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    Default We pulled the trigger on a 2022 Sea-To-Sky.

    Yesterday my wife and I decided to go ahead and pre-order the 2022 Sea-To-Sky.

    Currently, we both have our own bikes, I have a Honda Goldwing and she has a VTX1300. We are at the age that holding up the Goldwing with both on it is getting a bit too much for me and she wants more two up time anyway. So, we decided that the RT is the best option for both of us to go two up and we can switch off driving duties when we want to.

    I'm not sure this is the last motorcycle we'll own but if it is then we decided to go for the best they had to offer (from a comfort and options perspective). I'm new to the site and new to three wheels so I am soaking in all the knowledge you guys and gals have put out there.

    They tell me it will be in around the June 2022 time frame but what I've read so far... don't count on it.

    We live in North Carolina around the Hickory area and I hope to find some folks to meet up and ride with.


    -Slow Ryde

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    Quote Originally Posted by SlowRyde View Post
    Yesterday my wife and I decided to go ahead and pre-order the 2022 Sea-To-Sky.

    Currently, we both have our own bikes, I have a Honda Goldwing and she has a VTX1300. We are at the age that holding up the Goldwing with both on it is getting a bit too much for me and she wants more two up time anyway. So, we decided that the RT is the best option for both of us to go two up and we can switch off driving duties when we want to.

    I'm not sure this is the last motorcycle we'll own but if it is then we decided to go for the best they had to offer (from a comfort and options perspective). I'm new to the site and new to three wheels so I am soaking in all the knowledge you guys and gals have put out there.

    They tell me it will be in around the June 2022 time frame but what I've read so far... don't count on it.

    We live in North Carolina around the Hickory area and I hope to find some folks to meet up and ride with.


    -Slow Ryde





    I can't help you with the meet up and ride, but I am sure you will find folks in the Hickory, North Carolina area to ride with.


    Deanna




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    First, congratulations on your RT purchase...they are a great bike. I also went from both a Goldwing as well as a VTX1300R. I loved them both, but there comes a time...... I might suggest that you both look for and take the 3 wheel course. You won’t regret it....money well spent.


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    Welcome! If the ETA of your new StS is in fact June you have time to memorize the operator's guide that you can find at this link, https://www.operatorsguides.brp.com/.

    You should also read the Sticky Threads at this link, particularly the Do's and Do Nots for New Spyder Owners. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...cussionhttp://. A lot of the information discusses older, V-twin Spyders but there is much valuable information that pertains to anyone changing to the Y-ride.
    Last edited by JayBros; 03-13-2022 at 06:38 PM. Reason: bad link
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    I used to put up a video clip of the "Anticipation" song by Carly Simon...but, you get the idea.

    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)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    I used to put up a video clip of the "Anticipation" song by Carly Simon...but, you get the idea.
    How about “Congratulations “ by the Travelling Wilburys.
    Last edited by bigbadbrucie; 03-13-2022 at 01:23 PM. Reason: Wrong artist


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    Back in 2019 when wife and I slowly went over to the left side on our '07 Street Glide; it took us about 20 minutes to get get it upright! AND .... we both had sore backs for about 10 days!!! That's when we decided to look into the Spyder line. Traded in the HD about 10 months later to Super Bike Showroom for our wonderful 2014 RT-L (only 6,000 miles). Best move we could have made. Welcome to the Forum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SlowRyde View Post
    Yesterday my wife and I decided to go ahead and pre-order the 2022 Sea-To-Sky.

    Currently, we both have our own bikes, I have a Honda Goldwing and she has a VTX1300. We are at the age that holding up the Goldwing with both on it is getting a bit too much for me and she wants more two up time anyway. So, we decided that the RT is the best option for both of us to go two up and we can switch off driving duties when we want to.

    I'm not sure this is the last motorcycle we'll own but if it is then we decided to go for the best they had to offer (from a comfort and options perspective). I'm new to the site and new to three wheels so I am soaking in all the knowledge you guys and gals have put out there.

    They tell me it will be in around the June 2022 time frame but what I've read so far... don't count on it.

    We live in North Carolina around the Hickory area and I hope to find some folks to meet up and ride with.


    -Slow Ryde
    ... & ... .... Back in 09 I had to make the same decision .... no more two wheels , look at three wheels .... I got some great advice from the manager. He said drive it like your car and you will be fine , also test how well the brakes work because you stop on a Dime ..... I was able to master the Quirks of the Spyder fairly quickly,and am now on my thrid spyder ..... good luck .... Mike

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    Default New S2S

    Welcome to the Spyder 3 wheel adventure you will love the Spyder once you get use to it..when you get
    it please post up pictures we like pictures. .
    2017 RTL Asphalt Grey Metallic Chrome
    2017 RTL , Asphalt Grey Mettalic

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    Default Welcome Aboard

    ... Nice Choice on Your Spyder. The Sea to Sky 2022 is a Favorite of mine. I will probably wait several years and then upgrade. Like others have already posted,....... Read the TIPS on learning to Ryde a Spyder. I do recommend Taking the Three Wheel Training Class, Money well spent.
    Read a online Copy the 'Owners' Manual'.
    The Count Down Begins. ....
    ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
    Ryde with a Friend and be Safe

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    Welcome, and great choice! There's a whole bunch of us in the greater Charlotte area. We do a lot of rides in the Hickory area. Look on FB for Charlotte Spyder Ryders...
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    2020 RT Limited , Marsala Red

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    I'm over in Mocksville, but I go through WNC frequently in the summer when I'm off work.
    Congratulations on the S2S.
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    2015 RTS SM6 Intense Red
    born on date 3/2015 (mine on 9/12/15)
    Sold on 4.13.2021 33k of fun.

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