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  1. BajaRon

    Wish I had not gone with a Vredestien Tire

    When the tread area is as weak as the Kenda, centrifugal force will wear the center out regardless of air pressure.
  2. BajaRon

    Can Am Red looks orange to me.

    Nice! I had a 1975 MX-250 Can-Am. Awesome motor. Lousy suspension.
  3. BajaRon

    Can Am Red looks orange to me.

    It looks orange next to red. It looks red next to orange. It's really neither, but in a stand alone environment, it does look Orange.
  4. BajaRon

    After oil refill and running, no oil in the HCM filter! Did I miss something?

    So, what was the oil solution?
  5. BajaRon

    Need HELP?! My Spyder is running Hot at High Speeds?

    Try running without the screen. That screen may be blocking enough airflow at high speeds to starve the radiators of the volume needed to cool your Spyder at higher speeds and the increased workload. If this is the case, it will also increase the amount of energy needed to push your Spyder...
  6. BajaRon

    What are the required dimensions for a Spyder rear brake piston adjusting tool?

    You have my Great Respect, dear sir. To get that puck back in with needle nose pliers is a manly feat for sure!
  7. BajaRon

    Need HELP?! My Spyder is running Hot at High Speeds?

    What Gwolf said. Under the right circumstances, your radiators can clog in a very short time. Best to take the screens off and blow them out from the backside. Great Fun That!~
  8. BajaRon

    I admit defeat - I now understand how dealers might charge $7-800.00 for a spark plug change!

    Next time, take a short spin down to sunny Tennessee where we'll do your plugs, sonic clean your injectors, and shake your hand for less than $540.00. And almost 10% of that is sales tax!
  9. BajaRon

    Where is everyone getting SE5 Oil Filter and Oil these days?

    Love to see you Mark. We get booked out a few weeks as the riding season gets rolling, so I'd recommend calling to reserve a spot as soon as you know when you will be coming. As for oil, 10W40 full synthetic will do you much better than the XPS blended (or any blended) oil. I'm not hating on...
  10. BajaRon

    Wish I had not gone with a Vredestien Tire

    Yes, it is the quatrac that is being discussed in this thread.
  11. BajaRon

    Anyone purchased a helmet from Europe?

    Actually, the ECE cert testing is probably better than our Snell and certainly better than DOT. But well made helmets like Arai, for example, will pass any test anywhere in the world. They just don't bother paying for the test in countries where it is not the accepted cert. I would not have a...
  12. BajaRon

    Anyone purchased a helmet from Europe?

    Many times an out of region helmet will not have any warranty coverage. Some parts can also be region specific. But since Europe is a much bigger 3/4 open helmet market than the USA, there are usually more options from that region.
  13. BajaRon

    Getting under the hood... of a 998 V-Twin powered Spyder??

    What Peter said.... If you are going for the spark plugs, it's s good idea to service the fuel injectors while you are there. You don't want to do this twice if you don't have to.
  14. BajaRon

    Shifter woes have me stumped... Won't shift up - again! What's my next step?

    A true, full synthetic oil (not blended or mineral oil with additives as nearly all are) is highly recommended. Use a 10/40 in your Spyder. It's a better weight than the 5/40 recommended. 5/40 is recommended because that is what BRP sells. When they had a 10/40, they recommended that. Glad it...
  15. BajaRon

    After hearing so much hoopla, I finally tried Buc-ee's! Never Again!

    Live and let live. If you can't compete, accept defeat.
  16. BajaRon

    2021 Can Am Spyder F3-S - anyone know the Rear Brake Puck dimensions?

    We have not found an off the shelf caliper tool that fits the Spyder. Either singly or in a set. If we knew of one, we probably would not make one. Needle nose pliers can work if the puck is not stuck or off the threads. You won't know until you get the unit off the bike.
  17. BajaRon

    Spyder shopping - 998 vs 1330, is the 1330 that much better?

    Like Peter said, the power is there, you just can't get to it with the stock setup. A modifier is the quick and less expensive way to go. The ECM software upgrade is a little more work and money but certainly another step above. I've not met anyone (though I'm sure you're out there) who was not...
  18. BajaRon

    Spyder shopping - 998 vs 1330, is the 1330 that much better?

    Check into a fly-by-wire modifier. They make a huge difference in power delivery on the Spyder.
  19. BajaRon

    Battery Query - Does the Can-Bus system cause a battery drain?

    Snowbelt has good info and filled in the large gaps I left in my reply. My only addition would be that you need to fully charge the battery with an actual charger before leaving a maintainer like the Optimate 4 to keep it up. They are not designed to bring a low battery back to full charge. I...
  20. BajaRon

    Battery Query - Does the Can-Bus system cause a battery drain?

    The Spyder will drain your battery. Though I suspicion it is the computer. I've never taken the time to track it down because, in reality, it doesn't really matter where the drain is coming from since it is obviously designed into the vehicle. I seriously doubt there is a reasonable way to get...
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