I purchased my 2014 RT std on 7/27/17. I promptly rode it home for 253 miles. I certainly learned how to drive this vehicle in those miles. Today I ran it up to 12,001 miles.
One thing that I have to keep in mind is that this is not a motorcycle. It is not an automobile either. It is a quite different vehicle. We should not even be comparing the ride to these other vehicles. Now, having said that, I kind of like this experience. Viva the difference. There are many benefits. Stability, more relaxed driving, automatic downshifting (I have the SE6), great visibility (I got the wide view mirror inserts from Triclid), cool design, etc.
I am in SW Michigan and we have a lot of roads to explore. We also bought this vehicle to use as a "toad" with our Class B RV. I have a trailer to carry the Spyder behind the van and when we find a spot to explore, we get a campsite and tour the area. Haven't done that yet, but it is in the future.
I have enjoyed many, many travels on two wheels, but now I am excited to be traveling on three.
I hope it's safe to assume that you read the do's and don'ts. Glad you are enjoying the new to you ryde.
AKA Jud Smales, Four Year Spyder Ryder! "Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati"
The Critter 2016 RT-S
Cat Bypass from Lamonster
BajaRon Sway Bar
Hella dual horns with relay
BRP Hitch with trailer module
Foam Grips
Adjustable Air Deflectors
Driver & Passenger Gel Pads in Seat
Shorty antenna
Ultraguard half cover
Gremlin bell from my son
Break Stripe Kit from Wrap My Spyder
12,001 in 11 days... no sleeping for you. You really got the hang of ryding these machines Welcome to both the spyder world and this sometimes critical site. Congrats on the new ryde... and your right ... it;s not a car or a bike but somewhere inbetween and an awesome place to be....
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
I purchased my 2014 RT std on 7/27/17. I promptly rode it home for 253 miles. I certainly learned how to drive this vehicle in those miles. Today I ran it up to 12,001 miles.
One thing that I have to keep in mind is that this is not a motorcycle. It is not an automobile either. It is a quite different vehicle. We should not even be comparing the ride to these other vehicles. Now, having said that, I kind of like this experience. Viva the difference. There are many benefits. Stability, more relaxed driving, automatic downshifting (I have the SE6), great visibility (I got the wide view mirror inserts from Triclid), cool design, etc.
I am in SW Michigan and we have a lot of roads to explore. We also bought this vehicle to use as a "toad" with our Class B RV. I have a trailer to carry the Spyder behind the van and when we find a spot to explore, we get a campsite and tour the area. Haven't done that yet, but it is in the future.
I have enjoyed many, many travels on two wheels, but now I am excited to be traveling on three.
Gary
That's what I bought my F3 for. I tow it behind my Class C, but contrary to my expectations, I use it around town more than the car now. One thing I did was to have a custom upholstery company make a towing bra for the bike. The cover scuffed the frunk paint because it wasn't tight enough.
12,001 in 11 days... no sleeping for you. You really got the hang of ryding these machines Welcome to both the spyder world and this sometimes critical site. Congrats on the new ryde... and your right ... it;s not a car or a bike but somewhere inbetween and an awesome place to be....
Well, that was a bit misleading, wasn't it? I didn't find a 2014 model without any miles on it. I bought my bike with 11,500 miles on it. I was just trying to say that the bike has low miles for a 2014. Now at 12,001.
If you have been paying attention to this website you should know that without a picture, IT DID NOT HAPPEN.
Congratulations, but with your enthusiasm, be warned, Bob is going to post the tooth brushing picture very soon.
Joe
U.S. Army Viet Nam Era Vet
2013 Spyder RT-L, Black Currant
Trunk mount dual SS flag holder
TricLed foam hand grips (awesome)
Chromed Soaring Eagle License Holder
Utopia Deluxe driver backrest
LED fender lighting
Fast Flash LED brake light
Spyder Pops LED/skid plate
Welcome to the party!!
Which Class B do you have?
We're in the middle of negotiations for a Class C Toyhauler...
I've never heard the term "toad" used before to describe a car or bike behind a motorhome: would it apply to one that's tucked in the garage?
Welcome to the party!!
Which Class B do you have?
We're in the middle of negotiations for a Class C Toyhauler...
I've never heard the term "toad" used before to describe a car or bike behind a motorhome: would it apply to one that's tucked in the garage?
A "toad" is a vehicle that is towed. That could either be on a trailer or with a special hitch arrangement. You see this mostly with the large class A motorhomes. My class B is a Sprinter van that is converted by a Canadian company called Pleasure-Way.
I like the simplicity of the Class B. My brother in law has a 5th Wheel toy hauler and puts his Harley inside. Watching him recently with the machinations of unloading and loading with that rig allowed me to be quite happy with my setup. One of his issues was that his site wasn't big enough to allow the unloading without moving the 5th Wheel. He has automatic levelers, but it was still very time consuming. Of course, his payback is a lot of comfort for his family - 3 kids. Traveling in a Class B is best done with a couple - 2 people.
Another newbie.
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I hope it's safe to assume that you read the do's and don'ts. Glad you are enjoying the new to you ryde.
no sleeping for you. You really got the hang of ryding these machines Welcome to both the spyder world and this sometimes critical site. Congrats on the new ryde...
and your right ... it;s not a car or a bike but somewhere inbetween and an awesome place to be....
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