New ryde...

[Raprider]

Happy New Year, SpyderLovers...

After about 5 years or so of lusting after the Spyder...after about 5 demo rides in the past year or so...after looking semi-actively since May, actively since October...the fine folks over at Smith Marine called me today to say my new ryde is ready :yes:

I'll be ryding a new 2016 ST-S in Steel Black Metallic.
I really liked the ST Limited, so I added saddlebags, audio, heated grips...and swaybar, foglights...and a backrest for the missus, who not only encouraged this purchase but also authorized the use of about 50 square feet in the garage.

OMG!
I started riding almost 30 years ago on a Honda Rebel 250, graduated to a Honda Shadow 500, and then the 1996 Yamaha Virago 750 I purchased in 1998.

One day soon, maybe when it breaches freezing here in NJ, my hands will finally wrap around a new, unfamiliar set of grips...and I can begin to ride the rubber right the hell off 'em!

I'll be asking lots of questions and I look forward to learning a lot from all of you and hopefully meeting, greeting and ryding with many of you!

I may have to ask Lamont to change my profile name from Raprider to Rapryder...but y'all can call me...excited beyond words :ohyea:

Raprider

[SPYD3R]

WELCOME & ENJOY...... :yes:
Dan P
SPYD3R

[Chupaca]

You took your sweet time but will now enjoy what you have been reading about..:clap::2thumbs:

[Little Blue]

Sounds Sooooooo Gooooood. I made the same decision in Nov. 2016. Welcome to Spyder World.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: on your new ryde. Some pictures would be nice. :yes:

[Samson]

Wow, That's a lot of research, fantastic. Hope it warms up soon for you so you can give it a go.

[mark4Jesus]

Congratulations, and welcome from Tennessee!

[Buckeye Bleau]

I was entertained by your enthusiasm, I wonder how you are going to make it through to ryding season. The byte of the Spyder has got you good, enjoy!

Joe

[Ranman42]

Lots of knowledgeable folks here. :congrats: on your ryde. Enjoy it.

[smoof]

congratulations and welcome

[Pirate looks at --]

:congrats::welcome:

[Don'tPanic]

Congratulations on your new ryde!
I'd also been drooling over Spyders for about 5 years, and finally have an orange one in my garage. Looking forward to ryding with you!

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:congrats:on your spyder and :welcome:to the spyder web. Dale

[PrairieSpyder]

:congrats: :nopic:

[Raprider]

Thanks for all your welcomes and well-wishes!
I went over to the dealer yesterday to check out my new ryde with all the accessories they added, go over some of the basics and snap a few photos.
Lead tech Joe spent about an hour giving an overview...started 'er up...whoo-hoo!
Sadly, its about single digits and the recent snow has the roads all crudded up, so it will remain in their garage til...tbd.


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[IGETAROUND]

Congratulations and a outstanding looking ryde, enjoy when the weather will allow

[DGoebel]

Beautiful new Spyder, and a VERY nice dealer too. May your first rides be soon and pleasant!

[SteveP]

A long courtship for sure ... but I guarantee you will be in love :riding:

[trucker1]

Welcome to the gang. Enjoy the new Ryde. Happy trails

[nandyman1]

:clap:

[Highwayman2013]

Congrats. Enjoy it when the weather allows!

[opiewhan]

Enjoy your NEW Spyder.. I can only say that of all the vehicles (many) I was always excited for the first 3 or 4 months of driving a new (mostly used) vehicle, then the fun just WASNT there, Ive had my Spyder for 3 years and I enjoy riding ever chance I get, and in Texas we ride all year:D sorry people up north.. Get used to people wanting to examine your ride and asking questions about the Spyder..