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 I regret giving up the Lava Bronze w/Antler Brown Seat, too
 Originally Posted by robmorg
SeaDog,
While everything you just said is entirely true, I'd NEVER trade my 2013 RT for a 2014. They don't offer the 2014's in Lava Bronze with the Antler Brown seat! 
I am regretfully giving up my Lava Bronze w/Antler Brown saddle and that is partly the reason I debated the trade as long as I did. It has gotten many compliments from total strangers on trips. I'll also have to get my previously gold custom-design decals redone in a dark color so they will show up on the new Cognac. 
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Sounds like an excuse because deep down you want the 1330!
2012 Spyder RS SM5 - Steel Black Metallic "The Murder"
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Two Brothers M2 Pipe; TB Juice Box; Hartco Custom Saddle; Rivco Driver Floorboards; Rivco Heel Toe Shifter; ESI Highway Pegs & Brackets; ESI 4.5" Easy Riser Handlebar Risers; BajaRon Sway Bar; Cycle Sounds Series 3 200 Watt Sound System; 14" Touring Windshield; Custom Dynamics Mirror Extensions; Kuryakyn ISO Grips; Kuryakyn Throttle Boss; Kuryakyn End Weights; Frunk Liner.
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Originally Posted by Rockwall
Sounds like an excuse because deep down you want the 1330!
First one to read between the lines lol. Had to get opinions in order to "wife proof" the plan
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Bottom line for me here would be if I was currently happy with the 2013, I would not be willing to take a $10K hit on a trade in.
I did take one hit when I traded off my heavily farkled 2008 for a premier edition 2010 RTS. I just wanted it that bad--so I took the big hit.
I have been more careful on deals after that. I have taken a little bit of a hit--but nothing in the $10K range.
I am very happy with the 2014 and it is everything they say it is. I now have a range of 200 miles instead of the ballpark 150 miles on the 998 Rotax. That said, when traveling where gas stations can become scarce, I fill the Spyders where I can and move on. I have never carried spare gas, and never ran out. I did go 185 miles on my Rotax and that took 5.8 gallons. That was a controlled test and not in the wilderness.
Like others said, you can buy a lot of gas and goodies for $10K.
 
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
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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One Question
If you always tow a trailer, are you actually going to get a decent fuel saving?
We now have His and Hers Spyders.
Current Spyder, 2015 F3 Steel Black, Passenger Backrest, Blue Ridge Screen with Xcreen Extention, Akrapovic Muffler, Attitude Handlebars, Blades front rims, RT Swaybar,
Her Spyder 2011 Magnesium RSS Sportrack and Backrest, Comfort Seat, Grip Puppies, 3.5 inch Riser Bars, Wespyd Signature Swaybar. Hindle Muffler, Godiva Screen, Hiway Pegs Can Am Panniers
Previous Spyders
2013 ST SM5
2011 RSS
2010 RS
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The 2014s that are towing, are reporting some pretty amazing numbers...
I've seen the same 38 to 40 mpg, that others while report flying bobtail... 
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Originally Posted by Xcarman
Trike the gold wing .
Considered that. Tried one out. I still prefer the Spyder. Strange but true
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I don't recall that, as being on the menu... 
