the pro and cons of se5 or sm5

[spacetrucker]

I just want say thank you all for the great info. one outher thing iam also looking at is weight load on bike book says 525lbs.so putting better schocks for weight has any done that to their bike. i fig out with all my things hers and our weight would be around 655lbs so let me know abouth this part of the bike >>... thks all for your times and info

[ARtraveler]

It boils down to what you folks like best. Test ride both flavors.

My experience: Have had both. SE5 much easier for new riders that have not been on traditional motorcycles. No change in performance for me--so I can go either way. $1500 extra to go semi auto.

My next Spyder? Most likely SE5 again.

I have a Vulcan--so when I feel the need to clutch and shift--I can ride that.

[Spyder Couple]

We got the SE 5 as we didn't want to have the stress of shifting and having to hold clutch in. We love our SE5 and it is nice to be able to ryde and see around you and not have to worry about shifting.

Test ryde both and see what you and wife are comfortable with.

Enjoy the ryde