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    Default Greetings from QLD, Australia

    Just sold my Harley and other 2 wheeled toys and sticking with the Spyder due to my body failing me....
    Been lurking for a while, followed Spydermates' journeys over the last few years, and have come sooo close to getting one over that time, but finally bit the bullet this month.

    Loving the change.!





    My mate who owns the 2017 Dyna Lowrider, is currently looking to trade it for a nice RT Canam

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    Default CONGRATS!!

    Congrats on the new ride!! Once you get used to three wheels you will love it and never go back!!
    2020 F3 Ltd

    Spyderpops Bumpskid
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    2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
    2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
    2015 F3-S , BajaRon Plugs Can-Am Red

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    Very Active Member Chupaca's Avatar
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    Default Welcome , welcome....

    To the spyder world and this site....well at least jumping into the 🎪... sorry the body is failing (your not alone) but on this you will go on till the sun don't shine anymore.... Always liked the neutron green enjoy...
    Gene and Ilana De Laney
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    2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black

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    Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie Peter Aawen's Avatar
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    There's quite a few more of us Aussies around nerfbatt, not only just here but also on OzSpyderRyders.

    Glad to hear you finally bit the bullet, altho it probably won't be as painful as some will try to tell you it is - but it might take a coupla hundred km to start getting really used to the 3 wheels/reverse trike. Still, once you do get up to speed you'll very likely really love it BECAUSE of the differences just like most of us do! There's a very good reason behind the saying that our Spyders bring us Miles of Smiles! And the fact that our Spyders keep us out there with our knees in the breeze even tho our bodies might be making it a little more challenging is just an added bonus!

    Enjoy, & welcome aboard!
    Last edited by Peter Aawen; 11-18-2017 at 03:48 AM. Reason: can't spell nerfbatt! :ooh:
    2013 RT Ltd Pearl White

    Ryde More, Worry Less!

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    Default

    and

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Sorry to hear about the health issues, but on your new Spyder!
    PrairieSpyder (Patti)

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    Thanks for the warm welcome, guys..!
    :-)

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    Default Welcome aboard

    That is one fyne looking ryde. Enjoy it. As others have said a bit to get used to but it is way better than not ryding at all.
    Ranman42

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    Very Active Member robhowen's Avatar
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    Default Welcome Mate

    Good looking ride.
    Rob
    2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.

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    Hey Australian Brother

    Sorry to hear its going a bit **** up on you. Good to see you are still getting out there amoungst it.

    Love the RSS, I do need a bit more from a bike Id be buggered in 20 minutes max riding that at freeway pace or worse in the twisties.

    Im in Vic at the moment but planning a move to Cairns to get away from this achy colder weather still single figures degrees overnight!

    Then we will see whats what in the world.

    Cheers to you and ride safe

    Gavin

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    Onya Nerf (or is it Batt?). Welcome to the group. That’s a nice looking RSS and you already look pretty comfy on it This is one of the most helpful forums I’ve been on. Great bunch of guys and gals. Ask any question you like and you will (mostly) get informed, knowledgeable replies. .....just make sure you have topped your screen up with ink before you start reading any of Peter Aawen’s replies

    Pete
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    Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.

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    Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
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    2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red

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    VERY nice looking Ryde, and you look like you belong there.

    Joe
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    Thanks guys..!

    And yeah lots of questions, but doing the right thing and using the 'search' function on the site first....lol

    Such a wealth of info..!


    Here's to catching up with you all


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    Congratulations on your nice looking spyder! Like you I switched from 2 wheels to 3 a few years ago. It may take a few rides to get comfortable with how the spyder handles differently than 2 wheel rides. For me it was a short adjustment period and I have had a blast since I got my spyder. I wish the same for you!

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