My dilemma!

[Mexican]

Don;t see a dilema anywhere, i own a harley, honda, kawazaki, spyder and triumph, enjoy them all, no problem found here

[Ga Blue Knight]

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

I could not agree more. In 2002 I quit riding due to Kidney and Colon Cancer. Sold my Harley, all my leathers helmets equipment etc. didn't want the wife to have to deal with it. I got better. It took until 2008 to get another two wheeler but just did not have the strength. Now 11 years later, I could go two wheels again but still prefer three! As they say live each day as though its your last because some day it will be true!

[PrairieSpyder]

No flames from me. I wouldn't mind doing a test drive on a Tri sometime. I just wish they had an SE option.

Let us know how you like it. It sounds like you got a good deal.

[WV Spyder Ryder]

Last 2 wheeler I owned was an Ultra Classic, my youngest owns a crotch rocket, and my brother in law is a winger and we have all ridden together. I've always said " It's not what you ride but you enjoy what ever you ride"

[witty]

Good luck with your new Harley, I looked at the harley triglide but I wanted more of a touring bike and a bike that would do curves without having to wear out my upper body on mountain roads, {all day rides}. When you first hit the curves on a long 2 week trip it is great but then it gets old fast, give me straight roads. That is why I picked the spyder, for long rides, easy turning, and no vibs. I will always keep my ultra classic, I love that bike but when I go 5,000 or 6,000 miles I will be on the spyder. My brother has a triglide and it is a nice bike but I run circles around him. I can't be without my Harley either just give me one of each, I love them all Ride what you love!!!!It is sometimes hard to pick witch one to ride.

[Chupaca]

there is no dilema.. You are free as the wind you ride in so be on what you love. Enjoy the new ride and your welcome to ride with us any time..!!

[napper39]

have fun on your new tri,it looks grate so ride like the wind,and alwas wave to all the bikes and scooters i ride one also.heres my stable and i ride them all.

[Fusionfool]

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 thought that was you I saw on they other site. As you may have seen, I did the same thing a month ago, and have no regrets. I still like Spyders. I wanted the HD Anniversary edition so bad when they came out, I had to do it.
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I also wished I could have kept both, but the wife did not want to drive, and could not see letting that much money sit around while we only rode one at a time.
Now it is time for more fun mods on the HD. I am still accessorizing, mostly Chrome stuff, but three items I think you would really like:
DK Lift Kit by Triglide stuff.
Slip on Exhaust, either Vance / Hines split, or the ones I went with Rush Big Luie's slant with 2 in baffles and the 4 angle flare.
then the Big sucker air cleaner

The exhaust slip on and big sucker will gain you about 6 hp and surprised me it took us up to better MPG. 2 up riding "not light people" we are now getting over all average 34 mpg
Enjoy,

[Farmboy]

I traded my Hot wheels during spyderfest...AT SPYDERFEST for 2013 Tri Glide. I love it! I got teased at the hotel but still have all my limbs

[arntufun]

Just keep in mind now that you own a Hardly A Davidson, you will now have to resort to revving the ever living out of your throttle at stop light to get any attention. Don't worry, all HD riders do it !!!!!

Only jokin with ya.......

[Bob Denman]

Ga,
We're more than good...
As you know; we've got "WingNuts" and "folks who love Bacon" all over the place in here... It just means that we end up with a much broader perspective!
A little bit of good-natured ribbing is always fun too! Think of it as a Holiday dinner with the extended family; but without the Football game on TV!

[x-winger]

Faced a similar dilemma recently. After 29 years on Wings I needed to get off of 2 wheels so wife and I sold our bikes & we bought a new 2012 RTS Magnesium Metallic with matching BRP trailer. We tried riding 2 up for a while and that didn't suit either my wife or me. Long story short I bought a 2013 Anniversary model Tri Glide and my wife (LUV2 RIDE) took full possession of the Spyder (She luvs it!!!!!).

I loved my Wings (never a major problem with them), thought the Spyder was a blast to ride and looked sharp and now I am enjoying the Harley. It has some issues but I knew that when I bought it. I'm currently considering a mod to reduce the heat issue. Dealer recommends removing the Cat but that is an expensive mod. Just like oil, there are many opinions about which approach to take and I'm still trying to decide if the payback is worth the expense.

Enjoy the Tri Glide. They are beautiful machines.

Ed

[stillriding]

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!

Congratulations! I did the same thing last October and traded in my 2010 RTS on a TriGlide. The main reason for me was all the time the Spyder spent in the shop during the two-and-a-half years I rode it. I did like it, though, and I really miss the SE5 tranny. RWP.

[maww12]

Ya know I think Rick Nelson sang it best,If you can't please everyone gotta please yourself! Best of luck and enjoy your sweet new ride

[oldgoat]

That's a beautiful Triglide you have bought. I'm kinda jealous. Love the colours.

Hope you get lots of pleasurable use out of it.

[boborgera]

Ya know I think Rick Nelson sang it best,If you can't please everyone gotta please yourself! Best of luck and enjoy your sweet new ride

Yep, As you get older you learn that pleasing everyone is impossible, But, ..... Ticking off everyone is a piece of cake....

[Doc - Riverside]

Congratulations on your dilemma decision. Looks to me that the roots run deep. Enjoy my friend.

[MarkLawson]

Hey, enjoy the TriGlide. My sister-in-law has one and loves it! Just remember, when riding with us Spyder ryders, please be patient as you'll soon notice how many more times we have to stop for gas than you!

[SPYD3R]

i matters NOT what you ride, it matter THAT you ride....
best of luck my friend... enjoy your ride...
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[mrfats]

You might have had a dilemma a few weeks ago but you shouldn't have one now. Sounds to me like you made of your mind and bought another bike. Look forward with no regrets...

[strictlyred]

I would so switch to the trike in a heart beat if I could afford to.. congrats

[oldblindjohn]

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The fenders are just too old school looking.
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[Magdave]

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 !!!!

I just can't get that outta my head "potato,potato,potato" ROFLMAO Seriously it looks beautiful and if it floats your boat all the better. Enjoy the ride

[Jimmy Neutron]

[QUOTE=Ga Blue Knight;658765]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 post

I did same thing

[ARtraveler]

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!

You got a great trade in on a bike that you must have. What could be better? The majority of SL's are not going to give you a hassle by going to a different ride. I caught myself at the HD shop and sitting on a TG when they first came out. It was that, or the new RT since they were the only 3-wheelers with factory warranties. The ergos did not fit me, and I could not come to a good financial arrangement with the dealer. They wanted $5K more than you were quoted for MSRP. And that was over three years ago. Enjoy your new ride and don't become a stranger.