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Ryder "UK"
All the information below is from
our Australian friends, thanks Martin
and everyone that made this avaiable.
I would appreciate all comments, photos,
offer of content etc so please drop me (Jeff) a line
at jeff@spyderryder.co.uk
Dont miss all the great aftermarket
Accessories for your Spyder - I will road
test as much as I can - its a tough job but someone
has to do it!
 Want to remove the Spyders nose, or check your own fault codes?? See "tips and tricks"
Does your ambient air temp reading seem high?? READ THIS!!
In a recent post on Can Am Talk.com ," Beemerboy" says - "Do you smell a lot of gas fumes? poor gas milage? Dash air temp gauge read a lot higher than it is outside, and climbs real high in traffic? rough running in traffic? I sure did and fouled two spark plugs in 1200 miles. A 1 minute inspection needs to be done. Go to your bike right now, stand in front of, and looking at the hood, look into the front small air intake hole on left side, do you see a 10MM headed bolt holding a sensor or just a open slot? If not, your dealer did not unwrap the AAPTS (ambient air pressure and temp sensor) from around the frame and laying right on your coolant over flow bottle. This needed to be done when the trunk was installed at the dealer. He fixed his and now says "My bike went from 30mpg to over 40 , temp gauge seems accurate compared to bank sign temp, no more gas smell! Really smoothed out every thing, Easy low rpm control. SMOOTH SMOOTH SMOOTH"
In a post on Spydertalk.com,
(http://www.spydertalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8302) Tharkun#409 has pointed out that a few owners have learned that the AAPTS (ambient air pressure and temp sensor) was not installed during the PDI (product delivery)
When I (Martin) fitted my Evoluzione swaybar I discovered that mine also was never installed! It makes sense as my ambient air temperature reading was always miles too high. You can see it here cable tied to my frame as it came from the factory .
It should be fitted with a foam cover as below. If the AAPTS has been installed, you will be able to confirm it by looking at the lower air inlet below the headlight on the right side of your Spyder -right side when on the bike, left side facing the bike - if all you see is an empty mounting point (like below but without the sensor) then it has not been done.
The piece of foam that is intended to protect the tip of the sensor, the bolt and plastic nut that secures the senor to the Spyder are all included in the PDI kit which is shipped in the storage compartment.
The foam cap can be seen in the PDI kit on the right. Not sure where this is now!
Be aware and check yours. |
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For the past couple of years Marion & I have been wearing "Hitair Shock Buffering System" jackets - basically a jacket with its own integral air bag system, as used by the Japanese motorcycle police. See a great video at Youtube
Leather is great when sliding along the bitumen but it does not do a lot when you encounter trees, road signs, armco or motor vehicles. You may want to have a look at www.hitairaustralia.com .
Cover up your nuts!
Dont like the look of the bare nuts on the back axles??
BRP do a cap to cover them now. Part number 705501022 for the RH cap, and 705501081 for the LH Cap. $4 in the US but I am not sure here.
Or have you found a better solution??? Let us all know. |
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**NEW**
Adjustable windscreen.
75mm adjustable in height and 50degree in rake. Laid back and down for a "sporty" look and up for touring.
See more details here
We should have a batch of the light smoke tinted adjustable windscreens in Australia in 3-4 weeks.
See a PDF brochure here. |
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UPDATE* -We have racks in Australia NOW to suit the Givi V35 bags! See more details in this PDF file.
Talk to Prorider Motorcycles
Shop 1 - 747 The Horsley Drive Smithfield NSW 2164
Phone Sal on 02 9756 2205. They can supply the racks and the V35 bags.
I am happy to talk to you about the racks or install -Martin 07 5522 7134 BH |
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