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Originally Posted by vindex1963
Today is the day, off we go to make an offer.
We're ALL sitting hear waiting to hear how it went today!!! Don't forget to let us know.
Greg
2015 RT Limited (White)
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Originally Posted by Wrongway
We're ALL sitting hear waiting to hear how it went today!!! Don't forget to let us know.
My wife is the proud new owner of a 2012 RT S!!!!!! I rode it home and am amazed how nice it rides, tomorrow I'll ride it to work (50 miles round trip) and up to my house North of here
this weekend (200 miles round trip) through the mountains.
Here is everything they did to make it ready for sale. I know what some of it means but not all. I was glad to see the oil and filters, battery and coolant are all new I don't have to mess with them and can get down to learning to ride this thing!!!
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Congratulations and enjoy
Greg
2015 RT Limited (White)
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Congrats! Have a fabulous time learning!
2017 F3-L Intense red "Wings"
Spyderpops Spyclops Light
Tric LED Headlights and Fog lights
Madstad Windshield
Phoenix - Wrap My Spyder
Lamonster Highway Pegs
BajaRon Sway Bar
Rich's Custom Seats
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Weird it's an RTS and yet there's no passenger speaker controls and the rear speakers don't do anything.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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Remember to keep the rpms up, shift around 5K.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Congratulations. Now... time to enjoy and ride safe.
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Thank you everyone, what a fantastic machine.
Besides the above they put new tires all around.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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now the fun begins ! watch out. you might soon have 2 in your garage.
mine is way more comfy than the cross roads was. and you dont have
to hold it up. but im 70 and youre not . enjoy the ride!!
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2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
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50 mile round trip to work, 75 mph on the way in and stop and go to 75 mph on the way home. My confidance is growing, I'm picking up the quirks of the machine.
Now to get past the "feels like it's going to throw me off" feeling making sharp turns. I upped the pre-load on the front shocks, by the owners manual I needed to click one up from factory (3). I'm 215 lbs.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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Originally Posted by vindex1963
Weird it's an RTS and yet there's no passenger speaker controls and the rear speakers don't do anything.
Explore all the audio settings in the settings screen. Push mode to get to it.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Be sure to read this: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
In case it hasn't been mentioned yet, get a laser alignment and install Baja Ron's sway bar. That will go a long way to improve cornering.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Feet on pegs or boards
Originally Posted by vindex1963
50 mile round trip to work, 75 mph on the way in and stop and go to 75 mph on the way home. My confidance is growing, I'm picking up the quirks of the machine.
Now to get past the "feels like it's going to throw me off" feeling making sharp turns. I upped the pre-load on the front shocks, by the owners manual I needed to click one up from factory (3). I'm 215 lbs.
Keep your feet on the pegs / boards when you are making sharp turns - press down and it holds you in a good position.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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Originally Posted by al0vely
Keep your feet on the pegs / boards when you are making sharp turns - press down and it holds you in a good position.
Pressing your knees together helps also I'm finding. My confidence today was the best yet, getting much better at cornering.
I also gassed up, went through the first tank of gas. 26.64 MPG.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
Explore all the audio settings in the settings screen. Push mode to get to it.
Seems mine has had owner upgrades. The saddlebag badges show it to be an "S" but it's missing the "S" options like rear air ride control and rear speakers.
The original owner must have added the badges and fog lights. Lift the seat and it's clearly stated on the decal it's an A&C. I really don't care it's a great machine
that I'm having fun with.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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Originally Posted by vindex1963
50 mile round trip to work, 75 mph on the way in and stop and go to 75 mph on the way home. My confidance is growing, I'm picking up the quirks of the machine.
Now to get past the "feels like it's going to throw me off" feeling making sharp turns. I upped the pre-load on the front shocks, by the owners manual I needed to click one up from factory (3). I'm 215 lbs.
Remember:
1. to tuck the appropriate knee(depending on the direction of the turn) into the "tank"., and
2. with 2 wheels in the front, you have to readjust how you enter the apex of the turn. Don't "shortcut" them.
Mike
2021 Marsala Red Metallic RT Limited
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Originally Posted by MikeT
Remember:
1. to tuck the appropriate knee(depending on the direction of the turn) into the "tank"., and
2. with 2 wheels in the front, you have to readjust how you enter the apex of the turn. Don't "shortcut" them.
Mike
Tore up the twisties today riding up North to Payson AZ. 80 mph where posted 45 mph and I've had the TR since Sunday, they really are a quick
bike to learn. Your suggestions works out perfectly I had so much fun today and the machine was very stable.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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Curious
You bought this for your wife - has she had a ride yet ??
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Originally Posted by loisk
Curious
You bought this for your wife - has she had a ride yet ??
Yes she has and now she has a leaners permit so tomorrow we're going out and she'll be behind the bars. She asked me to ride it and learn it so I could better help her learn.
2012 RT A&C SE5
2015 Victory Cross Country (Dyno tuned 118hp 116tq)
2006 Triumph Rocket Dyno tuned 140hp 154tq)
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Originally Posted by loisk
Curious
You bought this for your wife - has she had a ride yet ??
Sooo true....
Get ready to purchase another one... lol
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Originally Posted by vindex1963
Yes she has and now she has a leaners permit so tomorrow we're going out and she'll be behind the bars. She asked me to ride it and learn it so I could better help her learn.
Enjoy!
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Originally Posted by vindex1963
Today is the day, off we go to make an offer.
good luck May you get to ride it home Happy Trails.
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