After talking myself into and out of buying for a few years, the plunge has been taken!
I have been lurking on Spyderlovers.com for about 5 months now, reading and learning as much as I could about Spyders, and I didn’t even have one yet! When I saw Optimus Prime listed his 2012 RT-S SE5 Orbital Blue for sale, I was seriously tempted! Half of my brain said “Go for it!”, the other half was saying “Don’t do it!”. I asked my wife to talk me out of it, and she wasn’t any help at all!! She said she wanted to go ryde! LOL!
OP and I emailed and talked a few times over the last month and we made the trip to Tennessee this past Monday. He has taken great care of this Spyder! I really like the Orbital Blue and the Comfort seat, and the bike is in such great condition.
Our thanks to OP and his wife for allowing us to purchase their Spyder RT. We had a wonderful visit and feel that we have made new friends. Looking forward to warm weather; great rydes; and meeting some of you on the road.
You know, Maggie Valley is only about 3 hours away from Southern KY . Hmmmmm…………As Spock said, there are always possibilities.
Nice choice. Glad we were able to help in your decision..although we did tell your wife to help.... welcome to the spyder world and glad you decided to jump into the 🎪 you will be informed and entertained...
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
Congrats andnow get that damn thing off the trailer and ryde! WARNING! Do not let your wife Drive! It gets very expensive when you do! You quickly become a two Spyder family!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
2016 F3 Limited Intense Red Pearl. Lidlox, BRP Driver Back Rest, BRP Passenger Back Rest,Fog Lights, GPS, Signature Light! Custom Dynamics LED Bright Sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright Sides.
and on your purchase. 2012's are considered the best year of the 998 engines and models. You should be able to look forward to many miles and years of riding.
Heed the warning about wife driving. I had to buy my friend Linda her very own one year after I let her get aboard mine. And that is no joke.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
... will be glad you bought your Spyder. It is a riding experiences that everyone should have the privilege to enjoy. Welcome to ryding and to the forum. Ride, eat, sleep, repeat.
Jim
Ryde, eat, sleep.... repeat
2019 Spyder RT Limited Pearl White/Dark LaMonster drink holder with X-Grip
LaMonster Belt Dampener
Lamonster USB cable with extension
Variously called Stormtrooper, Pearl, and Goober by wife and various (friends?)
Enjoy your new ride! I love my '13 with it's 990 V-twin, put over 12,000 miles this year, first time I've ever done that since starting riding in the 70's.....
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
IBA 70020
and Glad you found this site, you'll learn a lot on this site. We are here to help.
My first spyder was a 2012 RTS-SE5, my current spyder is a 2014RTS-SE6.
Let the smiles, miles , farkling begin! Check the venders on the "Homepage" on this site. They have some great farkling accessories for your spyder.
Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 11-13-2017 at 11:58 AM.
Reason: Updated on 11/13/2017
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
I went in to buy an RT and walked out with an RT and F3S for Jacque.
Rob
Originally Posted by Pirate looks at --
Congrats andnow get that damn thing off the trailer and ryde! WARNING! Do not let your wife Drive! It gets very expensive when you do! You quickly become a two Spyder family!
2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.
My wife and I got seriously 'spyder bitten' this summer - on 6/3 (my birthday) we purchased the 2013 RT that is known as Spydie (hers).... After a 3 hour ryde (she loaned it to me!) I was hooked, and our 2014 RT/Special came into our lives!
We spent many hours this summer on organized (I have an old Harley and we are both HOG members) and disorganized rydes with friends and by our selves. I don't believe that we've ever spend as much time together and thoroughly enjoy the riding experience and the new 'Spyder people' we have met and who have become a part of our lives!
Hopefully you folks will have as much fun as we have had!!!
Congratulations, the 2012 was a great year for the 990. I rode a 2011 for several years and both my wife and I loved it. riding 20114 now and love it also. I hope you enjoy many, many miles on it. Just remember to....
Ride in comfort and check out my Holiday Special.
John
I've had many bikes and they all looked beautiful as I spent most of my time cleaning and polishing. In the end I put relatively few miles on them; the most was 20K on one of my BMWs. Most were in the 3 to 6K range. My RT Limited looks nice, but seldom beautiful because I spend most of my time riding and very little time cleaning and polishing. We are already nearing 20K on our RT and F3. We are having more fun and putting on more miles than on any other bike.
Rob
Originally Posted by ChrisK
My wife and I got seriously 'spyder bitten' this summer - on 6/3 (my birthday) we purchased the 2013 RT that is known as Spydie (hers).... After a 3 hour ryde (she loaned it to me!) I was hooked, and our 2014 RT/Special came into our lives!
We spent many hours this summer on organized (I have an old Harley and we are both HOG members) and disorganized rydes with friends and by our selves. I don't believe that we've ever spend as much time together and thoroughly enjoy the riding experience and the new 'Spyder people' we have met and who have become a part of our lives!
Hopefully you folks will have as much fun as we have had!!!
2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.
After talking myself into and out of buying for a few years, the plunge has been taken!
I have been lurking on Spyderlovers.com for about 5 months now, reading and learning as much as I could about Spyders, and I didn’t even have one yet! When I saw Optimus Prime listed his 2012 RT-S SE5 Orbital Blue for sale, I was seriously tempted! Half of my brain said “Go for it!”, the other half was saying “Don’t do it!”. I asked my wife to talk me out of it, and she wasn’t any help at all!! She said she wanted to go ryde! LOL!
OP and I emailed and talked a few times over the last month and we made the trip to Tennessee this past Monday. He has taken great care of this Spyder! I really like the Orbital Blue and the Comfort seat, and the bike is in such great condition.
Our thanks to OP and his wife for allowing us to purchase their Spyder RT. We had a wonderful visit and feel that we have made new friends. Looking forward to warm weather; great rydes; and meeting some of you on the road.
You know, Maggie Valley is only about 3 hours away from Southern KY . Hmmmmm…………As Spock said, there are always possibilities.
Jazzz1959
Love that color. I had the same thing in 2015 but had to sell it because of hip pain. Only had it 3 months. Went without one in 2016 and started to look for something this spring and picked up a 750 Honda Spirit. I hated it and this fall picked up a 2016 F3T. Love it, and no hip pain....
Don
Oops, that should say a 2017 F3T...
Last edited by donner1954; 11-14-2017 at 10:23 AM.
Like some one else said, don't let your wife ride it or you will be a two Spyder family. Welcome to the farm and happy ryding ! Camping up on the Crest 4-19 001.jpg
Newby here, just bought my first Spyder!
She said she wanted to go ryde! LOL!
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now get that damn thing off the trailer and ryde! WARNING! Do not let your wife Drive! It gets very expensive when you do! You quickly become a two Spyder family!
White 2013 Spyder RT Limited. BajaRon Swaybar, Custom Dynamic Third Brake Light. Ultimate Custom Black and White seat with driver and passenger back rest. Gloryder Led Wheel lights.Custom Dynamics Led Bright sides, Amber and Red Fender lights, and Saddle Bag Bright sides.
on your purchase. 2012's are considered the best year of the 998 engines and models. You should be able to look forward to many miles and years of riding. 
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