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    Default Newbie

    After 40 years of owning and riding Harleys decided to take a Spyder for a spin. Wow I was immediately caught in the Spyder web. Purchased a 2018 F3 T. Read all I could on this forum and watched countless videos before the purchase
    trying to find a reason not to buy. Kept coming back to how much fun this thing is to ride. Now need some good weather
    before 'going down the road.'

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    Welcome to the ZOO, Enjoy the Ryde

    Next good rallye is SPYDERFEST in MO. next month.

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    Hope you enjoy the forum!! looks like the good weather will be here any day now. Live to Ride, Ride to Live
    2012 RTL , Brown

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    and on the newspyder. Let the farkeling begin.

    Lew L
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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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    Default Welcome, welcome 👍

    Welcome to both the spyder world and this site. You nailed it .... test rydes will catch many in a well spun web. congrats and you will be more and more impressed the more you ryde and learn all the tricks....
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    I do know I have a lot to learn but looking forward to the process.

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    Congrats and welcome, may your riding weather and comfort with the F3 improve every day. Ride, ride, ride
    Safe Rides,
    David and Sharon Goebel
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    Welcome from the soggy NW. I'm in the same boat you are; having to shake off 67 yeas on two wheels. It's a slow process because we get too few breaks in the NW Rain Festival.
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
    2017 F3 Limited , Red, Black & Chrome

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    Congrats & enjoy !

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    &





    We are here to help! Ask questions!


    Deanna




    Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue

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    Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD

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    and

    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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    YUP..... many of us were 2 wheelers.... but when the bones & joints start failing, you need to look for other ways to enjoy the open-road.... i've been on a SPYD3R now for 11 yrs, and had these things been available when i was 16, i would have had one then... at 71, it's now a MUST... just can't hold up 800 lbs anymore...
    CONGRATZ & ride safely....
    Dan P
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    Welcome to the wonderful and wacky spyder family. Congrates on the new ride. Happy Trails

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    Welcome. I've been riding since I was 12. 20 bikes of all types, usually Yamaha. Loved the Spyder at first ride. Bought it at age 75 and looking forward to years of riding. Hope you like yours as well

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    Well got 300 miles so far and still in the learning stage but have to say this spyder thing is so far way cool. Knees in the breeze on a 3 wheel sportscar. Poor ole 32 Ford highboy has been neglected the last week. Need to ride the new off the Spyder and get better acquainted. Had 20.80 loaded today which has improved radio function significantly. Pandora Rolling Stones radio loud and clear. Going down the road.

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    Was there a charge for the 20.8 upgrade, or is it free?
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
    2017 F3 Limited , Red, Black & Chrome

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    Up grade was free.

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    Welcome and welcome to a great group of people who happen to ryde Spyders. Recovering Harley guy too

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spiderrider View Post
    Up grade was free.
    After weeks of steady rain, today was dry and blue sky, so I rode to my dealer and inquired about the upgrade. They said they'd have to charge a 1 hour minimum of $120. Huh? I said no thanks, the upgrade isn't for anything I need anyway, being a Luddite. I don't listen to music when riding and have yet to download one song into anything.
    Ours is a red, black and chrome 2017 F3 Limited. Bought new in 2/2019. The avatar is my first bike back in 1952, a Simplex Servi-Cycle. Photo taken at the Barber Museum.
    2017 F3 Limited , Red, Black & Chrome

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