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    I've changed my opinion of backrests for Spyder Riding - anyone else?

    I thought about getting one for my 2021 RT but I worry that it would make it much harder for me to swing my leg over the seat to get on or off.
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    Ultimate Dealer GREED!

    I don't want my local dealer to go out of business, or to just drop the whole CanAm line. I think boats and ATV's are their primary business, but for me it is the place to go for work on my RT. I just accept the high cost for an oil change or a new tire as both are easier for me and a way to...
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    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    When I decided that my wonderful Goldwing was just too heavy for me at age 78 and that I was going to consider 3 wheels, my first consideration was that I would get my Goldwing converted to a trike. The cost factor put me off a bit, plus I would still have the same basic bike and frankly, after...
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    Are Spyders becoming popular, or not?

    I'm in North Central Illinois and I see Spyders/Rykers every time I go out for a ride, but still not as common as seeing Harley Tri-Glides or triked Goldwings. Of the Can Am products, I see more Rykers than Spyders, which is understandable due to the price difference. Most of this riding season...
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    Need some advice about a suitable cover sturdy enough to protect my Spyder if left outside for several months?

    I could remove the battery, but would prefer to be able to get the bike out quickly for a ride on the unusually nice day in the winter when the roads are clear. I looked into the Bike Barn but apparently they are no longer in business. The storage unit might be the best for the bike, but all...
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    Any ideas on how to fix this Sticky brake pedal?

    Sometimes after shutting down the Spyder I notice that the brake lights are still on. If I lift up the brake pedal just a bit, the lights go out. So now I routinely walk behind the bike after shutting it off to make sure the lights are not on, and possibly running down the battery and leaving me...
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    Need some advice about a suitable cover sturdy enough to protect my Spyder if left outside for several months?

    City code here prevents me from constructing a shed or such on the side of my garage. If I wanted to add a bricked extension to my garage I probably could get a permit for that, but the cost would be huge. I am looking into getting a storage unit, but so far have found that many of these units...
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    Need some advice about a suitable cover sturdy enough to protect my Spyder if left outside for several months?

    Due to some garage issues, I may have to leave my 2021 RT outside for the winter months. I can still run an extension cord out of the garage for the Battery Tender, but the cover I now have for the Spyder is a lightweight vinyl type cover, which seemed fine for indoor storage. I'm hoping that...
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    My 2025 RTL Display has blacked out a couple of times - any thoughts?

    Reading this thread makes me think that at the price of a new RTL or S2S, it is outrageous that Can Am does not provide a truly outstanding battery.
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    Should I roll off the Throttle when upshifting, or maintain the position? What are the best RPM's?

    I pretty much shift at around 4,000. But if I am trying to get up to speed quickly I might wait until 5,000 or so. My 2021 RT seems fine with how I ride.
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    Comparing how we ride our Spyders - what does your trip meter say??

    I normally just reset both A and B whenever I fill up. Thinking about it now, I probably will not use the B any more, but let it accumulate mileage. I don't trust the numbers shown for MPG. Doing the math myself is simple, but the inability to easily fill the tank to the max complicates the...
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    Wondering about replacing my '21 Spyder with a '26 (or '27) - any thoughts on the newer Spyders being different or better enough to justify the spend?

    What does the Sea to Sky give you that the RTL would not give you?
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    Wondering about replacing my '21 Spyder with a '26 (or '27) - any thoughts on the newer Spyders being different or better enough to justify the spend?

    I've put 24,000 miles on my '21 RT and it is running as well as it did brand new, but it lacks some of the newer features. I'm getting old and lately I've been thinking that I should splurge on whatever I want, since I may not have many more years for riding. But I wonder if the newer Spyders...
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    Can a Spyder replace a motorcycle?

    At 78 and after two tipovers of my 900 pound plus Honda Goldwing, I traded in the Wing for a new RT. Five years later, I have never regretted the decision for even a moment. At first I thought I would really miss the leaning, so I bought a little Royal Enfield 350 just to stay in the two wheel...
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    Too hot to ride, or maybe I’m just getting old

    Speaking of ATGATT, I must admit that since trading in my Goldwing for my RT, my riding attire has loosened up significantly. Recently I rode wearing shorts, a t-shirt and sneakers, plus an open face helmet, and it was really nice. No jacket, no gloves, not even jeans. Right or wrong, I feel...
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