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I finally made it! Had some trouble getting my account into full access mode, but Lamonster fixed me up
So on my last trip on my Wing a few weeks ago (3600 miles, 7 states, 5 national parks, 2 new tires, and 1 BMW rally ) I realized that the riding part was more stressful than fun. We were on great roads, nothing too technical other than Beartooth Pass and parts of RMNP, but I took those slow and really enjoyed them. The problem was every time I encountered uneven ground or gravel - whether it was a totally gravel road or gravel on top of the pavement. I was in constant fear of dropping my big, beautiful bike. Several times I had to get off and have hubby get me out a tough-for-me situation. Well, that started getting to my pride, but the worse part was being sore and stiff from my neck to my fingers from tensing up so much.
While at the BMW rally, we shared a cabin with a great couple from Idaho and the wife came in on a Spyder/trailer rig. She told me of how much more relaxed she was on the Spyder than on two wheels and what a fun ride it was. Even encouraging her hubby to go a little faster . DH and I talked it out over several camp fires along the way home and decided it was time for me to start looking at a Spyder of my own. I hit up CycleTrader whenever I had cell service and found a beautiful Oxford Blue Chrome edition RTLE in Tucson at a price that couldn’t be beat by the NM/El Paso dealers.
So here I am on three wheels ! I put 99.9 miles on her on Saturday and will be riding to work all this week to show her off
Looking forward to learning from ya’ll all about these great machines!
Last edited by Luna; 09-03-2018 at 04:56 PM.
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Glad you could join us. Ask questions.
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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Laura once you get 500 to 1000 miles on your RT you will wonder why you didn’t make the change sooner. We enjoy all the same thrills as the two wheelers except the Spyder doesn’t lean in the curves. But I enjoy steering into the curves and I don’t have to worry about gravel or slick pavement!👍
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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Originally Posted by Luna
So here I am on three wheels ! I put 99.9 miles on her on Saturday and will be riding to work all this week to show her off
Looking forward to learning from ya’ll all about these great machines!
Welcome aboard, from South East Michigan. The more you ride it, the more you will love your Spyder.
~Sandee~
~Sandee~
2016 RT-L (Purchased used in February 2018)
RT Dash Mount (from JT's Spyder Store)
Kuryakin Trident Highway Pegs
Hopnel Pouch
Magic Mirrors
Spyderpops Foam Handgrips
Iron Butt #35273
Girls on Spyders #2779
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Welcome to the forum.
Enjoy your new ride.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
2020 RTL Petrol Blue purchased 1/27/2023
Girls on Spyders #3195
No more 2 wheels
2020 RTL , Lamonster floor board riser Petrol Blue
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Welcome to the Spyder world---
2016 RT-S Pearl White
BRP Driver Backrest
Lamonster Spyderdock, (2) Spydercuffs
Magic Mirror w/Doc Humphreys tethers
(2) Rokform phone mounts
FOBO
SpyderPops Bumpskid,missing belt guard,Rear strobe LEDs
Lamonster LED headlights & foglights
Spyder Pockets
LED front fender kit -running & turn signals
Custom Back off mudflap
Vinyl nameplate & 1330 triple decals by New Image Signs
Custom RLS exhaust
Hogtunes speakers 5 1/4 front and back
Memphis Powersports Amp
Her name is " Purl"
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Originally Posted by al0vely
Welcome to the forum.
Enjoy your new ride.
Welcome to our big family I just switched this spring from my wing to a f3 glad I did
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Welcome! I recently traded my Goldwing for a 2018 RT Ltd., much for the same reason, being somewhat "vertically challenged", I too, had problems on uneven ground. The whole 2 hour ride to make the trade, I was wandering what was I thinking getting rid of such a nice ride, all forgotten when I pulled out of the dealership on my Spyder and stopped at the first stop light with my feet on the boards and brake, and a smile on my face. No regrets!
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Welcome, welcome 👍
Nice trip with an interesting ending. From your writing it did seem that you could no longer relax on your ryde and it was great you ran into folks like them. Congrats on the new ryde.. and welcome to both the spyder world and this awesome site. .
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Welcome Laura, from a new spyder owner and new to the whole experience, hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine, nice color BTW :-).
Joe
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Congratulations
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Originally Posted by Luna
A2E61223-4482-49DC-A152-5C490E4AEACF.jpgSo here I am on three wheels ! I put 99.9 miles on her on Saturday and will be riding to work all this week to show her off
Looking forward to learning from ya’ll all about these great machines!
Congrats, Laura! My wife and I updated to a 2018 RT Ltd just like yours a week ago. We're loving it, and have put about 250 miles on ours so far. You'll find lots of friendly, knowledgable folks here who will be glad to answer any questions you may have about your new RTL.
2018 RT Ltd.
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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