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DakarNick

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I thought I'd post in here since I am looking at the RT-S. I posted in the Colorado subforum but it's been pretty dead in there.

My name is Nick, I am 31 years old, married, and live in Parker, Colorado. I want a Spyder to do some touring and while I have 15 years experience on motorcycles and owned bikes for the past eight years, I have the Spyder bug.

A week and a half ago I test rode an ST Limited at Pikes Peak Motorsports in Colorado Springs. Very nice! However, wifey wasn't very comfy so I am going to take an RT-S demo test ride on Wednesday afternoon at RPM Motorsports. Wife won't be joining me this time but she did sit on one and loved it. So, when I get a little closer to purchasing I will have her join me for a ride.

I've been reading up on them and think they're pretty unique vehicles.

The yellow RT-S is my favorite!
 
Hey Nick, I am down here near Walsenburg.
Bought my 2012 rts-es last yr and have really enjoyed it. Wife and i both enjoy the ride, it took a little getting use to as I have been riding two wheels since 1965.
Let us know how the test ride goes and if you get down this way give me a call.
We bought ours at Freemont motorsports where they usually sell for about a thousand under MSRP.
Also a very good dealer.

mtbear:2thumbs:
 
Welcome to the best site in the Spyderverse! You don't have the bug, but you've got the :ani29: bite!

Have fun on your test drive, and after you buy one, please pose pics.
 
:welcome: the Spyder is a great bike for touring and I'm sure your wife will enjoy being a passenger. I never imagined that I would own a yellow Spyder but now that I do the color is really growing on me.
 
Big Arm said:
:welcome: You'll love the ride and so will she.........
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I am sure we will!

mtbear said:
Hey Nick, I am down here near Walsenburg.
Bought my 2012 rts-es last yr and have really enjoyed it. Wife and i both enjoy the ride, it took a little getting use to as I have been riding two wheels since 1965.
Let us know how the test ride goes and if you get down this way give me a call.
We bought ours at Freemont motorsports where they usually sell for about a thousand under MSRP.
Also a very good dealer.

mtbear:2thumbs:
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Thanks, I am sure we will be down that way. I need to get back to Durango again. I am looking on Freemont's site right now!

PrairieSpyder said:
Welcome to the best site in the Spyderverse! You don't have the bug, but you've got the :ani29: bite!

Have fun on your test drive, and after you buy one, please pose pics.
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Yes, the bite, of course! Especially since spiders are not bugs but arachnids ;)

SpyderAnn01 said:
:welcome: the Spyder is a great bike for touring and I'm sure your wife will enjoy being a passenger. I never imagined that I would own a yellow Spyder but now that I do the color is really growing on me.
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Thanks! I am somewhat set on the S and my color choices, first to last, are yellow, blue, magnesium, red. Red is a distant 4th. Never been into red much.

My motorcycle buddies are giving me a hard time about getting one. Saying I'm "too young" to get a touring trike, that I can't drag knees like on a bike (never did that anyway). I will probably put my bike up for sale but I can always get another.
 
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

We all hope you and your wife come to an agreement and she will love Rydyng a new :spyder2:

Best Wishes for a Quick Purchase and :nopic:
 
I have the 2013 YELLOW RT-S and you will both love it.... I sold my 1800 Goldwing to buy it and never looked back. It is one of the best decision I ever made. There is a group on Facebook called Girls on Spyders that you wife may want to check out. We have over 650 women from all over the world in the group that have an interest in Spyders:dg2:
 
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Good choice..!!

coming to this site...welcome...you will find all you need to know here good bad and ugly but you will love the ryde as will your partner. Once you get the hang of it you will enjoy it as much or more than orthoscopic surgery...:roflblack: Hope you find the one for you and we see the pic's soon...good luck..!! :thumbup:
 
:welcome: and enjoy the hunt for your new ryde. Let us know what you get, and please include a picture if possible. It does sound like an RT is going to be in your future. :thumbup:
 
CyncySpyder said:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...t-Do-s-and-Do-Nots-quot-for-new-Spyder-owners

The above link is to an Awesome thread for any new or potential owners to learn about their new Spyders. As you've probably already noticed, their nothing like a regular two wheeler, and as stated by others, take a little get'n used to, but once you do, so much fun :ohyea:


:yes:That yellow sure is nice, but Teddy's partial to the Viper Red himself
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Thanks for the link, I'll check it out!

