Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the new ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood
1st off &
Have to admit, we've been avoiding reading most of the posts about ppl getting the new STs, as we don't want to be tempted by something we can't financially afford but now that we got most of our mods done on Teds Red Sled & got to take it for a test ryde this past weekend, no worries about that now We're very happy campers with what we have & can now openly welcome all you soon to be Spyder Addicts. In case no one has clued you in yet, the purchase price of the Spyder is really just the down payment on all the mods your going to make to truly make it yours Enjoy the addiction, cause once your bitten, there's no cure nor 12 step program
Dave,
That's a good point! Some of us have invested so heavily in "perfecting" our Already-Perfect Spyders, that trading them off would be like parting with a very dear friend...
I really like the 2013s. I know that the improvements are real; but I just can't pull the trigger!
Have to admit, we've been avoiding reading most of the posts about ppl getting the new STs, as we don't want to be tempted by something we can't financially afford but now that we got most of our mods done on Teds Red Sled & got to take it for a test ryde this past weekend, no worries about that now We're very happy campers with what we have & can now openly welcome all you soon to be Spyder Addicts. In case no one has clued you in yet, the purchase price of the Spyder is really just the down payment on all the mods your going to make to truly make it yours Enjoy the addiction, cause once your bitten, there's no cure nor 12 step program
Dave,
That "canopy" you have over Ted is insane!!! Is that just for sun or? Does it keep him dry in the rain?
What do you think? I am thinking about eventually getting one of those (in 1-2 years) Do you think the Spyder is stabil and strong enough to tow it? I would probably have to get them to paint it yellow to match my Spyder.
GREAT news!!
So what's on your "Farkle List" so far?
Dealer is installing on my Yellow STS Manual :
Fog lights, AM / FM Integrated Radio, iPod integration cable, GPS Nav with adjustable bracket, lower wind deflectors in clear, front cargo power outlet kit (if I remember correctly that I asked for it), heated driver grips.
I plan on ordering soon: belt guard(dealer stated they've had no one with any belt issues yet???), skid plate(is it necessary?), NBV mount with some black kury pegs probably.
I'm hoping Corbin gets the bags and trunk ready soon for someone as I'm hoping they are ready for Laconia. As I am going to call them once I take ownership and see where they are with it. I'd prefer if they install the bags and trunk at Laconia while I am there.
Other than that I have a Utopia backrest(from my Victory that I want to use) already, unfortunately Bob doesn't know which bracket (RS may or may not work) will work for the ST and needs someone's seat.
Also If the stock windshield doesn't work then I'll order a CalSci wide ST shield in Large.
If the Stock seat doesn't work for me I'm not 100% sure yet but I'm torn between the corbin and ultimate. Leaning towards the ultimate. However the Stock Victory seat worked for me, so this one might as well. I do wish it had a fuel door though in the seat.
Last edited by Bryk; 03-14-2013 at 10:48 AM.
Reason: Meant CalSci not Corbin for windshield
I know that there have been a couple of skirmishes in here over CalSci's windshields...
I kind of like them; but since I also like BRP's offerings, I'll "dance with the girl that I brought to the party!"
Other than that I have a Utopia backrest(from my Victory that I want to use) already, unfortunately Bob doesn't know which bracket (RS may or may not work) will work for the ST and needs someone's seat.
Well my bike was put together last night, and I went in and got all the paperwork done. They are doing the pre inspection and I am going back shortly to drive it home!!!!
Woo hoo!!!
They don't have all the accessories in yet so they will put them on when I bring it in for the first service.
Is the ST seat the same as the RS seat? I am just wondering since I need a mounting bracket for my utopia backrest, and they aren't 100% sure which will work (or if they need a new one) for the ST.
In the accessory catalog the "Comfort seat" looks to be the same part for both the RS and ST, but are the stock seats the same?
Thank you!
Originally Posted by flamingobabe
I'm not the expert here...but I have been told that the Corbin off my 2009 RS will fit on the ST....I think the seat connects the same...but the new ST seat is different from the 2009 RS stock seat....just my opinion...the new seat is not as sturdy as the 2009 RS stock seat...but others have reported that it is more comfortable...so I really did not answer your question....maybe Lamont can
The seat pan is the same so any aftermarket seat for a GS/RS should fit the ST without a problem. It's the seat pan that determines whether it fits, not the contour, foam or cover on the top.
Des @ Ultimate confirmed it and I have taken a good look at the seat and it's the same. I'll have a picture of the Ultimate off our GS installed on an ST-S next weekend
on your new STS. With all the farkles that you will have on your bike this will give you a reason to ride farther. But remember, if the LD(long distance) bug bites you there is no cure (I know). Never knew I would be riding as far as I do. Hope to meet you at one of BRP functions some day. Have a great one! Ride Safe & Long!
For us we wanted a Limited and sadly they are not offered in yellow. We pick ours up yesterday and while waiting to do the paperwork we were looking at the yellow one on the showroom floor and my wife said "I still like the yellow color the best"
I just noticed that Cal Sci isn't listing the extra wide version anymore on the ST page. I just sent an email. I was really hoping for an extra wide large.
I just noticed that Cal Sci isn't listing the extra wide version anymore on the ST page. I just sent an email. I was really hoping for an extra wide large.
They responded and thanked me for informing them. Their site had an issue, I'm guessing it was using an old (2012) version of the ST page.
Not sure on the arrival date yet, but it is ordered, most of the paperwork done. Got the GPS, adjustable mount, lower wind deflectors, am/fm radio + speakers, ipod integration, heated grips, fog lights. Holding off on hitch and windshield for now (going to see how well the stock shield works) and I don't have a trailer yet.
I think I may end up getting a Sarasota Siesta eventually.
Does anyone know if the GPS links up via bluetooth to the speakers, or how does it work? Does it give directions through the speakers? Does it speak over the music? (Is any extra part needed for it to do that?)
I have my GPS paired with my sena headset. Congrats on the new ride!
that they can put down on the roads in preparation for a storm... It makes just as big a mess, but without the mud!
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Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the new ryde & Welcome to the SpyderHood
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but now that we got most of our mods done on Teds Red Sled & got to take it for a test ryde this past weekend, no worries about that now
We're very happy campers with what we have & can now openly welcome all you soon to be Spyder Addicts. In case no one has clued you in yet, the purchase price of the Spyder is really just the down payment on all the mods your going to make to truly make it yours
Enjoy the addiction, cause once your bitten, there's no cure nor 12 step program 
Originally Posted by CyncySpyder
