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[dbxray]

Hi
I'm Buyinga 2012 RTS in March:yes:, and wondering what are thing you would recommend to have add to it?

[lyonsden]

Welcome to SpyderLovers.com. It has been a great place to meet and share information. You'll Love It!
My favorite mod I added is probably the GPS. Now I can just drive and not worry about where I'm going. (Which I don't most of the time anyway):roflblack::roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

Welcome aboard!! :2thumbs:
Adding "farkles" to a bike is such a personal issue that I'd be reluctant to suggest anyting other than to check out the websites of our site sponsors... :thumbup:
More than half of the fun is in the shopping anyway! :roflblack:

[Arr MiHardies]

Agreed. There are lots to choose from. Lights in all shapes and colors for mounting in any place, highway pegs, seat back, possum pushers, and other custom mods. I'd reccomend checking out the site sponsors and looking through the my mods forum for ideas.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELCOME ABOARD,NOW THE FUN BEGINS.....DEFINATELY ADD..GAS....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::rofl black:...................MIKE...:thumbup:.....EVER YTHING ELSE IS OPTIONAL

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: You will like the RTS. This model comes pretty complete. I recommend driving it a thousand miles or so in order to find out what you like or don't like. Then, let the farkleing begin.

On mine, I have added the trunk tail light, a different seat, some floorboards, and some glo ryder lights. That is all I have added in 20K plus miles--and I am pretty happy with it.

My first Spyder, a 2008 GS, had over $6K worth of accessories. It still did not turn it into a RTS though.

Keep us posted.

[NorthStar]

:welcome:

Congratulations on your new purchase. I would suggest that you ride the RT for a bit and determine for yourself what, if any, modifications you want to make to the vehicle. I suspect that the majority of owners here don't add too much more to their RT's because the trike comes pretty well equipped right out of the crate.

I do admit to having performed a number of minor modifications to my Spyder RTs since purchase in early 2010. Were any of these mods absolutely necessary.... not really..... but I enjoy accessorizing my RT to fit my personal tastes. It does come at a price however, and you will be surprised how quickly you will find farkles that you really "need". Good luck curbing what will become your new addiction.

[Mr. White]

Trunk brake light, foot pegs, CB, GPS and XM radio.

:spyder2:

[bullant12]

Hi
I'm Buyinga 2012 RTS in March:yes:, and wondering what are thing you would recommend to have add to it?



EVERYTHING THE IMAGINATION CAN GIVE YOU!!! :yes::yes:The possiblities are endless...:welcome:

[Bob Denman]

EVERYTHING THE IMAGINATION CAN GIVE YOU!!! :yes::yes:The possiblities are endless...:welcome:


He's right you know!
:roflblack: :2thumbs:

[DRTSB]

Welcome, I to am going to pickup my Spyder in the spring, I made my decision partly from comments when I asked for advise from this very friendly forum.

Air Conditioning, other wise ride it for awhile!

Dave

:chat:

[sealfloorboards]

Welcome to SpyderLovers.com. It has been a great place to meet and share information. You'll Love It!
My favorite mod I added is probably the GPS. Now I can just drive and not worry about where I'm going. (Which I don't most of the time anyway):roflblack::roflblack:

I'm far less concerned as to where I'm going than I am in Riding in comfort....but I may be just a bit biased.:dontknow::roflblack:

John
Seal FloorBoards

[daveinva]

:congrats: :welcome:

I vote that you become VERY familiar with the nice folks at ESI Cycle Products-- their upgraded lighting was my first set of purchases I made, they really help improve safe riding.

After that, have fun!

[coz]

welcome to the site . :thumbup: did i recruit you? i can't remember!:roflblack: you shouldn't need to add much to an rt except for a second job:roflblack:. seriously though, lighting should be at the top of the list. be visible. maybe a good horn too. be heard. i'm thinking of using a set of caddy horns.:yes: gotta be different:yikes:

[dbxray]

welcome to the site . :thumbup: did i recruit you? i can't remember!:roflblack: you shouldn't need to add much to an rt except for a second job:roflblack:. seriously though, lighting should be at the top of the list. be visible. maybe a good horn too. be heard. i'm thinking of using a set of caddy horns.:yes: gotta be different:yikes:

yes if you are Cozmos at the other site. thank alot more info here

[Grandpa Spyder]

The RTS is a great machine and is very hi tech, I suggest you buy the extended warranty. I have a 2012 RTS and is not a month old yet. Only have 300 miles on it. The only thing I don't like about it is that it takes too long to start. It has to go through a procedure before you can start it and that takes about 10 seconds which in my humble opinion is for ever it seems like. Welcome to the forum you will learn a lot here and everyone is really helpful.

