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Took the Plunge - 2017 RT Limited (gray) is now in the garage!
Hi Gang!
New Spyder owner here, in Las Vegas. Couldn't resist all the rebates and extended warranty. I am currently pouring through all the posts on this incredibly informative forum, looking at mods to add-on, etc. So far, loving the ride!!
Feel free to reply back with any advice you may have, any "must-haves", etc. The riding season here is quite long!
Thanks!
Todd
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Originally Posted by Spiceman64
Hi Gang!
New Spyder owner here, in Las Vegas. Couldn't resist all the rebates and extended warranty. I am currently pouring through all the posts on this incredibly informative forum, looking at mods to add-on, etc. So far, loving the ride!!
Feel free to reply back with any advice you may have, any "must-haves", etc. The riding season here is quite long!
Thanks!
Todd
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Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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Congratulations and welcome. I have been riding my 2016 RTL for about 6 weeks now. I really love this machine. I went from a Goldwing to the Spyder and don't regret it at all. In fact I wish I did it sooner. While the info on this site is excellent, I decided to ride the machine to see what I thought it needed and so far I think an upgraded sway bar and something to eliminate the belt vibration is in my future. Also the radio reception is poor but since I listen through my helmet, I'm not too worried about that. Everything else I would like are cosmetic in nature. Chris
2021 RT Limited
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Congrats on your new bike. I suggest that you ignore most of the farkle advice and ride the vehicle for a while. Things that some people say these bikes need is not an issue for other people (example in my case is the sway bar). Ride the bike and then decide on customization items that fit your specific needs.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
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Congrats and welcome ...
Congrats on a beautiful machine that will bring you years of enjoyment..! Welcome to (I.M.O.) the best forum out there for information on these machines. Looking forward to hearing from you as you enjoy it traveling to all of your destinations..!
2016 RT-Ltd
Bajaron swaybar
Spyderpops trunk light
Elka stage 2 front shocks
Extra longbrake pedal
brake modulator
Centramatic wheel balancers on the front and rear.
Rivco dual flag holder
Tricled mirror turn signal indicators
with American and Texas flags
Lamonster Magic Mirrors
missing belt guard
Lambskin seat cover from Smokey mountain sheepskin.com
Tricled 360 degree led Headlights
Lamonster led fog lights
Baker air wings
2019 Silverado Duramax dually
2019 Cyclone 4007 toyhauler
Spyderpops bumpskid w led light
Rivco brand footrest
spydermanexhaust.com exhaust
had my exhaust installed @ Spyder in the hills.
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Welcome to the forum...
...and congratulations on your new Spyder!! I know you will love the ryde. Be sure to check out this link on the forum... http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
Jim
Ryde, eat, sleep.... repeat
2019 Spyder RT Limited Pearl White/Dark
LaMonster drink holder with X-Grip
LaMonster Belt Dampener
Lamonster USB cable with extension
Variously called Stormtrooper, Pearl, and Goober by wife and various (friends?)
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Originally Posted by Spiceman64
Hi Gang!
New Spyder owner here, in Las Vegas. Couldn't resist all the rebates and extended warranty. I am currently pouring through all the posts on this incredibly informative forum, looking at mods to add-on, etc. So far, loving the ride!!
Feel free to reply back with any advice you may have, any "must-haves", etc. The riding season here is quite long!
Thanks!
Todd
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Maybe we can get together for breakfast........hisst. Where did you buy it from. ......
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Congradulations
Red Rock rally is close to you and is coming up the end of this month. If you could make it up there (St. George UT) you would meet lots of owners and even talk to venders. Its a great time and lots of information. Bob
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and on the new
Read the Do's and Don'ts if you have not already done so. Start with lights. You cannot have to many of those. I like the General Dynamics trunk light and the TriCled LED's.
Give yourself a thousand miles or so before any riding modifications. Shocks, seats, etc. Big ticket items and you may or may not need them for your comfort. A thousand miles in the saddle and you will know. You might have Joe and Ann (Squared Away Alignment) give your a look over. Many come from the factory--not aligned properly. If yours does not need an adjustment, they will not charge you for it. They also have lots of add on goodies.
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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Welcome welcome....
To both the spyder world and this almost always awesome site...congrats on the new ryde.. There is a wealth of information here and you can ask if you don't see what your looking for...We will get back to you post haste...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Congrats from TricLED
Congrats on your new Spyder! Brand new ride is always nice.
TricLED would like to offer new owner 10% of your purchase of our brand product to new owners.
Enjoy and many happy miles ahead!
- Cindy
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Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Thanks for the warm welcome!!
Thanks all! I'm going to ride that 1K miles before I start the customization process. Also have to take into consideration how the Mrs. feels about the ride. I read the do's and don'ts for new riders thread before I purchased!! I love to research stuff before purchasing, especially stuff that costs 5 figures!
Place of purchase?.. Ride Now Rancho on the north side of town.
Rally in St. George?... I'd like to get a bit more local riding under my belt before I do a road trip. Thanks for the invite tho! Related - There's a riding club here, correct? Mojave Desert, I think? I've got to look them up and become a member!
Laser alignment - yeah - read up on that too. Those who get it done absolutely love it. Definitely want to get that done, or at least looked at.
Discounts for new riders?... Love it! Bring it on!!
Looking forward to meeting the locals on the next ride.
I think that covers it for now.
Enjoy the ride,
Spiceman
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Hey Spiceman, Welcome. You'll enjoy the ride. But, come on...... Vegas to St George IS a local ride. You'll be missing a great time and the opportunity to connect with some very fine people (and me)
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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Congratulations and welcome again Spiceman, What they said, I rode my stock '13 RTL for 4,000 miles before I could get Tric-LED's Ultimate bundle installed at Spyderfest, that alone made the wife and I feel safer out amongst the cagers ... daytime and night.
We've all seen it a million times on OSHA posters at shops, "Safety First", then what makes you happy when you feel like it. There's so many options, it was nice seeing hundreds of other Spyders at a Spyder event to really judge what I needed versus thought I needed... Asking other ryders, why did you get "that" and would you .... questions really helped.
Enjoy the ride, see the country! Wear those tires out! Watch out tho, some days my cheeks hurt so bad from smiling (the ones up by my nose....), though I do have a Beadrider seat for those 560 mile days like yesterday...
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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[QUOTE=Spiceman64;1299999]Hi Gang!
New Spyder owner here, in Las Vegas. Couldn't resist all the rebates and extended warranty. I am currently pouring through all the posts on this incredibly informative forum, looking at mods to add-on, etc. So far, loving the ride!!
Feel free to reply back with any advice you may have, any "must-haves", etc. The riding season here is quite long!
Thanks!
Todd
Spiceman Spyder.jpg[/QUOTE In Las Vegas it's in the Garage why you should be riding at least go see Joe and Ann at Squared Away and get alignment checked
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