New member just bought a new 2011 Spyder RS SM5

[3 wheeler]

Hi everyone, I just joined the site. My wife and I just bought a new leftover 2011 Spyder RS. We are avid atv riders and do ride a Harley Softail as well. My wife really wanted a Spyder and I test drove a used 2009 RS with the SE5 transmission. I really liked it and it reminded me of riding an atv or a snowmobile on the street, but I didn't care for the push button shifting. My dealer had a leftover new 2011 with the manual transmission, and gave us a good deal on it. The only option I had them put on it was the passenger backrest/sport rack. After I got it home I put the handlebar inserts in it, and I am currently in the process of putting the passenger footpeg extensions on it. I also have the Custom Dynamics 3 inch riser kit to put on it. As I had the side panels off today, I was checking it over good and wow, what's the easiest way to get that airbox lid off!? Seems like a really nice machine, we've had Can-Am atv's before and they make very powerful high quality machines. I've been reading lots of good info on this sight, looking forward to putting some miles on it when the weather warms up. Here are some pictures of our new ride, thanks for reading...

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[coz]

welcome to the club. that's a nice ryde:thumbup:

[juliantrost]

Welcome and congrats!

[SllimG]

congrats! And welcome to spyderlovers! Nice RS....

[Spidergirl]

Nice ryde! Welcome & :congrats:

[otter28169]

:congrats:on joining out family. Got a name for your new ryde yet?

[3 wheeler]

Thanks everyone for the nice welcome. My wife wanted to call it the Terminator, but I think we will just call it the Spyder...:)

[NancysToy]

:welcome:

[Spyder601]

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum :yes:

[Chupaca]

Love it, to bad you have to wait although the ground hog feels spring is around the corner. :ohyea:

[Rock'nSTLtd]

:welcome: :congrats:

[SPYD1]

:congrats:

[ABQAndy]

Welcome, I am a new spyder owner too and I warn you, you are going to love this site. Lots of great information for :spyder2: owners. :chat:

[Bandit]

:welcome:and:congrats: on the new ryde. :agree: with everyone above, this the most friendly & informative place to learn about your new :f_spider:. You're gonna have FUN!!!!

[Big Arm]

what's the easiest way to get that airbox lid off!?

:welcome:and :congrats: on your new purchase. :2thumbs: Airbox cover is easier to remove by working from the right hand side.

[jerpinoy]

:congrats:and welcome to our family:welcome:

[SpyRyd]

:congrats: On the new ryde and :welcome:. Did you already have those farkels ready for install before your purchased the "Terminator"...I mean Spyder?

[eddieshep999]

Ref :-

I put the handlebar inserts in it, and I am currently in the process of putting the passenger footpeg extensions on it. I also have the Custom Dynamics 3 inch riser kit to put on it

3 Wheeler the above is just the start believe me - You will find plenty more to add to it
Nice pictures - Great looking Spyder - Very good choice

Welcome to the Club and enjoy the ride

[Champagne]

:congrats: on your new Spyder. What part of New Jersey do you live in.

[KCPete]

:welcome: :congrats:
New Year, New Spyder, The New Adventure!! You'll learn to love the amount of information on everything about Spyders on this wonderful site!
Plan on coming out the biggest Spyder get-together on the planet nojoke in April and meeting everyone!!

Come out to SPYDERFEST 2013!!

[james danny]

:congrats:

[arntufun]

Welcome to the forum. Sorry you still ride a HD, but I will help you with your airbox in good faith that you will get rid of that thing. :roflblack:

Click link under my yellow Spyder below, there are a bunch of videos in there that you will eventually need. :thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

:welcome: and :congrats: on the new ryde.

Great pictures. We are also partial to the Magnesium since we also bought a new 2011 last summer in the same color. You are going to enjoy the ryde. You came to the right place for all things :ani29:

[seansr917]

Congrats! Nice ride!


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[SpyderAnn01]

:welcome:

[JJW SpyderRider]

:welcome:

[3 wheeler]

:welcome:and :congrats: on your new purchase. :2thumbs: Airbox cover is easier to remove by working from the right hand side.

Thanks I will give it a shot!


Welcome to the forum. Sorry you still ride a HD, but I will help you with your airbox in good faith that you will get rid of that thing. :roflblack:

Click link under my yellow Spyder below, there are a bunch of videos in there that you will eventually need. :thumbup:

Wanna buy it? :D


:congrats: on your new Spyder. What part of New Jersey do you live in.

Thanks! I live in Warren County....

[Bob Denman]

So what's wrong with "Terminator" as a name?? :roflblack:
:welcome: and :congrats: on what looks to be the start of a beautiful relationship! :2thumbs:

[otter28169]

It's okay Bob, you don't have to take anyone out :shocked:

I am sure he didn't know that "terminator" was a family name for you:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::ro flblack:

[CyncySpyder]

:congrats: & :welcome:

That airbox is a :cus: to get open, so we just replaced ours and are much happier with the KewlMetal Performance Intake kit:clap:

In case no one clued you in yet, the purchase price of your Spyder, that's really just the down payment on all the future mods your going to be making to truly make the byke your own:yikes: but its Oh So Worth It:clap:

:yes:Hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours:yes:

[CyncySpyder]

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Wide open & it can breathe so much better. Teddy approved!
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[3 wheeler]

So what's wrong with "Terminator" as a name?? :roflblack:
:welcome: and :congrats: on what looks to be the start of a beautiful relationship! :2thumbs:

Absolutely nothing, honest! :pray:


:congrats: & :welcome:

That airbox is a :cus: to get open, so we just replaced ours and are much happier with the KewlMetal Performance Intake kit:clap:

In case no one clued you in yet, the purchase price of your Spyder, that's really just the down payment on all the future mods your going to be making to truly make the byke your own:yikes: but its Oh So Worth It:clap:

:yes:Hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours:yes:

Thanks I will keep the KewlMetal intake kit in mind...Love your riding buddy Teddy, that is awesome. What a good looking little fellow.I have highly spoiled 3 Toy Fox Terriers that go on trips with us, but they stay in the car in their own cushy car seat.

