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    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    Extended warranties are big profit items for those who sell them. Consumer Reports used to advise against buying any extended warranties on anything (I don't know if they still give that advice) but I have never regretted NOT buying one.
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    Ever driven your Spyder onto a ferry?

    Any ramp that would be steep enough to make a problem for a Spyder would likely be a problem for many cars as well. I haven't had occasion to be on a ferry but I don't think I would even think about it as a problem unless I saw cars being hung up due to the slope of the ramp.
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    Touring on the Canyon? Just got back from 1600 mile trip - my observations...

    I used to make at least one long road trip by motorcycle every year, and especially enjoyed them when I could do it with a friend on two. Sadly, all of my riding buddies have either died or stopped riding, and I no longer seem to enjoy a multi day trip by myself. Even my wife, who used to ride...
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    Is BRP the only place to buy Tri-axis handlebars? And advice &/or installation tips welcome!

    I added inexpensive risers for my 2021 RT from Slingmods. Moved the bars a bit back and up and this made a huge difference for me in riding comfort. I am 5'7" and now can ride for multiple hours without neck, shoulder or back problems.
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    If you had 4 days to ride in Michigan, what Must See Rides are there/do you recommend?

    Another thumbs up for the Whitefish Point Shipwreck Museum. East of Whitefish Point is Tahquamon Falls State Park, well worth a visit. A bit out of the way, but worth doing. Traverse City beaches are great. The water is shallow out to a good distance, so even though Great Lakes water is...
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    Any feedback or Comments on the complexity of the RTL?

    I have a 2021 RT, with 18,000 miles. I had a speed sensor fail, which took the dealer 3 months waiting for the part and I missed an entire Fall riding season. I also had the latch on a side case break and that was more costly to fix than I expected. I don't do any of the maintenance myself, and...
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    Anyone tried Washing/Cleaning the Pads from inside a helmet?

    Wearing a cooling cap (there are various types from mesh to just thin silk or nylon) that you can wear under your helmet helps to keep the pads of the helmet cleaner and less in need of removal and washing. I've had issues sometimes when removing the pads, where I have trouble getting them...
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    About to pull the trigger on a 2023 or 2025 Spyder RT Dark - what am I really paying for? Any other major considerations on differences?

    FWIW, I recently had a 2025 RTL for the day while the dealer was working on my 2021 RT. I like the big screen, the simpler way to engage Reverse, and the back-up camera, but not enough to even consider the amount I would have to pay to get the 2025 plus my 2021 trade-in. I would guess that you...
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    I want to give a "thumbs up" to my Can Am Dealer

    This is a "thumbs up" to Loves Park Motorsports in Roscoe, IL. I bought my RT there in 2021 and have used them for any service that I have needed since buying the bike. The hourly rate of $150 is high, but that would likely be the case anywhere. Recently, I had the RT in for an oil change and a...
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    My Thoughts on the 2025 RTL

    Yesterday I had the chance to ride a 2025 Spyder RTL as a "loaner" while my bike was being worked on. My general opinion is that I like the changes made from what I have with my 2021 RT, but not enough to trade up to a new one at a cost of several thousand dollars at least. The main thing I...
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    Is there a 'Full Tank' Triangle? If so, where? '22 RT

    I have found one local gas station where one specific pump allows me to add gas at a very slow and controlled rate. Most gas pumps seem to be pretty much full on or shut off, but this one pump that I use allows me to get about a gallon short of full under the normal locked input. Then I gently...
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    Riding in the Heat

    I've been on long trips where the weather was predicted to be reasonable or cool enough to keep a jacket liner in my saddlebag in case the mesh jacket just wasn't enough, and then found the weather turned and it was roasting hot. Stopping every half hour or so and soaking my t-shirt in cold...
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    Riding Gear Poll

    As a former MSF Instructor, I should say ATGATT; but then again, I should be honest. I was much more diligent about protective gear when riding a 2 wheeler. On my Spyder, I always wear a helmet and gloves, and if the temps are below 80°, I wear an armored jacket. If I am going on more than just...
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    Losing a bit of faith in Can Am - enjoy the riding, but not the endless waiting while they find parts and fix all the niggling issues!

    I do the same. I put the cruise control switch in the "on" position the day I bought the bike and never have turned it off. I have no clue as to why it stopped, or started working again. With my arthritic hands, being able to take my hand off the throttle is a real help. I would not buy a bike...
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    Losing a bit of faith in Can Am - enjoy the riding, but not the endless waiting while they find parts and fix all the niggling issues!

    I almost feel guilty about my original post. I went for a ride yesterday and the cruise control was working perfectly normally. I wonder if I had gotten some water into the switch when washing the bike several days ago, and by yesterday maybe it had dried out and the feature was back in...
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    Why is the engine braking so Weak?! Should I not use Eco mode?

    When I first got my RT I used Eco Mode all the time, upshifting when the symbol appeared on the screen. The RT felt a bit sluggish but I was okay with that. Then I stopped using it and was much happier, and I found that my MPG was no different. "Eco" was not saving me any gas, at least as far...
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    My Back between the shoulders hurts after 6 hours of riding - anyone else? Would handlebar risers help? Is this normal?

    Helibars might be the best solution, but this is a relatively expensive fix. I am 5'7" and might have shorter than normal arms for my height, and I found that a simple riser kit costing less than $100, which moved the bars up about 2 inches, and back about 1.5 inches, was the perfect solution...
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    Losing a bit of faith in Can Am - enjoy the riding, but not the endless waiting while they find parts and fix all the niggling issues!

    Last fall one of the speed sensors failed on my 2021 RT, and I ended up missing the entire Fall riding season while the dealer tried to get the replacement sensor. Then recently, I had the problem of not being able to unlock &/or open one of the side cases, and the plastic latch snapped off when...
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    Do People Get Thrown Off of Spyders?

    You just need to change your expectations from that of riding a two wheeler. I first took a demo ride years ago, and I really didn't even think about the fact that the Spyder has 3 wheels. I was still thinking in "2 wheel terms" and I subjectively felt that the bike was trying to throw me off. I...
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    Considering a Spyder - Can I Ask You Some Questions?

    "Some of us still have a proper clutch and shifter. ;)" I was not aware that some Spyders had traditional transmissions. When did the change begin to the current semi-automatic trans?
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