I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!
I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!
At the end of the day, it's what makes you happy. If you can sleep at night then it's all good. Best of luck with the Tri Glide.
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I face a delimma that just can't be solved easily. I love my Spyder RT-S (my second Spyder, first was an '09 RS) and you guys and gals here on Spyderlovers but have fallen head over heals for a 2013 HD Tri Glide Trike. The problem is I am not Jay Leno! So one will have to go. The HD dealer is in effect allowing me $26,000 trade in for a 2012 RT-S with 6,800 miles and a few mods that I paid $25,000 for last year. I have ridden Harley's for the last 35 years and the Tri Glide calls to me like a long legged blonde in a bikini!. Well I put a deposit down on the blonde I mean Tri glide yesterday so next Tuesday I will no longer have a Spyder in the garage. I have really enjoyed the past 3 1/2 years and will still be a member of this Forum but will absolutely not make any comparisons on bikes, pro or con. I love them all! By the way the Tri Glides have the same heat issues as the Spyders for the same reasons, the evil EPA mods. Feel free to either flame or console me, either is great and makes for interesting posts!
Bro I would give some very serious thought to the HONDA...............SERIOUSLY.......Mike
Later dude!
Don't let the Tri Glide hit you in the A** on the way out the door....
Kidding.... Well maybe not....
Like what was said already. Enjoy whatever you ride!
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
I don't believe it's what you ride but, it's THAT you ride. Enjoy your new bike..
2013 RT-S se5, C/D HMT third tail light( r/b/t), Ram Cup holder, TRICLED front fender LED's (r/t), C/D Bright sides (r/t), Bajaron sway bar and metal heim links, TRICLED mirror turn signal LED's, ISCI tall dual flag holder, BackOff LED license plate frame, "Rufus" (stuffed 20" Bulldog) real one wants nothing to do with bike. Honel tri bag for dash, recordingguy25's (SL handle) custom mud flap ( didn't want plain old square cut mud flap. Spyderpops critter gitter. Gremlin Bell
Bro I would give some very serious thought to the HONDA...............SERIOUSLY.......Mike
I did consider the Honda but my history is with the Harley and I am pretty comfortable with the pre-WW II technology seriously though the main impediment for the Honda trike for me is that it is a conversion with many kits to choose from all of which negate the bikes warrantee.
The Tri Glide like the Spyder is designed as a trike and is warranteed by the original manufacturer.
I have close to over 19 thousand miles on my Tri, Theres just something about a Harley, So much so that I just added a 1200 custom sportster to go along side the Tri...
I have close to over 19 thousand miles on my Tri, Theres just something about a Harley, So much so that I just added a 1200 custom sportster to go along side the Tri...
In 35 years I've put over 300,000 miles on Harley's at work (traffic officer) and on my own, mostly Sportsters and Superglides. If my body ain't vibrating I just don't feel right!
Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.
Sorry to see you go, had a great time chewing the fat with you at the OE in Maggie valley. Ride safe, watch out for the A-holes, and we will be here if you need us.
Corbin saddle
spyderpops block off plate, bump skid, belt guard
IPS
Tricled LED lights all around(too many to name here)
Smoothspyder belt tensioner
Custom Dynamics britesides
VTC floorboards, upper air vents, spoiler
BK car stuff HID upgrade
trailer hitch
Repainted rear fender, trunk latch assembly, switch cluster, gauge cluster
cell phone interface kit
travel cover that no longer fits due to the spoiler
New sway bar
New shock relocator
Sorry to see you go, had a great time chewing the fat with you at the OE in Maggie valley. Ride safe, watch out for the A-holes, and we will be here if you need us.
Hey who said I was going anywhere? Can't shake me off that quick! Besides I have a mission to convert Harley Riders into Harley Wavers!
No offense but I find that frugly! I am 54 so you know and not some young guy.
The fenders are just too old school looking. The rear fenders look like they weight 100 lbs alone!
The front faring and headlights... Really? Reminds me of my Dad's Highway Patrol car from 1954. The rear end of that thing is just SQUARE! It looks like a add-on not stock. I will agree the engine and chrome looks good. Other than that... Sorry I really don't think it looks good!
OK but let me ask really. How much out the door does one of those cost? e.g. no trade in but just new out the door?
I have a feeling I will have sticker shock much more than I did with my Spyder.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
No offense but I find that frugly! I am 54 so you know and not some young guy.
The fenders are just too old school looking. The rear fenders look like they weight 100 lbs alone!
The front faring and headlights... Really? Reminds me of my Dad's Highway Patrol car from 1954. The rear end of that thing is just SQUARE! It looks like a add-on not stock. I will agree the engine and chrome looks good. Other than that... Sorry I really don't think it looks good!
OK but let me ask really. How much out the door does one of those cost? e.g. no trade in but just new out the door?
I have a feeling I will have sticker shock much more than I did with my Spyder.
Bob
Wow why don't you tell me what you really think! Anyway they list at $30,900 for the solid colors and $32,900 for the two tone. About a tad more that a Limited Spyder and eight thousand less that a new Goldwing conversion. The fact that i got $26,000 trade in for my Spyder helped a lot. They come with pretty much everything including security system and CB. As far as what you find ugly that what I like about the looks, you know Retro is in type of thing.
Why am I all of a sudden thinking... " potato....potato....potato....potato " , lol All riders are family, you just moved to another neighborhood Enjoy your new ride !!!!
Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.
Go to tGLIDE Stuff.com, And take a look at Dennis's lift. I put them on my Tri.
Here are some pictures of my new ride at the dealer waiting for new handlebars (2" closer and backrest) got to love actually seeing a motor! I wish BRP made a stripped version with the motor showing. As you can see it looks a lot like my old Police ride.
I think she looks sweet..............just remember the 2 wheels are on the back now not the front! I like the motor showing for sure but o boy all that chrome to polish. Congrats!
Ride what you like. The main thing is to enjoy life.
Riding with the PGR, I have been to many Funerals where the person is 10, 15 or more years Younger then me. Death was "natural Causes/dease/traffic crash.
Service related deaths have no age limits.
Oldmanzues