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  1. blacklightning

    Looks like the 2024 F3L gets 5 position heated grips?

    Wow, the RT only has 3 levels (high, low, and off). My BMW had 5 levels and then off, and I loved them. My F3L only has the on and off setting. It is better than nothing, but really lacking when temps get below 40.
  2. blacklightning

    Harbor Freight 63397 motorcycle lift - high enough for sway bar install?

    Another vote for the ramps and rear of truck. I also would not use the ramps off the tailgate. In fact, I backed my trailer onto a set of car ramps (to get it higher), then I put some 6' ramps on the rear of the trailer. Just remember to tie everything off, ramps, spyder, etc.
  3. blacklightning

    F3 Ltd - what kind of luggage bags do you use? Or a rack & extra bag?

    The hard side luggage from Can am is good, but I prefer the soft side hopnel bags. You can fit more stuff in them than with the hard luggage. But, if you need to be carefull that you don't put too much stuff in them and then not be able to close the saddle bags, trunk, or frunk properly. In...
  4. blacklightning

    Looking for advice on which 2020 Spyder RT Base Rear Trunk to buy?

    It is not quite the same, but I added a luggage rack and a 54L givi box to my 2016 F3L Special series and it works great. I am sure there is some sort of rack or link that can be used on the 2020+ RT to accept a givi box or other brand. I actually love how I am able to just take the entire...
  5. blacklightning

    Thinking about buying a 2013 ST Ltd or 2016 F3-T- anything bad about them?

    I must agree with the above comments. I would also go with the F3T. Later model and easier on maintenance. Good luck shopping.
  6. blacklightning

    Considering 2023 or 2024 RT Sea-to-Sky - some questions to help me decide/commit??

    I have a 2021 RTL. I was told that they started the belt tensioner in 2021, but I don't have it. I believe it started in 2022. As for build quality, it is ok, but not as good as the 2014-19 year models, and definitely not as good as the F3L model. The issues that I have seen and had would be...
  7. blacklightning

    Darwin award

    Well, I suppose stupidity is supposed to hurt. Growing up as a kid, we sat all types of fires (under the supervision of my dad). But we never used gas. We would use something like kerosene. Not nearly as explosive, but still something to be careful with. But never gas.
  8. blacklightning

    Looking at a 2011 Can-Am Spyder - what is good &/or bad about that year?

    For the $7,000 price, that is a good deal. The trailer alone is worth at least $2500. That puts the price of the spyder at only $4500. Unless it has been abused, or has high milage, that is a good deal. Go for it if the test ride goes ok.
  9. blacklightning

    Electric Spyder next?

    The electric spyder is in the same class as the electric car for me. Yes, my wife might get one, so there would be one in my household. But as for me, I will stick with the good old tried and true. The other day a Tesla pulled up beside me on my mustang. The wife said, "looks like he wants...
  10. blacklightning

    Bumped from behind -- how bad is this fender damage?

    :agree: It should, but I too had mine come loose and it kept coming back loose. I ended up going down to Lowes and picking up some plastic rivets to hold it together.
  11. blacklightning

    Went To Buc-ee's in Atlanta!

    They are trying to get permission to put one in Burlington, NC (about 45 minutes from me). They had a meeting last night and had a lot of people for it, but some locals against it. They tried it one town over about 20 years ago and failed to get approval. I am thinking that this time it will...
  12. blacklightning

    Any pics or suggestions on which rear rack to use as Givi mount? 2019 F3T

    That is the one that I have a 54L givi box mounted to. It is great. Easy to install and looks nice as well.
  13. blacklightning

    Whoops I did it again! Got an M109 for the times that I still like to ride 2 wheels!

    As you can see, I have a long history with the M109. My 2006 was the first one that I purchased. My first bike was a 600cc yamaha sport bike, then a Suzuki LC1500. One was too fast, the other too slow. The M109 fit right where I wanted to be.
  14. blacklightning

    Whoops I did it again! Got an M109 for the times that I still like to ride 2 wheels!

    Well, I have been riding 2 wheels less and less. I loved the BMW K1600B, but it wasn't being ridden as much as it deserved lately and I couldn't see having that nice a bike sitting. But there are times that I still like to ride 2 wheels. Well, the stars aligned and a buddy of mine had a clean...
  15. blacklightning

    Need info on getting an Antenna mount for F3-L without rear trunk - anyone help?

    Check with some of the people who sell luggage racks for the F3T. I purchased one for my 2016 RTL, which doesn't come with the trunk. They gave me an option to purchase a mini antenna which mounts beside where the cover for the rear area is located. Good luck.
  16. blacklightning

    Need Front Wheel Track Width for 2020+ RT - anyone help?

    The 2013 RT is slightly wider than the 2016 F3T. I modified my trailer for my 2016 F3T and it fit perfect. On a ride, my buddies 2013 RT ran hot and I gave him a lift home. It fit, but it was about an inch wider. Not enough to not use the trailer, but it was wider.
  17. blacklightning

    Wow The Black Friday Deals are On

    Pedal Commander is having a $50 discount on most of their parts. I just bought one for my 2017 Mustang because I was so impressed with the performance on my 2016 F3L.
  18. blacklightning

    2016 F3S shut down in gear, now won't restart - any info/ideas?

    I hardly ever switch my spyder into neutral before turning it off. It always goes back to neutral when it starts.
  19. blacklightning

    Thanks A Lot, Can-Am!!

    I wanted a 2020+ RT from the moment that my 2 buddies picked theirs up in 2020. While I enjoyed my 2016 F3L Special Series, I just wanted something different. Well 1 year ago I was able to pick up a barely used 2021 RTL and loved it. So I passed my 2016 down to my bride. But she really...
  20. blacklightning

    48 States in 27 Days at Age 84

    Believe me, I am soaking all this knowledge in. As I stated earlier, I am looking to do a cross country trip in 2025 and your experience has been helping a lot.
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