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Did I do a bad thing? Put my money down on a S2S!

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newdave

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Well, I don’t think so. I put my money down on a Sea to Sky yesterday. I’ve never ridden a Spyder and no test ride available anywhere near due to availability, so this is a huge leap of faith for me.

Thanks to all the YT videos and this forum I’ve got a good idea of what I’m getting into. The SO was over the moon after sitting on the unit waiting for parts, so I had no problems getting her onboard with the purchase.

Dealer says maybe 40 days waiting for parts based on what they’ve been seeing.

Excited!
 
Congrats! Put your patience pants on and I am sure you will both be very happy with the addition to the family! Spyder not only comfy and stable but also just a blast to ride! Living in deer country I am particularly impressed with the stopping power and the handling under emergency stop conditions.
 
I second the congratulations. We just picked up a 21 S2S for my wife and I am riding our 17 RTS (notice how SHE gets the newer Spyder!). If you've never ridden a Spyder before, I would really recommend you find a place that offers the 3-wheel riders course. I've taken the 2-wheel Basic Riders course twice, the advanced riders course and the 3-wheel course given on Spyder RTs. I never fail to learn something. I found it particularly helpful coming from 2 wheels but my wife had never ridden anything and loved it. It also helps in that, depending on your state, it will give you your license (yes, in most states you need an endorsement for a Spyder). I know that different folks on this Board have different thoughts about the course, but as a new rider I, personally, would recommend it. Have your SO take it also in case she needs to relieve you for some reason.
 
Congrats! Many have said it will take 500 miles before you get comfortable on it. They were right for me. The seat was comfortable right away - and the ride in a straight line was great. The curves will throw you off - or at least make you feel that way for a bit. It will take time, but it will be time well spent. I have a 21 with a few farkles - and love it. I still miss the lean, but after 6 knee surgeries, I just can't ride a 2-wheeler anymore. With that being the case, I am happy to be back on the road :)
 
Actually IMHO " you have little to no idea of what your getting into " ... There are 100's of Spyders that get sold with very little mileage on them ( sad to say ) .... WHY .... because they were ridden very infrequently by their owners, for many, many reasons ... The handling characteristics of a Spyder / Rykers etc. are sort of unique. Most can adapt from Two wheeler's to three, but not all do. As far as learning to ride a Spyder , IMHO the " Never been on a two wheeler " folks are better off, they have nothing to UN-LEARN. ... Spyders and two wheeler's have little in common when driving ..... I hope you do Hope you succeed, and become as avid a rider as I am ..... Mike :thumbup:
 
newdave said:
Well, I don’t think so. I put my money down on a Sea to Sky yesterday. I’ve never ridden a Spyder and no test ride available anywhere near due to availability, so this is a huge leap of faith for me.

Thanks to all the YT videos and this forum I’ve got a good idea of what I’m getting into. The SO was over the moon after sitting on the unit waiting for parts, so I had no problems getting her onboard with the purchase.

Dealer says maybe 40 days waiting for parts based on what they’ve been seeing.

Excited!
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:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :congrats: Ride, ride, ride - the more you ride the more you will enjoy it! When you get it, post some pictures of it and some of your rides.
 
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Ryde Ryde Ryde

:yes:...Spyder rydes are the best. Enjoy your Ryde Times and make sure you Stay Safe. The 'cagers' are blind to your Spyder so Stay in the 'Game'.

Lots of excellent TIPS posted by others.
Check out the Tips on this Forum.
Hopefully you and your SO can make it work.
It was a 1000 mile learning process for me, but well worth it.
Remember to Enjoy the change from 2 wheels to 3 wheels.
I am sure you will find the way.

Stay Healthy. ....:thumbup:
 
BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
Actually IMHO " you have little to no idea of what your getting into " ... There are 100's of Spyders that get sold with very little mileage on them ( sad to say ) .... WHY .... because they were ridden very infrequently by their owners, for many, many reasons ... The handling characteristics of a Spyder / Rykers etc. are sort of unique. Most can adapt from Two wheeler's to three, but not all do. As far as learning to ride a Spyder , IMHO the " Never been on a two wheeler " folks are better off, they have nothing to UN-LEARN. ... Spyders and two wheeler's have little in common when driving ..... I hope you do Hope you succeed, and become as avid a rider as I am ..... Mike :thumbup:
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I appreciate your input and can understand that, I've seen those low-mile cheap bikes too over the years.

I've got over 40 years of riding experience on two and three wheels (even had a Ural for a few years) so I'm confident I will get the hang of it soon. I will definitely miss the lean, but that's what the other bikes are for. :D
 
PhillyPod said:
I second the congratulations. We just picked up a 21 S2S for my wife and I am riding our 17 RTS (notice how SHE gets the newer Spyder!). If you've never ridden a Spyder before, I would really recommend you find a place that offers the 3-wheel riders course. I've taken the 2-wheel Basic Riders course twice, the advanced riders course and the 3-wheel course given on Spyder RTs. I never fail to learn something. I found it particularly helpful coming from 2 wheels but my wife had never ridden anything and loved it. It also helps in that, depending on your state, it will give you your license (yes, in most states you need an endorsement for a Spyder). I know that different folks on this Board have different thoughts about the course, but as a new rider I, personally, would recommend it. Have your SO take it also in case she needs to relieve you for some reason.
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Never hurts to take a course, no matter one's experience level. I'd love to take one, just need to find one near me and schedule it.
 
No you did not. Just get over the feeling that it is going to flip over and you will be fine. I've been on 2 wheelers for almost 50 years. I took right to the Spyder. Not much learning curve at all. These things are a blast to ride!
 
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newdave said:
Well, I don’t think so. I put my money down on a Sea to Sky yesterday. I’ve never ridden a Spyder and no test ride available anywhere near due to availability, so this is a huge leap of faith for me.

Thanks to all the YT videos and this forum I’ve got a good idea of what I’m getting into. The SO was over the moon after sitting on the unit waiting for parts, so I had no problems getting her onboard with the purchase.

Dealer says maybe 40 days waiting for parts based on what they’ve been seeing.

Excited!
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Answers will vary. After all, it's Monday. :roflblack: You made the decision. Go for it. Get out the Carly Simon song "Anticipation" and listen to that a few hundred times.

I did the same when Spyders first came out. I lived in AK in 2007 and they were not supposed to even have any dealers for another year or so. I put down a deposit in October of 2007. I got the first Spyder sold to a customer in AK. It arrived in June of 2008. No test rides, no looking at a real one....Na da. The dealer got two others. One for him and his spouse. Seven Spydrs and 200K miles later, still going strong. I do not regret my initial decision. :bowdown:
 
If you're asking my opinion, I'd say yes you did. But only because I wouldn't buy a brand new top-of-the-line model for my first one. If you ride for a while and find you don't like it, it's easier to get most of your money back from a used model. But that's me and my financial situation.

Other than that, good deal and enjoy the ride.
 
Wahrsuul said:
If you're asking my opinion, I'd say yes you did. But only because I wouldn't buy a brand new top-of-the-line model for my first one. If you ride for a while and find you don't like it, it's easier to get most of your money back from a used model. But that's me and my financial situation.

Other than that, good deal and enjoy the ride.
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@Wahrsuul - I had to laugh a little at that statement because I did buy the top of the line for my first Spyder. I took my sister's F3 for a ride a few years ago, and started saving then for what I thought was going to be an RT-L, but delivery delays and one fateful phone call intervened, and I wound up with my blue beauty. I wouldn't change it for anything. Now my wife, she loves the comfort, but she still thinks my Victory was "cooler," (read not an old man's bike LOL).
 
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