[coz]

that other site requires six letters in a screen name, so coz became cozmos:thumbup:

[smurfette]

Welcome!!!! The only things you need to add to your new Spyder are a tank of gas, and your tush on the seat!!!

[SpyderAnn01]

Welcome!!!! The only things you need to add to your new Spyder are a tank of gas, and your tush on the seat!!!

:agree: and :welcome:

[Mr. White]

The RTS is a great machine and is very hi tech, I suggest you buy the extended warranty. I have a 2012 RTS and is not a month old yet. Only have 300 miles on it. The only thing I don't like about it is that it takes too long to start. It has to go through a procedure before you can start it and that takes about 10 seconds which in my humble opinion is for ever it seems like. Welcome to the forum you will learn a lot here and everyone is really helpful.

Grandpa, I know you know this, but I had the same problem. I thought about it and now when I walk up to BR1, I put the key in, turn it on, put my helmet and jacket on, climb on and it is ready to start. Try it, you will like it.

:spyder2:

[Major spyder]

moving south of you this year....... hope to have my spyder by then....... lets share the road

[minerdoug]

Welcome aboard! I have dressed my 2011RT Limited with things that I feel makes the machine more fun to ride. Still have a few things to add - You know-time and money;) restrictions

[GloryRyders]

:welcome:..............mods are a personnal thing, whatever your imagination comes up with and your pocketbook can afford!:roflblack:

[bullant12]

The RTS is a great machine and is very hi tech, I suggest you buy the extended warranty. I have a 2012 RTS and is not a month old yet. Only have 300 miles on it. The only thing I don't like about it is that it takes too long to start. It has to go through a procedure before you can start it and that takes about 10 seconds which in my humble opinion is for ever it seems like. Welcome to the forum you will learn a lot here and everyone is really helpful.

I see it this way... whoever wants to "borrow" my Spyder is not going anywhere for a while!nojoke


Grandpa, I know you know this, but I had the same problem. I thought about it and now when I walk up to BR1, I put the key in, turn it on, put my helmet and jacket on, climb on and it is ready to start. Try it, you will like it.

:spyder2:
:agree:

[Bob Denman]

I'm far less concerned as to where I'm going than I am in Riding in comfort....


:agree: Most of the time I only find myself on the "planned" routes when I cross it; getting more and more lost with each passing mile and smile... :roflblack: :thumbup:

[8LEGS]

:welcome:

[todthebod]

Just start researching and it will come to you. After a few times out on the bike, you will realize what you want first and so on. Good luck and have fun. :congrats:

[Oldmanzues]

Two good things to do. First ride a while before you decide what to do. Second, Come to Cuba and check out the mods there, probably only a million or so.
Welcome and ride Safe
Oldmanzues

[Hawk Eye]

:congrats: & :welcome: You will love your new ride.

hhawk Eye :yes: :yes:

[CyncySpyder]

:congrats: & :welcome::welcome:
You have alot of good info listed here. Teddy & I are now on our second RT-S & love it. Adding the Utopia back rest & highway pegs were a major comfort upgrade for those long trips. Adding the GPS was a major funtional upgrade. Adding the HMT brake light & Glo-Ryder wheel hubs were a great safety upgrade as we are now much more visible while nite-ryding. Would love to add the mud-flap lights but not on the budget yet.

Guess it all depends on what your going to be using your Spyder for, so I'd suggest ryding for a few weeks & that will let you know what YOU will need/want going forward.

In case its not been said, you are aware that the cost of the Spyder is just considered the down payment for all the mods your going to be making, right? :dontknow::roflblack::roflblack:

[1VENOM]

Welcome :clap::clap: