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    Wrapped my 2021 RT Limited

    When I bought my 2021 RT, the only one the dealer had was in the metallic blue color (Petrol Metallic). Truthfully the color was irrelevant for me. I do keep it clean and as bug-free as I reasonably can, but beyond that it just doesn't matter. I've seen some interesting paint jobs on Spyders...
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    Wrapped my 2021 RT Limited

    If you don't mind me asking, what did this cost?
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    My first really, really close call on the Spyder

    I've been riding my Spyder for four years, and have never had a really close call for a serious accident until today. I think the two wheels in front design gives us such an improved view to oncoming cars and trucks that I have yet to have one turn left right in front of me. Today was a bit...
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    What can I do with my iPhone connected to the Spyder through the BRP Go app?

    When I bought my RT, I was told that I could use my phone apps via the BRP connection, which was not actually true. I found the best solution to be using the USB connection strictly for keeping my iPhone powered. I bought a simple data blocker (from Amazon, a 2 pack for $10) so that when hooked...
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    87 Octane seems to work just fine

    I know that the Owner's Manual specifies using 91 or higher octane fuel, and I have mostly done so for the last few years. But lately I read that Electronic Fuel Injection engines automatically compensate for changes in octane and that using a lower octane will not harm the engine or...
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    2026 model year reveal 8-17-25 6:45 PM

    That flying motorcycle seems interesting, but having a range of only 62 miles on the road is a deal breaker. I'll use my $575,000 for something else for now. FWIW, I don't see enough improvements for me to justify trading in my 2021 RT for a newer model. Now if the '26 had shaft drive and a...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Did a quick cleaning to get the dust off the plastic parts. With the Dew Point over 70° for the last several days, it just was not much fun riding, even dressed very lightly (I find the coolest possible way to dress is a long sleeved nylon t-shirt that keeps the sun off my skin but allows...
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    2026 model year reveal 8-17-25 6:45 PM

    My 2021 RT has only 20,000 miles so I am not in the market for a new one for at least another year or two. I like some of the changes that came with the 2025 so I am optimistic that the Can Am engineers will keep looking for ways to improve the bike without making it seem even less of a "real"...
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    My Spyder is causing family trouble...

    One of my sons and his family are visiting with us right now. This morning I took my 11 year old grandson on a 40 mile ride on my Spyder. He loved it, and said it was so much more fun, more comfortable, and felt a lot safer than when on the back of his Dad's Yamaha sport touring bike. He said he...
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    The Spyder is certainly not a Honda - but the reliability sure would be nice! Still not switching tho!!

    I love riding my Spyder, and just came back from a two and a half hour 100 mile ride in perfect weather, and it doesn't get much better than it was today. I filled up the tank (actually was able to put 6.2 gallons in, the most I think I ever did at one time) and pulled into the garage. I went to...
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    Where are you from? Where do you live?

    Rockford in North Central Illinois now, but I grew up in Brooklyn, NY. What is great about where I am: its not Chicago, low cost of living, less than 5 minutes from my home in the NE part of Rockford and I am on quiet country roads and then my favorite route along the Rock River to Dixon, IL.
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    Just bought my first Spyder! Considering buying a warranty as it sat for 4 years - your thoughts?

    Extended warranties are big profit items for the companies selling them. Consumer Reports has recommended for years to NOT buy any extended warranties. But if you do decide that you need the peace of mind even if it is really throwing money away, bargain on the price. It is not a fixed price...
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    What are your thoughts on any potential reliability/issues of this 16 year old Spyder?

    I am very leery about that old a Spyder. And many dealers will not even try to service or repair one that is over 10 years old. If you possibly can I suggest looking for a 2015 or newer, or consider a new Ryker for about the price of a decent used Spyder. As to riding it for the first time...
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    I got another New Helmet!

    For starters, I never even thought about the color of my ride when looking for a new helmet. I started out 40+ years ago wearing whatever color was available, but after a few years I realized that overall white was the most visible color (red might be more visible during the day, but looks black...
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    Speedometer accuracy - when I set my Cruise to a certain speed, the speedo doesn't match - any others??

    When I use the Waze app, the Spyder seems to be a pretty consistent 1 mph higher than what the Waze tells me I am really doing. But I am not sure what others here are referring to as the indicated cruise control speed. If that speed is indicated on the screen of my 2021 RT I never noticed it. I...
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