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  1. I know this doesn't directly answer you question...

    I know this doesn't directly answer you question about the tupperware, but if you plan to add electrical to the Spyder, consider a power distribution box. I added one to our 2018 RTL to add...
  2. We have a Winnebago 28KS. It is a towable, about...

    We have a Winnebago 28KS. It is a towable, about 35", the rear of the living area is the garage when hauling. When camped we have a canopy with sides as a garage for the trike or I use the cover we...
  3. I looked up "RT fuel door" on the search function...

    I looked up "RT fuel door" on the search function there in the upper right corner. Lots of threads on the fuel doors came up. Here is the link to the search result: ...
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    For some reason, our cars never have, but all our...

    For some reason, our cars never have, but all our bikes get names. Didn't want to go to the expense of a vanity plate every few years, so got on the interwebz and got a vanity license plate frame....
  5. Here is a thread I posted about the fuseblock I...

    Here is a thread I posted about the fuseblock I set up in our RTL. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?116532-Fused-electrical-distribution-block I have had this set up on 2...
  6. We needed a trailer for the bike or the trike, so...

    We needed a trailer for the bike or the trike, so we went looking for one that would just be big enough. Looked around at many trailers, was about to buy one, but in the discussion we had a epiphany...
  7. Any Winter or perm Texan Spyder/Ryker riders in the RGV area?

    Not exactly a sighting, but related - We winter in the Rio Grande Valley. Last year I only saw 7 Spyders while there from December to March. So are there any other Winter or permanent Texan...
  8. I have 5600 songs on a memory card in my phone...

    I have 5600 songs on a memory card in my phone which I usually have on random play to my Sena bluetooth headset. I can also stream Sirrius XM, where I have 8 or 10 go-to channels. Mostly along the...
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    The wording in red pretty much disqualifies most...

    The wording in red pretty much disqualifies most all road-legal trikes, except some small displacement trikes and a few scooter conversions.
  10. I did a fuse block install in the frunk. I used 2...

    I did a fuse block install in the frunk. I used 2 of the 6 connections to run single #14 primary wire along the left side under the tupperware to a pair of heated gear coax connections. I found a...
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    Never took a bike out after it snowed until the...

    Never took a bike out after it snowed until the snow went away in the spring and it rained a few times to clean off the road when I lived in Minnesota. The chemicals on the road to melt the snow play...
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    Here is the latest from F9 on the Can Am history....

    Here is the latest from F9 on the Can Am history. It is from a year ago, and focuses on the Ryker, but it is an interesting watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Mu0jcPIUY
    Another video about the...
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    The video is by a outfit in Canada called Fort...

    The video is by a outfit in Canada called Fort Nine, a motorcycle gear outfitter. I have been watching the video's for for a couple of years, and have found them to be interesting, well researched,...
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    Does the noise cancelling feature of the earbuds...

    Does the noise cancelling feature of the earbuds reduce situational awareness? I have helmet speakers, but don't turn them up enough to completely block out the sounds around me. Hearing is one of...
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    In my area, known as the "4 States", Missouri,...

    In my area, known as the "4 States", Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas all have "Dead Red" laws that allow motorcycles to proceed at t red light if there is no opposing traffic and the light...
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    No current Spyder? No need t leave! You said you...

    No current Spyder? No need t leave! You said you will be getting another Spyder, and what better place to keep up on changes and advancements of new rides, and what is going on if you will be in the...
  17. Helmet head from riding? Just own it. If that...

    Helmet head from riding? Just own it.
    If that isn't feasible, maybe buy or get one of the cloth masks with adjustable strings and mask the beard while riding. That may keep the wild hairs in place....
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    Sticky: We are Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley,...

    We are Winter Texans in the Rio Grande Valley, between McAllen and Brownsville in the southern tip of Texas.

    Since December I have seen 2 RTs in Donna on Bus. Hwy 83 going west, a black RT at Don...
  19. WTB: I have fellow riders that swear by Russel Day...

    I have fellow riders that swear by Russel Day Long seats, but getting a used on may be a problem. They are custom made to order, and the measurements and weight of the rider and passenger on the...
  20. U-Haul dealers seem to be ubiquitous. A U-Haul...

    U-Haul dealers seem to be ubiquitous. A U-Haul dealer near the seller will be able to rent a suitable trailer and equipment to secure it. Thing is if you end up not buying the Spyder you won't spend...
  21. ++ on both the mods. I am still on the original...

    ++ on both the mods. I am still on the original tires. Being - um - frugal, I will wear out the current tires. I live in the Ozarks, not much of a straight road around here. After I got very...
  22. Most of the above mentioned the many ways a...

    Most of the above mentioned the many ways a Spyder could be not tracking correctly, but the reason steering on Spyders is so quick is that they have electrically assisted power steering. Compared...
  23. ***Warning - Slight Hijacking *** When we were...

    ***Warning - Slight Hijacking ***

    When we were young and stupid a friend had a car with a hidden switch to turn off one of his headlights. Go by a cop and as soon as the LEO turned to follow he he...
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    A few days ago while I was fueling up the RTL a...

    A few days ago while I was fueling up the RTL a "Real Biker"™ on a non-HD V-Twin complete with a Harley shirt, still shiny chaps, chain wallet, doo-rag, nose-pickers and an insta-biker patch-leather...
  25. Last session Missouri changed the vehicle safety...

    Last session Missouri changed the vehicle safety inspection window from the first 5 years from new (based on model year, not purchase date) to 10 years or 150,000 miles, whatever comes first. The RTL...
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    Shows Temporarily Out Of Stock, Expected 3/29/2021

    Shows Temporarily Out Of Stock, Expected 3/29/2021
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    We have had both 2 wheelers and 3 wheelers of...

    We have had both 2 wheelers and 3 wheelers of various makes in the garage since 1992 - 2 wheels is a bike , 3 wheels is a trike. I ride when on either one, and when I do I am out for a ride. When in...
  28. The Spyder Cuff I got on our 2018 RTL has 1/4-20...

    The Spyder Cuff I got on our 2018 RTL has 1/4-20 pre drilled holes only as deep as the cuff is thick. Some of the holes on the cuff also have an plug that takes an allen key that keeps gunk from...
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    As in my post (#2 above) there are 2 entry...

    As in my post (#2 above) there are 2 entry problems with our short, steep ramp. First is the trike is so low, and the nose is in front of the wheels. The front of the RTL hit the ramp even before the...
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    For us it isn't the traction that is a problem,...

    For us it isn't the traction that is a problem, it is the angle of the ramp - without the extra ramps and jacks as in my post above the nose of the RTL hits the ramp, and the Spyder gets high...
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