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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Update 6/12/25: Lamont Garage said the left front tire was "3/4" toed OUT, so dragging the left tire along made the tire wear unevenly on the inside (of course, right?) So Yesterday, I installed new front tres and did a short test ride. New shoes made baby happy, and the Spyder was notably...
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    Interesting conversation at the gas pump - asked why I chose to ride a Spyder rather than 'a real motorcycle'?!

    I also had this conversation with a friend 2 days ago while riding in North Carolina. He was riding his BMW bike and I was riding my Can Am Spyder trike. Mirriam Webster defines "Motorcycle" as "an automotive vehicle with 2 in-line wheels". Miriam Webster defines "Trike" as a "Tricycle" Miriam...
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    Random thought for the day

    Plus 1
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    A paltry 1,000 mile ride in God's country.

    Departed home June 2 Arrived home June 6 Home base for ride-outs: Maggie Valley NC _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After tagging along vicariously on others' rides herein, this little ride...
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    Maggie Valley Spyder Adventures 2025 - Sep 30 thru Oct 3

    I'll be in Maggie Valley next week for rides North and South. Will miss the September gathering.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Front wheel alignment at Lamonster's Garage Left front tire was wearing on the inside (toe OUT) Perhaps gas mileage will improve now that I'll not be dragging the left front tire along.....:D
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    Is anyone running these Bright yellow lights as headlights or foglights?

    The Clearwater lights were used on 2 BMW bikes prior to being installed on my Spyder, so I'm not sure about originally having modular plugs. On the Spyder, I just tied them into the "fuse block" I had already installed. As for the badging, I found that on eBay (not OEM, so around $20). I...
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    First ride after adding seat gel hoping for more comfort, but nope, no change! What to do? Anybody made theirs better?

    Plus one. I've been lurking on this thread to see what was decided, and my current RDL is my 5th one on various cycles from Gold Wing to BMW RT to Spyder RT.
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    Random thought for the day

    Much of "fashion" is like that......
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    Is anyone running these Bright yellow lights as headlights or foglights?

    These - Clearwater Darla... pricey but great quality and customer service. They can be either clear or yellow lenses in the dust cover, and Clearwater sells the mounting brackets that bolt onto the front fender attachments.
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    My search for the perfect oil funnel? What's yours?

    The quest for perfection has many faces: The perfect mate; The perfect House; The Perfect motorcycle; The perfect tool that fits our needs of the moment...... This is my collection of funnels, accumulated over the years, and none of which is perfect when it comes time to refill the engine on...
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    Random thought for the day

    "All The Gear All The Time". (for the ones who don't know)....
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    Random thought for the day

    We need to define "normal" - Mine changes each year...
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    Totally bonkers 'Miles to empty' on Can Am 2023 RTL - can it be fixed?

    I'd like to mimic whatever you do to get that mileage... Although I didn't buy my Spyder for gas mileage, the difference between yours and mine is interesting. I do the Trip A thing at each fill up and it takes 4-5 gallons at 175 miles. My average is around 34. After fill up it shows 245 mile...
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    Random thought for the day

    On a lighter note..... THE DISPUTED EPICURE "What's your favorite cut of beef?" the highborn lady queried. Of an old cowboy who long ago had grown, both wise and wearied, Of direct infernal questions on the ways of cowpoke lore. So, he considered on this question that he'd...
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