Look what I got

[gkamer]

Westside Motorsports in Spokane WA, is conducting the 3-wheeled basic motorcycle safety courses. Successful completion of the course gets you the skills test waiver certificate that you then take to DOL to get your 3-wheeled motorcycle endorsement. The course I took was on Sat/Sun (yesterday and today) and ran from 0800-1700 hrs. It was a pretty fun course. My instructors were Brian and Rocky. Both were excellent and knowledgeable.

There were five students (including me) in the course. Four guys and a lady. I won't take a guestimate of her age, but the guys were all over 50. Melissa brought her husbands Harley trike. Jack had an RT-SE. Paul had a RSS ME. Brad also had a Harley trike but didn't bring it. As for me, I don't own one yet, but my goal is for the RT-SE.

During the first day, this was my machine:

I was a little disappointed. Because my goal is to own an RT-SE5, I was really hoping to get one of those the ride. When I asked the first day, Rocky told me they didn't have one available. I thought, well I guess it is what it is, so I pressed on. But today when I came into class Rockey told me they had found this for me:

So I was pretty stoked for today's lessons and the skill test. At the end of the day I went home with this:

I can take this to DOL and get my 3-wheeled/side car endorsement. Before I left this afternoon I asked if they could tell me my scores. I got a 92% on the written test and a 96% on the skills test, so I was feeling pretty satisfied with myself. Not too shabby considering that until today, the closest I ever came to a Can-Am was to sit on one at a bike show in Spokane a few weeks ago. So phase 1 is complete. I'll soon (hopefully) be ready to launch phase 2, ownership.

 

[Bfromla]

:congrats::2thumbs:One step closer.hyea: Now after your endorsement you can maybe find somewhere that rents. That will help you keep your sanity :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Way to go.....

And on the ryde of your choice. ..:2thumbs::clap::clap:congrats :yes::yes:

 

[SpyderTwyn]

Great job! I had such fun in my trike class and now a couple months later, I have my ryde! Good luck to you in finding your dream :spyder2:.

 

[jerpinoy]

:congrats: and :welcome: have fun and see you at the oyster run in Anacortes. ride safe.

 

[Lin]

Congratulations on phase 1 completion!!!!!!!!

Now, onward. Happy shopping.

 

[Upstater]

Great job Greg! It's a great sense of accomplishment, especially with your scores. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing what you pick for a ride this year.:clap::clap::clap::firstplace:

 

[Ron2andia]

Congrats!

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap: Soon...

But probably not soon enough! :shocked:
It's time to start shopping!!
:congrats:

 

[PrairieSpyder]

:congrats: on passing your course and getting your endorsement. Now get out there and buy a Spyder!!

 

[PW2013STL]

:congrats: On your successful completion of phase 1. Now for phase 2 don't forget to post pictures:thumbup:

 

[bronzeflex42]

:congrats: be safe when you get your RT..hyea:hyea:hyea:

 

[ingramwc]

:congrats: Good job on the safety class. Now comes the fun, shopping for a Spyder, now is a great time to buy a leftover model and save a bunch of cash!!!!!:yes::yes::yes::yes:

 

[Netminder]

Congrats! Maybe you can do what I did and find a dealer who will pay a days rental, if you make your purchase there. It will give you another chance to test one! Happy shopping!:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[gkamer]

That would be nice

Congrats! Maybe you can do what I did and find a dealer who will pay a days rental, if you make your purchase there. It will give you another chance to test one! Happy shopping!:thumbup::thumbup:

I never thought of asking a dealer a question like that. Thar's a good idea.

 

[gkamer]

I never thought of asking a dealer a question like that. Thar's a good idea.

Opps, that should read "That's a good idea." Every now and then I channel my inner pirate. pps:

 

[rpatsh]

Congrats:yes::yes::yes:

 

[Showie]

Spyder Club Spokane Wa. area

The people at Westside are good peeps. Just a heads up there is a Spyder Ryder club in the Spokane/ Couer d Alene area and we are meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month. This months meeting is at Roundtable Pizza Spokane Valley corner of E. Sprague and Sullivan near Harbor Freight at 7pm April 20th. Members usually start to show up about 6:30. John Yarno the Manager at Westside is out speaker this month. Please stop by and get to know some local Spyder Ryders.

 

[sandeejs]

Eggselent!

I can take this to DOL and get my 3-wheeled/side car endorsement.... I got a 92% on the written test and a 96% on the skills test, so I was feeling pretty satisfied with myself. Not too shabby considering that until today, the closest I ever came to a Can-Am was to sit on one at a bike show in Spokane a few weeks ago. So phase 1 is complete. I'll soon (hopefully) be ready to launch phase 2, ownership.

Congrats! So get that license and get a :f_spider: and ENJOY!!
:dg1::dg1::dg1::dg1::dg1:
~Sandee~

 

[robmorg]

:congrats: GREAT post, gkamer. :thumbup:

:clap: Soon...

But probably not soon enough! :shocked:
It's time to start shopping!!

:agree: There are loads of great deals out there on leftover 2015 models. But there won't be for long, now that Spring is here.