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  1. blacklightning

    Define "Old"

    I am the youngest of 6 kids, and my oldest sister was married when I was born. When I went to the first grade, my mom was 50 and dad was 54. After seeing the other kids parents, I really thought mine were old. Now that I am well beyond that, 50 and 54 don't seem so old anymore. Unfortunately...
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    My first impressions of the 2023 Spyder RTL

    Welcome! I think your thoughts on the lack of power is probably due to the delay in acceleration. That can be fixed with either a pedal commander or pedal box (I prefer the commander). They will not add any additional power, but it will give it to you more on demand. As for cornering, it can be...
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    FS: 2020+ Spyder RT Windshields for sale

    This is strange. I have a windshield that I have installed on my 2014 RT and transferred it to my 2021 RTL with no problems.
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    2016 Spyder F3-T - is this a Battery showing signs of age/decay? Or is it not charging? If so, why?

    I have found that a simple battery maintainer from Harbor Freight will do the trick for me. And for batteries, Battery Plus has good deals on batteries and have lasted me as long, or longer than the high dollar ones from other sources. I have 2 Spyders and a 2 wheeler and only really get to ride...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Got in a nice 225 mile ride up to Kerr Lake with my buddy. Funny how both of us have RTL Spyders, but we were on our wife's F3 series bikes for the ride. Temps were around 95° with a heat index of 105° before we finished. Got caught in rain for about 4 miles and it was a blessing. The cool rain...
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    Deer collision - safer on a Spyder? Thoughts? Or first-hand accounts?

    There was a member here years ago who rode with his wife (she had her own spyder). She collided with a deer and was injured severely. The bike did not flip or anything, but she sustained really bad injuries and was in a coma for a good while. She eventually passed from this and he hasn't been...
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    Anyone had to change 2020+ RT Radiator?

    Not sure if that is the issue, but my buddy is taking his 2020 RTL into the shop today. His coolant has been running low and the last time he rode it he came home to find fluid leaking underneath. He has the guards on the front, and is very picky about the upkeep of his bike. Keeps it clean...
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    How many of your Spouse's ride their own machines?

    My wife has her own. She started out with the red F3T and later said she wanted a black one. I came across a deal on a 2021 RTL and she took over my F3L. She doesn't ride it much, and prefers to ride as a passenger. She does only about 250 miles a year, although this is a picture from 2022...
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    New guy checking in - just picked up a new leftover '23 RT Limited.

    I feel you about loving the 3 wheels. I am about your age and have a BMW K1600 to go along with my 2021 RTL. My wife also has a 2016 f3L which I actually love riding better than either one of my bikes. Either way, I also feel like I will always have a 3 wheeler.
  10. blacklightning

    Do you think there's an F3 update coming for 2026?

    Yep, I know I am early but I like stirring the pot. There is too much AI on the internet, and I know no one really knows, but I am wondering when Can Am might do something different on the F3 Series? The RT series ran with the same exterior platform for 10 years before making a major change...
  11. blacklightning

    Has anyone replaced their OEM Grips with aftermarket?

    I have not personally done it, but I have seen some of the earlier spyders with the iso grips installed. I have the grip puppies on both of mine and love them.
  12. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Had absolutely zero plans for this past Saturday. Woke up around 8:00 and decided to take a quick ride around the Lake to see how much the water had gone up since the flooding. Backed the 2021 RTL out for the first time since having it serviced 10 days ago, after the 9,045 mile cross country...
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    Still loving my Spyders!

    I admired the Spyders when they first came out in 2008 and thought they were neat. Step forward a few years and I finally got a chance to test ride a 2013 RT. The test ride only lasted for about 1 mile, but I thought that would be a nice option when I get "older". Then in February 2014, my...
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    About to pull the trigger on a 2023 or 2025 Spyder RT Dark - what am I really paying for? Any other major considerations on differences?

    Here is another vote for picking up the 2023 and spending the $10k in other places. $10k is a lot of farkle money, or you could even pick up another neat used toy with that type of coin. Got the wife a low milage 3rd generation Mini Cooper last week. Think this might be a fun little vacation car...
  15. blacklightning

    Is it possible to Remove the tail trunk & passenger back rest from 2023 RTL?

    When I bought my 2021 RTL it did not come with the cover for the rear area once the trunk was removed. I did a search on Ebay and was able to find one. Not sure what I paid (memory isn't as good as it used to be), but it was about 1/2 the price BRP wanted for the same thing. Since it is over...
  16. blacklightning

    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...
  18. blacklightning

    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.
  19. blacklightning

    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.
  20. blacklightning

    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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