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Had an accident today....
- Thread starter Firefly
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bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
The look....ahhh...the look... Well, that's clearly a personal thing. I don't care for the RT look as it's just too big and cumbersome looking to me. There's no question it's a great bike, but we each gravitate to what we like most. If I had to start all over, I'd still get a RS...then again, I don' t plan on riding around the country all the time as I have to work! You have over 50k miles on your GS...you ride to events all over the place...the RT might make more sense to you...but please, don't justify it as being as quick as the RS
...however, it is more comfy for longer rides, for sure...
mxz600
Free Thinking Member
Drum roll please. And the winner is...........Spyder RT:yes:
Dan's Spyder will be put to bed and he will get an RT. It makes sense with all the traveling he does. Great comfort with good performance.:thumbup:
Come on Dan, just do it. Or like I mentioned in another thread, just buy one of each.:2thumbs:
Dan's Spyder will be put to bed and he will get an RT. It makes sense with all the traveling he does. Great comfort with good performance.:thumbup:
Come on Dan, just do it. Or like I mentioned in another thread, just buy one of each.:2thumbs:
spyder3
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CMA Cowboy
New member
Firefly, We have not met but I just want you to know that first thank God that you came through this without injury or worse. Second in your decision making process, I bought an RTS last year and my wife tells everyone that I have a terminal case of Peter Pan Syndrom. You are only as old as you let yourself be know matter what you ride. In reading threads on this site I'd say you have just as many friends on RT's as you do that ride RS's. No one can make this decision for you just enjoy the decision you come up with. Ride safe and hope to meet some day.
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pitbull
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Dan I'll say this much the last 3 days with this has been a ride bro! Thanks for trusting and having faith in me to help you out, friends till the end and brother this ain't the end! Have a safe ride home on your new R? ......... Na I'll let you tell them :thumbup:
SpyderAnn01
Active member
You big tease!
MickeyFisher
Spyder 5 Team Member
Haha, Len. Perfect!
SpyderAnn01
Active member
I guess at least we know he bought a Spyder of some type and didn't drive a rental car home. Or do we?
Firefly
Active member
Well, I made my decision..... Bought a new Spyder and am heading home this morning trying to beat the heat. Len has been amazing- as has the whole Cowtown gang. I knew I would buy my next Spyder from them---- just didn't plan on it being this soon.
Insurance totaled bike and gave me $14,000 for mine plus $3,000 for accessories... Minus $500 deductible.... So $16,500 for a 2008 GS with 56,000 miles. Can't really do any better than that.
Since they only covered $3,000 in accessories..... I only left $3,000 worth of accessories on the spyder.... Well.. Actually left plenty more.
I left the Chad, Elkas, HMF exhaust, Corbin seat, ESI risers, Pazzo lever, highway pegs, fog lights, HID's.
Wanted to make sure insurance easily had $3,000 in accessories....
They are under the delusion they can get $8,500 for that bike selling it as salvage. GOOD LUCK! It would only bring around $10-$11k on the open market WITH all the goodies before it had a bent frame and twisted swing arm.
Insurance totaled bike and gave me $14,000 for mine plus $3,000 for accessories... Minus $500 deductible.... So $16,500 for a 2008 GS with 56,000 miles. Can't really do any better than that.
Since they only covered $3,000 in accessories..... I only left $3,000 worth of accessories on the spyder.... Well.. Actually left plenty more.
I left the Chad, Elkas, HMF exhaust, Corbin seat, ESI risers, Pazzo lever, highway pegs, fog lights, HID's.
Wanted to make sure insurance easily had $3,000 in accessories....
They are under the delusion they can get $8,500 for that bike selling it as salvage. GOOD LUCK! It would only bring around $10-$11k on the open market WITH all the goodies before it had a bent frame and twisted swing arm.
Before I purchased my 2012 RS-S I found a 2010 RS salvage for $8,100 with a lot more damage than yours (only upgrade touring windshield) that was 3 months ago and it is still there.
Don't forget to ask for free BEST warranty offer!
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Bob Denman
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Z
zrc
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I'm hoping for green, not because I think its best, because I think you and Mickey in matching leathers riding around the country would be funny as :cus:. Just promise me that you two will not get some "Armed and Dangerous" assless chaps.
SpyderAnn01
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flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
Glad it's over for you...and yes....carry as much accessory ins. as allowed......the new R?????...I'm guessing T....?????????????????????
a few hours later...Maybe not a T but a SS??????I want to know>>>>>>>>
a few hours later...Maybe not a T but a SS??????I want to know>>>>>>>>
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Bob Denman
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Well; we're all pretty sure that it'll have 3 wheels anyway... :thumbup:
Idaspud
New member
So sorry to hear about you accident, :yikes:but very glad you are alright,:2thumbs: I too thank my lucky stars that I was on my Spyder when I was hit by a red light runner, totaled my Spyder but I was not hurt, received a bruise on my elbow only. My totaled 2011 Spyder was replaced with a new 2012, so I came out of it OK:yes:
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