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    Default I will own one soon...if Julie says I can

    I want a SLING SHOT WOW....
    I give it a big 10 thumbs up...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Motorcycledave View Post
    I want a SLING SHOT WOW....
    I give it a big 10 thumbs up...
    They are pretty nice....

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    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    They are a cool looking machine. But, I have heard people say that they are a bit hard to get out of. Did you try one Dave?

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    What has prompted this enthusiasm?
    Di you get a chance to sit in one, or maybe even DRIVE one??
    They DO look like a lot of fun; I'll stick with my RT.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    What has prompted this enthusiasm?
    Di you get a chance to sit in one, or maybe even DRIVE one??
    They DO look like a lot of fun; I'll stick with my RT.
    I'm happy for Dave but I also prefer my Spyder.
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    It's tough on those of us waiting. All the dealers were sent 3 - one mandated for demos, and the other two for new owners. Unfortunately, I am #3 on the list...
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    Default Own One

    They are a nice looking ride

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    there is a dealer on long island that is having demo rides in a couple of weeks, as soon as we find out when we are going, i just hope i can get in and out of it
    NO BIKE AT THIS TIME

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    Getting in one is easy ...
    Bring along a milk crate: climb up on it, and just FALL into it!
    I haven't got the exit strategy figured-out yet...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    well i hope to bring enough friends to help me out of it
    NO BIKE AT THIS TIME

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    Park under a tree with a large overhanging branch...
    Once you stop; throw a rope up over the branch, and...

    Wait! You better not; folks might think that you're getting lynched!
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    Default Good luck..!!

    hope you get the OK. You must have come in contact with one recently.... had many old english sports car so that is out of my system..but have at it...
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    Once the after market solves the storage problem it will be on my radar. As is you can buy a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread with it (if you carry your helmet with you). Doesn't look like it will pass muster as a tourer...yet. Same engine as my GMC Terrain.
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    They are kool looking machines.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Magdave View Post
    Once the after market solves the storage problem it will be on my radar. As is you can buy a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread with it (if you carry your helmet with you). Doesn't look like it will pass muster as a tourer...yet. Same engine as my GMC Terrain.
    Dave,
    Would a system like the one used on the T-Rex work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Dave,
    Would a system like the one used on the T-Rex work?

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    You tryin to get rid of me? That is a good start but I am waiting till I can get a good sized suitcase rack on it or even a Thule Quest Cargo Bag

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    Nope... Not trying to get rid of you; just trying to broaden your perspective a bit!

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    Default I got in and out of them

    At Myrtle Beach and Daytona and it seemed easier than my Camaro. Looking at pictures definitely don't do them justice. I had told myself how inefficient they are and that one wouldn't be right for me, but when I saw and sat in one all of those thoughts disappeared.

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    So, what do you think; are they an addition to the garage? A replacement? A weekend fling???
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    Default Maybe a replacement

    For my Harley, but never could I imagine replacing my Spyder with anything other than another Spyder. If I could get my hands on one, I would have a Slingshot tomorrow and work out the details later.

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    Build an addition on the garage!
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    Default That

    Sounds like a plan!

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    Remember: add at LEAST two more bays than you think that you'll EVER need...
    That way; the next addition should be at least a couple of years away!
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    Yes I did, not only is is easier to get into and out of than a T-Rex it is less money by a bunch
    and it has a Chevrolet engine not a motorcycle engine..... big plus


    Quote Originally Posted by bscrive View Post
    They are a cool looking machine. But, I have heard people say that they are a bit hard to get out of. Did you try one Dave?

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    Hi dave,

    Re: I will own one soon...if Julie says I can

    Will you have it by January when I stop in?



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