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    Going to test ride a 2014 today. Going to trade my 2013.
    Can't decide between white and cognac.
    Last edited by lockwing; 04-18-2014 at 11:29 AM.

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    That's easy. Choose yellow.

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    Default What..!!

    There is no orange...it's Cognac....have fun and enjoy the ryde...congrats on the new one and pic's would be nice..!!
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    A Sunny Day 006.jpgIt's Home 044.jpg But EITHER choice is a winner!
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    White is the best color. Yellow is too hot for me and Cognac doesn't go with my riding clothes.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    and Cognac doesn't go with my riding clothes.
    But it goes VERY well, when the helmet has been removed, and the glasses need filling...
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    Quote Originally Posted by lockwing View Post
    Going to test ride a 2014 today. Going to trade my 2013.
    Can't decide between white and cognac.
    That's easy. Look over both colors carefully and then chouse the best color - WHITE
    2015 F3S , White & Blue

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    white!

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    I am partial to the Yellow--the fastest color. But you can't go wrong with any. The upside, you get to pilot the new 2014.

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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)

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

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    9 out of 10 riders agree, Cognac is the way to go!

    Really you can't go wrong, you're going to be sitting in the saddle of a 2014 and they're a dream to ride!
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    My first Spyder was a 2008 GS Yellow
    when I washed it all the dirt in the nooks and crannies would show and took a lot of time to get them clean
    When I bought my 2014 I planed on getting the white but when I saw the Cognac in person I changed my mind and bought it
    I'm glad I did because the white would be even harder to keep clean than the yellow
    The Cognac is easy
    Dirt flies right off
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    Was 2008 GS SM5

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    I'd go with either white or black. Cognac just doesn't do it for me.
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    Thumbs up All white

    It's got be be white.
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    In all honesty, this is of course a very personal decision. Here are few objective points to consider:

    Does it easily look dirty (think black and white).

    Will it get too hot in the sun (black)

    Will the color be dated in five years (cognac?)

    Will it stand our more than you want to it to off the road (yellow gets more conversations)

    Will it stand out on the road so cars don't miss you easily (yellow, cognac)

    Resale value (who knows, but black and white are probably best)

    and, most importantly, what will make you most happy every time get on it.

    In the end, none of our opinions really matter - you've already picked a winner in any color.

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    Is that a Remy I'll take it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jerpinoy View Post
    Is that a Remy I'll take it.
    Thanks everyone I'm leaning white. I may want to get some pin striping
    or the old english D.

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    White is just about the perfect, "Blank Canvas", if you've got some ideas for custom graphics and designs...
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01 View Post
    White is the best color. Yellow is too hot for me and Cognac doesn't go with my riding clothes.
    I would say yellow is flaming BBQ smoken HOT!

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    Quote Originally Posted by happyspyder2039 View Post
    I would say yellow is flaming BBQ smoken HOT!
    Well, of course it is!

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    yellow yellow yellow YELLOW I say yellow!!!!!!!!!!

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    Now I'm very partial to Yellow. My favorite color. But at the dealer today, picking up my back rest, I saw a red RT and I must say, it was quite striking.

    Owned too many red vehicles in my day, but it was very nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragon Snake View Post
    yellow yellow yellow YELLOW I say yellow!!!!!!!!!!
    I will never own another yellow bike
    My yellow GS attracted every Bee in the area
    That is no joke
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    I'm a Spyder newbie, but white is the right choice!

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