I tried to get 100,000 miles, I did not succeed...
My 2011 RTS SM5 I am saying good by to on Saturday. She will be missed. She has 96,000 miles. She was a good running Spyder and it still is. I decided I did not want to spend $2,000 on a DPS repair. My dealer had just taken in a 2021 RT, LTD in asphalt gray with chrome on a trade. Shopped around all of my local dealers and a new LTD was hard to come by. I had planned on buying a new Spyder next year but this 2021 was in great shape, fresh oil change, new rear tire. ECU flashed for the not starting issue and the new correct front sprocket. I comes with the heated comfort seat and passenger arm rests. I paid $22,000 for it. Dealer also threw in the rear panel if you take off rear luggage box. They gave me $6,500 for my Spyder. It was adjusted to $5,000 because of replacing the DPS and labor. Will be picking up New Spyder this Saturday. New Spyder to me has 15,454 miles and 3 years left on the Extended Best warranty. I think I did ok. Hopefully I will get over 100,000 miles on this one. I also have already downloaded the new Spyder Manual. Wish me luck. Bruce
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
I think that was a wise move for sure. Congratulations
2021 RTL Marsala Dark Edition 4.13.2021
Lamonster Riser
Spyder Extras Docking station
Zumo XT (my own Plug & Play cable)
WrapMySpyder Carbon fiber partial kit.
Baja Ron ultra performance sway bar and end links
2015 RTS SM6 Intense Red
born on date 3/2015 (mine on 9/12/15)
Sold on 4.13.2021 33k of fun.
Know that’s hard same100k goal but @72k & just had drop $2k -warped heads. After water pump impeller fail out of warranty & all. Understand safety concerns with dps. Would really want find something creative to get those last miles. -up on ramps maybe
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Retired U.S. Coast Guard 76-97
Shad bags
Lamonsters 2.0 usb dual power plate
F3 ultimate boards
LED arc lights
Lidlox helmet extender
Lamonsters top cuff with Ram ball and phone holder.
Lamonster billet sway bar end links
BRP driver backrest
LED Volt meter
BIW Cat Delete pipe
Route 129 windscreen
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
It sounds to me like you made a killer deal. Congrats.....
Yep, he did a good job of killing his anxieties about the old one!
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
Sad. I put 125k miles on my '06 GL1800 without trying. No major maintenance (except replacing parts after I rolled it down the interstate). Sold it and fully expect the young couple that bought her to put another 125k on with no issues.
"Love 'em all.... Let GOD sort 'em out!"
2021 RTL Dark Chalk Metallic with comfort seat
1978 GL1000 w/'75 engine show bike
1976 RD400c
Was able to pick up new to me Spyder on Friday night. Wife and I took a ride to get some seafood. Had a great first ride. Today, Saturday we took a ride to the coast. Arrived in Stonington in fog and drizzle. Ride home was in light to moderate rain. Spyder did well. Getting used to paddle shifter. Bruce
New to Sue and I
2021, LTD, Asphalt Gray, 22,000 miles
Gone but not forgotten
RTS 2011 SM5, 95,000 miles
...Always good to hear from a fellow Spyder Forum Member. I wish you well on your next 100K.
Stay Safe and Enjoy your Ryde Times. ....
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I tried to get 100,000 miles, I did not succeed...
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Nice looking machine for sure!! You did good on that one. 
Know that’s hard same100k goal but @72k & just had drop $2k -warped heads. After water pump impeller fail out of warranty & all. Understand safety concerns with dps. Would really want find something creative to get those last miles. -up on ramps maybe 
Originally Posted by gkamer
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...Always good to hear from a fellow Spyder Forum Member. I wish you well on your next 100K. 
