What did you do to your Spyder today?

[CloverHillCrawler]

I replaced the Right Hand Switch Housing with a Switch Housing for an F3S, so it now has cruise control. I was able to test it on a ride out to Little Orleans just past Hancock, Md. It was a nice ride once I got off 70 from testing out the cruise control, and it seemed like no one else was out there; surprising, since it was such a nice day out.

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[Lew L]

Took the 2014 RTS out of hibernation and drove about 20 miles. Checked the oil, all is good. All other fluids were checked when I put it in for its winter nap.

 

[Cobranut]

Got the windshield brackets blasted and painted yesterday.
Today I finished the coolant flush and change, and figured I'd give it another wash before replacing the bodywork and giving it a quick polish.

As usual, nothing I do is "quick". Five hours later it's fully detailed, reassembled, and nicely shined up. Hopefully I can get in a few rides this week, as the weather is looking pretty good.

The newly assisted clutch feels much better. I think it was well worth the $100 in parts and an afternoon spent installing.

 

[Deanna777]

I woke up my Spyder, and took it out of hibernation. I took it for a ride. I did about 60 miles round trip. It felt good to get back in the saddle again after the long winter we had here in Vermont.

Everything on the bike is good (fluids, tires, radio, etc.) At some point, I will need to wash the Spyder, but my life is very busy, and all is good!

Deanna

 

[blacklightning]

Got a new rear tire, oil change, and full service at a new (to me) dealership in Fayetteville, NC. Went to Baker Motorsports. There were 7 dealerships within a 80 mile radius of me. I have owned 6 Spyders and gotten great service from one about 30 miles away since day one. But on my first service on my 2021 RTL, the price on an oil change went from $276 to $450. The only difference is that they are now in a newer building. As much as I like them, I could not stand for that.

The closer dealership to me (10 miles away) is incompetent and expensive. So I was going to try out the dealer one of my buddies recommended, who is about 50 miles away, only to find out that they didn't renew their contract and will now no longer be working on Can Am On Road products. Fayetteville is only about 50 miles South of me, so I did some research and decided to give Baker a try.

Their price for a tire installation and oil change was between $100-$150 less than any other place locally (in line with what I was used to paying). They got me in at my appointed time, and had me back on the road in about 2.5 hours. They treated me well, and they actually acted like they appreciated my custom. Unless I walk downstairs and see a puddle of oil under my bike, or something else out of place, they will be my go-to place from now on. Thanks Baker Motorsports!

 

[mickimause]

Finally got my BajaRon sway bar installed on Sunday. Tried to take it out for a ride but the wind was just brutal - made it 1/4 mile to the Stop sign and called it a day. I'll get her out later today or tomorrow, when it's not supposed to be gale-force winds out (I exaggerate... a little!)
The biggest thing we did is to arrange the purchase of an RT Limited for my father in law. We're heading out Friday to pick that up.

 

[racoon]

Unfolded my Stinger CAN-AM trailer, hooked it to my Honda Ridgeline, and moved it to the bottom of my driveway.
Time to shower and get dressed, then load the Spyder onto the trailer and strap it down, and then off to the dealer to drop it off for service.

My house sits on the top of a hill, and the driveway slopes down to the street.
My dealer does _not_ allow you to schedule a service appointment, so it's a drop off and they'll call you when it's ready.
I bought my Spyder 13 months ago.

 

[troop]

Popped of my top case and put on the rear body panel...

 

[Deanna777]

Nothing, because someone got mad @ Mother Nature, so now Mother Nature is flinging white dandruff (snow) all around here in Vermont.

Deanna

 

[Gwolf]

Beautiful day here and I did absolutely nothing to the Spyder. I did get my Fiber Optic Internet cable run to the house and they came back and installed the Fiber Optic Modem in my house. Also got a WIFI extender module paired to the modem and mounted on the wall inside my work shop. This was not a choke point job. I got fiber optic cable right into the little office where it goes WIFI from there. No hard wiring at all. Probably faster than I will ever need to be, and I got the slowest one available.

 

[racoon]

Just got back from dropping off my Spyder at the dealer.
I had a nice chat with the people in the service department, and they said it should be ready on Tuesday. Tuesday is a bit of a long time for a 12 month service, but they aren't open on Sunday or Monday... so Tuesday it is.

The drive from my home to the dealer offered a couple of surprising moments.

