New SpyderLover in Central PA

[FrankPa]

Hello Everyone!

I just picked up my 2011 Viper Red RT-S yesterday and took the long way home (95 miles). Took a test ride a month ago after not riding for 40 years. I fell in love!

Only have a moment now, but I'll add more later from the "newbie" point of view. I will tell you that my thumbs are sore from the times I forgot to relax my "death grip.". :^}

Thanks for all the info you folks get out via this forum, and I'll see you soon.

Regards-
Frank.

[NancysToy]

[Blue Star]

I know what you mean about the death grip, but you will learn to relax soon.

[piernik]

Looks like a great day to Ryde! Where did you get it, if you don't mind me asking?

[BikerDoc]

[bikeguy]

and

Cotton

[Hawk Eye]

& You will love your new ride.

Pete

[SpyderWolf]

and on your new RT.

[acinpcola]

and

Have Fun and Be Safe
AC

[wvsquirrel]

Congrats on your new ride

[SpyderAnn01]

[fastfraser]

on your

[JJW SpyderRider]

& Great back roads all around Harrisburg. I fly in/out of there about 6 times a year working in the area.

[spyder-dude]

and

Where did you buy your spyder from?

[jimclarkf1]

now you can start thinking about SPYDERFEST 3, next spring. and LAMONTS BBQ, and the BRP owners party. Your close to all 3.If your still not tired, STURGIS in August.

[FrankPa]

Thanks, everyone, for making me feel so welcome here at SpyderLovers...

To answer the questions, I bought my RT-S at Blackman's in Emmaus, PA (near Allentown). They treated me really well and made sure to explain what I needed to know before I hit the road. I bought an open face helmet and the travel cover along with the Spyder. I'm looking for a bluetooth addition for that, as well as a GPS mount. Any suggestions on either would be appreciated.

I have about 30 minutes of riding in the last 40 years, so I didn't want to just hop right on I78/I81 and head back to Harrisburg, so I took US222 to Reading, US422 back to Hershey, and then PA39 to my house. It was a 2+ hour ride with my daughter trailing behind in the "chase car" and although I did hop off twice on the way home for a few minutes, that RT seat is just a comfortable as my recliner at home!

My daughter, who actually lives in Nashville, was home because my wife of 34 years passed away a few weeks ago after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. She went with me when I test rode the RT-S in early May, and even gave me permission to buy it! The only vehicle she would ever consider buying had to be fire-engine red, so I know she'd be pleased with my Viper Red RT-S.

So, that's my story to date... I'll be adding more soon. No rain for the next few days... time to stretch my 8 legs!

Regards-
Frank.

[tnhoover]

Congrats, Your gonna love it! I am a Central Pa. boy myself from Saxton Pa. up near Altoona. Interestingly enough I also live in Nashville now (Hendersonville, just outside Nashville).

[boborgera]

Have fun, But most of all Ride Safe.

[Slybird]

and to our wonderful and, sometimes, wacky family!