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    Default Moving on..... Next Phase

    Sold my Spyder yesterday. I think it went to a good home. I advertised it locally and it was gone for my asking price in less than 24 hours. I still have my Goldwing so still have the opportunity to get a little wind between my ears. I will miss the Spyder but there were a couple of compelling reasons why it had to go.

    I want to say that this forum and the people on it are the best. I have been on other forums and have never experienced any where near the friendlyness, helpfulness, and courtesy of all of you here. I feel like I have made a lot of friends here even though I have never met most of you. This is a great family. I will lurk in here from time to time but will probably participate less. I still have my RT622 trailer and may post it up for sale in the future. As for now, I'm not certain if I will keep it or not. Thank you all for helping to make Spyder ownership enjoyable. Ride Safe..... Jim
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    Quote Originally Posted by canamjhb View Post
    Sold my Spyder yesterday. I think it went to a good home. I advertised it locally and it was gone for my asking price in less than 24 hours. I still have my Goldwing so still have the opportunity to get a little wind between my ears. I will miss the Spyder but there were a couple of compelling reasons why it had to go.

    I want to say that this forum and the people on it are the best. I have been on other forums and have never experienced any where near the friendlyness, helpfulness, and courtesy of all of you here. I feel like I have made a lot of friends here even though I have never met most of you. This is a great family. I will lurk in here from time to time but will probably participate less. I still have my RT622 trailer and may post it up for sale in the future. As for now, I'm not certain if I will keep it or not. Thank you all for helping to make Spyder ownership enjoyable. Ride Safe..... Jim
    Congratulations Jim. You have added quite a bit to the discussions here and your perspective will be missed. I'm glad I had the chance to meet you at a couple of our Ryde-Ins.
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    Sorry to hear you are moving on. Stop back anytime you wish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    Sorry to hear you are moving on. Stop back anytime you wish.
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    Yeah please don’t be a stranger!
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    Best of luck to you, Jim!

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    Be well--- ride safe.

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    Default Tis a shame...

    Sorry to hear you are now spyderless...Glad she went to a good home. Chime in anytime your lurking about and hope all goes well in your future endeavours..
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    I will miss you Jim. I have enjoyed your comments and you have added much to this site. Please chime in from time to time and let us know how the Goldwing riding is going.

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    Hi Jim,

    Was looking forward to meeting and riding with you when we get down there in December. If you are still interested maybe you can guide us on your wing?

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    Care to share the compelling reasons? I'm thinking going from my GW to the RT.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    Care to share the compelling reasons? I'm thinking going from my GW to the RT.....
    Mr. bikerbillone,

    I know I'm going to get some comments from the die hard Spyder riders, but this is my experience. Reliability. Can Am Spyder is poor on that scale compared to Honda, or pretty much any major manufacturer for that matter. The 2018-2019 year RT's seem to have more problems with the parking brake failures than most, and a few water pump failures. Mine had both, and is now on the second round of parking brake failure. Poor dealer representation doesn't help my "customer experience" any. If Honda made a touring grade reverse trike (not the leaning Neowing) on par with the 'Wing, I'd be on one in a heartbeat.
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    Sure appreciate your being candid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by h0gr1der View Post
    Mr. bikerbillone,

    I know I'm going to get some comments from the die hard Spyder riders, but this is my experience. Reliability. Can Am Spyder is poor on that scale compared to Honda, or pretty much any major manufacturer for that matter. The 2018-2019 year RT's seem to have more problems with the parking brake failures than most, and a few water pump failures. Mine had both, and is now on the second round of parking brake failure. Poor dealer representation doesn't help my "customer experience" any. If Honda made a touring grade reverse trike (not the leaning Neowing) on par with the 'Wing, I'd be on one in a heartbeat.

    Mr. h0gr1der, it's a pity you've had hassle with your Spyder. Between me and my partner we've had 4 RT's. There has been a few issues but only one which stopped us, a dess failure on a 2014. But I've had 2 Goldwings and still ride one of them but they too have had a few wee problems so I'd put reliability on a par for both of them.

    Currently we're 3 weeks into an open ended European trip and with the types of roads we're riding the Spyder wins without a doubt for ease and convenience.

    I hope you get yours properly sorted and can then go off in confidence and ride relaxed as we are doing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bikerbillone View Post
    Care to share the compelling reasons? I'm thinking going from my GW to the RT.....
    I don't want to close this chapter of my riding career with anything negative. The lack of good dealer service support had a part in leaving the Spyder world. But I also had a domestic happening that caused me to downsize my riding inventory. Take that for what you'd like. I only need one ride now. The goldwing won, the Spyder lost..... Jim
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