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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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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....
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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and Glad you found this site, ask questions we are here to help!
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by PrairieSpyder
Good for you . . . and your wife!
Did you know the red ones are the fastest?
That's what I heard too.
2015 F3S SE6
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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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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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Originally Posted by Musashi
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
Hope this helps,
TicketBait
Originally Posted by ingramwc
here is the link for good valuable info http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
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Originally Posted by Musashi
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.?
I don't know about "everybody", but so far I have had good service from Lewis Powersports in Greenville.
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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,
Jerry Baumchen
'I'll never forget what's her name.'
'Things are more like they are now than they ever have been before.' Dwight Eisenhower
2008 GS SE-5
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Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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Welcome
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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Originally Posted by Musashi
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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Originally Posted by TexasSpyder
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.
Terrell is a bigger town and you're a LOT closer to Dallas for entertainment, healthcare, job opps, shopping, etc. Mineola is MUCH smaller and more rural. By comparison, you will find Terrell has a "rough" element that is missing in Mineola. On the other hand, you can be incognito in Terrell. You can't in Mineola. If you live in Mineola, you'll find most of your "city" stuff is in Tyler and Longview and there's more shopping options and what not in Sulphur Springs...all closer and more convenient than DFW. But things like delivery food, multiple home service companies/contractors vying for your business, and being able to look up businesses on the WWW will be all but non-existent. Life moves a LOT slower here and old school word-of-mouth is the social currency. Speaking of "social," it's still dominated by 3-4 of the local churches even though over half the residents don't attend church. This is especially true with regard to politics and governance. Really, you'll be making a choice between suburban and rural. I grew up here and we moved home after retirement from the military in 2012.
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Originally Posted by Musashi
Terrell is a bigger town and you're a LOT closer to Dallas for entertainment, healthcare, job opps, shopping, etc. Mineola is MUCH smaller and more rural. By comparison, you will find Terrell has a "rough" element that is missing in Mineola. On the other hand, you can be incognito in Terrell. You can't in Mineola. If you live in Mineola, you'll find most of your "city" stuff is in Tyler and Longview and there's more shopping options and what not in Sulphur Springs...all closer and more convenient than DFW. But things like delivery food, multiple home service companies/contractors vying for your business, and being able to look up businesses on the WWW will be all but non-existent. Life moves a LOT slower here and old school word-of-mouth is the social currency. Speaking of "social," it's still dominated by 3-4 of the local churches even though over half the residents don't attend church. This is especially true with regard to politics and governance. Really, you'll be making a choice between suburban and rural. I grew up here and we moved home after retirement from the military in 2012.
We are still looking, we are looking for 1 to 3 acres, seems not much available that small. LOL When we find something and relocate I'll look you up.
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Originally Posted by TexasSpyder
We are still looking, we are looking for 1 to 3 acres, seems not much available that small. LOL
In Mineola, a lot of the residential city lots are 3/4 acre to 1.1 acres. If you're looking for a parcel that size, I'd recommend focusing on the edges of town and make sure you actually choose one that is legally OUTSIDE the city limits. Huge tax difference! A lot of folks don't realize Mineola is zoned and has a LOT of ordinances. So check all of that, too. If you want to build or remodel, there will be permits and inspections with strict setback and pretty strict weather tolerance standards inside the city limits and none outside the city limits. If you want to have a home and business on the same lot, best bet is outside the city limits. There are multi-use zoned areas, but not that much. Most of what you see driving around was grandfathered in when the zoning was enacted in the 1990s.
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Originally Posted by TexasSpyder
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.
we are always looking for that move , had been in the dallas fort worth region for a long while and moved too where we are now , it is beautiful in the spring summer and fall , but it isn`t texas -------- just something about texas , you either do not have it , or you do ! { any good finds in your search for places there ? }
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Originally Posted by Musashi
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.
welcome new spyder member hope to see you soon maybe spyderfest or maybe in downtown mineola great fried pies there
Tall flag mount, spyderpops skid plate & stainless steel screen mesh, airhawk adjustable cushion, raised white lettered tires.
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