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  1. blacklightning

    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...
  2. blacklightning

    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...
  3. blacklightning

    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.
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. 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...
  7. blacklightning

    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...
  8. blacklightning

    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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. blacklightning

    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...
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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...
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I actually did take her by the dealership and showed her the Ryker. With the $2000+ rebates on leftover 2024's they have some great deals. Especially on the 600 cc Rykers. For my 260 pounds, it would be a bit small, but for her 5'-1" small frame, it would be perfect.
  16. blacklightning

    Canyon Redrock vs '22 F3S - Demo day ride/comparison

    Thanks for your assessment. I think I might give one a ride when the demos start in my area. Right now, I don't see considering a swap from my 2021 RTL or my 2016 F3L Special Series. The lack of a frunk really sucks. I would rather take those extra funds and pick up a ryker to tool around...
  17. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Took one of my oldest granddaughters on about a 120 mile ride around to some of the local lakes and on some back roads. Seems like now I have a riding partner for whenever the wife doesn't want to ride. We do day trips to the mountains and to the beach each year, she already asked if she could...
  18. blacklightning

    Spyder vs Georgia State Patrol

    Wow, that's about as smart as those guys that decide to run on a 250 ninja.
  19. blacklightning

    Ever driven your Spyder onto a ferry?

    Not sure which one, but a friend and I did the entire hwy 12 along the Outer Banks of NC. We got a chance to ride on 2 ferrys and didn't have a problem at all.
  20. blacklightning

    Maggie Valley Spyder Adventures 2025 - Sep 30 thru Oct 3

    This is always a great event, and in one of the best riding areas in the US. We will be going 2 weeks later this year in order to see more of the change in leaf colors. It appears to have been getting earlier and earlier each year so we have a core group that get together and go the 2nd or 3rd...
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