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Hi guys,I bought a 2012 Red Touring model RT? a few days ago and just got into the forum. Just want to say hi and I am in Lake Wales Florida and had to trade in my 2008 Goldwing (loaded and maxed out in chrome) because of my back problems. I was getting scared of dropping the bike and had lost confidence in being able to handle the heavy ass bike. The Spyder I bought has as much storage space as my wing and a decent sterio. I like the sound of the loud pipes on the Harleys but I like my rock and roll much more. I am hoping the new bike will let me ride more. I really really hated to part with the Wing but had to make a choice. Now if I can find a power source in the front of the spyder so I can hook up the gps and I-pod I will be set. I really don't under stand why the power outlett in the back and not one in the front or even the small storage area between the legs. I know it is probably covered in the forum and will be looking the next few days but just wanted to say hi to everyone.
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Welcome aboard and congrats on the new Ryde. There is a lot go great info hear and even better people 
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Welcome!!!!! The Spyder is a second chance for many of us who could no longer ride on 2 wheels. There are some great knowledgeable people here, if you have questions ask, I am sure someone will know the answer!
Again, welcome!
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Hi-jack alert!!!!
Ok as a lurker on this board and an owner of a Gold Wing, for those of you that moved to a Spyder from a Wing:
- what attracted you to the Spyder over the Wing?
- your thoughts on the torque curve as compared to the Wing? In other words, where does the Spyder start making power?
- how does your SO like the seating as compared to the Wing?
- what about the wind for your SO again as compared to the........?
Taking a long look at the Spyder versus a Wing before I buy my next bike.
Thanks all.
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 Originally Posted by krbos
Hi-jack alert!!!!
Ok as a lurker on this board and an owner of a Gold Wing, for those of you that moved to a Spyder from a Wing:
- what attracted you to the Spyder over the Wing?
- your thoughts on the torque curve as compared to the Wing? In other words, where does the Spyder start making power?
- how does your SO like the seating as compared to the Wing?
- what about the wind for your SO again as compared to the........?
Taking a long look at the Spyder versus a Wing before I buy my next bike.
Thanks all.
I had my wing back in 2006, moved from a VTX 1800. This was my first wing, loved the smooth quite torquey engine. However the ride was not as comfortable as I expected it to be, I had to put floorboards on to get ride of knee pain. Shock where hash hench lots of GL riders spend close to 6k putting on a full Monty kit. The biggest issue was for my wife she had real trouble getting on and off, she is small and would have to climb up, knee on seat and twist, to the point she stop ridding with me.
Don't get me wrong I liked the wing, a good all round bike, but I started to look for a new bike. Didn't feel that mother Honda had done enough with the 2012 model for me to buy another, I looked at the victory vision and a few others.
I got an offer of a demo event ride in the mail (proof that marketing does work) from can-am. I did a lot of research, joined this board and learned a lot. Took the spyder out for a very long test ride, fell in love with it. Traded the GL and I've never regretted it once. My reason had nothing to do with wanting 3 wheels, being in my late 40's I could still Handel the GL no fear of dropping. It was comfort, features, looks and just great fun to ride.
The Spyder is to me the perfect long distant touring machine. The wife loves it, she can get on and off real easy plus she can do all of this before I even get on the spyder. I did put seal floorboards on because I prefer boards to pegs. She uses these as a step up to the rear boards.
The engine on the spyder takes some getting used too, it likes too run at higher RPM, you feel the power 5k and up. You can not cruse at 30 mph in 5th gear. You have to stay above 3.5 k RPM, but you get used to it. It's a V-Twin so not as smooth but then again what else is, maybe the new BMW are the closest but I didn't like them either after the test ride. Anyone looking the the new BMW K1600 should look at the Concourse or the Goldwing, the BMW try's to be both rather than be good at one thing.
My wife loves the spyder, hated the GL with a passion to high, too much wind buffering. The spyder as motorized windscreen which the GL should have had years ago. Love that I can lower it then when we hit the highway just raise it up. The top buffering as gone lot smoother, not as much leg coverage especially in the rain as the GL but I'm going to order Baker Built Air Wings to take care of that.
I purchased the RT limited and prefere it over my wing any day, but I have read other stories on the GL riders forum whom have regretted the move. Take a test ride and see for you self. Local dealers in in MA will be happy to take you out. There is a demo event this weekend in north Conway NH.
BTW, the Spyder pulls our cargo trailer much better than the GL ever did.
im in Bellingham MA if your close your welcome to swing by and take a look, pm me.
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Congratulations Sluggo,
You have just landed in the middle of a pile of some of the best, friendliest and most knowledgable people you will ever come across. Welcome aboard and...........
Ride in comfort,
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 Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the New Ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood
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Originally Posted by krbos
Hi-jack alert!!!!
Ok as a lurker on this board and an owner of a Gold Wing, for those of you that moved to a Spyder from a Wing:
- what attracted you to the Spyder over the Wing?
- your thoughts on the torque curve as compared to the Wing? In other words, where does the Spyder start making power?
- how does your SO like the seating as compared to the Wing?
- what about the wind for your SO again as compared to the........?
Taking a long look at the Spyder versus a Wing before I buy my next bike.
Thanks all.
I just went from a 2008 GoldWing fully loaded with almost 9000.00 of chrome. I have a bad back and had lost my confidence on the wing as far as holding it up and going around curces,grass,gravel and such. Now I just put my foot on the footpeg and climb over the saddle.The spyder seems to be really well made and has a good music system as did my Goldwing. Some people like the loud pipes but I like the rock and roll. I could have went to a trike at a additional 18,000.00 plus using my bike. I only have a few hundred miles so far but am impressed with the tourer model I bought. The red one. It actually has more storage than the goldwing and a lot of access if you want them.Hope this helps bro
sluggo
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on your purchase. This is a great forum. Welcome to the 
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Mike....I also switched from a Wing and have not looked back.....you might want to look into J&M speakers I have heard (pun) some good things about them...and they are reasonable.....
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