Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
I put a new Spyder Blue Ridge Windshield on my 2016 F3s. I know many don't like the Blue Ridge Windshield, but I love it. I documented my installation by creating this video and provided instructions for others who wish to install the same windshield.
I also installed an Adjustable Sport Windshield on my 2021 Ryker Rally Edition. I documented my installation by creating this video and provided instructions for others who wish to install the same windshield.
Added a tstrip of tape to the top of the TricLED " Fenders" leds as they are silly bright and distracting at night. Next to test the added tape on a night ryde.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
Installed a Lamonster handlebar riser on my 2021 RTL. Very well made I must say !
2021 RTL Marsala Dark Edition 4.13.2021
Lamonster Riser
Spyder Extras Docking station
Zumo XT (my own Plug & Play cable)
WrapMySpyder Carbon fiber partial kit.
Baja Ron ultra performance sway bar and end links
2015 RTS SM6 Intense Red
born on date 3/2015 (mine on 9/12/15)
Sold on 4.13.2021 33k of fun.
2017 F3T. Took my OEM gas cap apart and filed down and polished the locking tang.
Lubed and reassemble the bits. It now works GREAT.
I did that a couple years ago and it has worked fine ever since.
Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
I installed some short reach bars that I got from a fellow SL. Tried them at the highest position as I thought I would like that, but I didn't. Now they are at their lowest and closest position and I think this will be where they end up. Only had time for a short ride, but seemed better than the stock bar/position. Only took about 25 minutes to install. Nice that BRP leaves enough cable to allow changes like this.
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Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Didn't actually do anything to it today other than add some miles. Momma and I did a 90 minute ride through some of the backroads here in North Central AZ. Saw lots of pronghorns, a couple of deer, and since this is mostly ranch land a ton horses and cows.
When we got home I discovered my Baja Ron sway bar had been delivered, so I know what I will be doing to it tomorrow.
Went for a ride with a friend of mine...did the circle tour out to Agassiz, down to Mission, crossed over to Abbotsford and then back home. Stopped for lunch at the Historic Dewdney Pub, half way through the ride. Great ride, great food, great riding buddy.
Once home, I discovered that the Fobo 2 that I had previously ordered had arrived, so I installed it on my RTS.
Just doing a little planning today. Friday I started the install of the Baja Ron sway bar I ordered through Lamonster. After the bar was in I went to install the links and discovered I was missing the spacers. A call to BR and they are on the way so I can get it finished. If you are prepared with all the tools and the means to get it high enough the install should not take over 90 minutes.
I have my oil and filter in hand, and am waiting on my Garmin XT to arrive. I will install the GPS and do the oil change at the same time since they both need to have the right side panel removed. I will also install the sway bar links at that time. Friday we are planning a 'ride to lunch' with friends up to Jerome, AZ. This will be a good test for the sway bar. I will keep you posted.
Yesterday I installed my first mods to my 21' F3S Special. Wait, I take that back. About a week ago I installed the removable drivers backrest. Yesterday, I installed the ARC LED Daytime Running Light/Fog Light kit from Sling Mods. I also installed my USB port for phone charger. Instead of mounting at the front of the bike, I installed the 12V USB under the rear seat in the stock port and then ran a 6ft lightning cord to the front. My phone holder is handlebar mounted so I didn't want to go with the kit to mount the accessory and 12V port. I ordered a magnetic cord holder on Amazon to hold the cord in place and a dust/weather protector when not in use. The cord holder has an adhesive base so i just stuck it in place. We'll see how it holds up in the heat and direct sunlight. Only other concern is how long the cord will last but if I have to replace it it won't be too hard to do. Having the dual USB in the rear works well for when I have a rider I can easily plug them in so they can charge while riding.
Ours is pretty much dialed in, so not much happening with it.
A friend bought a 2021 RT Limited Dark last week.
Helping him, last night I did a quick check and front wheel alignment. This morning I accomplished adjusting the belt tracking.
Gave his a short test ride, handling is much improved. Will let him put a hundred more miles on it. Verify the belt tracking is legit, then do I will do a full laser alignment and recalibrate the sensors.
Last night was old school. Factory delivered the wheels were toed out. He remarked the Spyder was twitchy. Used my automotive alignment setup and dialed some toe in at each side equally. Required 1/2 turn total, which is a lot.
Modified ( seriously opened up ) the front intake of the 2014 RTS. Intake air must make a 180* turn to enter the convoluted intake track.
Lew L
I modified our 2014 RTS intake duct many years ago. Before making changes, I did some quick measuring and calculating. The Can Am engineers did pretty good matching the air intake duct to the expected and maximum throttle opening AND designed the system as a cold air intake with a large still airbox.
I modified our 2014 RTS intake duct many years ago. Before making changes, I did some quick measuring and calculating. The Can Am engineers did pretty good matching the air intake duct to the expected and maximum throttle opening AND designed the system as a cold air intake with a large still airbox.
I modified only the forward facing inlet.
That's what I did. Some cutting to remove the blockage and some heating to open up the black plastic.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
That's what I did. Some cutting to remove the blockage and some heating to open up the black plastic.
Lew L
I skipped altering the ducts shape. I found, if I recall correctly, behind the forward facing inlet, the duct has an opening that is fairly large. Truth told, I should have tested a different setup I came up with. Sorted out details to mount a large filter, unprotected, onto the still airbox. My greatest concern was not having 100% cold air intake when moving.
We added new sheep skin seat covers from Black Sheep Trading Company. My wife has now named the Spyder Shaun!!
2015 Can Am Spyder RT Limited
Magic Mirrors
Short Antenna
LaMonster Dual Power Plate
LED Headlights
LED Fog lights
Vibration Damper
Spyclops
Spyclops II
Utopia Back Rest