Wing to Spyder RT

[shrubs]

Well, I did it today... Got rid of my Wing and bought a white RT Limited. I will have to wait about a week to pick it up as I wanted some options installed and the dealer is three hours away. If they were closer, I'd be on it now. Alas...can't wait to get it home and start riding. I do ride as my Wing was a '10 and I had just under 40K.

Loved the Wing but I'm only a 29" inseam and had too many problems in reaching the ground with flat feet. ;)

[ARtraveler]

Welcome to the site and congrats on the new ryde. :2thumbs:

[Cruzr Joe]

Welcome and be sure to read the Do's and Don'ts on the Spyder that are posted on this forum, it sure helped me to learn about my cool machine.

Cruzr Joe


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[btcherm]

:congrats::welcome::clap::spyder2::clap:53423

[harrypottar]

:congrats::welcome:

harry

[SpyderMarkus]

:congrats:on your new :spyder2: from one retired USAF member to another. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!

[spyder3]

Welcome and congrats!! on your new :spyder2:

[SteveMac]

:agree::congrats::welcome::yes:

[SpyderAnn01]

:welcome:

[Boriken]

:congrats:on your new ryde.

[Rustler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on your new :spyder2: !

[granpa in Cincy]

Where in Ohio? I went from an '02 wing to Spyder RT in 2010 with 64000 miles. I too have 29" inseam + arthur in knees. Made it difficult to hold wing up at traffic light with wife and luggage.
that made between 1300/1400 lbs to hold up. Now have just over 18000 miles on Spyder.

[Ivorspyder]

:congrats: Welcome.I traded my Goldwing with 89000 miles for a Spyder RT Limited.That was beginning July and I now have 2500 miles.I love riding the Spyder but it does take 500 miles or so to get used to it.Look on this forum for the postings on the correct way to ride the Spyder.You will really find useful info.


Ivor:spyder:

[SpydeRider2010]

WELCOME !!! :clap:
you're gonna have a blast :yes:

[JJW SpyderRider]

:welcome:

[Slybird]

:congrats: and welcome to our family, from one ex-Winger to another! You'll LOVE your Limited. Back on April 28th, I got into my second RT, a 2012 Lava Bronze Limited, and have put just under 10,000 miles on it so far. Enjoy, my friend!!!

[Tin Man]

:ohyea:Gongrats on your new Ride....:yes:

[Chief One]

Congrats !
Did the same thing a month ago. Wing for Spyder. Just remember-no matter how you try-you wont find the hand brake! I have looked!:sour:
Still looking!;)

Chief

[Moosemanj]

Welcome, your gonna love your new Spyder!

[Wiredux]

Congrats.


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[NoJive]

Welcome to the family!!!!

[Daisyjoe]

:congrats: and welcome to Spyder Land!

[shrubs]

Thanx all for the Welcome. I've been lurking here for a while and reading before I joined. Lots of great info and a great community here.


Where in Ohio?

Dayton area.

[CyncySpyder]

:yes::congrats: & :welcome::yes:

As you've already found out, you've found the :firstplace:site on the www for
ANYthing & EVERYthing :spyder: related :2thumbs: We're more like an extended family here, always willing to share the experience:thumbup:

Ohio has a great group centered just a little north of you & their site is
www.ohiospyderryders.org (http://www.ohiospyderryders.org) if I may suggest introducing yourself there as well, if you already haven't.

Also, here's a couple of links that may have been mentioned earlier by others, but this way you don't have to search, just point, click and read.

This one is for ALL New RT Owners, something to just check & keep and eye on:http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?34743-WARNING-FOR-ALL-RT-OWNERS-*-You-may-want-to-check-this-on-your-machine
(http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?34743-WARNING-FOR-ALL-RT-OWNERS-*-You-may-want-to-check-this-on-your-machine)
:firstplace:And this one is the Best Thread for ALL New Spyder Owners:firstplace:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners (http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?41346-quot-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners)

Teddy & I are right down the road from you in Northern KY/Cincy, so if you ever want to get together for a ryde, just send us a PM. We also have a local Cincy Group, very casual tho and we usually meet on Sundays at the Eden Park OverLook right outside of downtown if you'd ever like to join us, your more than welcome:2thumbs:

[granpa in Cincy]

Thanx all for the Welcome. I've been lurking here for a while and reading before I joined. Lots of great info and a great community here.



Dayton area.

Are you shrubs2000 on GL1800Riders?

[shrubs]

That's me!

Dealer called last night and all parts are in and it should be ready Saturday AM. Will know for sure today!

[CyncySpyder]

That's me! Dealer called last night and all parts are in and it should be ready Saturday AM. Will know for sure today!

:yes:I know you've gotta be like a kid at Christmas time right about now:yes:
:congrats:

[Kratos]

:welcome::congrats: and welcome to the :firstplace: forum!

[CyncySpyder]

:dontknow:Which dealer are you working with, if you don't mind me asking:hun:

[shrubs]

Bought it from Honda East. Long drive but they've been great.

[Oldmanzues]

Welcome to the Group. Looking forward to meeting you and perhaps ride some.
Oldmanzues

[d.o.spyder-rts]

:congrats: on your spyder purchase and:welcome:to the family. Dale

[Rar]

:congrats: on your :spyder2: purchase and welcome to the forum. Wishing you many happy miles. :yes::yes::yes:

[shrubs]

Picked her up today and drover her 165 miles home.

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[NancysToy]

:congrats:

[granpa in Cincy]

Will be time for 600 mile service next week :shocked::clap:. :congrats:


How was the wind riding home? I cut my ride short this afternoon due to the wind. nojoke

[spyder3]

:congrats: on your new :spyder2:!! you also picked the fastest and most reliable color!!:clap:

[shrubs]

Re-introduction as I'm finally back in the saddle again....

I went to Honda East in Tolodo today and was followed home by my new '13. Most know that my '12 was totaled after I was ran into by a taxi.

Plus.. I was able to meet rhansen309 and his wife while I was there.

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[Coyne Spyder]

Glad you are "back in the saddle". I too traded a Wing for a 2012 Spyder RT and love it. Let us know your comparison between the '12 and your new '13.

[CapNCrunch]

:congrats: Welcome.I traded my Goldwing with 89000 miles for a Spyder RT Limited.That was beginning July and I now have 2500 miles.I love riding the Spyder but it does take 500 miles or so to get used to it.Look on this forum for the postings on the correct way to ride the Spyder.You will really find useful info.


Ivor:spyder:

You are SO right! But, once you get the hang of it ...... LOOK OUT!!! Love the way it handles. It's dropped all its bad habits since I've owned it. LOL LOL CapNCrunch

[Can-Am Poogs]

:congrats:

[draboo]

I just did the opposite. Went from an RT to a Wing of sorts. Still don't hafta put my feet down!

Congrats on the new ride! We really enjoyed both of our Spydies. Just wanted a change, but one never knows..might climb on one again..who knows??