TechnoTherapist
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First time poster. Long time lurker.
After working toward paying off my car, taking care of my disabled father, and sundry other "life events" that kept buying a new Spyder on pause for a couple of years, I finally took the plunge, last April, and picked up a brand new, 2015 RS. I specifically wanted the sport model to knock around town on and have a little fun. I quickly learned that I needed to add a few things as it didn't take long to start going on longer and longer trips.
I began in November, by replacing the stock Sport windshield with the 23" Ultra Touring Windshield, to take a bit of the cold winter air off of myself. The original goal was to change it back out next summer with the Sport, but the looks and the usefulness have grown on me, so I'll probably leave it.
Then I added a frunk liner and a 12v Accessory Outlet.
This past weekend I replaced the stock seat with an OEM Comfort Seat. Seriously? I should have done this before even leaving the dealership back in April. Makes a WORLD of difference.
OEM Console Protectors
UPDATE 1/29/2016:
Installed the new style OEM Passenger Backrest today, along with the OEM Top Box made by Givi. SUPER impressed. Only ran into one snag installing the base for the backrest. It's powder coating makes it the same size as the inside diameter of the frame, so it did NOT want to go into place. I finally had to get it lined up, step back, and kick it into place like you would kick down a door. Other than that, install of both the backrest and top box took less than an hour. LaMonster's Highway Pegs are in, but will have to wait to be installed (I ran out of daylight), and Saddlebags, Saddlebag trim should be delivered Monday.
The benefit of being able to remove the backrest, luggage, and racks greatly appeals to me as I prefer the sleeker lines of the Spyder as it sits, but I like the added benefit of having the luggage, when needed, for longer trips.
LOTS of updates in the posts below. Thanks.
Cy
After working toward paying off my car, taking care of my disabled father, and sundry other "life events" that kept buying a new Spyder on pause for a couple of years, I finally took the plunge, last April, and picked up a brand new, 2015 RS. I specifically wanted the sport model to knock around town on and have a little fun. I quickly learned that I needed to add a few things as it didn't take long to start going on longer and longer trips.
I began in November, by replacing the stock Sport windshield with the 23" Ultra Touring Windshield, to take a bit of the cold winter air off of myself. The original goal was to change it back out next summer with the Sport, but the looks and the usefulness have grown on me, so I'll probably leave it.
Then I added a frunk liner and a 12v Accessory Outlet.
This past weekend I replaced the stock seat with an OEM Comfort Seat. Seriously? I should have done this before even leaving the dealership back in April. Makes a WORLD of difference.
OEM Console Protectors
UPDATE 1/29/2016:
Installed the new style OEM Passenger Backrest today, along with the OEM Top Box made by Givi. SUPER impressed. Only ran into one snag installing the base for the backrest. It's powder coating makes it the same size as the inside diameter of the frame, so it did NOT want to go into place. I finally had to get it lined up, step back, and kick it into place like you would kick down a door. Other than that, install of both the backrest and top box took less than an hour. LaMonster's Highway Pegs are in, but will have to wait to be installed (I ran out of daylight), and Saddlebags, Saddlebag trim should be delivered Monday.
The benefit of being able to remove the backrest, luggage, and racks greatly appeals to me as I prefer the sleeker lines of the Spyder as it sits, but I like the added benefit of having the luggage, when needed, for longer trips.
LOTS of updates in the posts below. Thanks.
Cy
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nojoke Glad you are enjoying it.:firstplace: Now can you join us at spyderfest??:yes::yes::yes: Also where was the pic with the planes taken (Huntsville?)id like to visit& add to my collection of backgrounds:thumbup: Thx
The 2017 fest will be great & we also have the owners thing in Canada to look forward to, thankfully I got my passport ready & there are a number of states that way i still need to add to my collection. Will all work out soon enough. 
