Just put down my deposit today - 2014 Spyder ST-Limited in Cognac

[GrumpySteelMan]

Looks like I'll be joining the ryders this weekend. Here she is...not home yet.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_Nothomeyet_zps653d1d0b.png (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/Nothomeyet_zps653d1d0b.png.html)

A little about me. I'm 32, I work in Quality Assurance, and live in Greensboro, NC. This is a birthday present to myself.

I've ridden a couple of Ninjas (here and there) and done a little quad riding, but never had anything new or this nice. I probably went a little overboard with the ST-Limited, but after considering all of the stuff that I'd probably end up buying separately (especially the radio and the saddlebags), it made sense. I also got a pretty good deal on it. The Chrome wheels are coming off though. I'm buying some other wheels because it's literally the only thing that I don't like.

I always loved the idea of the Spyders, since the original announcement of the GS, but I thought that the bug-eyed RS/GS headlight style was underwhelming for such a relatively expensive machine, plus the riding position was too aggressive for me. Still really cool, but just not "rich" looking for the $$$s. The RT was way too "grown-up" for a hooligan at heart (me).

So I'd let the infatuation coast and dwindle. On a total whim, after not riding powersport anything for a few years, I just happened to look and see that the ST exists. I LOVE THIS THING. It's gorgeous. It's comfortable.

Now what toys to add?

Wish me luck!

[TicketBait]

:yes::yes::yes::clap:Congrats! and Happy Birthday!!

[bmccaffrey]

Congrats and enjoy. Sky is the limit on the farkles. Depends on your style and finances:spyder::yes:

[happyspyder2039]

Looks like I'll be joining the ryders this weekend. Here she is...not home yet.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_Nothomeyet_zps653d1d0b.png (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/Nothomeyet_zps653d1d0b.png.html)

A little about me. I'm 32, I work in Quality Assurance, and live in Greensboro, NC. This is a birthday present to myself.

I've ridden a couple of Ninjas (here and there) and done a little quad riding, but never had anything new or this nice. I probably went a little overboard with the ST-Limited, but after considering all of the stuff that I'd probably end up buying separately (especially the radio and the saddlebags), it made sense. I also got a pretty good deal on it. The Chrome wheels are coming off though. I'm buying some other wheels because it's literally the only thing that I don't like.

I always loved the idea of the Spyders, since the original announcement of the GS, but I thought that the bug-eyed RS/GS headlight style was underwhelming for such a relatively expensive machine, plus the riding position was too aggressive for me. Still really cool, but just not "rich" looking for the $$$s. The RT was way too "grown-up" for a hooligan at heart (me).

So I'd let the infatuation coast and dwindle. On a total whim, after not riding powersport anything for a few years, I just happened to look and see that the ST exists. I LOVE THIS THING. It's gorgeous. It's comfortable.

Now what toys to add?

Wish me luck!
:congrats: I'm interested in the wheels/rims if the price is right!

[GrumpySteelMan]

:yes::yes::yes::clap:Congrats! and Happy Birthday!!

Thanks!

Congrats and enjoy. Sky is the limit on the farkles. Depends on your style and finances:spyder::yes:

Thanks! I gotta get up on this terminology, farkles and frunks, and y's for i's...oh my. My finances have stretched "style" in the past. Single guy - the cat doesn't fuss when I come home with new toys.

:congrats: I'm interested in the wheels/rims if the price is right!

Thanks! I hadn't thought about selling them. I don't even know what they're worth.

[Chupaca]

To the roadster world. You are on your way to smiles galore and many an enjoyable mile..enjoy, be safe and ryde on...:ohyea::ohyea:

[vided]

:clap::congrats:
Enjoy your bday gift

[Eagle1]

:congrats:welcome to the club, enjoy the Ryde!! :thumbup:

[spydaman60]

congrats on the ride!!! :2thumbs:

[ARtraveler]

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

[PrairieSpyder]

:welcome: & HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

[Bob Denman]

Welcome to our wacky World! :2thumbs:

[garb55]

Looks like I'll be joining the ryders this weekend. Here she is...not home yet.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_Nothomeyet_zps653d1d0b.png (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/Nothomeyet_zps653d1d0b.png.html)

A little about me. I'm 32, I work in Quality Assurance, and live in Greensboro, NC. This is a birthday present to myself.

I've ridden a couple of Ninjas (here and there) and done a little quad riding, but never had anything new or this nice. I probably went a little overboard with the ST-Limited, but after considering all of the stuff that I'd probably end up buying separately (especially the radio and the saddlebags), it made sense. I also got a pretty good deal on it. The Chrome wheels are coming off though. I'm buying some other wheels because it's literally the only thing that I don't like.

I always loved the idea of the Spyders, since the original announcement of the GS, but I thought that the bug-eyed RS/GS headlight style was underwhelming for such a relatively expensive machine, plus the riding position was too aggressive for me. Still really cool, but just not "rich" looking for the $$$s. The RT was way too "grown-up" for a hooligan at heart (me).

So I'd let the infatuation coast and dwindle. On a total whim, after not riding powersport anything for a few years, I just happened to look and see that the ST exists. I LOVE THIS THING. It's gorgeous. It's comfortable.

Now what toys to add?

Wish me luck!

