My dilemma!

[Ga Blue Knight]

I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!

[Topshotta]

I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!

At the end of the day, it's what makes you happy. If you can sleep at night then it's all good. Best of luck with the Tri Glide.

[bruiser]

I don't see a dilemma. If you like the Tri Glide so be it. We'll still be friends Bro.

[Ga Blue Knight]

Well the good news for you all is that in a week or so,there will be lots of neat RT and Can Am Clothing bits for sale in the classified section!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!

Bro I would give some very serious thought to the HONDA...............SERIOUSLY.......Mike

[finless]

Later dude!
Don't let the Tri Glide hit you in the A** on the way out the door....
:roflblack:

Kidding.... Well maybe not....

Like what was said already. Enjoy whatever you ride!

Bob

[pwm]

I will still wave at you:D

[gottago]

I don't believe it's what you ride but, it's THAT you ride. Enjoy your new bike..

[Ga Blue Knight]

Bro I would give some very serious thought to the HONDA...............SERIOUSLY.......Mike

I did consider the Honda but my history is with the Harley and I am pretty comfortable with the pre-WW II technology:roflblack: seriously though the main impediment for the Honda trike for me is that it is a conversion with many kits to choose from all of which negate the bikes warrantee.

The Tri Glide like the Spyder is designed as a trike and is warranteed by the original manufacturer.

[boborgera]

I have close to over 19 thousand miles on my Tri, Theres just something about a Harley, So much so that I just added a 1200 custom sportster to go along side the Tri...

[Buttsy]

Tri Glide's are way cool.......................pictures when you get it! :thumbup: :thumbup:

[ThreeWheels]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=72106&d=1374197218

[Ga Blue Knight]

I have close to over 19 thousand miles on my Tri, Theres just something about a Harley, So much so that I just added a 1200 custom sportster to go along side the Tri...

In 35 years I've put over 300,000 miles on Harley's at work (traffic officer) and on my own, mostly Sportsters and Superglides. If my body ain't vibrating I just don't feel right!:roflblack:

[Ga Blue Knight]

Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.

[JCSMOKE]

Sorry to see you go, had a great time chewing the fat with you at the OE in Maggie valley. Ride safe, watch out for the A-holes, and we will be here if you need us.

[Ga Blue Knight]

Sorry to see you go, had a great time chewing the fat with you at the OE in Maggie valley. Ride safe, watch out for the A-holes, and we will be here if you need us.

Hey who said I was going anywhere? Can't shake me off that quick! Besides I have a mission to convert Harley Riders into Harley Wavers!

[finless]

No offense but I find that frugly! I am 54 so you know and not some young guy.
The fenders are just too old school looking. The rear fenders look like they weight 100 lbs alone!
The front faring and headlights... Really? Reminds me of my Dad's Highway Patrol car from 1954. The rear end of that thing is just SQUARE! It looks like a add-on not stock. I will agree the engine and chrome looks good. Other than that... Sorry I really don't think it looks good!

OK but let me ask really. How much out the door does one of those cost? e.g. no trade in but just new out the door?
I have a feeling I will have sticker shock much more than I did with my Spyder.

Bob

[Bob Ledford]

You ride what you like. That is the only way to enjoy your life!,

[Ga Blue Knight]

No offense but I find that frugly! I am 54 so you know and not some young guy.
The fenders are just too old school looking. The rear fenders look like they weight 100 lbs alone!
The front faring and headlights... Really? Reminds me of my Dad's Highway Patrol car from 1954. The rear end of that thing is just SQUARE! It looks like a add-on not stock. I will agree the engine and chrome looks good. Other than that... Sorry I really don't think it looks good!

OK but let me ask really. How much out the door does one of those cost? e.g. no trade in but just new out the door?
I have a feeling I will have sticker shock much more than I did with my Spyder.

Bob

Wow why don't you tell me what you really think! Anyway they list at $30,900 for the solid colors and $32,900 for the two tone. About a tad more that a Limited Spyder and eight thousand less that a new Goldwing conversion. The fact that i got $26,000 trade in for my Spyder helped a lot. They come with pretty much everything including security system and CB. As far as what you find ugly that what I like about the looks, you know Retro is in type of thing.

[Cruzr Joe]

To thine own self be true

Enjoy your new ride and wave when you see a Syder

Cruzr Joe


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[Riker]

Why am I all of a sudden thinking... " potato....potato....potato....potato " , lol:joke: All riders are family, you just moved to another neighborhood :ohyea: Enjoy your new ride !!!!:yes::yes::yes:

[MikeinGA]

Let use know how you like it, when you get some miles on it. I am thinking about a change of wheels, due to all the fires.

