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  1. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I have always loved those, but at 6'-2" 265, I don't fit very well. I did take a look at the 350 and 370Z cars. I fit in those, but I have always been a Mustang fan 9 this is number 7. And I really like the V8.
  2. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    2017 Mustang Convertible (California Special). Snapped this picture at one of the pull offs before Price Lake.
  3. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    No riding the Spyder for me this past weekend. But the wife and I went to Banner Elk in the convertible and had a wonderful time. We did follow a Spyder that was riding with 2 Harley trikes along 221 between Grandfather's Mountain and Blowing Rock. Anyone who knows this area knows that is a...
  4. blacklightning

    Anyone going to Thunder in the Smokies 2026?

    As the title says, Thunder in the Smokies 2026 is being held in Maggie Valley, NC 9/11-13. I know there will be a lot of Harleys there, but I was wondering if any Spyder riders would be in the area? I was hoping to take the Spyder, but it looks like there's a chance of thunderstorms, so we will...
  5. blacklightning

    I've changed my opinion of backrests for Spyder Riding - anyone else?

    I have gotten spoiled and like having a backrest for my 2 wheeler and both spyders. I don't have one for the RTL yet, but I mainly ride it when the wife is with me. That allows her to act as my backrest and I like that a lot;)
  6. blacklightning

    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    Wow, that's not good. I haven't heard about that. My buddy with the 2024 RG3 purchased it used. I tried to convince him to try a spyder, but he wasn't budging. I think he was more into the sound, look, and overall curlture that goes with the big V twin and the harley name. I will admit, it...
  7. blacklightning

    Your Weather News @ September 2026 Edition

    It has been super hot (or so it seems) this summer, and dryer than most can remember in a long time. We have been blessed to have a slower than normal hurricane season this year. Hopefully this trend will continue, but September is usually the peak here in NC. Not wanting a hurricane, but...
  8. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Well, on Labor day I actually worked for a few hours. Didn't mind since I am going to take a 3 day weekend on this one coming up. Wife bated me into thinking that she would go for a ride with me later in the afternoon. When the time came, she decided not to go. So I did the next best thing and...
  9. blacklightning

    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    I am not sure what year they changed, but some of the newer harley trikes (like the RG3) have the independent rear system. From what I understand, it is much better than the straight axle for ride and handling.
  10. blacklightning

    Just got a New ride - here it is!

    Congrats! Nice looking bike.
  11. blacklightning

    Conventional vs Reverse Trike Discussion

    Well stated BajaRon! I will preach all day to anyone considering a 3 wheeler that the Spyder is the way to go from a practical and safety stand point. However, I did a little 1776 mile trip to Bowling Green 2 weeks ago with a buddy on his Spyder, and another on his recently aquired RG3 (3...
  12. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    99 degrees Wednesday and 100 yesterday (both new records) with a heat index of 107 and 110. Today is supposed to also set a record and cooling down to 96 tomorrow. But since it is the weekend, I will try to get out around 7am and get a couple of miles in around the lake and watch some people...
  13. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Part of finishing up my cross country tour in June took me through Maine. For the entire time that I was there, people continued to tell us to look out for moose. We traveled a lot of 2 lane roads, and never saw one. Glad one didn't run out in the road in front of us, but I was a little...
  14. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    It's supposed to be super hot here again next week. So I took the F3L Special Series for about a 25 mile jog around the neighborhood. I noticed that even though it’s a 2016, it has 5k miles fewer than my 2021 RTL (19k vs 24k).
  15. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I did nothing this while week on the spyder or the K1600B. I am hoping to get some riding on the spyders this weekend. We have early (8am) church service this sunday. So it seems like the perfect time to ride to church and then continue on and log on some miles.
  16. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    I let both my Spyders take the week off. Rode the BMW K1600 B to Bowling Green, Ky to ride with some old friends. One of my buddies did ride along with me on his 2020 RTL and another on his Harley RG3. Did a total of 1776 miles. The bike handled things well, but I will say the seat is better on...
  17. blacklightning

    August 17th 6:30 PM ET for BRP Can Am and Sea Doo 2027 lineup event

    At least I wasn't disappointed, since I didn't expect much of a change anyway. Nothing there to even tempt me to consider a new one. Just makes me more satisfied with my 2021 RTL and 2016 F3L. I can't really say too much though. BMW teased the K1600 community with an 1800cc straight 6 to only...
  18. blacklightning

    August 17th 6:30 PM ET for BRP Can Am and Sea Doo 2027 lineup event

    You missed the ai photo that I saw with the rocket boosters in place of the saddle bags on a SS model. I can only dream of them really making any substantial changes. But my thoughts are just different colors. Although it is really time for a F3 series refresh.
  19. blacklightning

    What did you do to/with your Spyder today?

    Saw lots of videos of people caught in that hail storm online. Didn't look to be too much fun. Glad you were able to miss it. As I tell all my friends, when traveling, I have one phone for navigation and one with the weather radar pulled up. The radar one dictates my travels when necessary...
  20. blacklightning

    FS: 2016 Can Am trailer RT

    That's a smoking deal. Those sell used for $2000-2500 all day long. Good luck with your sale.
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