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  1. blacklightning

    We're experiencing Unusual Southern Weather... with pics!

    I actually took my Mustang out of the garage and put my little SUV in there last Saturday. My thoughts were that if an emergency came up, I would rather have something that I could drive actually sitting where I did not have to clear out a whole lot of snow or ice. They were way off on last...
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    What portable air compressor/jump starter do you use when touring?

    I think that is the key. When we did our cross country trip, I placed that, my extra quart of oil, and my tire patch kit in the right hand saddle bag. I don't trust these saddle bags yet, and my thoughts and hopes were that I never have to open it during a trip, because if I do, that means that...
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    Oil Leak on 2023 RTL caused by oil filter cap O-ring...

    I used to get in trouble all the time when working on my cars, trucks, etc. as a youth. My uncle used to laugh and say I was too "cock strong":rolleyes:. Since then I have purchased many tools, and the go to ones for me are the short handle ratchets and wrenches. I hardly ever use a torque...
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    What portable air compressor/jump starter do you use when touring?

    Mine is a "Travelman" unit with 3000A jumpstarter and 150 PSI air compressor. It is awesome. Jumped off 2 cars and a buddy's Spyder and had over 75% charge remaining. Picked it up on Amazon. It also has charging ports for phones and etc. The entire case and all is about 9"x7"x5".
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    The right saddle bag latch is broken on my 2021 RTL and has held my battery pack, air compressor, and jump starter captive in there since October. With the upcoming bad weather and possible power outages I figured the battery pack might come in handy to keep the phones charged. So I removed...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Rode the wife's bike (a 2016 F3L) out on Thursday for about 80 miles. It hadn't been ridden lately, so I took it towards Siler City to see if I could observe the "Walk for Peace" march as they headed through Raleigh on their way to DC. For some reason, I passed a line of over 2 miles worth of...
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    Buying our first Spyder in the Spring - what should I be looking for?

    Check out the 2022 that my buddy has for sale. It is set up with the panniers and windshield. But you mention that you have an Africa Twin, so the question I have to ask is how often will you be traveling on dirt or gravel roads? The reason for asking is because in those cases a Ryker or...
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    Chilly temps ahead - No riding this weekend :( :)

    Up to 1/2" or more ice expected here Saturday and Sunday. But today it is supposed to get to 60°. I am actually looking into riding down 64 towards Siler City to greet the Monks on their "walk for peace" from Texas to DC. Seems like a good cause, and I would like to say I saw it. Although they...
  9. blacklightning

    Forever mystified by Can Am's lack of style...

    Wow, that is awesome that they actually wrote you back. I am on my 5th and 6th Spyder since 2013. I have had nothing to really complain about until this 2021 RTL. I love the looks, but hate the body fit quality (mainly the breakable saddle bags).
  10. blacklightning

    Buying our first Spyder in the Spring - what should I be looking for?

    There is a major seating difference between the RT's and the F3 series or Rykers. I would probably stay away from the Ryker if you intend on spending over $7k on the trike. If you want to stay below the $7k threshold, then the Ryker might be the way to go. As for the difference between getting...
  11. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I always have my first oil change done by the dealership, in hopes that if it breaks, it will be on them. Then I hand them the replacement hex head bolts to be put in their place.
  12. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I was hoping to avoid using the tender, by getting a ride at least every 10 days. But doesn't seem like that will be happening, so I will be plugging my toys in this morning.
  13. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Really had plans on riding today, but the forecast for "possible" snow mixture tomorrow had the DMV putting out the brine solution. I really don't want to ride the bike out in the salt solution that's on the road. My bike might not be clean, but I really don't want the salt on it.
  14. blacklightning

    Definition of a Motorcycle...

    Here in NC a Slingshot is classified as an "autocycle". This allows them to not have to wear a helmet. Not sure what a Vanderhall or a Stallion would be classified as. Same thing goes for a T-Rex (not sure what that is). All 3 of those I mentioned have a steering wheel, but the Stallion doesn't...
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Did a nice 110 mile ride Wednesday to be with my sister at the hospital while she had an out patient procedure. Supposed to be around 73-75 degrees here Saturday, but possible rain. Appears to be coming from and mostly to the West and North of us, so I am thinking about taking a ride down to...
  16. blacklightning

    Any takers to Car wash your Spyder?

    I won't even take my convertible to the drive through car washes. Too much of a chance of things getting damaged and I am thinking that even the touch free ones might find places that the water can get in.
  17. blacklightning

    It pays to buy quality gear

    That is the biggest issue that I have. My jackets fade after 3-5 years (normally that's 30-50k miles) of riding in the sun. That's when the wife says they look bad and badger me into buying something else.
  18. blacklightning

    Forever mystified by Can Am's lack of style...

    You would definitely be dissappointed in other brands. The 2nd gen Vmax (2009-2020) gets one color per year, no choice, just one color per year. And the Suzuki Boulevard M109 has gone practically unchanged from 2006-current year. They used to give 3 colors and a Limited edition color, which...
  19. blacklightning

    Starting the New Year right - picked up my new-to-me 2024 RT Limited!

    That's awesome! I did more miles on my Spyder this past year than ever before, all in one short stretch. I did 9,045 miles on my cross country tour. I really underestimated how many miles we were going to travel. I had figured 8-10k for the whole 48 State trip. We did only 35 States and were...
  20. blacklightning

    Starting the New Year right - picked up my new-to-me 2024 RT Limited!

    Congrats! I think you will enjoy this more as the miles rack up. Those are a lot of mods for the first 150 miles of ownership. Enjoy.
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