• There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.

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    FS: 2017 freedom trailer for sale

    I have a 2017 freedom trailer that I will be selling. It’s in excellent condition with very little use. I purchased it with plans of doing another cross country trip on the spyder with my wife. She has since made it clear that about 500 miles is her limit for traveling on 3 wheels. I will be...
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    I'm thinking about down sizing... - from my 2022 RT S2S to a 2026 Ryker Rally.

    Good luck with your choice. I have gotten spoiled with the storage space, music, wind protection, and cruise control on my Spyder. I have a 2021 RTL and a 2026 F3L. I had been considering a Ryker, but I am just too big for that. An F3S might be in my future, but not a Ryker, not unless it is one...
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    Went to a Ford Dealer today, and this followed me home...

    Nice! We picked up this Audi Q3 towards the end of June. It got a total redesign for 2026 and is more in line with the size of the Q5. Super quick with the turbo 2.0, and the suspension and brakes are incredible. My wife loves to drive aggressively and this is perfect for her. I have only driven...
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    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Nothing this past weekend, but my cousin had mentioned coming over today to get a ride in. But wouldn't you know that as soon as I checked my emails, I got an invite for a zoom meeting that I have been waiting on for weeks. So it looks like today will be a working and not riding day.:(
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    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Took the 2021 RTL out for the annual safety inspection after meeting with Chuck and David for lunch at the Mellow Muchroom in Cary. Great couple of guys. The Spyder passed the inspection, although I had to distract the inspector from looking too closely at the rear tire. It is probably getting...
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    48 States in 27 Days at Age 84

    This guy was my hero! I read all of his post and admired how he kept such good records of everything. I finally completed the lower 48 this past June. I did keep a log of my miles and fuel expenses, but only for gas. I did 36 in May/June of 2025 and covered 9,040 miles in 21 days. Then my buddy...
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    Bought a used trailer for behind the Can-Am F3 Ltd

    The single wheeled trailers are actually meant to be pulled by a 2 wheeler, as they can lean in the corners when the bike leans. I don't think they work well otherwise.
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    Bought a used trailer for behind the Can-Am F3 Ltd

    Nice! I wish a unigo or other brand single wheeled trailer would work behind the spyder. I would like to be able to just wheel the entire thing into my motel room if I should be using one. It would also be nice because I could use it behind my 2 wheeler.
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    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    No Winter storage for me. I will be going through the saddle bags today to remove the rain gear that I placed in there after traveling through the storm last week. Need to hang them up and make sure they are dry before putting them up. Even though I just got back from the mountains 5 days ago, I...
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    Downpours, Hail, Tornadoes, a close call on the Dragon, and a broken paddle shifter. What a bad trip to the Smokies this week.

    I am starting to wonder if this happens more with the newer models. My buddy had an issue with his 2020 RTL. But he and another buddy both had 2014 and 2015 RT models and never had an issue. I have had 2- 2016 F3T and have a 2016 F3L and never had an issue. Seems to me it happens more to the...
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    Downpours, Hail, Tornadoes, a close call on the Dragon, and a broken paddle shifter. What a bad trip to the Smokies this week.

    Wow! I wish you had my number. We rode up from Raleigh on Sunday in the same thunderstorms and tornado warnings that the hurricane created. We had an awesome day of riding, with perfect weather Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday (hell day for you), nobody in my group wanted to ride, and I was...
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    Going to Maggie Valley October 11-15 - glad to meet up & ride/break bread with anyone in the area.

    Just returned from our Fall trip to Maggie Valley. Logged in 1220 miles total. Rode through thunder storms and tornado warnings on Sunday, but had picture perfect weather for Monday through Thursday. This was one of my only trips there that I didn't ride the Tail of the Dragon. I did do the...
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    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Checking fluids and tire pressure in the 2021 RTL. Getting it ready to ride to Maggie Valley with the wife and a few friends for 5 days.
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    Thoughts on ever-changing vehicle needs and wants

    I just got back from a 550 mile round trip to SC on my forever truck. It's a 2002 Ford Lightning and gets the same 15 mpg today with 91k miles, that it got 24 years ago when I purchased it with 10k miles. It is not good on gas, but it is my hot rod, work truck, and vacation ride all rolled into...
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    What can I do to get a straight shot at the Rear Tire valve Stem?

    Funny this thread should be brought back to life. I will be checking my tire pressure in the RTL this evening or tomorrow in preps for our mountain trip. I have just committed to placing a piece of cardboard on the ground and getting comfortable before adding the air. I will admit, it is...
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