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Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:03 am
by khittner1
bbelk wrote:
SteveD wrote: You may be surprised how many older blokes use such a system.
It will be awhile before I am that fucking old.
Probably a "dealer accessory" that flies off the shelves at most Can-Am Spyder shops. But, hey, with a T-fitting, I could finally make some use of the "fuel overflow" line on the ol' RT . . .

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:42 am
by ME 109
khittner1 wrote: But, hey, with a T-fitting, I could finally make some use of the "fuel overflow" line on the ol' RT . . .
Watch it doesn't get caught up n the back wheel. ;)

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 7:31 pm
by khittner1
Well, sure---but guys like us have always had to be careful about that.

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:02 pm
by Rob
khittner1 wrote:
bbelk wrote:
SteveD wrote: You may be surprised how many older blokes use such a system.
It will be awhile before I am that fucking old.
Probably a "dealer accessory" that flies off the shelves at most Can-Am Spyder shops. But, hey, with a T-fitting, I could finally make some use of the "fuel overflow" line on the ol' RT . . .
I have heard of some riders that just run the line out the bottom of their pant leg, and just stretch out their leg as they pee going down the road.

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:55 pm
by SteveD
Rob wrote:
khittner1 wrote:Probably a "dealer accessory" that flies off the shelves at most Can-Am Spyder shops. But, hey, with a T-fitting, I could finally make some use of the "fuel overflow" line on the ol' RT . . .
I have heard of some riders that just run the line out the bottom of their pant leg, and just stretch out their leg as they pee going down the road.
I've read that as an Iron Butt time saving technique. Just slow down a little, stand on the pegs and let it flow!

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:59 am
by ME 109
Reckon I might hook up one of those wee devices to just above my tail light. I could piss on cars that tail gate.

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 8:40 am
by Rob
ME 109 wrote:Reckon I might hook up one of those wee devices to just above my tail light. I could piss on cars that tail gate.
My evening chuckle. :)

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:01 am
by daz
Owner is out of town until next week. Calming down.

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:40 pm
by daz
I want to thank all of you for the valuable hints and tips. (those related to my questions). I finally inspected the bike and got a test ride. I really 'NEEDED' this RS. Until the inspection and test ride.

Wow! You guys saved me dinero. The bike was rough. And it ran rough. According to the meter it was not charging. He said it was charging earlier in the day. He said the guy before him (three years) had it serviced. The throttle was sticky. He said it was supposed to be that way so you can take your hands off the bars. Much more I could tell you. But it all could be corrected, given time and money.

BUT...................The geometry was really wrong for me. Riding the bike made me laugh! My eyebrows got in the way looking at the road. I'll keep riding what I have.

Re: Two questions.

Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:31 pm
by SteveD
Nuthin' like a test ride to answer some questions.

It sounds like the throttle stop screw was on.