Getting Ready to Buy First Spyder

[Buckaroo]

Looking for some advice. Looking to get an RS with semi auto transmission. I am about 5'8 and wondering if necessary to get risers. I am looking for more of an upright ride. Also, the foot pegs seem a bit short and I would like to consider floorboards for it. I live in Austin Texas and looking to get a good price on the RS. At MSRP + the SET, I think I am around $18K. Obviously, I would like to get a better deal than that. Any advice on negotiating this price, outside of the usual, like finance outside of dealership or bring cash? Thanks for any help.

[Neez]

Looking for some advice. Looking to get an RS with semi auto transmission. I am about 5'8 and wondering if necessary to get risers. I am looking for more of an upright ride. Also, the foot pegs seem a bit short and I would like to consider floorboards for it. I live in Austin Texas and looking to get a good price on the RS. At MSRP + the SET, I think I am around $18K. Obviously, I would like to get a better deal than that. Any advice on negotiating this price, outside of the usual, like finance outside of dealership or bring cash? Thanks for any help.

As it happens, I am also 5'8 and my ryde is a GS/RS-SE5 semi-auto. I do mostly sporty rides of shorter duration,with some longer distance as well. The 1" BRP riser took away the previous wrist pain for me and works well for sport ryding, but if touring is your thing you may want to go with a 3 or 4" riser, as many do. For leg comfort, I use KewlMetal hiway brackets and Kury pegs. Again, for touring, you may prefer floorboards. The sponsors on this site will be able to equip you with almost any configuration you could want; check them out.

[Yazz]

From one Texan to another welcome
Neez gave great advice. The 3-4" risers and floorboards will put you in a more upright position.

[Buckaroo]

Thanks much for the info. I am still wondering about your opinions regarding the pricing of the RS and if there is any wiggle room?

[Barbary]

welcome

[Barbary]

Thanks much for the info. I am still wondering about your opinions regarding the pricing of the RS and if there is any wiggle room?

wiggle room will depend on ur dealer... he may give accessories to help the sale along...

[usurp31]

If you want to get around the stealer-ship prices, check on here for a nice used one for a good deal; I have a 2010 RS-S in DFW that I have been trying to decide if I want to sell and there are plenty others listed. You could list in the WTB section as well as to specifics that you are looking for.

[SpyderWolf]

welcome

Definitely check into the used market if you want to get a deal on a Spyder. Many owners are trading up to the RT and selling their RS models at good discounts. As with anything else, some dealers will be willing to cut you a great deal to move a 2009 or 2010 now that the 2011s are coming out, while others are going to want full retail no matter what. You will definitely have to do your homework in order to find the best deal for you. Best of luck with your search.

[bone crusher]

welcome

Definitely check into the used market if you want to get a deal on a Spyder. Many owners are trading up to the RT and selling their RS models at good discounts. As with anything else, some dealers will be willing to cut you a great deal to move a 2009 or 2010 now that the 2011s are coming out, while others are going to want full retail no matter what. You will definitely have to do your homework in order to find the best deal for you. Best of luck with your search.

+1

IMHO, bargain for a 2009 or 2010...no reason they can't be had for a nice reduction in price...

[Dragonrider]

Our local dealers do NOT deal - they want $14K+ for a demo '08.... So after I sold my RS, I got a very good deal on my RT on this board.

My advice for an upright position is buy an RT - I never could get comfortable on longer trips on the RS - but everyone is different.

[usurp31]

FYI dont try over the phone deals go face to face and ask for the owner Mich.

+ 1 (to infinity) I did this with Louis Powersports and got completely lied to over the phone - do NOT deal over the phone and go test ride the one you are thinking about buying twice and take someone who knows 's with you. Take it from somebody who knows better (....now that is ).

[Bob Denman]

If you get the RS and install any riser you may also want to change to a taller windshield... taike into account the riser height and how it changes your seating position if you're order a new bubble to ride behind...

[Sarge707]

Thanks much for the info. I am still wondering about your opinions regarding the pricing of the RS and if there is any wiggle room?

Be Tough! Give them YOUR out the door price and walk away if they can,t meet it. Go to many places-You can always come back if they don,t call you back FIRST!!!

[bone crusher]

Be Tough! Give them YOUR out the door price and walk away if they can,t meet it. Go to many places-You can always come back if they don,t call you back FIRST!!!

+1...the economy stinks...they need to sell bikes...make them a realistic offer they can't refuse!

[Bob Denman]

Happy hunting!

[SpyderDen]

Just purchased a 2011 RT-S SE5 at $1500 below MSRP and no freight or setup charge. Only extra charge was $99 dealer fee.

[fispyder]

Shop around if you find some thing you like make an offer. Too many 09 and 10's in showcase rooms not to be able to find a good deal on one. My have to spend some time looking It's winter so that should be a problem. Good luck

[aka1004]

A good target price is their msrp as your out the door price.

[SpyderDen]

and it can be done. don't be bashful.

[Trickie Dick]

A good target price is their msrp as your out the door price.

and it can be done. don't be bashful.

You say a good price is MSRP out the door. This is coming from a person in Florida and a person in Nevada; two state that don't have state taxes. What , then is the discount

[C3517C]

Nevada has no INCOME tax. Sales tax is 7%.

[Desert Spyder]

Just purchased a 2011 RT-S SE5 at $1500 below MSRP and no freight or setup charge. Only extra charge was $99 dealer fee.

[sealfloorboards]

Bill, with all dur respect, if I recall you are a bit more than 5'8' tall. For us shorter riders, the proper mods can make an RS very comfortable.

Your short pal John,
Seal FloorBoards

Our local dealers do NOT deal - they want $14K+ for a demo '08.... So after I sold my RS, I got a very good deal on my RT on this board.

My advice for an upright position is buy an RT - I never could get comfortable on longer trips on the RS - but everyone is different.

[sealfloorboards]

Hi Buckaroo,

I am 5'8" tall and do not like the "sport" position. I have a 2009 RS SE5. I added a much taller windshield, put on HeliBar 5" raisers w/ ThrottleMeister Throttle grips and designed my Seal FloorBoards for riding flexibility. I now sit straight and have a large range of foot and leg movement for those longer rides. For me, it makes for a very comfortable riding position. Good luck on your price hunt. There is a great range in the quality of dealers.

Ride in comfort,

john
Seal FloorBoards.com

Looking for some advice. Looking to get an RS with semi auto transmission. I am about 5'8 and wondering if necessary to get risers. I am looking for more of an upright ride. Also, the foot pegs seem a bit short and I would like to consider floorboards for it. I live in Austin Texas and looking to get a good price on the RS. At MSRP + the SET, I think I am around $18K. Obviously, I would like to get a better deal than that. Any advice on negotiating this price, outside of the usual, like finance outside of dealership or bring cash? Thanks for any help.

[Trickie Dick]

Nevada has no INCOME tax. Sales tax is 7%.

So you're saying a 7% discount. Reasonable. Anybody know what the markup is on an RT?