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Introduction - Hi everyone
Hi Gals.
As you see, my name is Teresa. Been on the back of 2 wheelers as a passenger since I was 5 years old. (No, that was not a typo). when I got out on my own, I planned to learn to ride on my own, but then was in a car accident and messed up my knee. It goes out when you least expect it (walking up stairs, walking across a flat surface, whatever), so riding a bike was a big "no way". I kept imagining stopping at a red light, only to have the knee go out and me and the bike to hit the pavement.
Then I saw the spyder.
It took me 4 years, but finally talked hubby into it. We brought it home Thursday, but it's already in the shop to fix a leak so I've only ridden it once. I've "Passengered" once as well. I'm scared out of my mind and thrilled at the same time. I can't wait until I'm comfortable enough to do take off on my own. I haven't gotten to the open road yet, though I do have my learner's permit. I plan to take the 3wheeled course the next time they have one in the area. they're always looking for someone who has their own bike to be able to hold it (they have 2 bikes, 3 are required).
My baby is yellow, and is as of yet, unnamed and un-themed. Looking for great ideas. I had initially wanted the blue one which no longer exists, and was going to paint it wolf theme if I could find something reasonable, since to me, they look like a snarling wolf from the front. but, alas, yellow and wolf doesn't really go well together.
Hubby is praying for the pittsburgh steeler's theme. I told him he could put one pittsburg sticker, INSIDE one of the saddle bags. LOL
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Thanks for the kind welcome. Yep, I'm so very excited. Can't WAIT to jump on and ride into town alone. Course that means I have to practice, practice practice. that local empty parking lot may think I've moved in. LOL
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Welcome..!! Welcome..!!
congrats on your new ryde..!! and welcome to this site and the roadster world. Relax your in good hands. These machines will take care of you so practice read your manual and enjoy the ryde....
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Practice this
While your busy wearing out the parking lot you need to practice a very necessary art. The art of being invisible. Ride like you are the invisible machine and pilot. No one can see you at all.
Ride safe and long, grasshopper!
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NC
I see you are in NC. Are you in western NC by chance? I communicate with western NC, upstate SC, north GA, and SE TN Spyder riders monthly for lunch one Saturday a month. Yesterday we met in Seneca, SC and had 10 spyders. If you live in western NC and are interested in joining us for monthly lunches, post here or PM me.
John Mattox
Murphy, NC
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights
2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
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John,
Nope, right smack in the middle. You could draw a set of crosshairs over us. LOL. We go wherever we feel like for certain things. Checking locally around, so far, See alot of Spyders around here.
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Prarie Spyder, Take that picture of yours, and put me in the saddle, and you've got mine. 2014 RTS SE6. Haven't done any customizing yet, but have the back rest on order.
Here's a pic from the garage, rather than out in the bright blue sky:
canam.jpg
When it gets back from the shop, I'll try a photo OUTSIDE. LOL
That hint of motorcycle to the right is hubby's Yamaha VStar 1300.
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Originally Posted by TeresaR
Prarie Spyder, Take that picture of yours, and put me in the saddle, and you've got mine. 2014 RTS SE6. Haven't done any customizing yet, but have the back rest on order.
Here's a pic from the garage, rather than out in the bright blue sky:
canam.jpg
When it gets back from the shop, I'll try a photo OUTSIDE. LOL
That hint of motorcycle to the right is hubby's Yamaha VStar 1300.
I had a Yamaha VStar 1100 Silverado, and put 25,000 on it, but now I ride a 2014 RT-L and it is a lot more fun than the VStar. Don't let the Hubby ride your Yellow Super Bee or he will not want to give it back. Ride safe and have many miles of smiles.
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Welcome to the world of Spyders. Enjoy and ride safe! I'm from Winston Salem, NC but don't get
to go back there too often anymore but it is beautiful country in NC and some great roads in the area.
Toby
2020 RTL
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Welcome Teresa & hubby to 2014 Spyder RT-S SE6 ryding
Originally Posted by TeresaR
Thanks for the kind welcome. Yep, I'm so very excited. Can't WAIT to jump on and ride into town alone. Course that means I have to practice, practice practice. that local empty parking lot may think I've moved in. LOL
Hi Teresa & hubby,
With you riding on back of motorcycles since 5 years old you won't need much practice.
Don't let the 2014 RT-S intimidate you, they are really easy to learn to ride.
Just jump on & head out of town to get the feel of the road with it!!!
Think of RT-S as a Miata convertible car (minus one rear wheel)!!
You made an excellent choice in a 2014 Spyder RT-S SE6 as they are awesome to ride!!
Enjoy your freedom on the road!
Jim
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Welcome! Nice trike!
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have fun and ride safe.
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and on your new ................let the "farkles" begin!
Spyder: 2011 RT Limited w/ RT-622 trailer
Mods: ESI Brightsides, RT Rear Brightsides, HMT Brake Light, Scuff Guards, Utopia Backrest, Chrome, and more Chrome, Pearl White Rear View Mirrors, Rear Fender, and Dashboard, Black Rear Wheel and Belt Assy, SpyderPops Heat Shields & Bump Skid, Elka Stage 1+ Shocks, 2012 SF Graphics, Silver Carbonfiber Dash, Corbin Arm Rests, Baker A.W., BRP Vented WindShield. BR's Sway Bar, Tricled White Halo Lights, BadBoy Air Horn, Spyder Legs Floor Boards
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Welcome! My wife took the three wheel course here in PA in 2013 and now has over 10,000 miles on her spyder. Ride safe and enjoy!
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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and welcome to Spyderlovers! Hope you get your ride back soon so you can resume what I'm sure will be some exciting times for you.
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Originally Posted by spyderyderjim
Hi Teresa & hubby,
With you riding on back of motorcycles since 5 years old you won't need much practice.
Don't let the 2014 RT-S intimidate you, they are really easy to learn to ride.
Just jump on & head out of town to get the feel of the road with it!!!
Think of RT-S as a Miata convertible car (minus one rear wheel)!!
You made an excellent choice in a 2014 Spyder RT-S SE6 as they are awesome to ride!!
Enjoy your freedom on the road!
Jim
Jim, what a great way to think of it (as a Miata). Great idea. I've done better than I thought, that first 30 minutes. Still a little nervous taking corners. But hey, 30 minutes doesn't really give you alot of experience, right? LOL
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Originally Posted by Flash Gordon
LOL I Have definitely been worried about that. BTW what's an Anti Sway Bar? Been trying to figure that out.
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2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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