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  1. 01-02-2018, 07:17 PM #1
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    Default New ryde...

    Happy New Year, SpyderLovers...

    After about 5 years or so of lusting after the Spyder...after about 5 demo rides in the past year or so...after looking semi-actively since May, actively since October...the fine folks over at Smith Marine called me today to say my new ryde is ready

    I'll be ryding a new 2016 ST-S in Steel Black Metallic.
    I really liked the ST Limited, so I added saddlebags, audio, heated grips...and swaybar, foglights...and a backrest for the missus, who not only encouraged this purchase but also authorized the use of about 50 square feet in the garage.

    OMG!
    I started riding almost 30 years ago on a Honda Rebel 250, graduated to a Honda Shadow 500, and then the 1996 Yamaha Virago 750 I purchased in 1998.

    One day soon, maybe when it breaches freezing here in NJ, my hands will finally wrap around a new, unfamiliar set of grips...and I can begin to ride the rubber right the hell off 'em!

    I'll be asking lots of questions and I look forward to learning a lot from all of you and hopefully meeting, greeting and ryding with many of you!

    I may have to ask Lamont to change my profile name from Raprider to Rapryder...but y'all can call me...excited beyond words

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  2. 01-02-2018, 07:29 PM #2
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    Default WELCOME

    WELCOME & ENJOY......
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    Default congratulations....🎉🎉🎉

    You took your sweet time but will now enjoy what you have been reading about..
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    Default New Spyder Ryde

    Sounds Sooooooo Gooooood. I made the same decision in Nov. 2016. Welcome to Spyder World.
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    on your new ryde. Some pictures would be nice.

    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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    Wow, That's a lot of research, fantastic. Hope it warms up soon for you so you can give it a go.
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  7. 01-03-2018, 04:08 AM #7
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    Congratulations, and welcome from Tennessee!
    2013 RT Limited.
    BajaRon Sway Bar.
    Refined Cycle's BPE2 brake pedal extension.
    Pedal Box
    2013 RT Limited , Refined Cycle BPE2 White
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    I was entertained by your enthusiasm, I wonder how you are going to make it through to ryding season. The byte of the Spyder has got you good, enjoy!

    Joe
    U.S. Army Viet Nam Era Vet
    2013 Spyder RT-L, Black Currant
    Trunk mount dual SS flag holder
    TricLed foam hand grips (awesome)
    Chromed Soaring Eagle License Holder
    Utopia Deluxe driver backrest
    LED fender lighting
    Fast Flash LED brake light
    Spyder Pops LED/skid plate
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  9. 01-03-2018, 10:43 AM #9
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    Default Welcom aboard

    Lots of knowledgeable folks here. on your ryde. Enjoy it.
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  10. 01-03-2018, 11:16 AM #10
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    congratulations and welcome
    2016 RT Special Series

    rear saddlebag LED lights
    Doc's belt tensioner
    underside LED lighting
    Baja Ron swaybar
    TricLED frt A-arm led's
    TricLed led front skid plate
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    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.
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  12. 01-03-2018, 12:34 PM #12
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    Thumbs up Congratulations

    Congratulations on your new ryde!
    I'd also been drooling over Spyders for about 5 years, and finally have an orange one in my garage. Looking forward to ryding with you!
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  13. 01-03-2018, 12:39 PM #13
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    on your spyder and to the spyder web. Dale
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  14. 01-03-2018, 03:27 PM #14
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    Default Thanks and Pics...

    Thanks for all your welcomes and well-wishes!
    I went over to the dealer yesterday to check out my new ryde with all the accessories they added, go over some of the basics and snap a few photos.
    Lead tech Joe spent about an hour giving an overview...started 'er up...whoo-hoo!
    Sadly, its about single digits and the recent snow has the roads all crudded up, so it will remain in their garage til...tbd.


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    BRP Audio, Heated Grips, Fog Lights, Passenger Backrest, Givi Saddlebags/Top Case
    BajaRon Swaybar, TricLed Wide-Vu Mirrors, Lamonster Ram mount and X-grip, Sena 20S Evo Dual
    TricLed Sequential Front SpyderFenderz, Dual Color Run/Brake/Turn LEDs, Brake Flasher
    Kumho Ecsta AST installed on rear 4/2021


    1996 Yamaha Virago 750 (Vera) - still riding
    1987 Honda Shadow 500 (Shady) - sold
    1982 Honda Rebel 250 (Little Reb) - sold

    2016 ST-S , Steel Black Metallic
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    Default new ryde

    Congratulations and a outstanding looking ryde, enjoy when the weather will allow
    All the great movements in the world began with a cup of coffee!

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    My mods: Can am Trailer hitch, USB and 12 volt power outlets, Gustason windshield, Bead rider seat cushion, battery harness for electric gear and battery tender, Time out trailer.
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    Beautiful new Spyder, and a VERY nice dealer too. May your first rides be soon and pleasant!
    Safe Rides,
    David and Sharon Goebel
    Both Retired USAF Veterans
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    Baja Ron ultimate swaybar. Vredestein tires, Baja Ron Front Shock Pre-load adjusters, Pedal Box, See my Spyder Garage
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  18. 01-08-2018, 08:20 AM #18
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    A long courtship for sure ... but I guarantee you will be in love
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    Welcome to the gang. Enjoy the new Ryde. Happy trails
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    Default congrats and enjoy

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    Congrats. Enjoy it when the weather allows!
    2016 F3 Limited
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    Enjoy your NEW Spyder.. I can only say that of all the vehicles (many) I was always excited for the first 3 or 4 months of driving a new (mostly used) vehicle, then the fun just WASNT there, Ive had my Spyder for 3 years and I enjoy riding ever chance I get, and in Texas we ride all year sorry people up north.. Get used to people wanting to examine your ride and asking questions about the Spyder..
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