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  1. blacklightning

    New Owner of SpyderLovers.com 02-19-2026

    Much love and respect to you brother. I have been around here for quite some time. Seems like I keep switching things up as well. I was with you on the M109 board and even joined the Goldwing board when that was going to be my next bike. That never happened but it seems like the Spyder thing was...
  2. blacklightning

    Prepping for the ultimate riding season - have I missed anything?

    We did Beartooth Pass last May. I think it had been opened the week before we got there. Plenty of snow on the sides, but the roads were clear. The other roads posted by the original poster are all great. The Black Hills and such were good, but after doing the Million Dollar Highway and...
  3. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Supposed to be upper 60's and cloudy today. Think I might have to take the bike out to run some errands. I wish I could swap todays weather for Saturday. Supposed to be cooler and over 50% chance of rain. But I will work with what I have.
  4. blacklightning

    How do you control Rabbits (without shooting)?

    We had a problem with them, but nothing like in the picture you posted. I didn't read all the comments, but the red fox in our area took care of them at my house, until the coyote took out the red fox. They had gotten pretty bad again until the red tail and red shoulder hawks took over. The...
  5. blacklightning

    Spyder RT with a Goldwing Engine (Not AI)

    That is awesome! I have said since day one that if I could merge my 2nd gen Vmax with it's 197 hp V4 with my F3T, it would be the perfect combination. This combination of a Goldwing and RTL would be next. Hats off to anyone who was able to make this happen. Congrats.
  6. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Well, I did get the wife's Spyder inspected yesterday. It made it to 70 degrees and was beautiful. Even though I am in need of a new rear tire, it passed inspection. Plan is to get one before the trip in June. Was kinda disappointed that I only put 2k miles on that bike last year, but...
  7. blacklightning

    FS: 2015 F3S with removable Shad and Givi luggage

    I know this is a bad time of year to sell bikes and trikes, but you have a smoking deal there! I am guessing things must be really cheap on the West Coast. I am thinking that would be gone over here on the East Coast. Even if it had to sit for a month or so due to the weather. Good luck with the...
  8. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Nothing today. But tomorrow has a forecast of 65 degrees. So I plan on taking the wife's F3L to get a state inspection while it is relatively warm. Gonna try to set up an appointment to take the RTL in to have the right saddle bag latch replaced one day next week. Just looking for a day...
  9. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    I am on Spyder number 5 and 6. I have owned a 2014 RT, 2012 RSS, 2- 2016 F3T's, a 2016 F3L, and a 2021 RTL. Of them all, I will have to say the F3 series fit my style of riding best. But I love the ability to remove the trunk from the 2021 RTL if I want to be sportier (that was my only gripe...
  10. blacklightning

    10 year parts law - will parts for the 1330 engine/trans still be available into 2036?

    I have found this to be so true. Back around 2000 I was restoring my '73 Plymouth Road Runner and upgrading the 318 engine to a built 440. I knew this was doable because the 440 was a factory option. When I was looking for a radiator the aftermarkets were priced super high. So one day I walked...
  11. blacklightning

    Speaking of BIG bikes...

    Even reading the name M109 brings back great memories. Yep, Lamont was one of the originators for that one too. Over the years I have owned 5 of them and enjoyed every one. When Lamont sold his 06 a few years ago, I was really tempted to pick it up. But the wife wouldn't have it. A buddy of...
  12. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Did lots of spinning and some sliding and the nanny actually didn't come on at all. In fact, it didn't even give me the icon on the dash. I was actually expecting that. Maybe it was because I wasn't really going that fast.
  13. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Took the Spyder out to play on the snow around the neighborhood. We only got about 2"-2.5", but it was enough for now. All 100 Counties in NC got some measurable amount of snow this weekend. I don't remember it ever doing that. We actually got the short end of the stick. 40 miles North, East...
  14. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    No, I will just be playing around on the neighborhood street. They won't be salting those.
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    This weekend, they are calling for snow and not ice (like last weekend). So I will be rotating my vehicles so that the Spyder can get out. Yep, if we get the 4"-6" of snow predicted and not ice, I definitely plan on taking it out to play in the neighborhood. I think I will take the RTL, as the...
  16. 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...
  17. blacklightning

    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...
  18. blacklightning

    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...
  19. blacklightning

    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".
  20. blacklightning

    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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