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Dealer in Virginia area with lots of Spyders + how do you get on your Spyder?

foxtail1

foxtail1

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I've finally convinced my husband that it's time that he joined me in Spyder ownership. I actually have a couple of questions. First, I love the riding position on my F3-S, but know that not everyone feels that way, so I think he should try several models before making his choice. The problem is finding a dealer who has different models. My local dealer has RTs and Rykers (not any F series at all). I started doing inventory searches at individual dealers, but soon gave up as they'd have 1 RT or the like in their stock.

So, can anyone suggest a dealer in the VA/NC/WV area with a good variety of Spyders in stock? We're willing to drive 3-4 hours, if needed, so he can make a good choice.

Second, I have a question about how people get on their Spyders? I have the Spyder footboards on mine, and I put one foot on the left board and swing my right leg over. (I'm about 145 pounds and in fairly good shape.) My husband tried to get on my Spyder this morning (not standing on the footboard, since I don't know the weight limit) and he had trouble getting his leg over. I do have a fleece (which added height) and a backrest (which limited his range of movement)—without those, it might have been easier on him. So how do people with less agility get on? Is there a model that is easier to mount than others?

Thanks!
I'm excited that we're about to become a 2 Spyder family!
 
With my 2015 F3-S and the standard foot pegs, I use the left passenger peg to stand on while stepping my right leg over. Then sit down and move the feet to the front pegs. Same when my wife is riding with me. She mounts first, then moves her feet from the pegs and I step over.
 
foxtail1 said:
My local dealer has RTs and Rykers (not any F series at all). I started doing inventory searches at individual dealers, but soon gave up as they'd have 1 RT or the like in their stock.

So, can anyone suggest a dealer in the VA/NC/WV area with a good variety of Spyders in stock? We're willing to drive 3-4 hours, if needed, so he can make a good choice.
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The best way to see a bunch of different Spyders is to attend an event or hook up with a Spyder ryding group in your area.
 
If getting on the Spyder using the foot peg isn't strong enough to support even a 400 lb person I would be scared. I get on and off my BMW R1200RT stepping on the peg and throwing my leg over just like you. Same with the wife's RTL.
 
Just like getting on a horse, put you foot on the floor board ( I weigh over 200+ and have floorboards, it can stand his weight. ) and swing your leg over. Piece of cake.
 
pegasus1300 said:
Just like getting on a horse, put you foot on the floor board ( I weigh over 200+ and have floorboards, it can stand his weight. ) and swing your leg over. Piece of cake.
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Okay, thanks! I wasn't sure what the weight limit was, and didn't look it up this morning. He's about 210.
 
Are you anywhere near Leesburg Va? My local dealer in Purcellville has them crawling out of the woodwork. Motomember.
 
ARNIE R said:
Are you anywhere near Leesburg Va? My local dealer in Purcellville has them crawling out of the woodwork. Motomember.
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No, but that's well within the range we could drive on a day trip. I'll check their inventory. Thanks!

ETA: Wow, you are not kidding!! That's the most I've seen at any dealer I've checked. Thanks again!
 
Boilermaker said:
You obviously don't know much about the eastern states. 3-4 hours drive time could get her all over Virginia and to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Maryland, West Virginia, and more.
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Oops. My mistake. I didn't follow the links and misread as Henderson Nevada and Salem Oregon
 
ARNIE R said:
Are you anywhere near Leesburg Va? My local dealer in Purcellville has them crawling out of the woodwork. Motomember.
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If you decide to visit Motomember I would call first and make sure they have the model you are looking for available for immediate sale. They provide Spyders to a company for training and will list those Spyders on their website (which isn't accurate) for sale when they are still in use for training people. They have a decent selection, ask for Billy and watch their numbers they seem to put a lot of extra's in the pricing. I would also have them email you the out the door price. If the out the door price is satisfactory I would worry about the extra items they charge.

I would check Imotors who is a vendor on this site, they usually have a large selection and offer free shipping.

I find it easier to step on the passengers footpegs to get on and off my F3 and I did this for my RT.
 
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