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  1. 05-07-2013, 07:13 PM #1
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    First off let me say I'm in the process of acquiring a 2013 ST-S hopefully in the next 4 to 5 weeks, I've made my deal chose my accessories waiting on $$$$$$$ to all get in place. I've been a Harley rider for 25 years but due to medical issues from the service (Navy) 2 wheels are not an option anymore, it was a sad day two years ago when I had to sell my V-Rod and Ultra Classic. But the sun has risen Doc says three wheels are good to go, and the SPYDER is the way for me to go. Hope to learn a lot here at spyderlovers.com see y'all on the road!
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    Congrats on the Spyder and welcome back to feeling the wind in your face!
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    you've found the best site, and by the sound of things you've chosen the right ryde!the next four or five weeks are going to seem like they will never go by. start farcleing in your mind and maybe the time will pass faster!!
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    Congrats and welcome!
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    Let us know when you get the and post up some pictures.

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    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)

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    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bamaspyder1 View Post
    ...I've been a Harley rider for 25 years but due to medical issues from the service (Navy) 2 wheels are not an option anymore... Doc says three wheels are good to go, and the SPYDER is the way for me to go...
    You are one of the examples I share with people who rag on me for riding "one of those things." Maybe one day they'll get it.

    Welcome aboard!


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    welcome!! I too am a newbe, have had my sts yellow for two weeks. I've been an adventure rider my whole life. Really love the spyder. I'm having a little idleing problem but dealer thinks it's miner, going in this week.My first ride out I got the thumbs down, the middle finger and swerved at. At first i was upset but than i realized i was on the greatest machine on the road and just smiled to myself. good luck with ur new ride... and read the do's and don'ts on this forum it helped me alot !
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2 Cruysyn View Post
    You are one of the examples I share with people who rag on me for riding "one of those things." Maybe one day they'll get it.

    Welcome aboard!
    yep I've heard it before, but if you ride it don't matter what you ride, and I tried the Harley trike and well didn't like it too stiff.....
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  9. 05-07-2013, 09:12 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kungfuspyder View Post
    So you talked to Steve Austin today.
    yep nice guy setting up a test ride for me with a se5 model haven't rode one with that and thats what I need, but just want my wife to feel comfortable with me riding again...lol actually just told her about what I been up to, she was cool about it so we are on...
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  10. 05-07-2013, 09:24 PM #10
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    and You definitely came to the right place for info.......

    ....and we're gonna ride, we're gonna ride.....
    ride like the one-eyed Jack of Diamonds, with
    the devil close behind,.....we're gonna ride....

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    MODS:
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    and welcome aboard Shipmate. You are in for the ryde of your life. Service connected problems had me go from my goldwing to a spyder also.

    Be Safe and Fair Winds

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    Default Welcome..!!

    Sorry you came to this world of roadsters the way you did but when you get the hang of it or sooner you may wonder what took you so long. Hope time flies, or in your case, sails by quickly and we will see you on the road... !!
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    Hope to meet you at Magie Yalley In june Rich Otto
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    and good luck with your purchase. My husband has 2 VRods and is a regular on 1130cc.com. Did you post on that board at all?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bamaspyder1 View Post
    but just want my wife to feel comfortable with me riding again...lol actually just told her about what I been up to, she was cool about it so we are on...
    Once the "Best-Half" is on board; all is good!
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  17. 05-08-2013, 07:17 AM #17
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    Thumbs up Teddy & I would like to say Congrats on the New Ryde (soon) Welcome to the SpyderHood

    Here's a link to the thread mentioned earlier,
    http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...-Spyder-owners
    it DOES have alot of good info for any New ryders to the Spyder, as this machine DOES NOT ryde like any two wheeler on the road today, and takes a little getting used to but once you do, MAN O MAN
    Its Addictive

    Welcome aboard & we hope you ENJOY yours (soon) as much as we ENJOY ours

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    and thanks you for your service. Have a safe ride and have fun.
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  19. 05-08-2013, 12:23 PM #19
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    What is this thing with the Navy and motorcycles? The navy was my primary health care provider too! My big problem was respective cubital tunnel syndrome from a using my elbows to much. I sold my GW in 96 and got the Spyder in 2011.

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    Well Steve in Mobile told me today that my Spyder will be dressed and ready to go in 2 weeks..... pics coming soon..
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