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RodO
08-29-2010, 10:00 AM
Picked up the RT A+C yesterday :) Got over 400 km (250 mi) in and am very pleased with the ryde! Haven't explored the entire power band yet but, so far, I've no issues.

Handling is great and may be easier than the GS in terms of steering input. Stability on the highway is solid. The SE5 is an absolute wonder for this style of machine.

The upright ryding position is so much better, with no numbness in my hands which is the case with my GS (only have a 1" riser).

And, most important, my wife is a much happier rider on the RT!!

We're planning a 4,800 km trip in September, so that'll be the true test of Spyder and marriage... ;)

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retired1
08-29-2010, 10:36 AM
:congrats: on the upgrade and making the wife happier!:D
SpyderWolf
08-29-2010, 03:27 PM
:congrats: on your new RT!
chris56
08-30-2010, 01:51 AM
:congrats: good decision - did the same..
fastfraser
08-30-2010, 06:31 AM
:congrats: Waiting for 2011 to come out and will order then .
Lamonster
08-30-2010, 07:25 AM
:congrats::ohyea:
BumbleBee
08-30-2010, 07:30 AM
:congrats: Enjoy your new ryde and ryde safe :2thumbs:
GypsyBill
08-30-2010, 08:40 AM
:congrats: on the new :spyder2:. Enjoy...:2thumbs:
bikeguy
08-30-2010, 09:47 AM
:congrats: on the upgrade. We never had an RS to compare but my wife also loves the ride on the RT.

Cotton
ARtraveler
08-30-2010, 11:30 AM
:congrats: on the new ride. Very important to keep the wife happy. In my opinion, compared to the GS, the RTS is a very different ride.
Neez
08-30-2010, 12:12 PM
Congrats on finding a ryde that suits your needs better, Rod-O! I am a little uncomfortable about some respondents referring to it as an "upgrade", however. I mean, put a crotch rocket rider on a Goldwing and see if he figures it's an upgrade! Remember looking for girlfriends in high school? Some fellows liked them built for comfort and some liked them built for speed, lol. Best of luck on your trip. Hope the RT turns out to be everything you were looking for.
AntelopeSpyder
08-30-2010, 01:37 PM
Congrats on the new ride :congrats:
Justin
08-30-2010, 01:47 PM
Congrats on finding a ryde that suits your needs better, Rod-O! I am a little uncomfortable about some respondents referring to it as an "upgrade", however. I mean, put a crotch rocket rider on a Goldwing and see if he figures it's an upgrade! Remember looking for girlfriends in high school? Some fellows liked them built for comfort and some liked them built for speed, lol. Best of luck on your trip. Hope the RT turns out to be everything you were looking for.

To me they're not even the same bike. If I had to double all the time I 'd get the RT. It is one boring bike.I figure if you have to putt around all the time you might as well enjoy the tunes and relax because there is no performance in it whatsoever. It's definitely not an upgrade, just a different stroke for a different folk.