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  1. bhfromme

    Riding my new to me Spyder from Texas to Maine, seat won't stay up & USB port won't charge - anyone else? Any fixes/ideas/help?

    Bought the flip up bracket from Slingmods to hold the seat up. Wasn't much money and it looks easy to install. Thanks to LongIsland for that.
  2. bhfromme

    Riding my new to me Spyder from Texas to Maine, seat won't stay up & USB port won't charge - anyone else? Any fixes/ideas/help?

    I remember with my 2011 RT that filling the gas to the top caused problems. Has that issue been rectified on the newer models, 2020 and newer?
  3. bhfromme

    Riding my new to me Spyder from Texas to Maine, seat won't stay up & USB port won't charge - anyone else? Any fixes/ideas/help?

    Day Two. Dug in my bag and found a better cable so I'm happy to report the charging problem seems to taken care of for now. First world problems for sure!
  4. bhfromme

    Riding my new to me Spyder from Texas to Maine, seat won't stay up & USB port won't charge - anyone else? Any fixes/ideas/help?

    Just purchased a 2020 RTL. Super low miles, couldn't pass it up. Instead of having it shipped from Texas to Maine I flew down and am on the first leg of riding it home. Hoping you guys can help with a couple of things bothering me on Day One. The seat doesn't stay up on its own which makes...
  5. bhfromme

    Almost back in the saddle - who else is still here from 2012-13?

    Yeah I just learned yesterday that Mike passed away in Oct 2024. You can follow the thread Peter posted above to read about others who have gone before us. Yes Ron, it definitely counts. So you and Jay Leno have an original GS. I had this '09 for a few years but like a dumdum I sold it.
  6. bhfromme

    Almost back in the saddle - who else is still here from 2012-13?

    Actually Peter I did buy my second Spyder in 2017 but wasn't as active here as I was back in 2012. Sold that one in 2022 but just got bit by the ryding bug again this year. Can't believe you remember me though. As a moderator maybe you have special tools to look up someone's posts? And Arion...
  7. bhfromme

    In Memory of those Members who are now riding the Forever Road - RIP

    I am saddened to hear about these losses. When I bought my first Spyder in 2012 these guys were so incredibly helpful and never made me feel like the rookie I was. It's funny, I considered Blue Knight 911, ARtraveler and CruzrJoe friends even though we never actually met in person. I hope their...
  8. bhfromme

    Almost back in the saddle - who else is still here from 2012-13?

    Hey everyone, I've been Spyderless for a few years but have put a deposit on this 2020 RTL and I'm wondering who's still around from 2012 and 2013. Saddened to see Mike (@BLUEKNIGHT911) from Vermont passed away. Is Denman still here? Who else is still on here from back then?
  9. bhfromme

    Dealer Won't Install Car Tires

    These dealers read these forums and I'm not a big fan of making enemies with people I may need in the future. Therefore, the dealer will remain anonymous...
  10. bhfromme

    Dealer Won't Install Car Tires

    :popcorn:
  11. bhfromme

    Dealer Won't Install Car Tires

    :popcorn:
  12. bhfromme

    Dealer Won't Install Car Tires

    Okay it's everybody's favorite, another tire thread. So I do my research and finally decide on a new rear tire, the Altimax by General. Call dealer to ask if I can have it shipped directly to them and they tell they won't install a car tire on a Spyder. That BRP is saying the harder tires don't...
  13. bhfromme

    Anyone sold their Spyder and regretted it

    Never owned a street bike. My brothers have had Harleys for forty plus years but I honestly never trusted myself on two wheels after some bad spills on trail bikes as a kid. Enter Can-am Spyder. Bought an 11 RT and it totally changed my life. Ran into some financial trouble and sold it in 2014...
  14. bhfromme

    Post your best Spyder photo

    These parks are definitely on my list. Can't sleep so instead of counting sheep I'm counting Spyders. Keep em coming everyone!
  15. bhfromme

    Post your best Spyder photo

  16. bhfromme

    How often should we change the brake fluid?

    Okay I'm no mechanic. Don't even change my own oil but I do believe in preventive maintenance. Did I read here we should be changing out the brake fluid every so often?
  17. bhfromme

    Are Car Tires Too Stiff?

    Well it's too cold to ride so we might as well talk about tires I guess. Of all the 15" car tires out there I see 225/60 and 215/60 but can't find any that are 225/50 15. So unless we change tire size we seem to be limited to the Kenda, Kumho or the Arachnid. So I did some quick math and here...
  18. bhfromme

    How is it possible for some of you to get all that mileage on your Spyder

    Geography has definitely played a role in how many miles I get to ride. We lived in Florida for a while and in two years cranked out almost 33,000 miles on our RT. Now back in Maine I'm lucky to get 6,000 a year. Down south it was just a different life. Bike nights. Group rides. Long 300 mile...
  19. bhfromme

    New member here, I've got a 09 sm5 phantom. Glad to be here.

    Your Phantom is beautiful. Love the older original Spyders. Oh yeah and WELCOME!!! :thumbup:
  20. bhfromme

    Are Car Tires Too Stiff?

    Hey sorry if this is redundant but I'm looking at a rear tire for my 08 GS. Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H The sizes are right but does anyone know how a tire rated for 1350 lbs will perform on a 700 lb Spyder? Dealer is saying car tires are too stiff for a Spyder and...
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