Mike

[boborgera]

Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.

Go to tGLIDE Stuff.com, And take a look at Dennis's lift. I put them on my Tri.:thumbup::thumbup:

[Buttsy]

Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.

I think she looks sweet..............just remember the 2 wheels are on the back now not the front! I like the motor showing for sure but o boy all that chrome to polish. :roflblack: Congrats!

[Oldmanzues]

Ride what you like. The main thing is to enjoy life.
Riding with the PGR, I have been to many Funerals where the person is 10, 15 or more years Younger then me. Death was "natural Causes/dease/traffic crash.
Service related deaths have no age limits.
Oldmanzues

[Mexican]

Don;t see a dilema anywhere, i own a harley, honda, kawazaki, spyder and triumph, enjoy them all, no problem found here:doorag:

[Ga Blue Knight]

Ride what you like. The main thing is to enjoy life.
Riding with the PGR, I have been to many Funerals where the person is 10, 15 or more years Younger then me. Death was "natural Causes/dease/traffic crash.
Service related deaths have no age limits.
Oldmanzues

I could not agree more. In 2002 I quit riding due to Kidney and Colon Cancer. Sold my Harley, all my leathers helmets equipment etc. didn't want the wife to have to deal with it. I got better. It took until 2008 to get another two wheeler but just did not have the strength. Now 11 years later, I could go two wheels again but still prefer three! As they say live each day as though its your last because some day it will be true!

[PrairieSpyder]

No flames from me. I wouldn't mind doing a test drive on a Tri sometime. I just wish they had an SE option.

Let us know how you like it. It sounds like you got a good deal. :congrats:

[WV Spyder Ryder]

Last 2 wheeler I owned was an Ultra Classic, my youngest owns a crotch rocket, and my brother in law is a winger and we have all ridden together. I've always said " It's not what you ride but you enjoy what ever you ride" :ohyea::congrats:

[witty]

Good luck with your new Harley, I looked at the harley triglide but I wanted more of a touring bike and a bike that would do curves without having to wear out my upper body on mountain roads, {all day rides}. When you first hit the curves on a long 2 week trip it is great but then it gets old fast, give me straight roads. That is why I picked the spyder, for long rides, easy turning, and no vibs. I will always keep my ultra classic, I love that bike but when I go 5,000 or 6,000 miles I will be on the spyder. My brother has a triglide and it is a nice bike but I run circles around him. I can't be without my Harley either:banghead: just give me one of each, I love them all:roflblack: Ride what you love!!!!It is sometimes hard to pick witch one to ride.:gaah:

[Chupaca]

there is no dilema.. You are free as the wind you ride in so be on what you love. Enjoy the new ride and your welcome to ride with us any time..!! :thumbup:

[napper39]

have fun on your new tri,it looks grate so ride like the wind,and alwas wave to all the bikes and scooters i ride one also.heres my stable and i ride them all.:thumbup:

[Fusionfool]

I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!
I thought that was you I saw on they other site. As you may have seen, I did the same thing a month ago, and have no regrets. I still like Spyders. I wanted the HD Anniversary edition so bad when they came out, I had to do it.
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I also wished I could have kept both, but the wife did not want to drive, and could not see letting that much money sit around while we only rode one at a time.
Now it is time for more fun mods on the HD. I am still accessorizing, mostly Chrome stuff, but three items I think you would really like:
DK Lift Kit by Triglide stuff.
Slip on Exhaust, either Vance / Hines split, or the ones I went with Rush Big Luie's slant with 2 in baffles and the 4 angle flare.
then the Big sucker air cleaner

The exhaust slip on and big sucker will gain you about 6 hp and surprised me it took us up to better MPG. 2 up riding "not light people" we are now getting over all average 34 mpg
Enjoy,

[Farmboy]

I traded my Hot wheels during spyderfest...AT SPYDERFEST:roflblack: for 2013 Tri Glide. I love it! I got teased at the hotel but still have all my limbs

[arntufun]

Just keep in mind now that you own a Hardly A Davidson, you will now have to resort to revving the ever living :cus: out of your throttle at stop light to get any attention. Don't worry, all HD riders do it !!!!! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::joke:

Only jokin with ya....... :congrats:

[Bob Denman]

Ga,
We're more than good... :2thumbs:
As you know; we've got "WingNuts" and "folks who love Bacon" all over the place in here... It just means that we end up with a much broader perspective! :thumbup:
A little bit of good-natured ribbing is always fun too! Think of it as a Holiday dinner with the extended family; but without the Football game on TV!

