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  1. blacklightning

    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...
  2. blacklightning

    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...
  3. blacklightning

    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...
  4. 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).
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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.
  16. blacklightning

    Your Weather News @ January 2026 Edition

    Wasn't too bad here Jan 1. Had temps around mid 50's and thought about getting a ride in. No one in my little circle wanted to ride so I took the car over to a local cruise in and grabbed a burger. Today it is going to be lower 60's and I might do a little ride to run some errands.
  17. blacklightning

    Just had to share - Here's a Protective Bubble for your Spyder!

    My buddy has one for his Harley, chopper, and also for his Saleen convertible.
  18. blacklightning

    Your Weather News @ December Edition 2025

    We had 72° (a near record) on Christmas Day, 50° today, and supposed to be 71° tomorrow. I will be cleaning up the office today and getting out for a ride tomorrow. We had another ride, to pick up a 2020 RTL, over the past 2 weeks. This will be his first time out on the 3's, so we will take it...
  19. blacklightning

    Your Weather News @ December Edition 2025

    It's supposed to be 72, 68, 51, & 69 starting on Christmas Eve with the 72 degree temp. For some reason, my weather app and 2 different TV stations have crazy forecasts for Friday, but all days are meant to be sunny or partly sunny. Family here on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But Saturday...
  20. blacklightning

    How Many Ride an RT Limited After The 5 years Of BRP Warranty Has Expired?

    They replaced one of mine with the upgraded cable (I think it is stainless steel). Guess I will have them do the other one soon. Right now, my tools, tire repair kit, and jump starter is locked in that saddle bag.
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