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    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
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    FS: 2012 RT-622 Trailer

    It must be the location. I had a 2013 for sale and it lasted all of about 2 days. I wish BRP would come back with that Lava Brown. I loved that color. GLWS.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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
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    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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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    We had our tech day on Saturday and it was well worth it. David (the local spyder guru) came over and we undertook the job of replacing the handle and cable on the right side of my 2021 RTL. This would have gone terribly wrong if it had not been for David's experience doing this before. So many...
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    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...
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    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 thread 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.
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