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Hello All New to Spyder Touring and Board
A new to me 2015 Spyder RT Limited 1 year old and 800 miles and here I am.
Why? Because one of us (she) couldn't take coming down the mountain and the lean on the K1600GT.
She's a keeper though,(the Spyder too) so here I am.
Any suggested mods immediately?
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BajaRon(site sponsor) anti sway bar and a laser alignment, Then ride it a lot to see what else you want to do.
BTW welcome to the site and enjoy. Post early and often and tell us about your rides.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
PGR
Rhino Riders Plate #83
Venturers #78
TOI
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and glad you found this informative, and helpful site. Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Congrats & good riding
That model comes with quite a bit. If unsure check out their options catalog.
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Welcome!
[SIGPIC]
2020 RTL Petrol Metallic/Dark (his) current Ryde
2021 RTL Deep Marsala Metallic /Chrome (hers) current Ryde
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Welcome to the group. I agree with what others have said re the lights, sway bar, and laser. However, I got some good advice when I first purchased and that was to ride a while before you decide what you need/want to make your riding environment more enjoyable. There were several things that I thought I needed immediately. Some of them I eventually got, and some I never got because I changed my mind after riding for a while.
Whatever you do, you will have a blast on these machines.
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Welcome welcome....
Congrats on the new ryde... I would not recommend much till you get some ryding in and see what you feel you need. We kinda go on the three step program....safety, comfort and bells and whistles.
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
2020 Petrol Blue Metallic RTL
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Welcome to SpyderLovers
You already made one of the best modifications by
becoming a member of Spyderlovers, the next
modification I would make is to go to Spyderfest
next April 26, 27, 28 & 29. In Springfield MO. Not too far
from you at all. I have travelled there from California
3 times, but missed the last couple. I can say this
was in the top 3 things that I have done in my life.
(and my life has been pretty great)
Here is a Thread from my first experience back in 2011,
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...pyder-included
Don't just read what TicketBait (me) posted, read each
posts response and how many lives were enhanced and
solidified by a positive change. (Thats how I read threads
here on Spyderlovers) I know I am in the minority, thats
ok, just want to say this can be an experience like none
other if you choose. We had so many fewer
members 5+ years ago than we do now. My statement
sounds confident, but it's not intended to be, let me explain.
I was really drawn to the thread you created, and the fact
that you posted a profile photo and where you are from and
what you did and even joined a group of fellow spyder riders
in your state. So many members here join but don't share
anything about there selves. they have there reasons, but if
they shared more about the bike they rode or where they are
from or their interests. They would gain motor answers and
still be anonymous!
Believe it was the 2nd or third Spyderfest ever. Which
only got better each year. Thanks to Lamontster and
PitBull ( I usually refer to people on here by their handles
rather than their real god given names) (because there
are too many Bills, Johns, Steves and Nancy's ) but only
one Handle per person is allowed here, so you picked
Jlbmpo, so really enjoy it and make the most of it! So
here is a link to your best modification. YOUR experience,
Yes your experience going to Spyderfest Please read every
thread like a good novel in this simple thread. Sit in your
favorite chair and make your hot chocolate with marshmallows.
And just enjoy life. You've been to the mountain top, now
figure out your way to share the wonderful experience of
riding your roadster.
Just to scare you a little more before hollowed, here is a trailer
created byTicketBait for the Spyderfest in 2012
Scaryhttp://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ney-Spyderfest
Where you will receive your best modification not just for
your bike, but for yourself. Friendship from so many other SpyderLovers.
Many happy miles to both of you!
Best,
TicketBait
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Reason: added more language
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I agree with the members who say to ride it awhile before you make any modifications. The 2015 RT's handle pretty good without any help. I did add armrests for my wife though. Gotta make her happy!
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Nearby
Hi Jlbmpo, looks like you are nearby, I live in Paragould. Message me and we can get together for a ride sometime.
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Recomend
I would highly recommend one of the first "farkles" to be a custom dynamics high mount rear tail/brake light. When we brought our spyder home in the rain visibility from the rear was lacking. This unit makes a huge safety difference. And since we are usually doubled up and loaded down we found the BajaRon spring adjusters and sway bar to be a HUGE improvement in the ride - all in the form of safety. Swing by, I will even install them all for you.
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Welcome I am also quite new to the spyder world myself
This site is a great place to find info I have been lurking here ever since I got my spyder and have learned very much. I found out one of the first things I will be adding is a mud flap. (just got it in mail yesterday) I rode down a dirt road in the rain on a long ride with my Goldwing friends and found out about the mess made by no mudflap good thing they put me in the back on that ride lol, but I agree with all the advice given about riding a bit first and also any lights added are for sure in my book one of the biggest safety related things you can do. But after just a few months of riding so far I have a few items on my to do list for my ride. Being from up here in the great white north country my ride season is a bit less for me so I will have more time to add things than ride very soon. Enjoy your new ride I am sure you will I have been liking mine more and more the longer I have it. Also my best find on this site was a thread about do's and don'ts with your new spyder it explained a lot about things you may have wondered about or will wonder about. Have fun and ride safe.
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Congratulations on the new RT. You and your wife will really enjoy it, I'm sure.
Here is a link to a short list of additional ideas when this questions was last asked about two months ago. You might enjoy looking at that thread.
As you can see by the link in my signature, I have done a good number of mods. But to answer your question, the one's I considered "essential" for comfort and safety (in pretty much this order), were the BajaRon Sway bar and shock adjustors, the FOBO TPMS, the Custom Dynamics high brake light, the Daytime Running Light bars, and the backrest.
The folks here on the forum call them "farkles", so... Happy Farkling But like others have suggested, you don't have to do it all at once.
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Corbin armrest
My main mod & keeps my co pilotess vry happy in the turns
I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!
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Well space out your mods "FARKLES" as it's more fun that way Make a list & prioritize per your riding style. Reading the listed farkles some have in their signatures will point to some of the best not just the most popular Also closer to N central AR is SPYDERPOPS. Well worth a call & visit, as well as PITTBULL & Lamonster Garage in Springfield Mo just to get you started Enjoy your ride. Keep an eye out for Cruzr Joe he's in your neck of woods & loves to Farkle
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Reason: Joe
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
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Welcome.
Baker-Built Air Wings are my favorite Farkle. Belt tensioner is also a plus.
I have a Diamond R cup holder that will hold a Yeti cup.
SpyderPops LED tail and turn signal lights are a big plus.
Gear Brake Brake light modulator is a good safety enhancement.
Ultimate driver backrest if you do not already have one.
A good Nelson Rigg cover or Ultimate. I have 1 travel and 1 full.
That's my list, not as long as some.
Laser alignment is a must.
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congrats and welcome. im a newbie too. listen to the gurus and get
to know your ride-- irv toms
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
[joyce & irvin toms]
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