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  1. blacklightning

    Going to Maggie Valley October 11-15 - glad to meet up & ride/break bread with anyone in the area.

    I understand. This is not actually a Spyder Rally of any sort, but just a few Spyder friends that like to get together and ride. We are about 5 hours away as well. When it gets past 4 hours, I tend to want to stay at least for 3 nights.
  2. blacklightning

    Anyone going to Thunder in the Smokies 2026?

    I did it with my buddy KK in 2017. I talked to him last week and we discussed doing it again. I think we will wait until next summer, but I hope the entire thing is open by then. There are still places between Mt. Mitchel and Little Switzerland that are still closed due to Helen.
  3. blacklightning

    Going to Maggie Valley October 11-15 - glad to meet up & ride/break bread with anyone in the area.

    Not sure of the name, or exactly where you are referring, but they are always just off 441 as you leave Cherokee. They are often along the BRP too, and we also see them just outside of our cabin.
  4. blacklightning

    Going to Maggie Valley October 11-15 - glad to meet up & ride/break bread with anyone in the area.

    This is not a spyder rally, but we have about 5-8 couples who have been going to Maggie Valley each fall, just to ride and enjoy the views. After doing this for many years, we finally decided that the best way to avoid the leafers and get better rates is to arrive on Sunday and leave on...
  5. blacklightning

    Just had my Spyder buffed and polished!

    Looks awesome! I have really been meaning to do my 2021 RTL. I did my 2016 F3T myself and it worked great. I just had my wife’s 2026 Audi Q3 done. It was $700 for a 5 year warranty.
  6. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Temperature was low 50’s in the morning with a high of 80 both Saturday and Sunday. Even though we had lots to do this weekend, with new pastor installation services this weekend, I was still able to get 220 miles in on the BMW Saturday, and another 110 miles on the F3 on Sunday. During...
  7. blacklightning

    Trailer hitch removal - can I just slide out the hitch thru-bolt without causing issues - 2022 RT Limited?

    I am not certain about the different part numbers, but I took the hitch off my 2016 F3L Special Series and put it on my 2021 RTL. It was a direct and easy swap.
  8. blacklightning

    Anyone ever attended Spyderpops Fall Adventure? Thinking of making the ride this year - 25-26 September 2026

    I really wish I could. I have one more adventure scheduled for this year. That one is with the wife and some buddys to the NC/Tenn mountains in 3 weeks. If I could get away with it, I surely would be there.
  9. blacklightning

    Do you get wet riding in the rain?

    I have owned a 2014 RT, multiple F3T's, and currently a 2016 F3L Special Series and a 2021 RTL, and I find similar results as Deanna777 stated. The earlier model RT was best for keeping me dry, but it still would allow me to get wet. The F3 series seems to direct the rain right into the crotch...
  10. blacklightning

    Finally gonna finish my 48 State tour!

    Exactly, sounds like you stated that right off a brochure, Lol! I did it with my buddy KK back in 2017, and I mentioned it to him last week and he also wants to do it again. I am thinking I might leave out the Skyline Drive part this time. It was nice, but kinda sad to pay $20 for an area...
  11. blacklightning

    Finally gonna finish my 48 State tour!

    Blue Ridge Parkway. Parts are still closed from Hurricane Helen damage. https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
  12. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Did a 150 mile ride today and came across a Harley accident where it is reported that he was passing a truck and was struck while passing. Truck was not there and left the scene🤔
  13. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I typically ride between 8-10k miles a year, but last year and this year are higher since a 48 state tour was included in the mix. That alone added 12,445 miles. I also spread those 8-10k miles between 2spyders and a 2 wheeler.
  14. blacklightning

    Finally gonna finish my 48 State tour!

    As RayBJ said, “Just do it, while you are able”. It’s just mid September and I am already looking into heading back out west next May/June 2027. My plan is to do it on the BMW next year. I am also looking into doing another ride down the entire length of the BRP again, but it might be another...
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I always get excited when the leaf color changes start. That is just before I get depressed due to the shorter day light hours of winter. We already have reservations for the NC/Tenn mountains for the second week of October. They are saying the drought will keep the colors from being so...
  16. blacklightning

    I want New rims for my 2014 Can-Am Spyder RT SE6 - Suggest any Options?

    Marketplace has some sometimes. I have been looking at a set of 2023 RTL rims on there for $100. I would like to find a set of the black chrome rims for my 2021 RTL. That is what's on my 2016 F3L Special Series. They are much easier to clean with the standard 6 spoke design.
  17. blacklightning

    News at BajaRon's - We Are Moving!

    Congrats on the new place. I have to get a better read on exactly where you are located. Definitely want to make a visit out to check you out.
  18. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I have always loved those, but at 6'-2" 265, I don't fit very well. I did take a look at the 350 and 370Z cars. I fit in those, but I have always been a Mustang fan 9 this is number 7. And I really like the V8.
  19. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    2017 Mustang Convertible (California Special). Snapped this picture at one of the pull offs before Price Lake.
  20. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    No riding the Spyder for me this past weekend. But the wife and I went to Banner Elk in the convertible and had a wonderful time. We did follow a Spyder that was riding with 2 Harley trikes along 221 between Grandfather's Mountain and Blowing Rock. Anyone who knows this area knows that is a...
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