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 I have crossed over from the dark side
Today I purchased a 2023 Sea to Sky RT. Previously I had a HD Tri-Glide. Due to a recent accident caused me to reevaluate my opinion on the Spyder and made the decision to switch.
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Welcome aboard rayeade. We don't see moving to a Spyder as 'Crossing to the Dark Side' so much as a 'Finally Seeing the Light', but either way.... 
Did you check out the Stickies that SpyderBOT linked in his Welcome post over in the Welcome section?? 
If not, please do.  But while it's important that you read the Forum Rules & Guidelines (please note the Forum Rules under the Green link in the menu bar above our Sponsor's logos up above the thread too!) I think that Do's & Don'ts for new Spyder Owners thread is an even more important MUST READ for any/all new Spyder Ryders, and it doesn't hurt those of us who've been riding these things for a while to revisit it occasionally too! 
There's lotsa good info in that thread which is very likely to help you come to grips with this somewhat different ryde a whole lot quicker than otherwise, and maybe even without learning a few bad habits along the way that you'll possibly hafta unlearn later on, even if you do initially just pick & choose what you want to take on board! 
So if you haven't already, check it out here:
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...Spyder-owners/
Enjoy, and again, Welcome!  Welcome to the Miles of Smiles these things bring! 
Oh, and don't forget to....
Ryde More, Worry Less! 
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 07-07-2023 at 07:22 PM.
2013 RT Ltd Pearl White
Ryde More, Worry Less!
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Hope you enjoy it … many of us here love our Spyders.
 Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels 
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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WELCOME from PA. Sorry that it took an accident to get you to make the change over, but rest assured that you will be very happy with the bike and its ride and performance and if you ride with a passenger they will be especially pleased with the ride and comfort. Let's just say that on long trips with my wife they are some of the best riding I ever get because she is a sleep most of the ride because as she says it's that damn comfortable.
Good Luck and hold onto to your wallet, Spyder's are just as expensive to accessorize as a Harley, thank god they don't have all that chrome though
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Welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new spyder. I find mine quite Exciting!!. Enjoy
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
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welcome
you
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now the miles of smiles
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome, Semper Fi
2020 RT
Limited heated seats
removable back rest & rack
XK Glow light
Paint with light painted panels
(Gone but not forgotten ) 2009 RS SE5
 
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Welcome. You won't be sorry you left the 'dark side', unless that lifestyle is important to you.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Welcome to the forum and this is the place to answer any questions you might have about your new 
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten. 
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT. 
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About the only thing you'll really miss is the dealer network.
2022 RT Sea To Sky
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 Your profile says you've been a Forum member since 2016. (??) That's a long time ago. I'm confused; but you'll take to the Spyder and be very happy
2014 RTL bought in 3/20 with only 6,000 mi.
Came with Garmin 660
Car tires in 5/20; Elka stage 2 front shocks in 10/21
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I had a 2013 RT Limited that was part of the recall for heat problems. In 2016 my wife wanted to get back on the road on her own bike. She was tired of riding on the back of my Tri-Glide. She looked a 2 wheels but did not fell confident because of a previous broken upper arm. She looked at the 2 models that HD had and also the Spyder F3. The Spyder suited her the best and that is why I was on this site back then.
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 07-09-2023 at 07:08 AM.
Reason: Merged immediately consecutive posts...
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
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
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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The HD's a great bike, with a even greater price tag, I think you will enjoy the ride of the new bike better! Ride safe!!!
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 Originally Posted by rayeade
I had a 2013 RT Limited that was part of the recall for heat problems. In 2016 my wife wanted to get back on the road on her own bike. She was tired of riding on the back of my Tri-Glide. She looked a 2 wheels but did not fell confident because of a previous broken upper arm. She looked at the 2 models that HD had and also the Spyder F3. The Spyder suited her the best and that is why I was on this site back then.
Wow Ray, now that's news. Wish you the best of happy trails, but you know the drill, not your first rodeo. Congrats my friend.
BikerBill
2020 RTL
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 07-09-2023 at 07:06 AM.
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Originally Posted by rayeade
Today I purchased a 2023 Sea to Sky RT. Previously I had a HD Tri-Glide. Due to a recent accident caused me to reevaluate my opinion on the Spyder and made the decision to switch.
Sounds just like what happened to me. With the loss of core strength from a Flail Chest and subsequent plates/screws, I was banned from 2 wheels by the Doc and went searching for a Spyder. It will be an adjustment if you have never done any Quad riding but not a big deal to come to grips with... You just have to take it for what it is and run with it!! ENJOY!!
'15 F3-S Pure Magnesium Metallic - Mad Max Edition
'15 Mclaren 650S Coupe - Aurora Blue
"You Were Really Flyin', When I Passed You Back There!"
Chuck
2015 F3-S , Pure Magnesium Metallic/Steel Black Metallic
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Welcome, welcome. If you take your time and learn the differences between your last and this one, you will be one happy camper. I'm on my 3rd one and put 60K on my first one before I traded up..
And enjoy this forum. Answers to most of your questions can be answered here.
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Originally Posted by rayeade
Today I purchased a 2023 Sea to Sky RT. Previously I had a HD Tri-Glide. Due to a recent accident caused me to reevaluate my opinion on the Spyder and made the decision to switch.
Welcome to the light, my friend. I was on GWs for a long time. It took a little getting used to, but I've grown to love the Spyder way. Best improvement I made was to ditch the stock sway bar for a Baja Ron's Ultra. Whole different bike.
2022 RT S2S
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Congratulations! I sincerely hope you find your new ride the best you've ever had. The Spyder is a different animal and takes a bit of saddle time to get used to. Give it a chance to persuade you, and you'll be glad you did. Most of what new Spyder ryders perceive as negatives are simply differences.
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