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  1. 07-16-2009, 09:23 AM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyder-Man771 View Post
    So I had my 38th birthday this past Friday, and have been hounding my wife to let me buy a Spyder since I first read about the prototype. Since we just had a baby 10 weeks ago, I figured my chances of buying one are on hold for a year or so.

    Check out this photo of one of my gifts... that's right, it's the wrap off of a Spyder shipping crate. I had made a comment once that when I finally get my Spyder, I was going to get the crate to build something from the wood, and cut down and frame a piece of the wrap. The guys at our local BRP dealer thought it was a cruel joke, but let her take the wrap anyways.

    Pretty funny, I guess for now this is as close as I'm going to get.
    Basically the problem started when you asked to buy the Spyder. Take control and buy one, she will not question the authority of a new Spyder Owner....this may be the reason I stay single.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRPjunkie View Post
    The least she could have done is got you one of these!
    I want that - where did you get it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRPjunkie View Post
    The least she could have done is got you one of these!
    Quote Originally Posted by Smylinacha View Post
    I want that - where did you get it?
    Looks like it was bought at Kmart for a buck.
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  4. 07-30-2009, 10:07 PM #29
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    Default Just might have started something...

    Thanks to all your fun comments, I've talked my wife into letting me put my '02 V-Star up for sale. My local dealer who is a good friend is going to put it on his lot, and if it sells, I may only be a week or two from being a verified Spyder owner!

    Keep your fingers crossed!
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  5. 07-30-2009, 10:43 PM #30
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    Good luck! I sold my '07 V-Star 650 Silverado, via my dealer, and got my '09 SE5 Spyder. Maybe you will have the same luck as me!
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    My fingers crossed. Good luck, hope you are a Spyder owner soon!

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    The waiting must be driving you nuts, I hate to wait for things
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    Quote Originally Posted by gazey View Post
    The waiting must be driving you nuts, I hate to wait for things
    You're not kidding there! Just dropped off my bike and my dealer said that it should sell today or tomorrow, I asked if he was joking and he said no... Trying to remain calm...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyder-Man771 View Post
    You're not kidding there! Just dropped off my bike and my dealer said that it should sell today or tomorrow, I asked if he was joking and he said no... Trying to remain calm...
    Sounds like your dealer has a potential buyer in mind. I had no trouble selling my Kawasaki Concours when I bought my Spyder. In fact, I didn't even have to advertise it - I sold it to a guy at work. Good luck. I think you are going to love the Spyder.

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  10. 08-28-2009, 11:46 PM #35
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    Default Took delivery of a brand new '08 SM5 yesterday!!!!

    It is PE#3518, and brand new (only 34 miles on it when I picked it up). It was originally the full moon color, but the dealer had it custom painted in a georgeous blue.

    I put close to 70 miles on today, with more to come this weekend!

    The only option so far are the fog lamps I had the dealer install. Hopefully scrape up enough money for a Hindle by next spring.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyder-Man771 View Post
    It is PE#3518, and brand new (only 34 miles on it when I picked it up). It was originally the full moon color, but the dealer had it custom painted in a georgeous blue.

    I put close to 70 miles on today, with more to come this weekend!

    The only option so far are the fog lamps I had the dealer install. Hopefully scrape up enough money for a Hindle by next spring.

    welcome to the fold!
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  12. 08-29-2009, 12:13 AM #37
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    Default Spyders need good homes too.

    Quote Originally Posted by BumbleBee View Post
    Happy Birthday!!! It is a start. Start buying the add-ons, that is a good idea.


    Plus, you now have the sympathy of your local dealership - that is a very valuable Spyder 'accessory'. It would probably help if you went down there for a test ride at least once a week carrying the wrap like a security blanket. Just make sure you stow it in the trunk during the test ride.

    Who knows, maybe they would let you take a demo model home over the weekend?!

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    Congrats on getting the rest of the stuff to go with your CanAm packaging.
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    Just decided it was time to move onto other things.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyder-Man771 View Post
    It is PE#3518, and brand new (only 34 miles on it when I picked it up). It was originally the full moon color, but the dealer had it custom painted in a georgeous blue.

    I put close to 70 miles on today, with more to come this weekend!

    The only option so far are the fog lamps I had the dealer install. Hopefully scrape up enough money for a Hindle by next spring.

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    Default TOO FUNNY!!!

    Now this is all funny and thanks for giving my wife more ideas! Can't wait to see what the 2010 models bring us. Hope to have my spyder before winter so I can load on the mods and be ready to ride in the spring. GOOD LUCK. and once again great post and the comments are great.
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  17. 08-29-2009, 08:56 AM #42
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    VERY HAPPY 2009 SM5 OWNER!
    Givi V-46, V-35 Side Bags w/ LEDs, LED turn-signals, Chad windshield, 1" BRP riser, 3" NMN risers, NMN Triple-play, Kewlmetal mirror extensions, BRP foglights, BRP tank bag, 12v trunk outlet, Kury Widow Pegs, Evoluzione Power Bus System
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    Default It is like MAGIC . . . .

    Quote Originally Posted by Spyder-Man771 View Post
    It is PE#3518, and brand new (only 34 miles on it when I picked it up). It was originally the full moon color, but the dealer had it custom painted in a georgeous blue.

    I put close to 70 miles on today, with more to come this weekend!

    The only option so far are the fog lamps I had the dealer install. Hopefully scrape up enough money for a Hindle by next spring.

    welcome

    . . . . Wow! So that is how it works.
    1) You get the package wrapping from something you really want.
    2) Blow out the candles on your birthday cake while wishing and clutching the wrapper to your chest.
    3) Post your sad, but funny story to a wise, caring and sympathetic internet forum, like SpyderLovers.
    4) Wait 24 hours - or less.
    5) Celebrate!

    A loving wife, a new Spyder and you are still 38, too! From the other side of 60, you got it made.

    Enjoy. Life is good!

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  19. 08-30-2009, 10:31 AM #44
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    and welcome to the club of Spyder owner. Happy Spydering
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    Happy Birthday! Hope there's 3 wheels in the garage soon!

    she will not question the authority of a new Spyder Owner
    That made me laugh. Evidently we have superpowers I'm not aware of?

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