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[SpyderWoman18]

Hi folks. After retiring in February I decided I wanted to ride my own scoot. I have been a passenger for over 30 years. I took the NJ Riders course for trikes and learned on a brand new Ca Am. Sooo therefore I looked for a Can Am I could afford. After searching we found a one owner 2014 Can Am Spyder STS SE5 with a few add ons. It has Can Am hard bags and heated grips and an Ultimate seat with back rests. Meticulously maintained. I am a happy camper! Looking forward to being on the road. I have no manual and only one key so I will be asking questions as they come up.

[Soulman327]

WELCOME!!

[JayBros]

Welcome! You're going to have fun. Since you have no manual, go to this link and drill down in MY 2014 to the ST manual, download it and safe on your computer. http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/I...adster&type=og. Next, go to this link, bookmark it and read the Do's and Do Nots. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners

There are plenty of follks who will help you easily become a Spyder fanatic. Good Luck!!!

[DGoebel]

Congrats and Welcome! +1 What they said too!

[SpyderAnn01]

What’s that saying, unless you’re the leader the view never changes. Get ready for some amazing views from the front!

[SpyderWoman18]

Welcome! You're going to have fun. Since you have no manual, go to this link and drill down in MY 2014 to the ST manual, download it and safe on your computer. http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/I...adster&type=og. Next, go to this link, bookmark it and read the Do's and Do Nots. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners

There are plenty of follks who will help you easily become a Spyder fanatic. Good Luck!!!

Thanks for the link for the manual!

[Motorcycledave]

Glad you found us
Ride safe and enjoy
Dsve

Hi folks. After retiring in February I decided I wanted to ride my own scoot. I have been a passenger for over 30 years. I took the NJ Riders course for trikes and learned on a brand new Ca Am. Sooo therefore I looked for a Can Am I could afford. After searching we found a one owner 2014 Can Am Spyder STS SE5 with a few add ons. It has Can Am hard bags and heated grips and an Ultimate seat with back rests. Meticulously maintained. I am a happy camper! Looking forward to being on the road. I have no manual and only one key so I will be asking questions as they come up.

[ARtraveler]

and on your new ryde.

[sandeejs]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Spydering!
~Sandee~

[Jarred]

Hi folks. After retiring in February I decided I wanted to ride my own scoot. I have been a passenger for over 30 years. I took the NJ Riders course for trikes and learned on a brand new Ca Am. Sooo therefore I looked for a Can Am I could afford. After searching we found a one owner 2014 Can Am Spyder STS SE5 with a few add ons. It has Can Am hard bags and heated grips and an Ultimate seat with back rests. Meticulously maintained. I am a happy camper! Looking forward to being on the road. I have no manual and only one key so I will be asking questions as they come up.

‘Welcome aboard. Any chance you bought that from Rachael Gates? If so, nice machine!
Good Luck, have fun.
😎🕷

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

& ...............Mike

[SpyderWoman18]

‘Welcome aboard. Any chance you bought that from Rachael Gates? If so, nice machine!
Good Luck, have fun.
😎🕷

No it was not from her. Got it from a dealership. This lady bought it from the dealer and then traded it in for another bike. Bought it in Hanover PA at Motosports. It had just been serviced too.

[Trbayth]

Welcome! Glad you found us!

There's a big Spyder rally going on next week in Lake George; any chance you'd be able to come up?

[SpyderWoman18]

Welcome! Glad you found us!

There's a big Spyder rally going on next week in Lake George; any chance you'd be able to come up?

Sorry I will not be attending that one.

[Docster]

Welcome!&lt;img src="images/smilies/pepper2.gif" border="0" alt="" title="yes!" smilieid="43" class="inlineimg"&gt; You're going to have fun. Since you have no manual, go to this link and drill down in MY 2014 to the ST manual, download it and safe on your computer. &lt;a href="http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/Index.aspx?lang=e&amp;amp;s1=88365b4a-27ca-40fd-b7a8-778fe643e33a&amp;amp;brands=roadster&amp;amp;type= og" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/I...e=og&lt;/a&gt;. Next, go to this link, bookmark it and read the Do's and Do Nots. &lt;a href="http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br>
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There are plenty of follks who will help you easily become a Spyder fanatic. Good Luck!!!

Yes, welcome! The 2 points above cannot be stressed enough. Save yourself much trouble and embarrassment; read the Owners Manual 3 or 4 times and bookmark & study the "Do's and Don'ts" thread the same number of times. Your life with a Spyder will be much more enjoyable .

[SteveLaoyster]

[Chupaca]

Welcome to the spyder world and this most informative site congrats on your new ryde and I might add a great choice. folks here will be more than happy to help you with all your questions.

[Zip]

Congrats and Welcome

[robhowen]

Welcome to this wonderful group.
Rob

[bscofield84]

Congrats on your new ride. I have the same style - less the ultimate seat. Enjoy your new ride!

[SpyderWoman18]

Yes, welcome! The 2 points above cannot be stressed enough. Save yourself much trouble and embarrassment; read the Owners Manual 3 or 4 times and bookmark & study the "Do's and Don'ts" thread the same number of times. Your life with a Spyder will be much more enjoyable .

Love your avatar! I did not have a manual since it is a used bike (2014) I would like to know at what RPM I should be shifting? Rode it first time today on back roads. I was shifting around 3200 rpm. Trying to get the manual and my second key from the previous owner through the dealer that sold it to me.
My first ride today was amazing!

[ARtraveler]

Love your avatar! I did not have a manual since it is a used bike (2014) I would like to know at what RPM I should be shifting? Rode it first time today on back roads. I was shifting around 3200 rpm. Trying to get the manual and my second key from the previous owner through the dealer that sold it to me.
My first ride today was amazing!

The ST is a two cylinder. Your shift points and engine operation should be around 5500 rpm. The rotax likes HIGH revs. Your redline is around 9,500. Don't use all the gears unless you are riding at 60 mph or higher. I drove 50 miles of Hana Hwy on Maui HI all in first gear. Speed limits 25 or less.

[d.o.spyder-rts]

on your spyder and to the spyder web. Dale

[pegasus1300]

Love your avatar! I did not have a manual since it is a used bike (2014) I would like to know at what RPM I should be shifting? Rode it first time today on back roads. I was shifting around 3200 rpm. Trying to get the manual and my second key from the previous owner through the dealer that sold it to me.
My first ride today was amazing!

What Docster and AKspyderman both just said.Keep the revs up and you will be fine. The first section of Spyder Do's and don't refers to the 998 V Twin engine.That is your engine. Once the 3 cylinder 1330 (2014) come out the V twin stuff gets thinner.
Revs I shift between 5000 and 6000 and I usually run from 4000 to 5000. I don't get into 4th until around 60 mph and 5th gear at 70. I get around 29-31mph running this way.

They have given you a good reference to the owner's manual. Read it a lot. It will teach how to change your own oil and other things you can do your self. Even if you don't want to do yourself you might want to try it just once. There is also a good section on how to ride your Spyder.

of the new Spyder. Post early,post often and post pictures. We don't have near enough post/pictures about new riders rides and impressions as their experience changes.

[Putski]

Hi