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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. 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
  9. Metalman

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Can you elaborate on what and how you added a larger brake pedal.
  10. 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...
  11. 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.
  12. Metalman

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    I've been on the darkside for 18 years, but on various two wheel motorcycles.
  13. Metalman

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    The seller just told me that it has a five-year service warranty that is transferable. The trike was purchased by him in April 2024.
  14. Metalman

    Anybody have a Link to download a service manual for a 2023 RTL?

    Thanks for the information.
  15. Metalman

    Anybody have a Link to download a service manual for a 2023 RTL?

    Can this file be loaded onto more than one computer? Or perhaps a thumb drive? I'd hate to have to buy it again when or if I change computers.
  16. Metalman

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    Thanks for the information. The trike was bought in April 2024, is it still under warranty?
  17. Metalman

    Anybody have a Link to download a service manual for a 2023 RTL?

    Does anyone have a link for the 2023 RTL service manual?
  18. Metalman

    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    I am seriously thinking about purchasing a 2023 RTL. My concern is with the number of electrical and electronic gizmos. Are they prone to problems?
  19. Metalman

    My new baby - which gas? 87, E10, or is 91 octane better?

    I have owned several motorcycles that were supposed to run on 91 or higher octane. I ran 87 octane in all of them, and the only problem I had was when the air temperature was hot, the engine was hot, and I didn't downshift soon enough when I gave too much throttle. Driven conservatively, I never...
  20. Metalman

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

    Thanks, that makes a lot of sense. I also have big feet. I will be 78 years old this month. My problem is not my age. It's my health situation.
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