Some on here would suggest you should go to work for BRP
They need a good Quality assurance person:roflblack:
Have a great time and be safe
Don't do what I do:yikes:
I'm 67 going on 16:yes:

[Kratos]

I understand you completely. I'm 33 years old and I was 31 when I bought my RSS. I shared your thoughts on the GS and the RT. Can Am is slowly bringing us younger riders into the market every year with each change. I hope they continue that path. Congrats on your spyder and I love that color! :thumbup:

[ARCTIC]

Welcome to the club. I too dove in deep this year and bought a st-limited. I'm 36

[chuck gross]

Congrats on the sweet ride I have a 2013 STL and I found it quite necessary to add the Baja Ron sway bar it will make your Spyder corner like it's on rails I added the BRP passenger backrest that works nice to attach a sissy bar bag for longer trips I also bought a larger wind screen for a little more wind protection.
you are going to love your new STL

[spyder-dude]

Congrats! Where did you buy it from?

[GrumpySteelMan]

To the roadster world. You are on your way to smiles galore and many an enjoyable mile..enjoy, be safe and ryde on...:ohyea::ohyea:

Thanks! Great community here.


:clap::congrats:
Enjoy your bday gift

I will try to do just that. I'm in Pittsburgh PA for work until FRIDAY. The wait is killing me!


:congrats:welcome to the club, enjoy the Ryde!! :thumbup:

Thanks! I lurked around all of the Spyder forums, and this one seemed like the right group to be a part of.


congrats on the ride!!! :2thumbs:

Thanks!

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

Thanks!


:welcome: & HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Thanks and Thanks!


Some on here would suggest you should go to work for BRP
They need a good Quality assurance person:roflblack:
Have a great time and be safe
Don't do what I do:yikes:
I'm 67 going on 16:yes:

Quality Assurance at BRP....It could be loads of fun. The full-on automotive companies = not fun. I am not sure what you do yet, but I'd like to stay 20 at heart. :yes:


I understand you completely. I'm 33 years old and I was 31 when I bought my RSS. I shared your thoughts on the GS and the RT. Can Am is slowly bringing us younger riders into the market every year with each change. I hope they continue that path. Congrats on your spyder and I love that color! :thumbup:

You need more videos of that Spyder. Totally bad. Looks like $1000 worth of lights.


Welcome to the club. I too dove in deep this year and bought a st-limited. I'm 36

Sweet! The age of the sickness, eh? Thanks mate.


Congrats on the sweet ride I have a 2013 STL and I found it quite necessary to add the Baja Ron sway bar it will make your Spyder corner like it's on rails I added the BRP passenger backrest that works nice to attach a sissy bar bag for longer trips I also bought a larger wind screen for a little more wind protection.
you are going to love your new STL

It's getting laser aligned at the dealership before I take delivery (thanks forum). The sway bar and links are on my list, as well as the spyderpops skid plate, and then I'll start in on my Kratos/Knight Rider-esque setup. I won't be testing the handling just yet, but that's great advice for a Newb.

[GrumpySteelMan]

Congrats! Where did you buy it from?

Honda (Powersports) of Winston-Salem.

[Kratos]

You need more videos of that Spyder. Totally bad. Looks like $1000 worth of lights.

It's getting laser aligned at the dealership before I take delivery (thanks forum). The sway bar and links are on my list, as well as the spyderpops skid plate, and then I'll start in on my Kratos/Knight Rider-esque setup. I won't be testing the handling just yet, but that's great advice for a Newb.

Welcome to the league... ;) :thumbup:

[GrumpySteelMan]

Signed the papers today, riding her home in the morning.

[ChasCS]

Nothing like treating yourself right. Right?

Have fun, & enjoy your new gift, post pics too..

Happy Trails!!

Chas

[Big Arm]

Signed the papers today, riding her home in the morning.

:congrats: and :welcome:

[Bob Denman]

:agree: :nopic: :2thumbs:

[frankm]

Congrats on the new ryde. I am a newbie myself just getting my RS at the end of March. Do yourself a favor and read the do's and don'ts on the home page, if you haven't already. They have saved my butt more than once already.:opps:Ryde safe and long.

Frank

[SpyderAnn01]

Welcome and enjoy your new ride.

[spyderryder53]

Congrats on the new ryde, I picked mine up yesterday ( same color but the RTS ) the dealer is about 15 miles from my house but it took me 110 mile to get home.:ohyea:

[GrumpySteelMan]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_IMG_1059_zpsfcf467a4.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/IMG_1059_zpsfcf467a4.jpg.html)
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[PrairieSpyder]

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_IMG_1059_zpsfcf467a4.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/IMG_1059_zpsfcf467a4.jpg.html)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_IMG_1057_zpsc968e946.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/IMG_1057_zpsc968e946.jpg.html)
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u76/grumpysteelman/th_IMG_1055_zpse7d931bd.jpg (http://s165.photobucket.com/user/grumpysteelman/media/IMG_1055_zpse7d931bd.jpg.html)

N-i-i-c-e!!!:ohyea:

[Trbayth]

That looks very familiar.

Wait, how did you get in my garage??!!:yikes:

Congrats on the new ride.

Trb--

[Deanna777]

Welcome to our wacky World! :2thumbs::agree: Deanna777:ohyea:

[GrumpySteelMan]

Thanks for the hospitality.

Just ordered the Bajaron swaybar.

Now let's see if I can go a whole week without buying something else for it.