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  1. 08-02-2017, 05:15 PM #1
    amhc59
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    Smile Switched to a Spyder

    084A9B82-E048-4796-9FDD-A39EECFD5149.jpgHi! Dan Here. Traded my 950 Vstar with a Voyager conversion for a 2011 Spyder RT. Voyager was too hard to steer for an old man like me and rode too rough. Liking my Spyder and the ride is great - still getting used to the handling - rode 2 wheels for over 50 years so it's a big change. Did build 3 VW trikes back in the 70's but didn't handle like the Spyder does. Just takes time. Great forum here....
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  2. 08-02-2017, 05:17 PM #2
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    Congratulations and welcome, I too made the Y switch after 40+ years of 2 wheels, I love this thing.....
    Safe Rides,
    David and Sharon Goebel
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    Thumbs up Welcome to the Zoo

    And Welcome to the Spyder world. This site will answer all your questions.


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    2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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    Welcome and congrats on your choice. We've both reached the age (or the leading edge of it at least) where three wheels is more comfortable and safer. We exchanged a pair of two wheel machines for a pair of new-to-us Spyders and are very pleased with the results. We ride more now than we have in several years and that's what it's all about.
    2012 2012 RT-L and 3015 RT-S , 2012 - red and 2015 black (way too black)
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    Of your bike?
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  6. 08-02-2017, 06:21 PM #6
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    Default Congrats

    Lots of info and interesting posts here . Yes they are a bit different at first , but soon you won't even think about that . Enjoy !
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    Welcome to this world of Spyders. I just answered your post over on Trike Talk. Glad you found us here.

    Happy TRAils/NSD
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    Welcome and congrats. I'm not as experienced as most in the 2 wheel area but just got my Spyder a few weeks ago and so far I like it. I don't Love it yet as most seem to find out but I'll get there soon enough after a few comfy mods.
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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  9. 08-02-2017, 06:55 PM #9
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    and Go to the general forum and read the do's and don'ts if you have not already done so.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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  10. 08-02-2017, 07:01 PM #10
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    [QUOTE=akspyderman Go to the general forum and read the do's and don'ts if you have not already done so. [/QUOTE]

    Agreed. Even though I read my manual unlike I do with instructions, there is some very helpful info there.
    2014 Spyder RS-S SE5
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    Lidlox Helmet Lock
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    Much more to come......
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    Default Welcome welcome....

    To both the spyder world and this awesome site..nice choice of ryde you will get used to it fast and enjoy it. And way better than the VW trikes...
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    Welcome to the PARTY Pal!
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  14. 08-03-2017, 06:48 AM #14
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    Default WELCOME

    WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.....
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  15. 08-03-2017, 07:22 AM #15
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    Default Welcome to the Spyder family ...

    A lot of us have evolved from the 2 wheel world to the (Y-3) wheel world..! You'll find lots of valuable information here to help you. It will also help you spend your $$ too..!
    2016 RT-Ltd
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    with American and Texas flags
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  16. 08-03-2017, 11:35 PM #16
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    Hoping to see a pic soon.

    You get the for making the lane shift. Stay safe and enjoy your new ride.
    HAND'S UP:
    The only sure way of getting rid of bad habits is to create good ones.
    AND, by the way, this will not happen on auto pilot.
    It's time for a YOU-turn!!!
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  17. 08-05-2017, 09:03 AM #17
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    on your spyder and to the spyder web. Dale
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  18. 08-05-2017, 08:53 PM #18
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    Live, Love, and Ride! God Bless!
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    Default I'm with you!

    I made the switch from a 2004 V-Star 1100 a couple of weeks ago and two days later rode from Michigan to Massachusetts. It was an awesome ride!
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  20. 08-06-2017, 11:29 PM #20
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    I gave up riding after a motorcycle accident for 25 years, and now I am back on a Spyder and love it. Ryde on

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