[x-winger]

Faced a similar dilemma recently. After 29 years on Wings I needed to get off of 2 wheels so wife and I sold our bikes & we bought a new 2012 RTS Magnesium Metallic with matching BRP trailer. We tried riding 2 up for a while and that didn't suit either my wife or me. Long story short I bought a 2013 Anniversary model Tri Glide and my wife (LUV2 RIDE) took full possession of the Spyder (She luvs it!!!!!).

I loved my Wings (never a major problem with them), thought the Spyder was a blast to ride and looked sharp and now I am enjoying the Harley. It has some issues but I knew that when I bought it. I'm currently considering a mod to reduce the heat issue. Dealer recommends removing the Cat but that is an expensive mod. Just like oil, there are many opinions about which approach to take and I'm still trying to decide if the payback is worth the expense.

Enjoy the Tri Glide. They are beautiful machines.

Ed

[stillriding]

I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!

Congratulations! I did the same thing last October and traded in my 2010 RTS on a TriGlide. The main reason for me was all the time the Spyder spent in the shop during the two-and-a-half years I rode it. I did like it, though, and I really miss the SE5 tranny. RWP.

[maww12]

Ya know I think Rick Nelson sang it best,If you can't please everyone gotta please yourself! Best of luck and enjoy your sweet new ride

[oldgoat]

That's a beautiful Triglide you have bought. I'm kinda jealous. Love the colours.

Hope you get lots of pleasurable use out of it.

[boborgera]

Ya know I think Rick Nelson sang it best,If you can't please everyone gotta please yourself! Best of luck and enjoy your sweet new ride

Yep, As you get older you learn that pleasing everyone is impossible, But, ..... Ticking off everyone is a piece of cake....;)

[Doc - Riverside]

Congratulations on your dilemma decision. Looks to me that the roots run deep. Enjoy my friend.

[MarkLawson]

Hey, enjoy the TriGlide. My sister-in-law has one and loves it! Just remember, when riding with us Spyder ryders, please be patient as you'll soon notice how many more times we have to stop for gas than you!

[SPYD3R]

i matters NOT what you ride, it matter THAT you ride....
best of luck my friend... enjoy your ride...
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[mrfats]

You might have had a dilemma a few weeks ago but you shouldn't have one now. Sounds to me like you made of your mind and bought another bike. Look forward with no regrets...

[strictlyred]

I would so switch to the trike in a heart beat if I could afford to.. congrats

[oldblindjohn]

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The fenders are just too old school looking.
Bob[/QUOTE]

What's wrong with old school?72143

[Magdave]

Why am I all of a sudden thinking... " potato....potato....potato....potato " , lol:joke: All riders are family, you just moved to another neighborhood :ohyea: Enjoy your new ride !!!!:yes::yes::yes:

;) I just can't get that outta my head "potato,potato,potato" ROFLMAO Seriously it looks beautiful and if it floats your boat all the better. Enjoy the ride :ohyea:

[Jimmy Neutron]

[QUOTE=Ga Blue Knight;658765]I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting post

I did same thing

[ARtraveler]

I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!

You got a great trade in on a bike that you must have. What could be better? The majority of SL's are not going to give you a hassle by going to a different ride. I caught myself at the HD shop and sitting on a TG when they first came out. It was that, or the new RT since they were the only 3-wheelers with factory warranties. The ergos did not fit me, and I could not come to a good financial arrangement with the dealer. They wanted $5K more than you were quoted for MSRP. And that was over three years ago. Enjoy your new ride and don't become a stranger.

[Bob Denman]

Just be careful when you climb off and on the bike... It's going to seem like the handlebars have been mounted backwards! :shocked: :roflblack:

[CurtG]

Many years ago (66-67) when we lived in Augusta my mom and kid sister (about 6 at the time) were headed into downtown Augusta with the windows down when a motor officer on a tri pulled up along side at a light. Kid sister, as only a 6 year old can, blurts out "Look mom he's got training wheels too." Mom said the officer was laughing so hard he almost missed the light changing.

Good times back then.

Ride safe,

[Ga Blue Knight]

Yup the first trike I ever rode was a Police Servicar 48" Harley Davidson. What a pig, the bike not me!

[steve635]

Congratulations, great looking bike. I for one would greatly appreciate if you did post your evaluations and comparisons. I am very curious how the handling compares with the Spyder. It seems that 2 wheels in the front would be a huge handling advantage and that was one of the big selling points of the Spyder for me, but my actual experience with one wheel in the front trikes is limited to old Honda ATV's. I think the Street Glide trike is the sexiest looking thing I've seen on 3 wheels, so if the handling were there I'd have to consider it.

