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  1. blacklightning

    2023 F3L SES Front Sprocket BUSTED! Has anyone else with a "newer" Spyder had a sprocket issue?

    You are right. I have a tendency of not checking that too often. I am actually having a tech day at my house locally for Spyders and Rykers in my area. I have a place with the tools, and a buddy of mine has the knowledge. So it is more of an instruction day for simple things like oil changes...
  2. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I installed one on the rear of my 2021 RTL before my 9,045 mile cross country trip last May. Since then, I have put another 3,000 miles for a total of over 12,000 and it looks barely worn. I just ordered another one (from Walmart of all places) for my 2016 F3T which gets ridden aggressively. I...
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    2023 F3L SES Front Sprocket BUSTED! Has anyone else with a "newer" Spyder had a sprocket issue?

    This post was a wake up call for me. I used to keep an eye on my 2016 F3T and my 2016 F3L. But since the last recall on my 2016 F3L I haven't looked at it at all. I have about a 3,500 mile trip coming up starting June 1. I think I will add that front sprocket check to my pre trip check list.
  4. blacklightning

    Will an F3T seat fit on the F3S?

    I am 99% sure it will. I wish you lived close to me, as I would gladly swap you my seat from the 2016 F3L special series. Only been sat on about 8 times at best.
  5. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Made an awesome day trip from the Raleigh, NC area through Mountain City to ride the Snake all the way to Shady Valley, Tn. From there we took the Damascus road to the shortest tunnel at Backbone Rock. Then we made our way up to the Back of the Dragon and stopped in Tazwell for some photos...
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    2024 F3 Ltd to 2026 F3 Ltd comparison - any Changes/Differences?

    With it being a new purchase, I am thinking that you should be able to have any issues taken care of with a software update. The amount of money saved, for a still new machine is a decision maker for me. Good luck.
  7. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Rode the RTL on a field trip with my youngest granddaughter's 1st grade class. It was just to a small zoo out in the country, but it was pretty nice and had a larger assortment of animals than I expected. She was excited and I was too. Riding the bike made me the coolest grandparent there...
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    Tennessee Trip - I'm off to BajaRon's!!

    We kinda going in that direction tomorrow. Leaving Raleigh and going through Boone and Mountain City to do 1/2 the Snake to Shady Valley. Then going over to Backbone Rock and from there to Back of the Dragon into Tazwell, Va. This will be what we like to call a day trip (a long day trip)...
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    Replacing our 2011 RT, looking at 2018-2022 models - Advice please?

    If you like the styling and everything on your 2011, then you should be fine with the 2018, 2019. I personally like the 2020+ styling, but not sold on the quality of the 2020-2022. There are things that should have been done better, and were improved on later models. You do get a little more...
  10. blacklightning

    FS: 2018 F3-T SE6 Road Warrior Foundation #4

    If I had the extra coin and time, I would pick this one up just to take to bike and car shows. Lots of trophies to be won with this one.
  11. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    All I did was ride! A little cooler here in NC than I like on Saturday, so I waited until Sunday and got out for a little 45 mile ride on the wife's bike. Gave the Airhawk seat cushion a try since this is the bike that I plan to use next weekend for the 500 mile day trip to the Back of the...
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    What changes between a New 2026 RT vs a 2021 RT might make worthwhile considering?

    For me, the biggest improvements are the items that were fixed that should have been done as a recall. Things such as using better cables for the saddle bags, where the older ones are stiff and tend to break easier, they included the tool in the trunk to release it, while the first couple of...
  13. blacklightning

    Not a Spyder Ryde, and not my ride either, but check out 'The Gorge Road'!

    If the rain holds off, I plan on doing the Back of the Dragon and the Snake next Saturday.
  14. blacklightning

    Finally gonna finish my 48 State tour!

    I am getting excited about starting back and completing my 48 State tour. Last May/June, my buddy and I started out and got 36 of the States in before having some health issues. It was the best trip of my life and something that I will always remember. I was a little down from having to cut it...
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    88 degrees here in my part of NC on Saturday. Rode 135 miles in a group of 5 Spyders and about 12 Slingshots. I met them in Durham and we took back roads to Bay Breeze Seafood in Sanford. I decided to do my own thing for the ride home and had a spirited ride down 42 to Fuquay Varina and then...
  16. blacklightning

    Tennessee Trip - I'm off to BajaRon's!!

    Those are awesome roads. Not sure which part of 28 is considered "Moonshiner 28" (even though I been going every year since 2008), but it is an awesome ride all the way from the Dragon, down to and through Highlands, NC. And their are some awesome waterfalls along the way.
  17. blacklightning

    Tennessee Trip - I'm off to BajaRon's!!

    That sounds like an awesome trip. Are you headed this way now, or is this for a future date? We are in the middle area of NC (Raleigh area), but do the areas that you mentioned at least once a year.
  18. blacklightning

    Our 6x12 enclosed trailer set up for our Can Am Spyder S2S

    That is an awesome enclosed trailer set up! Looks like you thought of everything. You will love riding on the East Coast. When doing the Dragon, don't overlook the Cherohola Skyway and the Foothills Parkway. Those are just a couple of the numerous roads in the area that will just blow your mind.
  19. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Got in a nice little 140 mile ride on Sunday. Great weather around 75 degrees, but a little windy. Had storms forecast for Monday and all the local schools closed. We got some wind, but really not much else. This coming saturday is looking good and plans are being made.
  20. blacklightning

    First Ride of the 2026 Season

    We are looking at a possible record high of 88 today. They are saying this is the warmest start to March in a long time. I think we have broken 3-4 record highs this March so far. We got a drop in temps and some rain coming tomorrow, and then back up to the low to mid 70's this weekend.
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