NEWBIE to Spyder

Hi all,

I just purchased a 2015 RT Limited from Pit Bull Powersports in Springfield, MO. I fly in to Springfield July 17th to pick it up and start the great journey back. The wife is going with me, so we are making it this year's vacation time.

I've been riding two wheels for 39 years and this is my first 3 wheeler. I've been test riding and doing the reading so I can to familiarize myself with this new type of riding. I'm excited to get started.

I've know Lamont (Lamonster) since 2003 and the old VTX days. I met him and Al (Honda Direct Parts) in 2007 at the VTX gathering in Ashville, NC. We made our challenge to the Dragon Tail, Blue Ridge Parkway and others during that time.

The wife and I look forward to meeting fellow spyders from WA, OR, ID.

Welcome to the zoo! Lots of great info here. I am new to :spyder2:s also and I have found that if you relax loosen your grip and most important hold your head up and look where you are going and not where your at it will be a short learning curve!:yes::yes::yes:

Welcome to the 1300 club I just turned over 1000 miles on my 2015. I traded in my 2012 RTL. I absolutely love the 2015 it's a wonderful Bike. I'm doing a road trip that week and I'll most likely be in the Springfield area on the 17th.


ToM
Life is Great
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I too made the jump from two wheels. We bought our :spyder2: and rode it straight from NC to IN and back. Put on 1814 miles and loved it. It was a quick learning curve of not grabbing the clutch and front brake! I LOVE the Reverse feature! No more tip toeing the wing in reverse!

Hope you enjoy it as much as we have so far!! I have found loads of helpful information on here as well!

Charles

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder2:

:congrats:

on your new ride! I see increased fun in your future!

-Fratz

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Originally Posted by 2ndChildhood

I'm doing a road trip that week and I'll most likely be in the Springfield area on the 17th.

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My flight arrives Friday, July 17th mid morning....Len from Pit Bull Powersports will pick me up and take me to the dealership.

:congrats:.....:welcome:........I did something similar, but only had to drive it 1500 miles ANNNNNND I was very knowledgeable about the Spyder and how it handled. Soooooooo if at all possible get as much seat time as you can prior to the trip, because it drives nothing like a Motorcycle......You must drive it like a CAR...............Good luck .....Mike :thumbup:

Things change.....I received a call from Kurt at Lifestyles Honda yesterday. They just put together a yellow RT LTD and quoted me out the door good price and decided to purchase locally. I'll pick it up Saturday morning in Mt. Vernon.

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Originally Posted by KJWEB

Things change.....I received a call from Kurt at Lifestyles Honda yesterday. They just put together a yellow RT LTD and quoted me out the door good price and decided to purchase locally. I'll pick it up Saturday morning in Mt. Vernon.

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Congrats! and either dealer is great. I used to work for Pitbull before moving back here to the PNW.

if you want to spend a day to break it in, come on a ride around Hood Canal with a few of us on Sunday. I posted the information here on the Washington forum, but it's also on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/840964935957869/ I will be meeting the group at Shari's and plan on getting there a couple hours early so I can get some breakfast in me. :)

This group is informal, but a great group. There's also a formal chapter, the Spyder Ryder of America - Puget Sound Chapter that I am the VP of. I can give you some info about it sunday if you are able to come out.

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder2:.

Kurt and the crew at Lifestyles are a good bunch :ohyea:

congrats on your new Spyder :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by joet82

Congrats! and either dealer is great. I used to work for Pitbull before moving back here to the PNW.

if you want to spend a day to break it in, come on a ride around Hood Canal with a few of us on Sunday. I posted the information here on the Washington forum, but it's also on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/840964935957869/ I will be meeting the group at Shari's and plan on getting there a couple hours early so I can get some breakfast in me. :)

This group is informal, but a great group. There's also a formal chapter, the Spyder Ryder of America - Puget Sound Chapter that I am the VP of. I can give you some info about it sunday if you are able to come out.

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Sorry I missed this post. However, I had "honey doo's" scheduled for Sunday. I'm scheduled for the Trike Safety Course in Auburn July 16th and 17th.

Congrats on your new Spyder,hope will see you around :thumbup:

no worries. there will be other rides posted. here and on facebook. :) just keep an eye out.

Welcome!. Got ours at Lifestyles too, great dealership. Also had some service at Clems in Enumclaw..they are very good also and CLOSE. Just live up on South Hill off 176th and shoot down Orting Kapowsin highway into Orting now and then. Might see you around!

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Originally Posted by NSPYTE

Welcome!. Got ours at Lifestyles too, great dealership. Also had some service at Clems in Enumclaw..they are very good also and CLOSE. Just live up on South Hill off 176th and shoot down Orting Kapowsin highway into Orting now and then. Might see you around!

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For sure...drop by sometime.

Good morning....What is the criteria for joining the Spyder Ryder of America Puget Sound Ryders Chapter?

that you own a Spyder and that you live near puget sound. :)

message me on here, or on my email at joet82@yahoo.com and I can get you set up. :)

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Originally Posted by joet82

that you own a Spyder and that you live near puget sound. :)

message me on here, or on my email at joet82@yahoo.com and I can get you set up. :)

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Sent you an email Joe.

:congrats: and :welcome: Nice ride and see you at the oyster run in Anacortes, Wa.