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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Took the 2021 RTL in for a service and oil change after completing my 9,045 mile cross country trip. Drove a little over an hour to Fayetteville to get the work done. Just as I was about to get off I-40, the rear tire on a tractor trailer exploded and threw pieces of the tire onto the car in...
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    Hot ride in between Frederick and Raleigh

    Pulled the F3 out yesterday evening about 8 for a quick 20 mile ride around the block. About 1/2 mile in, there was a huge lightning strike just ahead of me. I made a quick U-turn and came back home. I was determined to get a ride in, so I got up at 6 this morning and rode the Spyder to the gym...
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    Hot ride in between Frederick and Raleigh

    Definitely a brave individual. I live in Apex, and it has been too hot for me to ride. I am hoping to be able to get out for an early morning ride on Sunday, but with a forecast of 98, not sure that will happen.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    All I can do is look at it. We've had a 105 degree heat index for the past week, and although I will ride in cooler weather, it is definitely too hot to ride! There is a local bike night tonight, I might make a showing, since it is only 8 miles away.
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    Coming back to a Spyder - anyone found a dealer selling both BMW bikes and Spyders?

    I agree with all of the above. I too am in NC and was able to find a 2 year old (at the time) 2021 RTL for $10k under what a new one would cost, and it only had 469 miles and still was under warranty. Like you, I also have a BMW (2019 K1600B). For me, that is my 2 wheeled, one up machine. It is...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I actually did take her by the dealership and showed her the Ryker. With the $2000+ rebates on leftover 2024's they have some great deals. Especially on the 600 cc Rykers. For my 260 pounds, it would be a bit small, but for her 5'-1" small frame, it would be perfect.
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    Canyon Redrock vs '22 F3S - Demo day ride/comparison

    Thanks for your assessment. I think I might give one a ride when the demos start in my area. Right now, I don't see considering a swap from my 2021 RTL or my 2016 F3L Special Series. The lack of a frunk really sucks. I would rather take those extra funds and pick up a ryker to tool around...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Took one of my oldest granddaughters on about a 120 mile ride around to some of the local lakes and on some back roads. Seems like now I have a riding partner for whenever the wife doesn't want to ride. We do day trips to the mountains and to the beach each year, she already asked if she could...
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    Spyder vs Georgia State Patrol

    Wow, that's about as smart as those guys that decide to run on a 250 ninja.
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    Ever driven your Spyder onto a ferry?

    Not sure which one, but a friend and I did the entire hwy 12 along the Outer Banks of NC. We got a chance to ride on 2 ferrys and didn't have a problem at all.
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    Maggie Valley Spyder Adventures 2025 - Sep 30 thru Oct 3

    This is always a great event, and in one of the best riding areas in the US. We will be going 2 weeks later this year in order to see more of the change in leaf colors. It appears to have been getting earlier and earlier each year so we have a core group that get together and go the 2nd or 3rd...
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    Heated Grip Install 2025 F3-T

    My first Spyder was a 2014 RT. After that, I knew I would want heated grips from then on. So when I ordered my 2016 F3T new, I had them install the heated grips before delivery. Now I know that was definitely the right move.
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Gave my 2021 RTL a good cleaning and replaced the +4" wider OEM style windshield with my -4" shorter windshield. I just returned on Monday evening from a 21 day, 9,045 mile cross country trip. The goal was for me and my buddy to do all 48 Continental States. He had a couple of issues and we had...
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    Spyder shopping - 998 vs 1330, is the 1330 that much better?

    I agree with nearly all of the above opinions on the 998 vs 1330. I know around here it is very hard to find someone to work on the 998 versions of the spyders. But as stated above it is easy to get into a 998 for cheap right now, although you can find an early model 1330 for around $10k if...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    We are 7 days into our cross country trip. Have completed 12 of the lower 48 states and have about 2600+ miles logged so far. I will do a photo dump when we get home where I can downsize the pics. But I will say, this is the best trip of my life.
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