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Emerson, first of all  You will have a Spyder before you know it and you will love it. I think used is just fine but if you can afford a brand new one and that is what you want, go for it. You will find many Spyders with plenty of miles on them. I have had mine for 3 years and have over 35,000 miles on it. I ride almost every day as well as across the cross country and back. These spyders can stand up to a lot.
I too was a novice rider prior to owning my spyder, my MC class was the first time I had ridden a real motorcycle with a clutch and everything. I took to it like a duck to water. If you can drive a stick shift car you can shift your spyder. Take a few test rides if you get the chance or hit a few spyder gatherings and just talk to an owner. You will get so much information. There are also a few spyders for sale on the for sale forum right here and they pretty darn good deals.
With Christ all things are possible, so live life with no fears and no worries.
Happy Ex Owner, Hopefully future Spyder owner again.
Pastor Deb Tangen, Missions Director and short term missionary.
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to the forum! If you want to bring out the Batman in you look for a Phatom Spyder! Here's a link that I thought you maight like.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ghlight=batman
RT-S: HMT brake light, mud flap lights/turn signals, Trailer hitch, Garmin 660 GPS, Ride-On, Travel cover, LED Mirror turn signals, LED trunk lighting, RGB ground effect lighting, BajRon anti-sway bar, to be continued ......
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Great Site. GREAT site!!
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You will find a lot of good deals on used Spyders as well as some good deals on new leftovers at the dealers. I agree you sound like a Phantom Black RS person. Good Luck and welcome to the forum.
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2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Thanks spyderann01! I think Phantom black will do!
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 Originally Posted by Emerson
Greetings!
Just signed up here and hope to be a Reg. Im looking at purchasing a Spyder because they are simply totally awesome.
I saw one for the first time last summer. My wife and I were driving and ill never forget it. I was like "what the heck is THAT!?"  it was a and I was like  and I havent really been able to stop thinking about it since! Spiderbit.
Ive NEVER rode a bike before with the exeption of a minibike as a child. They never really did much for me and ive always been a truck ( cage?lol) guy but the spider just awakens my inner batman
Id like to say that this site seems pretty cool as do the members.
anway I married. 35. live in the Northeast and I think its time for me to have a mini batman releasing midlife.
My Questions are- Do miles matter a bunch? Im thinking of getting a used spyder but I dont know if that a good idea. Do you think they get beat on alot? should I just get new and pay more? They have a orange "11 by where I live and I must admit it was Sexy. What should I expect being a total virgin Rider? Is there alot of maintainance involved. Is the danger level higher than I may anticipate? anyone regret getting there Spyder? Are they really as awesome As I think they are? will I truly become the coolest person in a 100 mile radius? lol. How about the "Haters"
Anyway. Great site here folks and Hopefully Ill be around alot more.
Peace 
Don't get one...you're 35 and too young! 
Just kiddin'...I'm about the same age as you...
Bone Crusher 
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Go phantoms or the '11 orange rs-s. I have 2 phantoms but that orange one is catching my eye. I'm 35 also. The RT is for 50+++.lol
Last edited by Justin; 03-26-2011 at 10:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by Justin
Go phantoms or the '11 orange rs-s. I have 2 phantoms but that orange one is catching my eye. I'm 35 also
You're just saying that because you have two phantoms and are lacking color...you should add an orange to your collection and stick it in the middle of that photo...it would look awesome and you'd be more than set for halloween!
Funny thing...I've had my bike since Aug/Sept. 2008...never seen a phantom on the road...maybe they have a stealth mode?
Bone Crusher
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Originally Posted by bone crusher
You're just saying that because you have two phantoms and are lacking color...you should add an orange to your collection and stick it in the middle of that photo...it would look awesome and you'd be more than set for halloween!
Funny thing...I've had my bike since Aug/Sept. 2008...never seen a phantom on the road...maybe they have a stealth mode?
lol. My wife wanted a change this year so I bought another set of plastics and painted them. When I picked up the Spyders the Phantoms stood out from the rest. Of course they didn't have the orange one. What's nice with the Phantoms is all the accessories on it from factory. They just had a more finished look.