I was driving my Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, towing my Spyder using a Stinger Can-Am trailer.
Once I got on the road and was checking my mirrors, I think my heart skipped a couple of beats when I looked in the rearview mirror to see the full windshield of my Spyder so close it was almost in the truck bed!

That Spyder was following REALLY close!

 

[Peter Aawen]

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The drive from my home to the dealer offered a couple of surprising moments.

I was driving my Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, towing my Spyder using a Stinger Can-Am trailer.
Once I got on the road and was checking my mirrors, I think my heart skipped a couple of beats when I looked in the rearview mirror to see the full windshield of my Spyder so close it was almost in the truck bed!

That Spyder was following REALLY close!

Don't ya just hate that!!

And it's only THEN that you realise it's whatever you put in your own bloody trailer, and of course it's that freakin' close!! It's hooked to the back of your vehicle!! You couldn't just realise that before your heart half jumped outta your throat, could you now!!

 

[Br549rick]

Is it mounted to the handle bar? If so, can you please provide an image. I saw this one on Amazon, but not sure it will fit my handlebar...

velcro stuck mine on left edge of safety card lid - velcro can be your friend.

 

[Ages]

Finally got my BajaRon sway bar installed on Sunday. Tried to take it out for a ride but the wind was just brutal - made it 1/4 mile to the Stop sign and called it a day. I'll get her out later today or tomorrow, when it's not supposed to be gale-force winds out (I exaggerate... a little!)
The biggest thing we did is to arrange the purchase of an RT Limited for my father in law. We're heading out Friday to pick that up.

You're going to like that BajaRon sway bar. I immediately noticed how much my Spyder felt more grounded and controllable.

Beautiful day here and I did absolutely nothing to the Spyder. I did get my Fiber Optic Internet cable run to the house and they came back and installed the Fiber Optic Modem in my house. Also got a WIFI extender module paired to the modem and mounted on the wall inside my work shop. This was not a choke point job. I got fiber optic cable right into the little office where it goes WIFI from there. No hard wiring at all. Probably faster than I will ever need to be, and I got the slowest one available.

Just had that done myself, I was amazed at how much faster my web pages and downloads became.

 

[racoon]

I remembered that I took some pictures of my Spyder on the Stinger trailer before leaving the house.
When I edited the pictures I realized I took them before I folded up the loading ramp.

And this link takes you to the Stinger website for the trailer I bought. Their first picture shows a Spyder on the same model of trailer I have, WITH the loading ramp up.

Can-Am Combo Trailer

Stinger Can-Am Combo Trailer The Stinger Can-Am Combo effortlessly hauls a Can-Am or a full-size motorcycle. The Stinger Can-Am Combo effortlessly hauls a Can-Am or a full-size motorcycle. With 114.5” of usable bed length and a 66 ¾“ wide tailgate, you have plenty of space to load your...

stingertrailer.com

 

[mickimause]

You're going to like that BajaRon sway bar. I immediately noticed how much my Spyder felt more grounded and controllable.


Just had that done myself, I was amazed at how much faster my web pages and downloads became.

I'm hoping! I went from a Road Glide to the RT, and it feels really ... squishy?... comparatively.

We got fiber here last year too, it's awesome!

 

[jzeiler]

Installed the SE Performance Front bumper and skid plate. Very easy plus it has a place to bring my SE Performance light bar forward.

 

[ned64]

Heading out from Yakima and riding to Grand Coulie Dam in about 20 minutes. Cleaned the Spyder up from going over Snoqualmie Pass on Friday this morning too... Looks like a nice day to ride.

 

[RickWB]

Brought bike home today from dealer. I had removed a number of accessories from my older F3, and certainly missed the backrest and seat cushion - these will be first to be installed

 

[racoon]

Just got back from dropping off my Spyder at the dealer.
I had a nice chat with the people in the service department, and they said it should be ready on Tuesday. Tuesday is a bit of a long time for a 12 month service, but they aren't open on Sunday or Monday... so Tuesday it is.

So I guess the nice chat I had with the service guys paid off, as I received a call this morning that went to voicemail, telling me that my Spyder is ready to be picked up. I was surprised, so I called back to confirm, and it is ready.

I'm still drinking my morning coffee!

So now I have to grab a quick shower, hook up the Stinger trailer, and head to the dealer, which is about 80 miles away.
I should be back home by 4pm.