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  1. blacklightning

    Another Bucket List Ride (Arctic Circle)

    That is so awesome! A buddy and I are looking at taking about 6 weeks to do a cross-country trip, and back. I am keeping a keen eye on all of these threads about you guys who are doing the cross country, Alaska, and Arctic Circle trips; trying to get all the knowledge that I can. Safe travels...
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    Trying to decide if I want to start doing my own oil changes - what should I budget?

    I am on my 6th spyder and did my first oil change about 3 months ago. My last paid oil change was $400 at my local dealership. Prior to that it was always $262 and I was happy with that. When they went over $400, I was done. The oil change was very easy. I used a stubby 3/8" ratchet in...
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    2016 F3T ACS (Suspension) won't hold air! Safe to ride? Fixes?

    I had a leak in the bag on my 2016 F3T. It would only hold air for about an hour at best. This happened while on a week long trip to the NC mountains. I had stock size tires on the bike and the biggest difference that I saw was a very hard ride whenever hitting a bump. This was with my wife...
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    Has anybody heard any rumors on the 2025 Spyder Models? New line-up released!

    Well, since the title of the thread said something about "rumors", I will go ahead and start one. The F3 series will get a total remake. The RT series did a major redo after a 10 year run (2010-2019), so it is now time for the F3 series to do the same thing. It has remained mostly unchanged...
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    You knew it had to come - there's a Chinese Spyder!

    Looks like they fuzed a spyder and the front of a slingshot, but just smaller.
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    Another Bucket List Ride (Arctic Circle)

    Love that you are doing this. I am keeping track of all you long haulers. I am planning on doing a cross country trip next year. I like to say that I am younger than I will ever be, and probably healthier than I will ever be, so if I want to do it, I am darn well going to try to do it now...
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    Your Weather News @ June 2024

    Well, yesterday hit 103 degrees, a record for the date her in Raleigh, NC. Heat index for the weekend is supposed to be around 106-109. Time for a day trip to the mountains.
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    BLUEKNIGHT911 - Diagnosed June, Passed away due to cancer 23 Oct 2024 - RIP

    Sorry to hear this. Keeping you in my prayers, as God is a healer and can do anything.
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    From a Goldwing to an Spyder RT Limited ...

    You will not be dissatisfied with the performance of the spyder on the dragon. I have a 2021 RTL, a 2008 Suzuki M109, and my wife (although me mostly) rides a 2016 F3L. I am strongly considering giving up 2 wheels for good, as it is just not as good in close call situations, and there are a...
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    Saddlebag Release Handle has snapped off! Anyone got part #'s or names? Help to open?

    They replaced mine on my 2021 RTL under warranty. Those things are a mess. Should have made it more like the ones on the F3T and F3L.
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    Trying to decide between this 2019 RT Ltd or a 2024 year/model - advice?

    Wow! You did well. Most of the 2018-2019 that I have seen, people tend to want nearly as much or sometimes more than I paid for my 2021 RTL. But I must admit that I got a steal. I have owned mine for 18 months now and still have only seen one 2020+ at the price that I paid for mine with 460...
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    Trying to decide between this 2019 RT Ltd or a 2024 year/model - advice?

    I would either look at a 2020+ (possibly a leftover 2023 at a good deal), or take a look at something from 2014-2017. I say that because the basics of the 2014-2017 are like the 2019, except for bluetooth and digital dash, and the earlier models will be cheaper. Seems like most people want as...
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    Having trouble removing the rear seat - anyone else? Any fixes?

    As the title says, I have a 2016 F3L Special Series and I cannot remove the rear seat in order to check the air pressure in the rear air bag. I never had any issues before, but the last 2 times I tried, I could not get it to remove. I am afraid to turn the key too hard because I don't want to...
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    Any riding roads suggestions for Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge PKW

    As the old saying goes, "the best is yet to come" It is always hard pressed to decide which pulloffs to stop at when doing the areas south of where you are now. Each one looks so nice, and then the next one looks even nicer. I can never get enough.
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    Any riding roads suggestions for Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge PKW

    Sounds like you are having a great time. I have a couple of buddies doing this ride right now, but they were going from south to north. This morning they are heading north from Blowing Rock area (they are on slingshots). Once you get to the 421 area and south, you will definitely be tempted...
  16. blacklightning

    Brand new F3 - Cruise Control and Sport Mode not working.

    I love these "suggested" methods for breaking them in. When I took delivery of my new 2014 RT, I did a day trip to the mountains on my second day. It was a 500 mile day, using cruise control at a steady speed for 3 hours until we got to the mountains. Then there was a lot of hard riding with...
  17. blacklightning

    Buying used - 2015 Spyder F3-S - is this milage/usage a concern?

    I would not be too concerned with 40k miles. As for it not being ridden too much in the last 6 years, that is common too. Lots of people think that is what they want, then life changes. And lastly, the price is not bad, in fact it is pretty good. The SE transmission was a $1500 Option; and...
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    Any riding roads suggestions for Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge PKW

    While heading south on the BRP, get off in Little Switzerland and do the Diamondback loop (226A). It is a very interesting road, and can be as exciting as the tail of the dragon. After passing Asheville on the BRP, you can hop on 276 near Waynesville. If you head south, you can take that all...
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    Looking at Slingmods Luggage Rack - any feedback? How does it look on '24 RT?

    There was a packeage deal at the spyder rally in Maggie Valley last October. They had the rack and an upgraded shock system so that the lid would stay open. So far I have not had issues with my trunk lid, just the shock that holds up the seat when refueling.
  20. blacklightning

    I may have to forfeit my "motorcyclist" membership card!

    I got my first spyder after the wife made such a scene over me having an accident on the 2 wheeler. So the next week I ordered a spyder. Eventually I went back and added another 2 wheeler. She hasn't protested too much, but I know in my heart that there are certain situations that I have come...
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