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Bought the Demo Model

MyEleanor

MyEleanor

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In an earlier post I was wondering about buying a 2014 RT-S demo with a little over 300 miles on it (322 actually). The price was way less than a 2015 equivalent. After some back and forth with my dealer I finally pulled the trigger. They had to go up to Phoenix to pick her up and I took delivery yesterday afternoon. From there I took a 50 mile familiarization ride over some windy roads nearby to get the feel of her. Later I went and picked up my youngest daughter from school. After 60 miles or so all I can say is Wow!!!! I have had a grin on my face from the get go and can't see it going away anytime soon. I love the power and am getting used to the handling. She is black and has been tagged with the name Black Betty (for those of you who remember the song). Right now I am reading the manual and have gone over the do's and don't's a couple of times. Thanks for answering questions and providing advice when I asked for it. I have heard some people complain about this forum but I have found it nothing but valuable so far. Since I know this post is worthless without a pic, I will attempt to attach one.
 

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Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

congratulations on a fine looking ryde. The grin becomes permanent...:roflblack: you and your will enjoy it no end..!! :2thumbs:
 
Welcome, Wecome & Welcome

Yep the PERMA GRIN is now a fixed item in your life AND it will only get better, better and better. IMHO the folks on Spyderlovers are totally awesome and helpful. So again you are making some grand and wonderful lifetime choices. And my 2 cents worth (and gollly geeee you didn't even ask). Spyderlovers is a place for all things Spyder and meeting some of the finest folks around. Now will you see/hear negatives...of course the beauty of forums....lots of opinions, belief systems and comments. Cool thing is I can accept, reject or just say hmmmmm. I am a person who sees my life and my associations as awesome people. Are there jerks and those who wouldn't say a NICE thing if it bit them in the butt or their life depended on it. So personally I think wow it must be miserable to be that negative. Treat the person with respect but odds are we won't be having to many fireside chats. Life happens and it ain't always pretty...but that is the part that tests my skill of loving my life at this very moment. So all that said to say Spyderlovers, a people, are :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: and they have the side benefit of also loving a machine I love to own and ryde.
Sure glad you are here...and the '14 is a sweeeet ryde. Are you coming to Spyderfest 2015? :clap:
 
Not this year

MurphyBrown, thanks for the kind words and $0.02 worth (even tho I didn't ask :)). I heartily agree about the forum and choosing those I want to read and comment on and those I don't. I won't make Spyderfest this year. Other plans in the works. Although I do plan on taking Black Betty on a long ride this summer (June timeframe) into New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
 
:congrats:
I got my "new demo" 16 months ago now, and been grinnin' ever since. You are in for some fun. :2thumbs:

As for the forum, there are indeed those few who like to complain if some folks make a post or two they don't like. As for me... It's ALL been good! I've learned SO MUCH here, and made some friends along the way. So will you!

Oh, and that new RT of your's,,, It looks mighty fine, but it's still pretty "generic". It needs some FARKLES!:yes: And when you ad 'em, write 'em up and post pix.
 
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Congrats !!!!!!!!!!!

MyEleanor said:
In an earlier post I was wondering about buying a 2014 RT-S demo with a little over 300 miles on it (322 actually). The price was way less than a 2015 equivalent. After some back and forth with my dealer I finally pulled the trigger. They had to go up to Phoenix to pick her up and I took delivery yesterday afternoon. From there I took a 50 mile familiarization ride over some windy roads nearby to get the feel of her. Later I went and picked up my youngest daughter from school. After 60 miles or so all I can say is Wow!!!! I have had a grin on my face from the get go and can't see it going away anytime soon. I love the power and am getting used to the handling. She is black and has been tagged with the name Black Betty (for those of you who remember the song). Right now I am reading the manual and have gone over the do's and don't's a couple of times. Thanks for answering questions and providing advice when I asked for it. I have heard some people complain about this forum but I have found it nothing but valuable so far. Since I know this post is worthless without a pic, I will attempt to attach one.
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I think you made a Great choice and hope you and, your daughter have as much fun as my girlfriend and I !!!!!! Welcome to Spyderlovers, you will find the greatest people in the world right here !!!!! ENJOY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
:congrats: On your new ride. Hope we can meet up soon. I ride up your way quite often. If your coming down this way, get in touch.
 
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:congrats: on your new :spyder:..............time to start the "farkle" process and there is no better place to do that then at Spyderfest 2015!:yes:
 
:congrats: on your new ride. IMO--the 2014 RT is currently the best of the best. I am biased though. :yes::yes:


The advice about the good, the bad, and the ugly is also right on. :thumbup:
 
That was exactly what mine looked like before the Farkle Fairie hit it.

Enjoy it, it is a beautiful ride.


Cruzr Joe
 
Farkles

Not sure about the Farkles yet. I have the driver backrest on order and it should be here next week. I've got my iPod working so that's good. Beyond that I will wait awhile until I get used to her and how she handles. My first item will likely be a cover of some sort. And a GPS mount. I saw a few threads about both on SL so I will go look for them. The seat may be next but I want to get used to it first to see if I can live with it. I'm a tall guy (36" inseam) so I'm not sure if I will want a bit more legroom. We shall see.
 
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