[Buttsy]

Congratulations, great looking bike. I for one would greatly appreciate if you did post your evaluations and comparisons. I am very curious how the handling compares with the Spyder. It seems that 2 wheels in the front would be a huge handling advantage and that was one of the big selling points of the Spyder for me, but my actual experience with one wheel in the front trikes is limited to old Honda ATV's. I think the Street Glide trike is the sexiest looking thing I've seen on 3 wheels, so if the handling were there I'd have to consider it.

The challenge will be that it is apples and oranges. Both handle drastically different, the only real way to know if "the handling were there" would be to drive one and see if you like the way it handles. You can never say a Spyder out handles a conventional trike or vice versa, they are just totally different animals. IMHO a conventional trike does sacrifice safety in comparison to a Spyder? A conventional trike going into a hot corner IMO is more likely to want to lift one of the rear wheels. Having said all that the Tri Glide is for sure one sexy beast............. :doorag::doorag::doorag: Wish I could have both FFS! :):):)

[Oldmanzues]

Yup the first trike I ever rode was a Police Servicar 48" Harley Davidson. What a pig, the bike not me!
I can not believe you said that about a service car. It was as wonderful as a Hummer. Wait, come to think of it, neither were great.
If you haven't been over to Maggie Valley, NC/Wheels through Time museum, go. Dale might even let you sit on one of his service cars for old times sake.
Have fun
Oldmanzues

[boborgera]

Congratulations, great looking bike. I for one would greatly appreciate if you did post your evaluations and comparisons. I am very curious how the handling compares with the Spyder. It seems that 2 wheels in the front would be a huge handling advantage and that was one of the big selling points of the Spyder for me, but my actual experience with one wheel in the front trikes is limited to old Honda ATV's. I think the Street Glide trike is the sexiest looking thing I've seen on 3 wheels, so if the handling were there I'd have to consider it.

I can tell you from experience ; 19 thousand miles On a Spyder and almost 19 thousand miles on my Tri, the handling is there, You can't compare the old Honda ATC's [I had 3 of them] To a street Trike. I will say that the Spyder with DPS, Does steer easier [lighter] than the Tri, But after a few miles under your belt on the Tri you'll think the Spyder steers too easy, Especially at highway speeds...

[stillriding]

Congratulations, great looking bike. I for one would greatly appreciate if you did post your evaluations and comparisons. I am very curious how the handling compares with the Spyder. It seems that 2 wheels in the front would be a huge handling advantage and that was one of the big selling points of the Spyder for me, but my actual experience with one wheel in the front trikes is limited to old Honda ATV's. I think the Street Glide trike is the sexiest looking thing I've seen on 3 wheels, so if the handling were there I'd have to consider it.

Although I don't have a Street Glide, please allow me to offer some thoughts. I had a 2010 RTS SE-5 with Elka shocks until last October when I traded it in for a 2012 Harley TriGlide (my fifth Harley). The Harley handles better and feels much more stable. It doesn't require as much effort to initiate a turn, but more effort is required to hold that turn. The Spyder always required that I lean more in a turn to offset physics. Much, much less on the TriGlide. Road angles are less noticable, too. Perhaps that's because the width of the Harley's two wheels (the rear) are about a foot narrower than the RT's fronts. I'm much more confident on the TriGlide that I ever was on the Spyder. Last month two friends on Goldwings and I rode the Tail of the Dragon, something that I probably would not have done on the Spyder. I was surprised at how quick a pace I was able to maintain on the Tail, especially since I had never ridden it on anything. And my two friends (both veteran, competent riders) couldn't believe that I stayed right with them. Is the Harley perfect? Nope. It doesn't have independent rear suspension thus making for a much rougher ride than the RT and, boy do I miss the semi-automatic transmission! Otherwise, the Harley "fits well" and provides a lot of comfort. And I did have to buy a device to drastically reduce the clutch pull. Though I'm no longer a Spyder owner I'm rooting for it's improvement and success. Don't be surprised to see me at Spyderfest. I almost attended this year after attending in 2011 and '12.

[Ga Blue Knight]

Congratulations, great looking bike. I for one would greatly appreciate if you did post your evaluations and comparisons. I am very curious how the handling compares with the Spyder. It seems that 2 wheels in the front would be a huge handling advantage and that was one of the big selling points of the Spyder for me, but my actual experience with one wheel in the front trikes is limited to old Honda ATV's. I think the Street Glide trike is the sexiest looking thing I've seen on 3 wheels, so if the handling were there I'd have to consider it.