[IntoTheWind]

:welcome:and :congrats: on your new purchase:yes:

[Rockwall]

Welcome to our world and great pictures! I just bought a new 2012 RS SM5 and am literally DYING to get out in the wind!!

...it's coming:doorag:

[Rockwall]

What are you using to upload/post such great quality pictures? They rock.:thumbup:

[3 wheeler]

Welcome to our world and great pictures! I just bought a new 2012 RS SM5 and am literally DYING to get out in the wind!!

...it's coming:doorag:

Awesome, hope you get out on it soon. I'm already dying to try mine out..


What are you using to upload/post such great quality pictures? They rock.:thumbup:

Hey thanks, i'm just using Photobucket. We do have a decent Nikon P80 digital camera that we take our pictures with.

[sealfloorboards]

Congratulations, I loved my '09 RS. It's a great ride. I upgraded to the RT so my sweetie would have a more comfortable ride on the back during those frequent long hauls.

Ride in comfort,
John
Seal Floorboards

[steve635]

Welcome!
The best tip I got as a newbie was to inflate the front tires to 19 psi and set the front shocks to 5 (highest setting), really improves handling. Also, the Fox shocks (standard on the RS-S) are another big improvement (Elkas also get rave reviews but are a tad pricey). Finally BajaRon's (a sponsor of this site) sway-bar is according to everyone I've heard who's tried it (I've actually got one, now just need the time to install it!) the final missing piece for outstanding handling in the curves.
Sorry, I know it seems like a lot of suggested changes for a new bike, but the dramatic difference is hard to describe. Before the change in pressure and shock setting, the handling was bad enough that I thought I had made a big mistake buying the Spyder. After those minor changes, it was pretty much what I had expected, after the Fox shocks it was even better, and from what I hear once I install the swaybar it will be all I had hoped and dreamed (OK that's a bit dramatic but you get my drift).
That mouthful said, Congratulations, great looking bike, and with a few minor alterations, an absolute blast to ride.

[3 wheeler]

Welcome!
The best tip I got as a newbie was to inflate the front tires to 19 psi and set the front shocks to 5 (highest setting), really improves handling. Also, the Fox shocks (standard on the RS-S) are another big improvement (Elkas also get rave reviews but are a tad pricey). Finally BajaRon's (a sponsor of this site) sway-bar is according to everyone I've heard who's tried it (I've actually got one, now just need the time to install it!) the final missing piece for outstanding handling in the curves.
Sorry, I know it seems like a lot of suggested changes for a new bike, but the dramatic difference is hard to describe. Before the change in pressure and shock setting, the handling was bad enough that I thought I had made a big mistake buying the Spyder. After those minor changes, it was pretty much what I had expected, after the Fox shocks it was even better, and from what I hear once I install the swaybar it will be all I had hoped and dreamed (OK that's a bit dramatic but you get my drift).
That mouthful said, Congratulations, great looking bike, and with a few minor alterations, an absolute blast to ride.

Thanks for the tips i will definitely try that. My dealer told me they had good luck with 18 psi, so 19 is probably better. My wife and I are looking forward to trying this thing out!

[Bob Denman]

It's okay Bob, you don't have to take anyone out :shocked:

I am sure he didn't know that "terminator" was a family name ...

The only thing that I really feel good "Terminating", is the pile of snack foods in the 'Fridge! :thumbup:

Ooh! :shocked: Habanero cheese and kielbasa... I'll be back! :roflblack:

[3 wheeler]

I installed my 3 inch risers this weekend, and the passenger footpeg extensions last weekend. I also hooked up quick detach wire plug to the battery terminals for the trickle charger. Won't be riding it anytime soon with all this cold and snow out there. Oh well i'll just keep adding mods to it until I can...:) Here's a couple of pics of my risers....

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/marychris96/DSCN9262_zpsae5a72ea.jpg

http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p405/marychris96/DSCN9260_zps00585511.jpg

[Rayelljay]

It's a sweet ryde....just like mine and the best non-car vehicle I've had.
I call mine Borys...from Boris the spider by the Who.
The only things I've done are RT shocks, driving lights, a slightly taller windshield, new seat and Kewlmetal adjustable risers....I tried ones like yours but I needed some "twist" for more comfort.
You will love it......congrats and many myles to you.

[3 wheeler]

It's a sweet ryde....just like mine and the best non-car vehicle I've had.
I call mine Borys...from Boris the spider by the Who.
The only things I've done are RT shocks, driving lights, a slightly taller windshield, new seat and Kewlmetal adjustable risers....I tried ones like yours but I needed some "twist" for more comfort.
You will love it......congrats and many myles to you.

Thanks Rayelljay, I like the name you gave your Spyder and you did some good mods to it.

[3 wheeler]

My wife and I just went for our second ride on the Spyder, boy is this some machine. I sold my Harley and i'm not missing it at all. I'm an atv rider at heart so the Spyder fits me much better. Took some more pictures of course, love the risers and the smooth and powerful engine, it rips! :ohyea:

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