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    Hello everyone, I am a newbie and after a few years of procrastination I finally purchased my new Spyder. I picked up a 2015 Spyder RT Limited on a Sunday with 12K miles. I think I got a pretty good deal which otherwise priced me out of a fully loaded Spyder. I’ve been reading the forums for a couple of days and finding great information. I am located in north Florida.

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    Welcome and congrats on a great new (to you) ride.
    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
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    Nice looking RT
    Greg Kamer
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    Default Welcome, welcome 👍

    Welcome to both the spyder world and this awesome site....congrats on the new ryde your gonna love it. enjoy
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    and on your spyder. Dale

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    Congrats to you. Take your time and enjoy learning all you can about your new-to-you Spyder.
    2014 Spyder RT Limited SE6
    BRP Tri Axis Adjustable Handlebars
    BRP Adjustable Wind Deflectors
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    and on your new ryde.

    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.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Those Spyder bytes are dangerous, leading to absentmindedness while ryding. You will often make poor decisions while completing a simple trip to the store.

    You wallet will constantly come up with disappearing cash while new Farkles appear unexpectedly on the Ryde.

    You become overwhelmed by urges to Ryde hundreds or thousands of miles, to meet people you don't know, at places you would never go to, for purposes you don't understand.

    Anyway, have a nice Ryde!
    Joe
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    Default Congrats,

    and enjoy !

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    PrairieSpyder (Patti)

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    Hay Gumby,

    Enjoy you new ryde!!!!

    32 YEARS ago my wife and I saw a little plastic Gumby laying in the road. I stopped and snatched it up------ It has been in her cars ever since.


    Lew L
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    Welcome! I purchased the same bike with 15k on it back in May and doing my first trip up hiway 1 in a week or so with my brother. Safe travels.

    i love the bike btw, ride it daily.
    2015 RTL , Yes Pearl White

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    Default Welcome

    Hi, and welcome to Spyder World!! I'm a newby too, having just purchased my 2012 Spyder RT. Ryde safe!!

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    Have a rookie question. Can I pull up my MPG on the display. Curious to see what I am getting. I am going on my first long ride this weekend. Also thank you everyone for their warm welcomes and compliments. This is my first toy outside of my main vehicle.

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    Smile 40 MPG

    Hi,
    I have a '14 RTS and I don't believe the dash can give MPG. A and B trip odometers and hours traveled between resets. Expect about 40 MPG as long as you keep the speeds under 75 MPH or so. ( that's what we get 2 up.)

    Lew L
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    2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
    2014 RTS , Circuit Yellow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Semper Gumby View Post
    Have a rookie question. Can I pull up my MPG on the display. Curious to see what I am getting. I am going on my first long ride this weekend. Also thank you everyone for their warm welcomes and compliments. This is my first toy outside of my main vehicle.
    & sorry the dash does not calculate mpg but ez enough as long as you keep up with your trip meters resets & consistency with octane grade. Ethanol free will give you more miles ,just harder to find. https://www.pure-gas.org
    Read the do & dont's for yours to know the power band (prime) range. Enjoy

    2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bfromla View Post
    & sorry the dash does not calculate mpg but ez enough as long as you keep up with your trip meters resets & consistency with octane grade. Ethanol free will give you more miles ,just harder to find. https://www.pure-gas.org
    Read the do & dont's for yours to know the power band (prime) range. Enjoy
    Thankfully the gas station down the street from me has ethanol free gas. I normally use ethanol free for my zero turn and lawn equipment. I think it’s 95 octane so I wonder how that would do with my Spyder. Stay tuned.

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