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  1. blacklightning

    Considering 2023 RT base vs 2023 RT Sea to Sky - is the S2S worth it?

    I went with a 2021 RTL mainly because I came across the deal on it, and too late on the deal for a 2020 RT base (the base was priced below $15k). If you ride solo, the RT base should be fine. For me, the heated grips were almost a must, but the heated seat was definitely not a deal breaker...
  2. blacklightning

    When Dogwoods bloom.... their pollen covers everything, including my Spyder!!

    My spyders stay in the garage, but they still get covered just from the going in and out daily to get to my office upstairs. I still love it a lot better than I did about 10 years ago when I was doing the car show scene almost every weekend. Getting out there with a california duster got old...
  3. blacklightning

    There seems to be an abundance of 2019 RT's selling - what gives?

    I don't think auto leveling began until 2018. I do know that in 2014 you could set it for harder or softer. I wish that was the case for my 2021. It would be nice to firm it up a little when wanting to ride more agressively when going solo. I have had a 2014 RT and currently have a 2021 RTL...
  4. blacklightning

    Spyderlovers - Facebook - Or Both?

    I check out both on a daily basis. This forum is good and informative for tech issues. But we started a local group on facebook so that we could get together for local rides. That is something that doesn't happen with this webpage.
  5. blacklightning

    Finally, doing Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway in May!

    Although many say the Tail of the Dragon is overated, I think it is worth it. If there long enough, the Cherohola Skyway and Foothills Parkway is definitly worth the ride. The Tail of the Dragon is being repaved, and will probably be still doing repaving when you are there. Also, keep in mind...
  6. blacklightning

    Has anyone with a '21+ Spyder got a Baja Ron anti sway bar? Worth it?

    I currently have about 7k miles on my 2021 RTL. I do not have the upgraded sway bar. I ride this one more at a leisurely pace, and also 2 up whenever I can get the wife to ride with me. I also have a 2016 F3L and it does have an upgraded sway bar. For me, I don't need it and decided to go...
  7. blacklightning

    Who's planning to go to Maggie Valley Spyder Adventures 2023?

    This is a pretty good event, with a chance to meet many other spyder riders and ride some of the best roads in the country. But each year it seems to be getting earlier and earlier, which makes us miss some of the peak color changes unless you ride to the highest peaks. So this year we decided...
  8. blacklightning

    Anyone else dealing with this sort of Gas Mileage?

    I am on my 6th spyder. On my 2014 RT SM6 I got around 40-42 mpg. On the 2016 F3T and 2016 F3L I get anywhere from 35-40 mpg. On my 2021 RTL I am getting only about 35-40 mpg. I consider all of them to be Ok, but the 2021 has the most inacurate gas gauge of them all.
  9. blacklightning

    Lamont: Get Well My Friend

    Sending up prayers for you and your family. Looking forward to your testimony about your great recovery.
  10. blacklightning

    New F3 - Will the F3T or L Bungee Net fit my rack/Saddlebag Mounts?

    Nice looking ride. If you will be riding with a back pack, you will possibly be removing the drivers backrest. If you ride that way, be careful that the backpack doesn't scratch the nice looking cowl that you have in place of the rear seat. Enjoy your ride.
  11. blacklightning

    Fitting F3 Handlebars on RT - any idea where to get stock F3 bars online?

    My guess is that they will come out with different bars with the upgraded model of the F3 series. I am thinking that should happen within the next 2 years at the most. This F3 style has been the same for 9 years. That is how long they stuck with the RT styling until they finally made the...
  12. blacklightning

    BajaRon's Spyders & Rykers in the Smokies Rally & Poker Run

    I was not able to make it last year. Hopefully I can get there this time. A few friends went and had a good time. Do you have a flyer tthat i could copy and post on our local facebook page?
  13. blacklightning

    Too much for a left over 22 F3 Limited Special!

    Unless you are seriously stuck on getting new, check out the Ad for a 2018 F3L for sale by a member here. He is located in Florida and is selling his at a more than fair price. But if you do prefer new, I agree with the others that say check out Imotorsports. I bought a new 2016 F3T from them...
  14. blacklightning

    2014 Can Am Spyder RSS SE5 project

    Looks like that could be fun once it is done. Did the previous owner turn it into the insurance company? I guess what I am asking is, does it have a salvage title?
  15. blacklightning

    Need some help valuing my 2018 F3 Limited in Blue

    I agree with what AR said, and feel like you are in a good place with the asking prices that you are considering. I am on my 6th spyder and feel pretty good about the deal that I got on them all. Yours is definitely in a price range that someone looking would consider a good deal, but also a...
  16. blacklightning

    Nitpicking the 2024 RT

    That red is beautiful! My buddy was assembling a red 2024 on Saturday when we went to the dealership. It looked much nicer than the Sea to Sky in my opinion. They also had a couple of 2023's over in the corner, and even a new 2022 in the showroom.
  17. blacklightning

    Nitpicking the 2024 RT

    I think the touch screen stops working at 10 mph, so it has to be controled by the buttons after that. I got a chance to ride down to the dealership in Winston Salem, NC on Saturday. I was more looking to check out the actual color on the "Sea to Sky". It is more of a flat white color than...
  18. blacklightning

    I just picked up Another 2018 RT!

    Nice looking bike. How do you like the digital dash in comparison to the standard that you had on your older one?
  19. blacklightning

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    :agree: My Mustang already has 3 or 4 driving modes. And to be honest, I did not need it with the way I drive now. But after getting over $50 off on the Black Friday sale, I couldn't help getting it. And just like the Spyder, it did not increase upon the 435 hp that it has stock, it just made it...
  20. blacklightning

    Pedal Commander video on Banks power

    I did not watch the entire video, but I did skip around. When I saw the 5.0 mustang in the backgroud, I was interested. A lot of what he said was crap. I purchased the pedal commader for my 2017 5.0 mustang after being so happy with the pedal commander on my 2016 F3T and 2016 F3L. I am as...
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