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    2023 RTL Rider's Seat won't stay up with its new Sheepskin Cover - is there a Support Strut for it?

    I got the Spyder Extras one, but it is such simple design that I can't fault someone for jumping in and making a few bucks with their own.
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    Spyderless, but not gone!

    My buddies wife purchased one and drove it to the Spyder Rally in Maggie Valley. The mountains freaked her out and I was forced to drive it from Cherokee to our cabin in Sieverville. On the first 5-10 miles, you could not give me one of those things. After about 15 miles, it was a blast. Taking...
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    What year or years of RT Limited Editions had the most problems or recalls? Any issues with 2015's?

    The 2015 RT models were a very good year. I bought a 2014 to introduce me to the spyder world. They only issue I had was the DESS error. That was not an issue that I know of with the 2015, so you should be good.
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    Spyderless, but not gone!

    The Vanderhall prices have definitely come down. I sat in one about 3 years ago, and just like the Slingshot, I was having a hard time getting out. I do have a friend who upgraded his Spyder to the newer RT model, to only switch it out 6 months later for a Slingshot. He said he tends to put more...
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    2026 model year reveal?

    Well, if they do change the F3 series for 2026 I will still have some time. I tend to wait out the first year and let wanna be riders pick up the new models. Then after they find that riding isn't for them, I will search away and pick up a low milage one. That is how I found my 2021 RTL with...
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    My Spyder is causing family trouble...

    I have a BMW K1600B as well as a Spyder. I take no passengers on my 2 wheeler, it just doesn't feel as safe. My granddaughter loves to ride the Spyder with me.
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    Maggie Valley Spyder Adventures 2025 - Sep 30 thru Oct 3

    We have a small group going 10/12-16. If you will be in the area, pm me and maybe we can meet up. We are renting a cabin in Maggie Valley. Fall colors should be a little brighter when we are there.
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    New Toy!! Picked up my 2025 Spyder RT Limited today!!

    I have a shorter windshield that I use in the summer months. In fact, I have 4 different shields for various conditions. Did a cross country trip this past May/June and put on my +4 width shield. My intention was for more protection in the rain. However we got no rain, but some super strong...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Rode the wife’s F3L to the gym Friday, rode the BMW K1600B about 150 miles on Saturday, rode the RTL about 40 miles round trip today over to a friends house.
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    What's YOUR Number One Favorite, Model & Year, of Spyder you'd own given the chance?

    I totally hated the looks of the F3 series when they came out. Then I made the mistake of test riding a 2016 F3T while my 2014 RT was being serviced. Although I still didn't like the looks, I could not stop smiling because of the performance and handling. I still am not a fan of the looks...
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    The Spyder is certainly not a Honda - but the reliability sure would be nice! Still not switching tho!!

    I have a 2021 with the extended warranty. The extended BRP warranty does not cover the latch. I have had one handle break and they did cover that. The following year the cable itself needed to be replaced and they didn't cover it. I was told that the original warranty covers that, but not...
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    Would you pay full price on a '25 F3S this late in the year?

    I would never pay full price for a vehicle of any type this late in the current model year. There will always be other deals somewhere around the country if you find that the newer 2026 is not to your liking.
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    What's YOUR Number One Favorite, Model & Year, of Spyder you'd own given the chance?

    I started with a 2014 RT, then 2012 RSS was added to the stable. Then sold one and traded the other on a 2016 F3T. I picked up an identical 2016 F3T for the wife to ride. Then I sold my F3T and picked up a 2016 F3L Special Series. 2 years later, I came across a deal on a 2021 RTL and bought...
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    Anyone purchased from an out of town dealer? Is this common? Any concerns?

    I also purchased my 2016 F3T as a new leftover in 2017 from Imotorsports. They gave me a fair price for my 2012 RSS and did deliver to me at my vacation spot, since they were not able to get it to me before leaving on the trip. I also bought my first Spyder (a 2014 RT) from a dealership in...
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    What did you do to your Spyder today?

    Rode the wife's F3L to the gym again. Parked it outside so that I can give it a cleaning. There is a bike night tonight about 5 miles from me. Supposed to be about 95 degrees with a heat index of 105, but I still might go check it out around 7 unless the thunderstorms that they are predicting...
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