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  1. blacklightning

    Proper break-in on new Spyder

    I guess I am the worlds worst for proper break in. On my first new Spyder (a 2014 RT), I took it on a 500 mile day trip from Raleigh to the NC mountains, where I did the BRP from Boone down to Little Switzerland. Once there, we did the Rattler and made our way back on I-40. On my second new...
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    3 wheeler crash on the Dragon - was it a Spyder?

    I have ridden and lead many groups through the Tail of the Dragon and other roads like that. Whenever I have a group, I ask them to line up in the order as to how they want to ride, with the faster riders in front and then slower ones in the rear. But I also say that if you think you are fast...
  3. blacklightning

    Spyder vs Gold Wing Reverse Trike - anyone have experience?

    Yamaha did make one, but they are hard to find now. I am not sure, but I am thinking that they probably have a forum for them somewhere. I wonder what type of following do they have and how is the quality? They had one at a local dealership, but I never got a chance to give it a test ride.
  4. blacklightning

    How do I get a 2022 F3 Limited Rear Seat to release if the key won't allow it? Any tips?

    I will definitely keep an eye on this thread. I have a 2016 F3L and my rear seat has been stuck for over a year now. I am thinking I will need to take some panels off to get access
  5. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I need to do this for the seat release on my F3L. First I need to figure out how to get it to unhook so I can see what I am working with. I keep seeing people post about this problem but can't seem to find out how to get it to unhook so I can do this mod. But I did put a new rear tire on the...
  6. blacklightning

    2020+ Suspension F3 vs. RT

    You got that right. The 2016 F3T was my second spyder purchased from them and it was great. My first was a 2014 RT that I purchased from a dealership in Texas. They did not ship, but they set me up with someone who delivered it to me from Texas to NC for about $800. Doing it with more than...
  7. blacklightning

    Anyone going back and forth from their Spyder to a motorcycle?

    I go from a BMW K1600B to F3L to a RTL. I find it more difficult to go from the F3 to the RT because the buttons are similar on the left side, but do different things. I get the parking brake and the volume mixed up between the 2.
  8. blacklightning

    Having a problem Reattaching the travel trunk - 2023 RTL

    Glad you were able to get it back on. My worst fear, and most trouble comes when I go to connect and mostly disconnect the electrical connection for the light. I am super careful, but I'm always afraid that one of the wires could come loose from the connector.
  9. blacklightning

    2020+ Suspension F3 vs. RT

    Congrats with the new purchase. I ordered my 2016 F3T through them in April 2017. They were the greatest to work with. They even delivered my bike to my vacation destination and picked up my 2012 RSS for the trade in.
  10. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Had a pretty active day this past Saturday. Took the BMW to a local car show at a church, just to hang out. Returned home and cleaned up the F3L to prepare it for the 3300 mile ride to the NorthEast in 2 weeks. After cleaning it, I decided to attach the Givi box and place the bag on the rear...
  11. blacklightning

    How to DIY - Install a Shad 44 top case on a 22 F3S

    I have a 54L givi box that I will be using for my longer trips when I don't want to take the RTL. This one is mounted to my 2016 F3L Special Series. As for the size, I have never had a situation where I thought, "I have too much storage". This also worked on my 2018 BMW K1600B
  12. blacklightning

    Trailering the Spyder - could use some tips on fastening it down?

    I laughed to myself when I read that. I actually keep a box of old socks that have the toe or heel torn out of them for occasions like that. The first time I truely used a pair of those old socks was when I was on a 5 day trip to the mountains with a buddy and i had the wrong type of gloves...
  13. blacklightning

    How Is A "Special" model different?

    They have changed over the years. I have one of the first "special series" in the 2016 F3L Special Series. It only meant that it came with different wheels and paint. That allowed it to have something other than the chrome that was on the F3L. They all had the larger rear sprocket back in 2016...
  14. blacklightning

    2020+ Suspension F3 vs. RT

    Only you can determine what works for you. I have a 2021 RTL and a 2016 F3L Special Series. The suspension on the 2016 might not be the same as the newer ones, but it should be close. The F3L seems to handle curves much better and that is partially due to sitting in it instead of on it. But...
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Been off the bikes and the computer for 8 days while wife and I lived it up on the Outer Banks. Well, we didn't live it up, more like relaxed. The intial plan was to ride the spyder, then the forecast for rain came into play, so we were going to take the mustang convertible. Well, the highs...
  16. blacklightning

    When is the Price of gas going to stop rising?

    One thing that I don't understand is the difference in the prices per grade. It used to be approx. $.10 diffence per grade. Then it went to around $.20. Now there is sometimes over $1.00 difference. We are going to the Outer Banks tomorrow for a week. My goal was to take the spyder, but the...
  17. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    So does this mean that a repair could possibly be an item fixed by the dealership with no cost to us? I ask because the left side is feeling iffy, and I am thinking that it is only a matter of time before it goes. My intention is to take the cover off by the seat to clean and lube it, while...
  18. blacklightning

    Your Weather News @ APRIL 2026

    Weather has been dry here in NC. In fact, there is a state wide burn band. Temps have been pretty good, but the farmers are hurting. Wife and I are leaving for the Outer Banks on Saturday for 7 days. looks like it will be about 10 degrees cooler there then here. I also had plans of riding...
  19. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I have asked my dealership about it many times. They claim there is no such thing. I wish there was because that replacement is a job, and it is a very common issue. Most people that I know have had multiple replacements of handles and cables
  20. blacklightning

    I just bought the Can Am Spyder S2S Luggage - sidebags excellent, trunk or top box bag not so much!

    I have a set of side bags and the frunk bag (have owned 2 frunk bags, but sold one). They fit perfect and hold a lot of stuff. But the plastic handles on everyone that I have owned broke. One set was only used 2 times and the other funk bag was never used. They still come in handy.
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