Dipping my big toe in to check the water

[RandallMcDermott]

Another way of looking at it is to lower your sights. .... I bought a used (estate sale) 2014 RTS. No, it’s not a Ltd and it isn’t the “New” style RT, BUT it is the 1330, it is an RT, it does like being ‘farkled’ and most importantly ..... it’s fun to ryde and it serves me well. (Did I mention that it’s quite a bit cheaper than the 2020+?)

Lower my sights? Nah, I'm prepared to wait. I'd like to get something about 2 to 5 years old. I think that is where I'll find the best deal over all. I'm embarrassed to have to admit that I had to google 'farkle'. I've been thinking on a paisley wrap. <smirk>

 

[RandallMcDermott]

Whew!! Problem solved. A friend told me that when she wins the big one she will buy me one. Thanks for your interest guys. See you on the Ryde.

Unhappily my lady friend unexpectedly passed away 3 months ago. RIP Deeni.

 

[Knizar]

Unhappily my lady friend unexpectedly passed away 3 months ago. RIP Deeni.

You have our sympathy, Bill & Peggyray:

 

[shakin_jake]

Initially I was talking about the operation of the Spyder Greg. I don't imagine that I would have a great deal of trouble acclimatizing to it but when I saw that there is a course teaching the basics I just thought that might be the route for me given that I haven't made my mind up if I want one or not.

If I buy a Spyder, I'll take each maintenance problem as they arise to decide what I will do myself and what I will relegate to the experts. I can do this stuff but it's not my passion. Thanks for your input. It's much appreciated.

Regards, Randy

~~~if you’re still kicking it around (buying a Spyder) go to any Spyder dealer and take a used model for a ride. I don’t know about dealers in your area but anyone of many I’ve been to in Fla. was more than happy to put me on a used Spyder hoping to make a sale. You don’t have to tell them you haven’t ridden one before, unless you want to. When I bought my first (and only) Ducati I didn’t tell them anything other than I wanted to buy. Not sure if that was the best example I can come up with as I put a deal together over the phone to trade a used bike I had in on the 95’ 900SS I bought & I didn’t ask for a test ride. I rode the 650 Yammie I had at the time up to Sanford (6 hours one way?) from where I as living in the lower Fla. Keys, rode the 900 SS home. Probably not the wisest thing to do considering the 900SS was/is air-cooled. Sorry, but I digress. Simply put, and this goes to anyone that has never ridden a Spyder or Ryker, just go to any dealer that has used models and they’ll gladly accommodate your first Spyder/Ryker Baptismal. Others may have better or different ideas...


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
It’s never too late to have a happy childhood

 

[Peacekeeper6]

Hey group,

I haven't owned a Spyder...yet...but I did sign up for a Spyder riding course at spydercourse.com. The course will be in September at Fleming University in Peterborough, Ontario and is one day in class and one day riding in a closed course, under supervision.

The Spyder looks quite a bit more complicated than the two wheelers that I've grown accustomed to over the years and it's been about 20 years since I've been riding at all. I don't think I can just go into a shop, buy one and ride it home without getting my feet wet under supervision first.

I'm hoping to see a 2020 RTL in Chalk White (good color for one who doesn't wash their vehicles) eventually. It's still going to be a wait as we are going to see our income crunch over the next two years which isn't going to help in our retirement. Stay tuned and rYde on.

Regards, Randy

IMHO, riding a Spyder is WAY easier than riding a 2-wheeled bike. The amount of timing and coordination to upshift or downshift and all the while maintaining balance isn't EVEN comparable.

If you have ever ridden a quad or a waverunner, it's very similar (although the waverunner requires more balance since the water isn't as stable as a road).

The very first time I ever rode a Spyder was in Vegas. An outfit there provided tours on them (they are no longer in existence), and it took me all of about 5 minutes to get comfortable on one. I think the control placements are very intuitive, and to be honest, shifting gears is probably the most difficult thing about riding it, and even then, it was surprisingly easy. I mean, if you can push a little paddle to upshift, then you got it made, because the Spyder will automatically downshift for you. (You CAN downshift manually if you so desire as well).

Braking is taken care of by pressing one single pedal, which activates BOTH front AND back brakes. There's virtually NO chance of locking either, sliding out and crashing because it has Antilock Braking System, or ABS, just like a car.

Guess what I'm trying to say is, don't get too worked up about learning to ride it, because it really is "easy peasy, lemon squeezy". If you can go on a few Can-Am test rides provided by the dealership, do it, since you already have the endorsement.

You'll probably end up riding one home even BEFORE that Can-Am course in September, LOL.

GOOD LUCK !!