Bam Bam and Pebbles
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Finally brought my Spankin New Spyder home today. Pearl White 2015 RT-S SM6. A few first impressions and comments about the ride. I bought it from Honda of Winston-Salem. I didn't want to mention the dealer before now in case I wasn't satisfied with the customer service, and didn't want to bash them just on one experience with them. They came down to my price, and everything was smooth. Got a 3 year BEST warranty also, so I have 5 years of protection. They also included a battery tender and the pigtail was already hooked up and ready to go. A nice touch on their part.
Now to the ride. Very smooth, turns easier than the 2012 RT I previously had. I had to get used to it turning a lot faster than I was used to. Exhaust sounded throatier when first getting moving, but was very quiet otherwise. My wife will like that. Effortless acceleration but I will have to get used to the extra quick upshifting. Seems to coast better, not slowing down as much as the 2012, which I like. I was bringing her home in 15 to 20mph winds and she rode straight and true, which surprised me. I know Bobby the D was contemplating a sway bar purchase, as I was, but my experience today in the wind and behind semi's is that it will probably not be necessary. That opinion may change once I get it out on the twisties. So far, a very happy 1330 owner.
Now to name her. I have got a few choices. White Zombie, Double Stuff, Choppers (think of the color), and my favorite, which is a term of endearment I like to call my wife, The Bitch. Yes that is a loving term, and it is much nicer than her pet name for me, which I can't write on here but rhymes with truckin glassmole.
Whatcha all think?
Please excuse the fact that I haven't changed my signature and profile pic. It won't let me upload the photo, but I can post a photo in this thread. I'll figure it out at some point. It is showing as my profile picture when I go to edit it, but it isn't showing on a post. ????
Now to the ride. Very smooth, turns easier than the 2012 RT I previously had. I had to get used to it turning a lot faster than I was used to. Exhaust sounded throatier when first getting moving, but was very quiet otherwise. My wife will like that. Effortless acceleration but I will have to get used to the extra quick upshifting. Seems to coast better, not slowing down as much as the 2012, which I like. I was bringing her home in 15 to 20mph winds and she rode straight and true, which surprised me. I know Bobby the D was contemplating a sway bar purchase, as I was, but my experience today in the wind and behind semi's is that it will probably not be necessary. That opinion may change once I get it out on the twisties. So far, a very happy 1330 owner.
Now to name her. I have got a few choices. White Zombie, Double Stuff, Choppers (think of the color), and my favorite, which is a term of endearment I like to call my wife, The Bitch. Yes that is a loving term, and it is much nicer than her pet name for me, which I can't write on here but rhymes with truckin glassmole.
Whatcha all think?
Please excuse the fact that I haven't changed my signature and profile pic. It won't let me upload the photo, but I can post a photo in this thread. I'll figure it out at some point. It is showing as my profile picture when I go to edit it, but it isn't showing on a post. ????
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