Steve thanks for the comments. I will not post any comparisons here as this is a Spyderlovers Forum and don't want to start up another beat a dead horse thread. I have had two Spyders in the last four years and have had absolutely no problems with either, I loved them both! My going over to the Triglide has more to do with my technical knowledge of the Harley ( can do my own work on it) than any disatisfaction with the Spyder. I have not been happy with the BRP Dealer network in my area for a long time, plus being a retired cop I do not have the income to keep feeding them for inferior maintenance. I have ridden Harley's professionally and personally. So it was a natural way for me to go. All I will say about handeling is that the triglide takes more upper body strength than a person with strength issues may want to take on but easy enough for a typical ave rider. They both handle differently but competently. As for safety issues, stupid is as stupid does! It's not a Hyabusa and I don't exceed any bikes limits I just ride them. The absence of the "Nanny" also means the absence of "Limp"mode so that's where rider experience takes over. The Triglide is most likely not a starter bike as the Spyder could be and I would not recommend it to someone who has never rode a manual shift motorcycle. I will still be a lurker and sometime participant here as I love the Spyder platform and want to see how it develops.:thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for the thorough comparison... :thumbup:
:lecturef_smilie: And you won't be a lurker; you're family! :2thumbs:

[PrairieSpyder]

I'm not going to trade my Spyder, but it would be nice to get service locally at the HD dealer instead of 125 miles away.

[Spyder4Tess]

The only con to owning one i think would be getting stuck in traffic,at least a Spyder has a cooling system.

Got stuck in some Las Vegas traffic on my '06 Road Glide.100 + temp that day and my bike went it to heat mode.Running on one cyl. I had to dodge around the stopped cars so my bike would not fry.

[schnauzermom]

I love my RTS SE5, but in May bought a 2013 HD 1200 Custom Sportster because my husband wanted his HD Roadglide when we trailered the bikes. Could only fit the Spyder in the trailer. Now we can take the two HD's in the trailer. And since I worked at a HD dealership got an employee deal. And it feels great to ride a HD again, like coming home to an old friend. Tried the HD Trike at the time I purchased the Spyder, but like,you said it took too much upper body strength in the turns. Would be exhausted after an all day ride. But I am a girl !!!:clap:Enjoy your new ride! :yes:

[Fusionfool]

The only con to owning one i think would be getting stuck in traffic,at least a Spyder has a cooling system.

Got stuck in some Las Vegas traffic on my '06 Road Glide.100 + temp that day and my bike went it to heat mode.Running on one cyl. I had to dodge around the stopped cars so my bike would not fry.
The temp is no worse on a Tri-Glide than it is on a Spyder. They both have temp management systems. The HD knocks down to one cyl when temp reaches a high enough temp. Never had that happen yet on the HD and was in 102 deg city driving. I did have the Spyder temp light come on last year in 95° same route and shorter delay. Just saying there is no reason to compare tempratures. They both run hot, just one has engine sitting right under you, and the other has a fan blowing it on you. Your right leg, or foot will get hot, just move it out of the hot zone :)

[Pennyrick]

Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.


Pretty, pretty machine and you can actually see the machinery.

There is nothing wrong with retro rides.

Enjoy and have fun.

[Larry rt]

How too hook up a 2013 Rt 4 pin connector to a 5 pin flat trailer connector ? Anyone have the solution ?

[wyliec]

How too hook up a 2013 Rt 4 pin connector to a 5 pin flat trailer connector ? Anyone have the solution ?

Larry,


You may want to start your own thread to get an answer. The dilemma here was switching from a spyder to a triglide.

[Bob Denman]

That wiring problem has him more confused than we originally thought... :shocked: :D :joke:

[Ga Blue Knight]

Thanks for all of the support and I do appreciate being one of the mainly even if I am now divorced from your sister!

somebody help poor Larry, he's a newbie and has a wire loose, thread here.:roflblack:

[Ga Blue Knight]

The only con to owning one i think would be getting stuck in traffic,at least a Spyder has a cooling system.

Got stuck in some Las Vegas traffic on my '06 Road Glide.100 + temp that day and my bike went it to heat mode.Running on one cyl. I had to dodge around the stopped cars so my bike would not fry.

The way that I've always dealt with traffic on a bike is to just give up pull into anyplace that serves coffee or Softdrinks (depending on the heat or cold) and just chill out. I never feel that I just have to get there now If I am on my bike. That attitude is for cars and trucks.