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Missing two
First let me unequivocally say I love my Spyder. Honestly, it's one of if not the best open air riding experiences I've ever had. That said......I'm missing - still have the urge - to ride on two.
That brings me to the reason for this post. I'm very close to purchasing a KTM 990 SMT (dealer and I have agreed on OTD price).
My question. Have done a lot of research but when you're reading an owners forum there's lots of room and reason($$$)for bias. That said, I have a lot of faith in our Spyder community and wonder if anyone here has owned or currently owns one and would be willing to share their likes - dislikes.
Thanks....jer
Last edited by Jeriatric; 02-14-2013 at 12:13 PM.
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I also deam of being back on two wheels but due to physical problems that won't happen. now on to the fun stuff. I have owned a few KTM's in the past and they are wonderful rugged bikes with one caveat. How's your dealer? Do they have parts and a decent tech otherwise it can be a nightmare to keep things on the road. Similar to Ducati and Moto Guzzi, great bikes, no support!
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Late last year I met a nice person riding a KTM. He had 50k miles on it after a south America trip, that tells me this bike was a dependable one.
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Slight Hi-jack-----
Thanks for the clip Bob. One of my three favorite "biker" movies.
A few months back I rented and watched
Wild Ones, Easy Rider, and Wild Hogs in a two day period. Lots of cliches, but great entertainment.
Sorry: Now back to the thread.
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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Easy Rider
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Classic Bob. Just in case someone wants a replica.
201213%20Capt%20America.jpg
$13,950.00 obo - @ a shop near me.
Ride on
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KTM 990 SMT? Same size motor as the Spyder in half the weight? Mmmm, yes please! Good luck keeping the front wheel on the ground.
When life throws you curves, aim for the apex
Current stable: 09 Thruxton / 09 FZ6
Sold List: 97 Ninja500R, 03 SV650K3, 01 Ducati 750Sport Dark, 73 CB350/4, 03 F650GSA, 08 Gixxer600, 03 Gixxer600, 91 VFR750F, 09 KLX250, 06 Thruxton 900, 08 Spyder RS , 12 Street TripleR, 15 RC390, 02 VFR800, 09 KLX250S, 10 F650GS
JLohPhotos
... Motorcycles are kind of like Baskin Robbins... You're looking at 31 flavors of ice cream, don't you kind of want to know what they all taste like?...
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Well if you have any EMPTY containers that you'd like to get rid of...
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$18.50 a quart??
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Update - Happy Happy Happy!
After several trips up the hill. Palms to Pines Highway - 300+ miles to date. All I can say is.
Finding the right canyon carving, super slab capable, light weight, nimble machine isn't easy....until you discover the KTM 990 SM T. And astonishingly it was a good fit for me right out of the box (6'-4" 225lbs)
That said, there's a Corbin on order. Lovem or hatem it's a saddle that works for me.
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Originally Posted by Jerbear
After several trips up the hill. Palms to Pines Highway - 300+ miles to date. All I can say is.
Finding the right canyon carving, super slab capable, light weight, nimble machine isn't easy....until you discover the KTM 990 SM T. And astonishingly it was a good fit for me right out of the box (6'-4" 225lbs)
That said, there's a Corbin on order. Lovem or hatem it's a saddle that works for me.
So you bought the bike after all Jer? You kept the Spyder, right?
Happy Spyder Owner
States visited on the Spyder.
And if we live life without a passion, then we're not living.
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Originally Posted by Ga Blue Knight
I also deam of being back on two wheels but due to physical problems that won't happen. now on to the fun stuff. I have owned a few KTM's in the past and they are wonderful rugged bikes with one caveat. How's your dealer? Do they have parts and a decent tech otherwise it can be a car accessories nightmare to keep things on the road. Similar to Ducati and Moto Guzzi, great bikes, no support!
Hello one simple question for you. Which is best online site to purchase light parts of spyder?
Last edited by Lorcpol; 02-23-2013 at 02:44 AM.
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Originally Posted by Jerbear
Are U KIDEN
The only way anyone would get my Spyder would be to steal it.....and there would be a battle they would have to win first.
Got the SMT so I wouldn't tear the Spyder up running in the twisties. How hard was I running it? Well, ask the kid who works at Orange Uranium cycle shop who was firmly planted on his bosses 1000cc crotch rocket and couldn't drop me going up Palms to Pines. his comment when we dismounted at the look out......REALLY! I didn't think they could..........
You one hard ryding dude you are.
Happy Spyder Owner
States visited on the Spyder.
And if we live life without a passion, then we're not living.
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As for me
Physical problems have taken me away from 2 wheels altogether with the exception of the occasional spin on my wife's Morphous. (that statement was almost as much fun as considering Danica Patrick and a pole) I would have a new GoldWing bagger if I was able. As for me, the Pyder has kept us 2 up and happy. Yes, I miss 2 wheels but I surely treasure my life with the Pyder.
Patrick
2011 RTS 2006 Yamaha Morphous
2017 F150 2015 MINI Cooper S IBA 56167
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