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WHAT'S NOT BEEN SAID.....CHECK OUT THIS DEALER IN BENSALEM PA.....I SPOKE WITH THEM A COUPLE OF MONTHS BACK....THEY HAD 2011 LEFTOVERS THAT THEY WERE ALMOST GIVING AWAY....I THINK THEY ARE THE LARGEST DEALER ON THE EAST COAST.....I SAID I WOULD FLY IN AND DRIVE IT HOME ...THEY SAID NO PROBLEM WE WILL HAVE SOMEONE MEET YOU AT THE AIRPORT AND BRING YOU TO THE DEALER.....IT WASN'T WINTER THEN...IT IS NOW SO THAT'S A PROBLEM...BUT NOT IF YOU TRAILER IT HOME....I HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THEM....JUST TRYING TO HELP OUT A SPYDERLOVER....EVERYTHING EVERYONE SAID HAS VALID POINTS...BUT THEY MISSED THIS ONE....IF YOU GET 2012 RT TAKEOFFS FROM SOMEONE LIKE COWTOWN ON AN RS THEY ARE ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE EXPENSIVE ELKA'S.....IT'S BEEN DONE HERE BY MANY......GOOD LUCK MIKE....
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 Originally Posted by ABQ_Spyderman
While I agree that the RS-S is a no-brainer, I humbly disagree that you should go with the semi-automatic. I did the same as you--learned on a 2-wheeler at the MSF course and then got my Spyder--my first ever motorcycle of any kind. But I am a big fan of the clutch. For me it enhances the ride. I don't even think about it, but it sure makes it nice to have it in the friction zone while in traffic or to really rev that engine and then pop that bad-boy and take off like a bat outta hades. The best feature, though, is being able to clutch it when you are in bad weather. I have come across black ice or major snow/slush or even massive puddles--and it's nice--no matter what gear I'm in--to be able to just pull in the clutch and disengage that rear wheel from the engine. That allows me to just coast through whatever poor road condition I just encountered without any slips/slides, etc. Of course, I'm on the younger side of the Spyder community, so maybe this is just youthful exuberance talking! 
At any rate--whatever you get--welcome to the family!  And happy ryding!!
Best,
--ABQ
Agreed...I love the manual clutch...makes me feel more in touch with the road...same as driving manual car vs. auto or steering wheel paddles...
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Staysafeonline, before you listen to anyone dissing the SE5 auto, ask them how many miles they have actually done on a thumbshifter. It seems to me that folks who are familiar with both systems appreciate Essies. Which is not to say they are necessarily the right choice for yourself: everybody has different tastes. Personally, having done many miles with both systems, I enjoy both, but I wouldn't hesitate to pay the extra bucks for the SE5 if I had to do it again. Not for any practical reason- I just happen to think thumbshifting is more fun! Try 'em both. It's really up to you in the end.
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Originally Posted by groundeffect
RS vs RSS - they are both awesome - can't go wrong - but get a BRP Warranty.
Cheers.
Well said....the BRP BEST warranty is a MUST!!
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The SE5 with the paddle shifters is a BLAST to ride.
Peggy in Murrieta
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 Good luck with your purchase.
I too am a beginner I bought my spyder in October from East Coast Cycle in Bensalem Pa as was mentioned earlier and taught myself how to ride in a parking lot. I like the SM5 of the the SE I like being in control. You can't go wrong either way. Just enjoy it.
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The spyder was my first ride too. I wasn't planning on buying one when I got this one (RS SE5). I thought I would just share my husbands RT. Until one day we were having the oil changed on the RT and they had just put this one together and was putting it on the show room floor. I saw the color and said thats what I want. Took it for a ride and bought it. So I say shop look around when you see it you will know that it is what you want. As far as the SM5 or SE5 I didn't want to fuzz with the clutch (which I'm not good with anyways) and you still get to shift with the paddle shifter with the SE5. I don't know how old you are but you don't have to hold in that clutch at lights and hands don't cramp up. You can do so much with these spyders to make them your own ride. Just go with your gut feeling. You will be happy no matter what you decide.
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When choosing the SM or the SE is all about control. You maybe asking yourself, what are you talking about Arntufun ??? Well, let me explain......
When choosing your Spyder I would get the SM for the fact that you will have control of the Spyder and you will not if you choose the SE. Take for instance at my house. I am the only one that can drive the Spyder, Holly can't. Therfore, I'm in control. If I purchased the SE I have no doubt in my mind she could drive it and then she would not need me any longer. I would hate to see myself being left at home Spyderless or worse, Holly trading my Spyder for one of those RT thingys behind my back. There is not many things a 2012 guy has control of in his house, but this is one thing I do. Maintain control at your house with the SM. 
As far as holding in the clutch at stoplights. thats is not what I do. I always drop it in neutral and just leave my foot on the brake. People say it is to avoid getting rear ended. Trust me, by the time you realize the guy behind you is not going to stop it's to late to do anything anyways.
Last edited by arntufun; 01-19-2012 at 07:55 AM.
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Once you're used to it, the clutch ceases to be an issue. It was simply a cost factor on both of our Spyders. We went with the clutch. No regrets.
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Originally Posted by arntufun
When choosing the SM or the SE is all about control. You maybe asking yourself, what are you talking about Arntufun ??? Well, let me explain......
When choosing your Spyder I would get the SM for the fact that you will have control of the Spyder and you will not if you choose the SE. Take for instance at my house. I am the only one that can drive the Spyder, Holly can't. Therfore, I'm in control. If I purchased the SE I have no doubt in my mind she could drive it and then she would not need me any longer. I would hate to see myself being left at home Spyderless or worse, Holly trading my Spyder for one of those RT thingys behind my back. There is not many things a 2012 guy has control of in his house, but this is one thing I do. Maintain control at your house with the SM.
As far as holding in the clutch at stoplights. thats is not what I do. I always drop it in neutral and just leave my foot on the brake. People say it is to avoid getting rear ended. Trust me, by the time you realize the guy behind you is not going to stop it's to late to do anything anyways.
LOL... control indeed.
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Originally Posted by arntufun
When choosing the SM or the SE is all about control. You maybe asking yourself, what are you talking about Arntufun ??? Well, let me explain......
When choosing your Spyder I would get the SM for the fact that you will have control of the Spyder and you will not if you choose the SE. Take for instance at my house. I am the only one that can drive the Spyder, Holly can't. Therfore, I'm in control. If I purchased the SE I have no doubt in my mind she could drive it and then she would not need me any longer. I would hate to see myself being left at home Spyderless or worse, Holly trading my Spyder for one of those RT thingys behind my back. There is not many things a 2012 guy has control of in his house, but this is one thing I do. Maintain control at your house with the SM.
As far as holding in the clutch at stoplights. thats is not what I do. I always drop it in neutral and just leave my foot on the brake. People say it is to avoid getting rear ended. Trust me, by the time you realize the guy behind you is not going to stop it's to late to do anything anyways.
You do realize she is just LETTING you THINK you are in control - she is still in control my friend.
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Originally Posted by arntufun
... and then she would not need me any longer....
She'd still need you for taking out the trash...
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