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  1. BajaRon

    Can anyone explain the Belt Alignment Procedure for a '22 RTL? Any videos?

    Remember that alignment is only 1/2 the battle. You will need to get tension correct as well.
  2. BajaRon

    Not a Spyder Ryde, and not my ride either, but check out 'The Gorge Road'!

    He's on the wrong side of the road! ;-)
  3. BajaRon

    2014 RT with intermittent buzzing noise - any ideas on what it might be?

    I agree, Flying V. Peter definitely needs to come to Tennessee!
  4. BajaRon

    'The Lamonster Chronicles'

    Thank you for the feedback @Cobranut. You are exactly right. There are a lot of 'Good' welders. But there is another level which really does approach art. Though the beauty is not so much visual. It is, none the less, pretty amazing. It's a shame that it takes another welder to really appreciate...
  5. BajaRon

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

    Yoshimura makes some very good sounding slipon's with a universal mount. That is what I am using.
  6. BajaRon

    'The Lamonster Chronicles'

    #15 - A Pipe Dream. In the late 80’s, engineers laid out a plan to punch a $13-million, 6,300-foot-long tunnel through Cowles Mountain in Mission Trails Park, as part of a 60-mile water pipeline project for the San Diego County Water Authority. People were grateful that officials chose to bore...
  7. BajaRon

    Is the Alternator shaft squeal just a nuisance, or is it damaging anything?

    Some Lithium batteries do have a 'Sleep' mode if the voltage gets too low. This is designed to conserve what energy remains. But this is a condition addressed while charging, not by turning the ignition on. Specific chargers have a 'Wake Up' sequence that sends boosted voltage to the battery in...
  8. BajaRon

    F3-S pulls to the right - could the sway bar install have done this? Is it easy to re-align myself?

    The sway bar is completely neutral when running stright ahead if no lean is introduced. So a sway bar has no effect on alignment when running this way. The sway bar does affect alignment on the Spyder because the double A-Arm suspension alters alignment anytime lean is induced. By limiting...
  9. BajaRon

    New Owner of SpyderLovers.com 02-19-2026

    A true assessment...
  10. BajaRon

    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    A larger tire increases traction and can give you a greater MPH range in each gear. Assuming you don't have to gear for the added dimenision.
  11. BajaRon

    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    Yes, you're both right. There are a good number of hazards associated with drafting. Getting away with it does not mean it isn't a bad idea.
  12. BajaRon

    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    I let myself get caught headed West to Salt Lake City out of Colorado on a lonely road with no gas stations. I knew I didn't have anywhere near enough fuel to make it. I was on my Honda 750 in the mid 70's. I had a beautiful Root Beer version. Headed back to San Diego on a trip to Kansas to see...
  13. BajaRon

    Any idea why my Rear Shock Bolt bends in the middle?

    I want to be clear that I do not consider myself a 'Shock Expert', because I am not. I'm just knowlegable enough to be dangerous! If I can point you in the right direction, then I feel that I've done good here. I believe that this is your shock (Pictured). It has a dampening dial (indicated)...
  14. BajaRon

    Any idea why my Rear Shock Bolt bends in the middle?

    I would talk to Eibach and get their professional opinion as to where you need to go from here. Glad to hear that the shock is in good condition.
  15. BajaRon

    Any idea why my Rear Shock Bolt bends in the middle?

    Very good! That's an Eibach spring. They make some of the best springs in the industry. Here is what these numbers mean. Linear Main Spring - Dia. 2.25 in | Len: 6.00 in | Rate: 500 lbs/in Linear simply means it is a single rate spring. The OEM spring is progressive (weaker in the tight coils...
  16. BajaRon

    Any idea why my Rear Shock Bolt bends in the middle?

    That is a very short spring. Inspect the spring and it should have some numbers and manufacturer identification on it. Most quality springs have the rate, length, and diameter displayed somewhere on the spring. You don't have to stick with the length. I would be extremely tempted to go with a...
  17. BajaRon

    Tires rated worst and best. Two tires commonly used on Spyder's are noted

    Agreed. Poor quality may well span the entire line. Though this is not necessarily true. I've never been a fan of the Kumho that we sold for the Spyder. Because there are better options out there. But some customers want the OEM sized tire and that narrows things down a great deal. Maybe on a...
  18. BajaRon

    Tires rated worst and best. Two tires commonly used on Spyder's are noted

    While some inferences can be made from this review. Neither the Kumho or the Vredestein versions reviewed are tires that come in sizes that fit the Spyder. You always have to be aware of the apples to oranges aspect. While construction quality, and to a lesser degree tread mileage, are...
  19. BajaRon

    Anybody see a measurable change in fuel mileage with larger diameter rear tire?

    If you are running the OEM Kenda, it will wear in the middle regardless of tire pressure. Overpressuring any tire will give you better fuel mileage. It will tend to reduce the contact patch and stiffen the contact area. Both will reduce roll resistance which is good for fuel mileage. But as I...
  20. BajaRon

    2010 RT turns over, but won't start - Any thoughts before I trailer it to the dealer?

    Make sure the kill switch is positioned for starting. Been there, done that. Though it's not a good sign that the fuel gauge is not responding.
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