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  1. Metalman

    Spyders are New to me, and the hitch prices have a huge variation - which way should I go? Recommend any hitches?

    I'm in the same category as you having just turned 78. I can no longer ride a two wheel motorcycle because of polyneuropathy and dropfoot that prevents me from up shifting with my left foot. So I reluctantly bought a Spyder RTL. I too, have pulled motorcycle trailers for many thousands of...
  2. Metalman

    Where are you from? Where do you live?

    North Central Kentucky. Excellent riding around here as long as I stay away from the cities of which there aren't many.
  3. Metalman

    Battery/Starting slow spin - is this common & why doesn't it start like a normal motorcycle?

    I am a new Spyder owner, and it didn't take me long to realize that the battery in my new, used, 2023 RTL was not providing the necessary amperage to spin the starter over at what I would consider to be a normal rate. My battery testing meter shows that the battery is good at 89%, and the CCA...
  4. Metalman

    Any suggestions for a Tail bag? Got any pics &/or names?

    What do you attach your tail bag to?
  5. Metalman

    What is the function of the Rear signature light on an RTL? How does it turn on & off?

    The illustration in the above post matches my trike. However, the PDF manual that I have does not show the same illustration for the American version of the RTL.
  6. Metalman

    What is the function of the Rear signature light on an RTL? How does it turn on & off?

    Here is the reason for my confusion. The illustration comes from the PDF manual.
  7. Metalman

    2023 Spyder RTL- How do I view the voltmeter?

    I am a new Spyder owner, and I am perplexed about the various functions of the display. Can anyone tell me how to select the voltmeter?
  8. Metalman

    What is the function of the Rear signature light on an RTL? How does it turn on & off?

    Interesting. Perhaps it's called a signature light because it signifies that it's a particular model of a Spyder. I have seen signature lights for the front of Spyders and assume they come on with the headlights and other lights.
  9. Metalman

    What is the function of the Rear signature light on an RTL? How does it turn on & off?

    If it is, that light is in addition to the two backup lights on the saddlebags.
  10. Metalman

    What is the function of the Rear signature light on an RTL? How does it turn on & off?

    According to the manual, the white rectangular light in the back of the Spyder is a signature light. What is its function and how does it turn on and off? I have looked through the manual fairly thoroughly, I have used the search function on this forum, and I have searched YouTube with no results.
  11. Metalman

    2025 Spyder RT: Any Cautions to note before purchase?

    My 2023 RTL has no struts on the top case yet it stays open. As a previous post mentioned, it must be open all the way.
  12. Metalman

    Battery/Starting slow spin - is this common & why doesn't it start like a normal motorcycle?

    Interesting information. When the VSS flag was mentioned, I remembered seeing it when the previous owner started the bike for me. He said it wasn't a problem, but apparently it was due to a problem.
  13. Metalman

    Battery/Starting slow spin - is this common & why doesn't it start like a normal motorcycle?

    I'm surprised the manufacturer didn't use a larger battery. After all the OEM battery is 300 CCA, which is the capacity of the one that I have in my zero turn mower.
  14. Metalman

    Battery/Starting slow spin - is this common & why doesn't it start like a normal motorcycle?

    I recently purchased a used, 2023 Spyder RTL. When the previous owner started the engine for me, I thought there was a slight delay before the starter came up to speed. So before I bought the trike, I did some reading on this forum and saw that the original battery (Haijiu), was prone to...
  15. Metalman

    My first impressions of the 2023 Spyder RTL

    Thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I gleaned much useful information from your comments.
  16. Metalman

    My first impressions of the 2023 Spyder RTL

    I purchased a 2023 Spyder RTL a week ago with about 600 miles on the odometer. I’ve been riding two-wheel motorcycles for the past 63 years, but my health does not allow me to ride on two wheels any longer. Since purchasing the trike, I’ve ridden it only about 200 miles. I know that’s not much...
  17. Metalman

    Installing FormFusion brake light flasher on '22 S2S - anyone know how to get the FormFusion brake light function to flash as well?

    Amazon sells a module that will make your brake or tail light strobe Strobe module
  18. Metalman

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Can you elaborate on what and how you added a larger brake pedal.
  19. Metalman

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    I agree with you about maintenance. I've always done general maintenance on my motorcycles, but the Spyder is a different beast. I have watched videos about changing oil and I will be buying the service manual. Now that I am at a ripe old age, doing the sorts of maintenance I used to do might...
  20. Metalman

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    I bought the trike yesterday and will meet the owner at the local dealer to transfer the service warranty. I don't know anything about the particulars of the warranty, but I know it was purchased when the bike was new.
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