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 So I did a thing... now my wife owns a 2020 Spyder RTL!
Last Friday I boarded a plane Atlanta to St. Louis and purchased a 2020 Spyder RTL. The owner picked me up at the airport, we drove to his house and did the deal. I immediately hopped aboard and drove 600 miles in 9.5 hours having never been on a trike before. This was a gift for my wife. I am a 2 wheel guy and will continue to be one.
Things I learned on my drive home
At 6’5” I was thankful for the tall windscreen he installed.
If you put your size 15 feet too far forward on the floorboards your feet can touch the front tires
The cup holder the previous owner installed is not a front brake lever and will not stop the bike if you squeeze it
Learned you can “stand up” while riding down the highway. You may look silly but it gives your butt a break
There is a learning curve going from 2-3 wheels. Especially around curves.
I am now on the hunt for a new rear tire, sway bar and mirror locks.
Looking forward to being part of this forum.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 09-27-2022 at 08:11 AM.
Reason: Expanded Title to briefly mention thread purpose.... ;-)
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 ....Welcome to the Spyder Forum. Nice choice for a ryde. Man, that's a wonderful experience for learning about and ryding a Spyder. Not many people are ready for that kind of action. You are right about the 'learning curve'.
I hope she will enjoy the Spyder. Someday you might want to have a second Spyder.
Stay Healthy. ....
ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
Ryde with a Friend and be Safe
My Spyder ..... 'Little Blue-Boy'
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Congrats on the new Spyder and kudos on your maiden voyage with the three wheels! I applaud your assessment of the next maintenance items and hope your wife enjoys the ryde as well as my wife enjoys her Spyder (s). We travel better with each riding our own, and I enjoy keeping up with the basic oil and tire changes. I likewise feel the need to "air out" and rise up when going through speed zones in little towns along the way..
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07 Shadows, Aero, Spirit gone but not forgotten
03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
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Congrats and  to you and your wife to the spyder web. Dale
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Nice thread. I know what you mean about reaching for hand brake or clutch lever! LOL. Hope ur wife enjoys it. And Welcome Aboard.
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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Welcome. Funny about the cup holder.
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Congrats on your new purchase. 600 miles for your first ride is certainly taking the plunge. Good job! The mirror locks and sway bar absolutely work.
2022 Petrol Metallic RT Limited / 'PYDER'
Peter Pan has struck again!
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 Originally Posted by Allgood
The cup holder the previous owner installed is not a front brake lever and will not stop the bike if you squeeze it
That made me chuckle. 
Greg Kamer
"It's better to be not riding and wishing you were than be riding and wishing you weren't."
USAF, 20 years, retired
Sheriff's Office, 23 years, retired
2018 Can Am Spyder RT-Limited
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That is how I bought my 2021 RT base I hopped on a plane to Alabama , the owner was kind enough to lend me his plate ,( I insured the bike prior up to pickup). I jumped on the bike and drove 953 mile, non stop, in 25 hours . The bike seat was comfortable and the ride great.
Enjoy the new bike.
2017 F3 LTD (SOLD)
2017 HD Freewheeler (SOLD)
2021 RT Base Upper and lower adjustable deflectors , Top case, Signature and lower lights, Baja Ron Bar, Back rest,Fobo TPMS, Garmin 396 , LED Fender lights, Rear LED turn and brake lights, Rear Brake light flasher, Rear Saddle bag LED lights, Battery tender, Lamonster Handle Bar Riser.
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Well, all right, 600 miles on your first Spyder journey, kudos....
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Welcome and nice first ride....here's hoping your wife enjoys the new toy....
Stay Safe!
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2016 F3 LTD
Stock so far
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