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    Default Happy new ryder

    Just picked up my 2008 Spyder this week and now own my very first bike. Took my first back seat ride with hubby and absolutely loved it. We will take a few more rides together so I can get accustomed to the Spyder and then I'll move to the front seat. With the physical impairments that I have, this bike is a dream come true for us!
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    Congrats on the Spyder. When you move to the front seat, the real fun begins!
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    '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S

    If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
    ​If you don't give up, they can't win.
    What a long strange journey its been.





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    congrats on your spyder. This is my first bike also, and I've loved every 38,000 miles of it. Enjoy and ride safe.

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    Cool

    Your gona have lotsa FUN!!! And for any questions THIS is THE site to get answers. You'll also get a lot of laughs. Enjoy your ryde!!!

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    Being a rider on a Spyder is really kind of neat

    Being the driver of a Spyder can't be beat Congratulations!!

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    Another first time biker here too. Can't wait to here of your first riding experiences

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    Congrats and ryde on.

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    Congrats on the Spyderyou'll have so much fun,and welcome to the family

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    and on the new ryde.

    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)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    On the ! Enjoy the ride!
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    and to the "web".


    Spyder: 2011 RT Limited w/ RT-622 trailer
    Mods: ESI Brightsides, RT Rear Brightsides, HMT Brake Light, Scuff Guards, Utopia Backrest, Chrome, and more Chrome, Pearl White Rear View Mirrors, Rear Fender, and Dashboard, Black Rear Wheel and Belt Assy, SpyderPops Heat Shields & Bump Skid, Elka Stage 1+ Shocks, 2012 SF Graphics, Silver Carbonfiber Dash, Corbin Arm Rests, Baker A.W., BRP Vented WindShield. BR's Sway Bar, Tricled White Halo Lights, BadBoy Air Horn, Spyder Legs Floor Boards

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    On your new Ryde.Wishing you lots of enjoyment with it.
    Ivor

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    Thumbs up congrats

    My wife and I also 2 months ago got a 2008 gs and we ride everyweekend, she wouldnt ride with me on a motorcycle so we bought a spyder and love it, hope some day well see you riding

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    Default 2nd ryde last night

    Went for our second ride last night that was 120 miles and it was a perfect California coastal early evening weather (except for the wind coming home at night). Thank you everyone for your words of encouragement and I look forward to learning a lot about my Spyder here.

    Barbara

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    harry
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    Default Congrats

    Congrats and welcome to the club!
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    and enjoy the ride, and be safe.
    Is it Friday yet? ... Oh yeah, I forgot. I'm retired

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    Thumbs up Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the New Ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood

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    The Spyder is Teddy's first byke as well & we're now on his 2nd RT-S

    And we really are enjoy'n the ryde

    Hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy 'his'

    When you get time, make sure to post a pic for all of us

    Also, in case you haven't seen it yet, here's a link to some really useful information for any and all
    NEW Spyder Owners:
    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners

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    Default Welcome - you'll be riding soon!

    So glad you're here!

    You'll have a great time learning to ride. Enjoy!

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    Welcome to the community. You have the right machine to ride in an outstanding part of the country.

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    Cool WARNING

    If you don't get hubby out of the drivers seat soon, you will never get to drive the bike. Just have hubby take you to an empty parking lot and practice going around in a oval. Read the forum thread that Cincy sent you. It's other best I've ever seen and follow the exercises in the manual.
    you'll be amazed how quickly you'll feel confidant. Go at your own pace, but riding on the back teaches you very little. Actually it's scarier back there than in the saddle. Trust me. Been there, done that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jharpo View Post
    If you don't get hubby out of the drivers seat soon, you will never get to drive the bike. Just have hubby take you to an empty parking lot and practice going around in a oval. Read the forum thread that Cincy sent you. It's other best I've ever seen and follow the exercises in the manual.
    you'll be amazed how quickly you'll feel confidant. Go at your own pace, but riding on the back teaches you very little. Actually it's scarier back there than in the saddle. Trust me. Been there, done that.
    Welcome and enjoy every mile! This is how I started, sitting back seat. I did enjoy it, and then Bruiser asked me if I wanted to learn how to ride. This is what we did, and as I've never ridden anything before, I am absolutely loving it. Our 2010 RT-S is now mine, and he traded in his Vulcan for a 2012. Life is good!

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    on your spyder purchase and to the family. Dale

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    Default Thanks!

    Thanks to everyone, especially Cyncy, for the new Ryder tips. I've been reading and passing along the info to hubby, who is a long time 2 wheel rider and the family mechanic. Watching the RPM's and foot placement to avoid brake issues have been really helpful advice.

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    Congrats, however the sooner you get on the driver seat the better. I just got my spyder in June and started riding around the neighborhood, then back roads and moved on to the interstate. I traded in my 2 wheel for the sypder due to I injuries incurred in the Army, and do not regret it at all; I have put in 3300 miles already. I feel very confident riding around. So try at your own pace, in a parking lot early morning, then around the hood, and so on. Have fun.
    Quote Originally Posted by CentralCoastCA View Post
    Just picked up my 2008 Spyder this week and now own my very first bike. Took my first back seat ride with hubby and absolutely loved it. We will take a few more rides together so I can get accustomed to the Spyder and then I'll move to the front seat. With the physical impairments that I have, this bike is a dream come true for us!

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