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The RTs are for the over 50 crowd because we can afford them! Take that you young things.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Originally Posted by Justin
lol. My wife wanted a change this year so I bought another set of plastics and painted them. When I picked up the Spyders the Phantoms stood out from the rest. Of course they didn't have the orange one. What's nice with the Phantoms is all the accessories on it from factory. They just had a more finished look.
Wait a sec...which is the newer pic? The two phantoms or the phantom and white/black one? I'll assume the second one as it has the LED light rings...very cool looking! The white/black contrast is really nice looking...also makes it easier for you two to not hop the other person's bike when going out...I did notice one of you had stock pipe vs. hindle...
Bone Crusher
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
The RTs are for the over 50 crowd because we can afford them! Take that you young things.
Awe, come on...low blow...I thought the more mature crowd liked the RTs because they were slower and more posh...
Bone Crusher
If you work to make money, you'll never be happy, as there's never enough money...if you work to take good care of people, the money will always be there....Sean O'Connell, 1999
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
The RTs are for the over 50 crowd because we can afford them! Take that you young things.
Nah..If they only had the RT we wouldn't have a spyder. They're a pretty boring and uneventful machine.imo. My buddy is 50 and this is his. Everytime I ride it I'm like this sucks. lol The size of the shield might as-well bought a car.haha or a couch with a window. The only thing I like is the stereo.15 years to go.
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Nice to have you here.
Hello Emerson,
Nice to have you here. You will get plenty of feedback from a lot of great folks. Good vendors on this site also. The one thing I have to say is weather you buy used or new, just make sure you get a warranty with it. These can be expensive to repair, "if you run into problems" and these are not cheap to maintain either, at least if you are not mechanically inclined such as myself. They are a blast to ride and it will make you feel like a "Rock Star" when you get yours and people are stopping you and surrounding your machine asking you questions. There are used ones here on the "for sale by owner" section of this forum. I do not think miles are that important as long as you get a warranty with it. People have put more than 100,000 on their machines. Good luck with your purchase and looking forward to hearing your endeavor unfold.  Jerry
Previous owner of a 2008 Spyder SM5.
Current owner of a 2007 Yamaha Royal Star Venture
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Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired
Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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Emerson Whatever you do? Don't go to your dealer just to look and sit on one. I did that and the next thing I knew, I was signing the papers. Leaving? I couldn't believe I had done it again. I can't just look, I buy and to be honest with you? I don't regret it one bit.
I had to give up motorcycles when I was 27 and after what seemed like 32 years, I was on a Spyder. I had to go take the MSF course and drove the instructor nuts. He had a full head of hair in class but, lost it on the course. When the stopwatch and clipboard came out I couldn't believe I passed and he came over to tell me, if he had brought them out the day before, I would still have my hair.
Whatever you decide to do, new or used? You'll have a blast and being in the over 50 crowd? I wouldn't trade my GS/RS for an RT. Looking at them Saturday, while I was having some warranty work done, they are just to big and bulky for this beach bum.
I'm 6'4" and added 3" ESI risers to a 2" center riser it came with. My Spyder was a demo with 260 miles on it when I bought it. I've added a few other mods and that's the fun part making it yours. So have fun and welcome Emerson.
Happy Spyder Owner
2008 SM5, Trunk Liner, 2" Block Riser, ESI 3" Risers, Evoluzione Cycle o2 Sensor Mod, Corbin Seat and Large Oval Backrest, Madstad RoboBrackets and 24" Clear Windshield, Chrome Clear Catseye LED Tail/Brake/License Plate Light, Brake Strobe, Kuryakyn Grips, Kewlmetals Performance Air kit, Custom Dynamic Orange LED's, Spyder 1 Attitude Performance Exhaust RSS-18-B, Day Runners, Day Pucks, Rivco Highway Pegs, ESI Mirror Extensions, Rivco Floorboards.
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EMERSON BEWARE!!!
Please, please proceed with caution. Looking is addictive enough...ryding?? Oh Oh you will be smitten, bitten AND addicted.  Once you cross the line and own...you are done for!!!!! So beware and ENJOY...
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Live my life in such a way that when my feet hit the floor in the morning...Satan shudders & says "Oh, crap, SHE'S awake!"
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