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    Default Another Newbie Thanking Everyone for Their Insights Here

    I've been lurking on here for 6 years - an unexpected but very pleasant detour to Eastern Europe put our motorcycling plans on hold for awhile -- but today my wife and I finally became Spyder Ryders. We are total novices to motorcycling -- if Can-Am produced a green Spyder that would be the color for us.

    Really appreciate all the insights and opinions shared on this forum; it helped us figure out what we wanted, where we should buy it (shout out to Rocky at Coyote Powersports in Boerne, TX), and now is helping us on our journey to (hopefully) competence. (And the recommendations on rain gear came in handy today on our drive back to Austin -- also the heated handgrips!)

    We look forward to meeting -- not running into -- our fellow Texas Spyder Ryders in the miles ahead.

    Peace,

    Bret
    Regards,

    Bret



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    Default Congratulations + Join us in Tombstone

    Bret, congratulations! I predict a bunch of smiling miles for you.

    I invite you to join our rally in Tombstone, AZ January 12-14. You're just a short 12 hours away on I10.

    Regards,
    Rob

    Quote Originally Posted by bhern View Post
    We look forward to meeting -- not running into -- our fellow Texas Spyder Ryders in the miles ahead.
    2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.

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    and on your new ryde.

    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by robhowen View Post
    Bret, congratulations! I predict a bunch of smiling miles for you. I invite you to join our rally in Tombstone, AZ January 12-14. You're just a short 12 hours away on I10.

    Regards,
    Rob
    It's a bit of a jaunt, but your Spyder is made for touring, so come visit us in Tombstone if you can.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1369778466453469/
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    Default Like the Ryde

    I have a 16 RTS same color. May you have many Smylin Myles!!
    Ranman42

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    Default They do..or did

    maxresdefault.jpg but yours is much nicer.. welcome to the club/circus. You will find all you need here to make it a great experience..
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    Congratulations, and welcome from Tennessee!
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    Congratulations on your new Spyder. I hope to meet you next year at the Texas Hill Country Rally in Boerne.
    2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
    2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
    2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
    2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
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    and on your spyder. Dale

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    Default Welcome

    & congrats !

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    Default up the road

    myself and wifie are right up the road in Round Rock.. We both have Spyders and would love to ride sometime in the near future.. The more the merrier..Look me up on Facebook and maybe we can hook-up..Phillip Opdyke or Angela Opdyke..cool..

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    Default Congrats

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    Enjoy your new toy, drive safe, & enjoy every smile

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    Default Nicer???

    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    maxresdefault.jpg but yours is much nicer.. welcome to the club/circus. You will find all you need here to make it a great experience..
    Nicer???
    Hey now, thats my ride

    (Just thought it was funny, as that is the color model I have)

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    Default Thanks for the invitation

    Quote Originally Posted by opiewhan View Post
    myself and wifie are right up the road in Round Rock.. We both have Spyders and would love to ride sometime in the near future.. The more the merrier..Look me up on Facebook and maybe we can hook-up..Phillip Opdyke or Angela Opdyke..cool..
    We will definitely do that. Right now we're just getting our feet wet -- literally, given the rain this week -- but we'll reach out and set something up.
    Regards,

    Bret



    2017 RT-S Orbital Blue
    BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
    SpyderPops LED Bumpskid, Spyclops II LED, Full View Turn Signals & Belt Guard
    Sena 20S Bluetooth Headsets
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    FOBO Bike for Trike
    Rugged Geek RG1000 Safety Plus Jump Starter/Air Compressor
    Lamonster RAM mount/Techmount TechGripper
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    2017 RT-S , Orbital Blue

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    Welcome, from former Austinites! Wife and I lived there all our lives until last May, beautiful city with a great personality! Ride safe and post often! Hopefully we will cross paths when we are in town to visit family/friends.

    O. J.
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    Welcome from Georgetown!

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