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Who has the Oldest Spyder? What's the Mileage? Is it still fun? Any problems?
Who has the Oldest Spyder on the Spyder Lovers Forum?
How many miles have you got on it?
Is it still as much fun as when you got it?
Any Problems BRP or otherwise?
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There are still a lot of 2008s running around. Jim in NY just turned 100,000 miles on his.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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The originals are the 2008 GS's. They are a problem free, fun in the sun (and rain) unit.
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Doesn't Jay Leno have the oldest (chronologically speaking)? Wasn't his serial # 001?
When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
Current stable: 09 Thruxton / 09 FZ6
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Yup, Jay Leno has #1, probably among the lowest mileage of the GS.
john
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Agree..!!
Ask Jay Leno..it's low mileage. We need to find #2...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Doc Doru had the most mileage at one point. Well at least most of his spyder did.
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Corbin Bags and Corbin trailer hitch
Shark 250 Watt Sound System with 2 speakers in front 1 in back
Kurakyn Highway Foot Pegs
Garmin nuvi 1450 LMT with Ram Mount
F1 Queen Slider Windshield
Power Outlet
Shark communtication system
SDC L.E.D. 6" Tail/Brake Light
Gremlin Bell from Tail of the Dragon ride
Cortech tank bag
Kewlmetal adjustable handlebars
Elkas Shocks all the way around
Utopia Backrest
Love my Spyder!!!
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I think that Tina has Lamont's old GS... The mileage isn't near what Jim and Nancy have piled up, but it might be an EARLY bike...
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
But but but.....
The big question is: Would you do it again????????
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Originally Posted by MikeT
The big question is: Would you do it again????????
Not Snoopy, but yes I would, and I did, and I did, and I did, and I did.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Penny and Rick have owned many motorcycles starting in 1974 with Honda’s, then to Suzukis, Gold Wings and ultimately Spyders.
‘74 Honda 360T (pair); ‘78 Suzuki GS 1000 (pair); ‘’82 Honda Aspencade; ‘84 Honda 400; ‘87 Yamaha 1100; ‘99 Honda Valkyrie; ‘01 Suzuki Burgman(triked); ‘02 Honda GL 1800(triked); ‘10 Spyder RTSE; ‘11 Spyder RTSM; ‘12 Spyder RTSL (pair); ‘20 Spyder RTL (current)
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Originally Posted by MikeT
The big question is: Would you do it again????????
Most likely not.
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2008 gs #507 no problems now after getting the recalls fixed approximately 9300 miles on it
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Originally Posted by Dmatney73
2008 gs #507 no problems now after getting the recalls fixed approximately 9300 miles on it
Wow, no time to ride?
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Originally Posted by SNOOPY
Wow, no time to ride?
GS 2009, 23,000. no issues yet, fun, oh yes, even better than Viagra.
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Originally Posted by bigsmoke
GS 2009, 23,000. no issues yet, fun, oh yes, even better than Viagra.
Thats better, just don't understand the 9,000 miles in 7 years unless he has other toys. Lol
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Newer older model
Mine is one month old and just under 1500km.
Baby your Baby...
Chas
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April 2012 bought RT SE 30k miles 2 water pumps only real mechanical problems rear shock leaked dealer won't warranty it
2012 RT A&C bought new 42312 sold July 2018 56k miles currently driving a 2014 RTSE6 LTD bought October 2018 w 6800 miles nicely farkled
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