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  1. 11-22-2014, 03:22 AM #1
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    Default Buying my first Spyder

    We are about to buy our first Spyder. 2012 RT SM5. Anybody have any tips for us? I learned a lot from Sticky's Do's and Do Not's
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  2. 11-22-2014, 05:51 AM #2
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  3. 11-22-2014, 08:38 AM #3
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    YOu've made a fine choice!
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  4. 11-22-2014, 09:39 AM #4
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    My advice is to ENJOY THE RYDE!!!
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  5. 11-22-2014, 10:08 AM #5
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    Default Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

    to both the spyder world and this awesome site. Congrats on your choice of ryde..!! and pictures when you have them...you have started well the do's and do not's is very helpful. Read your manual cover to cover so you will know how to and where to on your machine. Practice and in a few hundred miles you will be comfortable with your roadster...enjoy, be safe...
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  6. 11-22-2014, 02:15 PM #6
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    on your choice. The 2012 is considered the best year for RT with the 998 Rotax engine in it. Wishing you miles and miles of great rides.

    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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    & on your new toy.Good luck and have fun



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  8. 11-22-2014, 04:27 PM #8
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    Welcome! Note that it will take you at least 200 miles to get comfortable on it. Don't chop that 1st ride up - hit the road and put a couple of hundred miles on it, and you will begin to enjoy the ride. Watch out for holding the bars too tightly - keep a loose grip.

    Other than that, enjoy!
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  9. 11-22-2014, 04:43 PM #9
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    Welcome. Spyderlovers is the place to go for answers or help. Lots of nice people as you have already.
    Only other thing I can add is your feet up, they balance theself, no need to put your foot down if you are coming from two wheels
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  10. 11-22-2014, 06:43 PM #10
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    and on your new 2012RT SM5. Have fun, ride safe. Deanna




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  11. 11-22-2014, 08:39 PM #11
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    CONGRATS!!!!!!
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    You've come to the right place for all Spyder inquiries!
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  13. 11-23-2014, 12:26 PM #13
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    Enjoy your new ride, now the fun begins..
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