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  1. 12-30-2016, 01:08 PM #1
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    Default New Spyder Owner and Forum Member

    Just wanted to say howdy to everyone and thank the admins for this website. My wife just bought me a 2012 Spyder RT SE5 for Christmas. It's got 13,000 miles on it.

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    I'm sure I'll have a lot of annoying questions.
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    Default Welcome welcome....

    To both the spyder world and this awesome site. Very nice Christmas gift... you are going to have a blast with miles of smiles....
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    on your spyder and to the spyder web. Ask your questions, there is a wealth of knowledge on this site. You may want to check out the do's and do not's for new spyder owners thread. It can be found in the general discussion forum. Dale
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    Good for you . . . and your wife!

    Did you know the red ones are the fastest?
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    Welcome to the PARTEEE!!!
    As far as your "annoying questions"... don't worry! I'm sure that our answers will be equally annoying!
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    and Glad you found this site, ask questions we are here to help!
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    Congrats on your spyder. There are no annoying questions, everyone has to learn somehow!


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    Welcome from NC... Great site here with alot of great folks ...
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    and on your

    Ask on with the questions. We will do our best to help. The do's and don'ts thread is a good place to start.

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    Thanks, everyone.

    Well, went to unload it from the trailer and found out the battery is original and DOA. Figures. Taking it over to Broadway Powersports in Tyler to get a new battery installed. Haven't even got the extended factory warranty transfer completed yet, but batteries aren't covered anyway (per svc dept at BP). So feeding the beast begins before I ever got it off the trailer.

    So there's my first question: in East Texas, where does everyone like to get their worked on, buy parts, etc.?
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    Quote Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder View Post
    Good for you . . . and your wife!

    Did you know the red ones are the fastest?
    That's what I heard too.
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    Default Welcome

    Welcome! and Congratulations!

    I should have welcomed you before I commented on the red Spyders being fastest .

    Wonderful source of information. I am so glad to have this forum as a resource. Not to mention there are a lot of good people who are willing to help.

    Best to you!
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    and You will enjoy your Spyder very much,I know I have.Mine is also a 2012 RTL. You will get a lot of questions answered and gain valuable insight into your Spyder by reading the Do's and Don'ts section at the first of the website. I think someone already posted the address. Lots of good vendors on the home page Since you have a VTwin and an SE remember to keep the revs up,don't short shift it. Go to at least 5000 before shifting and you will enjoy the ride a lot more.

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    on the new ryde!
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    Welcome to our group. A good bunch here.......

    I traded my 2014 RT for a 2017 Mr. White RT-S. I am George Lewis. I live two miles from Boerne, TX. I am 89, retired USAF and Sony Corp. I also have a GW MotorTrike. My email: scoot62@aol.com

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    Hi Musashi,

    Re: New Spyder Owner and Forum Member

    Back when I was still a working guy, I had this on the wall of my office:

    There are no dumb questions; however, there are stupid mistakes.

    This is great site; in spite of some of the characters here.

    Re: My wife just bought me a 2012 Spyder RT SE5 for Christmas.

    Now, that woman is a keeper.

    Enjoy the Spyder and this site, and welcome to the party,

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    Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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    Lots to learn , questions answered by experienced Ryders about anything you want to know . You will enjoy your Spyder very much I predict . I wish I had the long season some of you have in the southern States for sure . Enjoy !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Musashi View Post
    Just wanted to say howdy to everyone and thank the admins for this website. My wife just bought me a 2012 Spyder RT SE5 for Christmas. It's got 13,000 miles on it.

    spyder.jpg

    I'm sure I'll have a lot of annoying questions.
    I was in Mineola last week looking at property to buy for an upcoming move to your area. It is between Mineola and Terrell, haven't decided for sure yet.
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    Great present!!!!! Enjoy your new ride!!!! As mentioned before, be sure to read "Dos and Don'ts for New Spyder Owners"!!! Tons of valuable info there!!!!!
    Ride safe!!!!!! Have fun!!!!!
    Current ride: 2013 Circuit Yellow ST-S SE5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Musashi View Post
    Thanks, everyone.

    Well, went to unload it from the trailer and found out the battery is original and DOA. Figures. Taking it over to Broadway Powersports in Tyler to get a new battery installed. Haven't even got the extended factory warranty transfer completed yet, but batteries aren't covered anyway (per svc dept at BP). So feeding the beast begins before I ever got it off the trailer.

    So there's my first question: in East Texas, where does everyone like to get their worked on, buy parts, etc.?
    Many times in an ongoing thread members will ask a different question and it gets overlooked. As most likely the case here. However if you post in the Texas chapter the question as to where to get work done, you will get a better answer hopefully. Here is a link to that section, which also lists dealershttp://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/f...y.php?58-Texas

    BTW I had my dealership add a battery Tender plug extension on my 2010 RTS and I hook it up all the time right under the seat, Not sure if the battery on the 2012's is in the same place.

    As for buying parts, many here do upgrades with 3rd brake lights or suspension etc from vendors here on the forum. Even adding floorboards is a big plus. Enjoy everything spyderlovers has to offer


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    Great present!!!!! Enjoy your new ride!!!! As mentioned before, be sure to read "Dos and Don'ts for New Spyder Owners"!!! Tons of valuable info there!!!!!
    Ride safe!!!!!! Have fun!!!!!
    here is the link for good valuable info http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Welcome to the PARTEEE!!!
    As far as your "annoying questions"... don't worry! I'm sure that our answers will be equally annoying!
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    You are gonna love your machine and this site. Ryde safe and ask away.
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    Congrats and enjoy the ride
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    Merrrrrrrryyyyy Christmas and a Happy, safe long riding new year to you and yours, Excellent gift! I just took a trip down to Joaquin TX this past fall and enjoyed the area and east tx roads coming and going.
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