. So naturally I wanted to equip my 2023 RTL with a flashing brake light on the tail trunk. I purchased two brake light flashers for $5.99 at Amazon...
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    I built support blocks to raise the Spyder for oil changes etc.

    When doing my first oil change, I lifted the Spyder with an aluminum craftsman motorcycle/ATV lift. The Spyder is quite a bit heavier than the motorcycles I've lifted with it, but it picked it up fine. I used concrete blocks under the three wheels, so the jack could be pulled out to access the...
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    Does anyone have a Wiring Schematic for a 2023 RTL?

    John, Thanks for the wiring schematic. I appreciate your help.
  13. Metalman

    Does anyone have a Wiring Schematic for a 2023 RTL?

    John, Where did you get the manual? Can you tell me the color of the + wire feeding the brake light on the travel trunk? Thank you.
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    Does anyone have a Wiring Schematic for a 2023 RTL?

    The manual was provided for about $25 from Midwest Manuals. I wouldn't recommend it because, though it's for a 2023 RT, it is not up-to-date and there are errors. I haven't figured out how to use the table of contents to go directly to the page or section I want, other than scrolling through a...
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    Does anyone have a Wiring Schematic for a 2023 RTL?

    I would like a schematic of the electrical system on my RTL. I purchased the PDF manual for my year and model, but all I can find are diagrams for the multitude of cable assemblies; no information on the wires within them.
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