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    Default Third New Spyder

    Yesterday, I took delivery of my third new Spyder in 36 months. This may not be what BRP anticipated when they introduced the Spyder. My first Spyder burned. Number 2 and 3 will share the garage from now on. There will be one for touring and one for cruising, more or less. Two Spyders for one rider. This seems right to me.

    My new Spyder is a 2011 RT SM5 (basic). Number 2 is a 2009 GS/RS SM5. I bought the RT without ever taking a test ride. I deliberately avoided taking a test ride on the RT because I knew it would not handle as well as my GS/RS and I didn't want to prejudice my decision. I can work on the handling.

    My initial impression is favorable. It will be great for touring. It is not as quick as the GS/RS, and the wind moves it a lot more, but it should be more comfortable when I make some modifications. I can't wait to get started.

    The only problem so far (day two) is that the rear suspension does not hold air - goes to zero in about 5 hours. This problem will be addressed when it goes in for the break-in service on Wednesday. I have researched this problem on SpyderLovers.com.

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    on Spyder number 2, or is it now number 1?
    Very Happy Spyder Ryder!


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    You have the full onset of Spyder sickness.
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    Again, you are THE man Walt !

    Can't wait to see your miles continue to rack up!

    What are you at now?

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    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    on your RT Spyder.
    Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired

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    I am trying to get the wife to let me buy an RT to keep my RS company. I told her that I will gladly have it instead of a new car, she may actually be considering it!
    "You will never see a bike in front of a therapist's office, because riding is the best therapy there is, skip the shrink, buy a bike!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bullet24 View Post
    I am trying to get the wife to let me buy an RT to keep my RS company. I told her that I will gladly have it instead of a new car, she may actually be considering it!
    Excellent! If I got an RT, it would not be a replacement to my RS, that's for sure.

    Congrats on your third Spyder.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderGirl View Post
    Excellent! If I got an RT, it would not be a replacement to my RS, that's for sure.

    Congrats on your third Spyder.
    That was my argument. I will keep the RS for solo riding when I wanna go fast, and her and I will ride the RT together for comfort and long rides I couldn't be without my RS.
    "Momma, I'm goin' fast..." -Ricky Bobby
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    I havent even been on an RT yet. Hopefully they will have some when I take my RS in for the DPS, then maybe I will have to demo
    "You will never see a bike in front of a therapist's office, because riding is the best therapy there is, skip the shrink, buy a bike!"

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    Good luck and have fun with your new toy.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Army Dad View Post
    on your RT Spyder.

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    for your new RT
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    I hope you like as much as your other Spyders. It grows on you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bullet24 View Post
    That was my argument. I will keep the RS for solo riding when I wanna go fast, and her and I will ride the RT together for comfort and long rides I couldn't be without my RS.
    "Momma, I'm goin' fast..." -Ricky Bobby
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    You are addicted!!!
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    on your new and welcome to the threebie club.
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    I have always kept TWO Sea Doo,s at any period in time BUT can,t afford TWO Spyders!!

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