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  1. [SOLD] 2012 Spyder RT SE5 A&C Viper Red with 16367 mi in FL

    I am selling my 2012 RT SE5 Audio & Convenience package Viper Red Spyder. It has 16367 miles on it and is in show condition. I am the 2nd owner, and the orig owner was a fishing buddy of mine who is...
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    Good. That's exactly what should have happened....

    Good. That's exactly what should have happened. The USPS is just sad.
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    Whoa! That's a much bigger deal than my Spyder....

    Whoa! That's a much bigger deal than my Spyder. State Farm and the USPS have fiduciary duties in this case. You should contact the insurance regulator in your state and the US Postal Inspector for...
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    R.I.P. Barney's Dealerships

    For many years there was a small, family-owned chain of Can Am dealerships on the West Coast of Florida named Barney's. They were highly recommended. The company was recently sold and is now...
  5. Of course. If the deal comes together, I will be...

    Of course. If the deal comes together, I will be trading in a rare, pristine RT that I am quite content with. Most dealerships in FL are anticipating Spyders in late March and April. BUT...that...
  6. I started shopping for a new F3 Limited in late...

    I started shopping for a new F3 Limited in late February. I put a deposit on 1 in the color scheme I want about 10 days ago, after I found a dealership in my area who said that unit would be...
  7. What Are Your Favorite Bluetooth Ear Buds? Late Model Spyder Owners...

    After picking through the advice given in the thread about BT helmets and using that to further my research, I talked to a few long-time FL riders. Nobody wears anything more than a half helmet here...
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    I understand the helmet part just fine, thanks. ...

    I understand the helmet part just fine, thanks. I am seeking experience-based advice about integrated BT helmets that work best with the BRP GO app and provide good sound quality.
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    I'm primarily looking at integrated helmets -- a...

    I'm primarily looking at integrated helmets -- a single purchase. Thanks.
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    Best BT Helmet to run with BP Connect?

    Trying to cut through all the noise. I am not interested in getting off in the technical weeds and reading endless arguments about obscure features. I am buying a 2022 F3 Limited in the next few...
  11. I bought a 2012 RTSE5 (audio & conv) from a...

    I bought a 2012 RTSE5 (audio & conv) from a friend for $10k back in 2016. It has never left me stranded. I've had all recommended service done by dealership, so did previous owner. I've changed a...
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    998cc: You may just need to replace a weakening battery....

    You may just need to replace a weakening battery. I've had a similar symptom lately and then it was D.E.A.D this morning. So I changed the battery and she starts quicker and smooth as silk.
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    I changed the battery on my 2012 today in the...

    I changed the battery on my 2012 today in the garage. Didn't get to see a 2020 or a 2019. Dealer charged me $400 and broke my antenna last time I had them change a battery (4 yrs ago). And they...
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    It plugs into the audio/aux port on the right...

    It plugs into the audio/aux port on the right side in the rear trunk. For an iPhone, you will need the iPod pigtail and an iPod to iPhone adapter. There are several older threads on these forums...
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    If you look up some skid plate ads/pics, you will...

    If you look up some skid plate ads/pics, you will figure it out pretty quickly. It's a very clear difference when you are standing in front of one looking for a skid plate if you know what one looks...
  16. Exactly. Big difference between a Reverse GEAR...

    Exactly. Big difference between a Reverse GEAR and the assisted reverse on some big cruiser bikes. Even some traditional trikes have a granny gear reverse that won't do more than about 5 mph. ...
  17. That's the only way it typically works, which...

    That's the only way it typically works, which brings up another common difference between trikes and bikes: Reverse.
  18. Here's a big one nobody has mentioned: If you...

    Here's a big one nobody has mentioned:

    If you fishtail a Spyder, you are NOT going down and very unlikely to come off. You can only make this happen while accelerating in a turn on slick road,...
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    I ride a 2012 RTSE5. If everything is fine, then...

    I ride a 2012 RTSE5. If everything is fine, then the first upgrade to me is the skid plate (if it doesn't have one). That's about protecting your investment. These things lack front end clearance,...
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    Well, my 2 cents may/may not be helpful to your...

    Well, my 2 cents may/may not be helpful to your decision-making process, but I'll offer it optimistically.

    I come from a background of riding more ATVs than 2-wheel motorcycles. I used...
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    The learning curve is over when they're scraping...

    The learning curve is over when they're scraping you up and putting your parts in a plastic bag. Speed control is a critical riding skill. What you described tells me you have just now gotten used...
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    You're welcome. Good luck!

    You're welcome. Good luck!
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    This is usually a good deal. Just make sure it...

    This is usually a good deal. Just make sure it gets a full system check, maintenance, etc. before you take delivery. If it is close to needing new tires, make sure that happens. My 2 cents is that...
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    Flashing lights are prohibited on vehicles...

    Flashing lights are prohibited on vehicles except:
    (a) As a means of indicating a right or left turn, to change lanes, or to indicate that the vehicle is lawfully stopped or disabled upon the...
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    Glad you got it worked out. When I installed...

    Glad you got it worked out. When I installed mine, I had to replace 1 of the included washers with a slightly thinner one to get it to flush up perfectly. Lucky for me, I had a bunch of extra...
  26. Of course it is...but only at night.

    Of course it is...but only at night.
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    Sounds like you have several viable options. The...

    Sounds like you have several viable options. The whole idea is these things are supposed to be fun. Good luck.
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    It's not a BRP "system" issue. You should try...

    It's not a BRP "system" issue. You should try owning a boat or helicopter. Almost all trikes are harder to get serviced and repaired than a Spyder. Maybe you just don't want to own anything...
  29. Thread: Riding boots

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    I wear my steel toe Doc Marten's most of the...

    I wear my steel toe Doc Marten's most of the time, but just puttering around the neighborhood I sometimes wear Rocky combat boots. I also have a pair of western style motorcycle boots, but I rarely...
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    Glad everyone is OK. Interesting footnote about...

    Glad everyone is OK. Interesting footnote about the debris wedging between brake pedal and floorboard (pun intended). Nice that you were able to keep your head and get the Spyder stopped without...
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