MrLooney said:
We all hope you and your wife come to an agreement and she will love Rydyng a new :spyder2:

Best Wishes for a Quick Purchase and :nopic:
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Thanks! Pics will be up as soon as I bring one home!

Spyder Smyles said:
I have the 2013 YELLOW RT-S and you will both love it.... I sold my 1800 Goldwing to buy it and never looked back. It is one of the best decision I ever made. There is a group on Facebook called Girls on Spyders that you wife may want to check out. We have over 650 women from all over the world in the group that have an interest in Spyders:dg2:
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Thanks, I'll see if my wife would like to join!

Chupaca said:
coming to this site...welcome...you will find all you need to know here good bad and ugly but you will love the ryde as will your partner. Once you get the hang of it you will enjoy it as much or more than orthoscopic surgery...:roflblack: Hope you find the one for you and we see the pic's soon...good luck..!! :thumbup:
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Thanks!

bullant12 said:
:welcome: YAY!! Now I am not one of the younger pups!:yes:
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Haha, I am glad I could claim the "younger pup" title.

Jerbear said:
If it can't be black it's gotta be yeller! :thumbup:

:welcome:
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I do kind of wish they had a black RT-S but why not go for a really bright one? I am actually really liking the metallic white that the limited comes in. That's the color of the ST Limited I test rode. But the yellow is pretty cool!

akspyderman said:
:welcome: and enjoy the hunt for your new ryde. Let us know what you get, and please include a picture if possible. It does sound like an RT is going to be in your future. :thumbup:
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Rattigan_Roger said:
welcome
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Thanks! As I said above, I'll get a picture as soon as I purchase it!
 
Welcome, I used to live in Parker. Moved there when there was about 1200 people. Lived in Hidden Village and the Pinery. I know it's changed a lot but it was a nice area to live. I drove out there 3 years ago with my son when I was in Denver to see him. I hardly recognized it.
You will love your Spyder and get a lot out of this Forum. :2thumbs:
 
DakarNick

Im here in Monument. Had my Spyder since April 3rd. Didn't like what I saw at the Colorado Springs dealer. Fremont didn't have the RT-S SE in blue. Ended getting mine in Phoenix.
i agree with mtbear Fremont would be your best bet on the front range
 
asp125 said:
Welcome, FYI the colorado Spyder riders have their own group on Meetup.com.
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Thanks, I checked it out. In fact, I met a rider at RPM today from the Meetup site named Diane. She's riding a 2012 white/blue Limited/S combo. Pretty cool!

Trickie Dick said:
Welcome, I used to live in Parker. Moved there when there was about 1200 people. Lived in Hidden Village and the Pinery. I know it's changed a lot but it was a nice area to live. I drove out there 3 years ago with my son when I was in Denver to see him. I hardly recognized it.
You will love your Spyder and get a lot out of this Forum. :2thumbs:
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1200 people? That must have been a while ago :D It s growing for sure. Brand new Cabela's at Ridgegate and I-25, which is a new road south of Lincoln, couple miles south of C-470.

Empty Pockets said:
DakarNick

Im here in Monument. Had my Spyder since April 3rd. Didn't like what I saw at the Colorado Springs dealer. Fremont didn't have the RT-S SE in blue. Ended getting mine in Phoenix.
i agree with mtbear Fremont would be your best bet on the front range
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Awesome! Co Springs guys were nice but you're right, their selection was not very good. RPM has a lot but they won't go much, if at all, lower than MSRP.

Where in Phoenix did you get yours? I don't mind a road trip!
 
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