Who has the Oldest Spyder? What's the Mileage? Is it still fun? Any problems?

[RD2WK]

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?

[SNOOPY]

1 year old

4000 miles

yes still fun

yes BRP problems


Do I win?





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[SpyderAnn01]

There are still a lot of 2008s running around. Jim in NY just turned 100,000 miles on his.

[hchays]

The originals are the 2008 GS's. They are a problem free, fun in the sun (and rain) unit.

[SNOOPY]

But but but.....

[asp125]

Doesn't Jay Leno have the oldest (chronologically speaking)? Wasn't his serial # 001?

[MikeT]

But but but.....

The big question is: Would you do it again????????

[Bob Denman]

But but but.....

That's what you get for trying to sneak some "Dog Years", past us!

[Spyderjockey]

There are still a lot of 2008s running around. Jim in NY just turned 100,000 miles on his.

We now have 102,268 miles on our Spyder. It still really is lots and lots of fun, and has become a member of the family

[Bob Denman]

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...

[AbNormy]

April 2012 bought RT SE 30k miles 2 water pumps only real mechanical problems rear shock leaked dealer won't warranty it

[windancer]

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?

i have a 2012 RT , have 18.600 mile bought is 14 months ago, still love my bike.. And still love to ride....

[sledmaster]

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?

This thread was started asking who has the oldest Spyder. PE Number 6.jpg

So I ask, where are all of the OLDEST original 2008 GS Spyders, like the first 100? Or first 1000 for that matter?

Are they all sitting in storage? There have to be some of the first 100 units still getting ridden hard, are there not? Are the owners just not active on this forum? WTF?

It is RARE for me to ever see a 2008 Premier Edition with a serial number below 100, let alone below 1000.

So if by "OLDEST" we are talking lowest serial number of 2008s, step up everyone. Where are the first 100? There has to be more than just one of us on here?

[Dmatney73]

This thread was started asking who has the oldest Spyder. PE Number 6.jpg

So I ask, where are all of the OLDEST original 2008 GS Spyders, like the first 100? Or first 1000 for that matter?

Are they all sitting in storage? There have to be some of the first 100 units still getting ridden hard, are there not? Are the owners just not active on this forum? WTF?

It is RARE for me to ever see a 2008 Premier Edition with a serial number below 100, let alone below 1000.

So if by "OLDEST" we are talking lowest serial number of 2008s, step up everyone. Where are the first 100? There has to be more than just one of us on here?

I have #507 of the premier edition, 2008 gs

[teadave]

This thread was started asking who has the oldest Spyder. PE Number 6.jpg

So I ask, where are all of the OLDEST original 2008 GS Spyders, like the first 100? Or first 1000 for that matter?

Are they all sitting in storage? There have to be some of the first 100 units still getting ridden hard, are there not? Are the owners just not active on this forum? WTF?

It is RARE for me to ever see a 2008 Premier Edition with a serial number below 100, let alone below 1000.

So if by "OLDEST" we are talking lowest serial number of 2008s, step up everyone. Where are the first 100? There has to be more than just one of us on here?

I have #260. 17000 miles or so. Still riding. Looks like this now.(plasti-dip) 20131128_165906[1].jpg

[capt.jim]

I have PE 459, 48,000 miles, ride it everyday, love it. Replaced the oil sender once.
I have a 13 ST also, #589, it's OK. Sure am glad I didn't trade my GS for it!

[sledmaster]

I have PE 459, 48,000 miles, ride it everyday, love it. Replaced the oil sender once.
I have a 13 ST also, #589, it's OK. Sure am glad I didn't trade my GS for it!

There we go. Captain Jim and I both kept a 2008 GS while we also have a 2013 ST. I too am glad I kept one of my 2008s, they are still VERY fun to ride. Quicker, faster, better handling, still a complete and total riot to ride. The 2013 sits the rider more upright and is more comfortable, but I admit the 2008, with all of the updates, is solid. I would not hesitate to take it across the country right now today. Wish I could.

To that end, I constantly watch craigslist to see when someone is unloading a 2008 with low miles. If you act fast you can pick one up at a great price, IMO. They are out there and they do come up for sale, sometimes they have been sitting and the owner just wants to get some equity out of it, so they will let it go cheap. They've been going for less in Wisconsin than they have been in Minnesota, one just has to watch.

And thanks to the rest of you Premier Edition owners for stepping up and being heard! We know there are more out there........

[one50npump]

I have #21.
I was once told by a can am rep that he remembers having 15-20 in the demo fleet, so I'd guess they're long gone.
approx. 9000 miles on #21. I am original owner even though #21 did some travelling before being purchased. It started at a dealer in New York that went out of business, so bank got the inventory of that dealer. Then a dealer in Wisconsin bought from bank, where I bought it and brought it back to Kansas City with 5 miles on it.

I also spent about an hour and a half on the phone with Can Am a couple years ago where he and I actually went thru VINs and build dates. They didnt necessarily come down the line in numerical order. The build date on my #21 was actually earlier than some that had lower numbers. They may have been grouped by auto/manual tranny, color, etc. Yes, I know mine isnt the oldest, but its darn close