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SpyderGirl · July 27th, 2009, 11:24 AM

I see.... then that definitely makes the every 6K on the Rotax 998 V-twin that powers the Spyder seem really excessive. The motor is 4 times larger and is typically runs below 6k RPM at all times. Even at 80 MPH in 5th gear I'm at about 6K.... and that's well above the speed limit. I typically run her at about 5,200 - 5,500 RPM when cruising on the freeway at about 70.

Thanks for the info.... you're right about Yamaha, they need to share... 26K intervals for valve check is a godsend. That means most owners probably won't ever have more than 1 or 2 valve checks in the amount of time they own the bike... if that. Makes me wonder what those valves are made out of.

July 27th, 2009, 11:24 AM	#18
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	I see.... then that definitely makes the every 6K on the Rotax 998 V-twin that powers the Spyder seem really excessive. The motor is 4 times larger and is typically runs below 6k RPM at all times. Even at 80 MPH in 5th gear I'm at about 6K.... and that's well above the speed limit. I typically run her at about 5,200 - 5,500 RPM when cruising on the freeway at about 70. Thanks for the info.... you're right about Yamaha, they need to share... 26K intervals for valve check is a godsend. That means most owners probably won't ever have more than 1 or 2 valve checks in the amount of time they own the bike... if that. Makes me wonder what those valves are made out of. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.