daveinva
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Went to the Progressive Motorcycle Show yesterday morning at the DC Convention Center, got to see and sit on the 2014 RTs.
Obvious first impression: Dang, they are nice. :thumbup:
General second impression: I know they're show models, i.e. all polished-up and such, but I was very impressed with the fit and finish on the new bikes. I like the brushed metal look far more than the chrome (chrome is for Harleys and classic bikes, IMHO-- the brushed metal complements the high-tech look of the Spyders and meshes better with the sea of plastic tupperware). All the gadgetry is neat. The comfort seat seemed REALLY comfortable-- it might finally be one worth keeping, you might never want to replace it with an aftermarket seat. Plenty of room for both me and the GF, who desperately wants me to buy one now :joke:
Disappointing third impression: none of the models on the floor had either the Tri-Axis adjustable handlebars or the BRP backrest, the *two things* I most wanted to try out for myself. Oh well, hopefully my dealer will have a model equipped with them.
Terribly awful fourth impression: These things have gotten too expensive for me at MSRP, especially knowing how much I'd inevitably spend on aftermarket mods. I mean, fully equipped with every option I'd want on a Spyder RT, the 2014 is more expensive than our SUV, and nowhere near as practical. :shocked::wrong:
That said, I'm hoping that in a couple of years I'll not only have a good amount saved up, but also have plenty of prior-model year Spyders available. Given what everyone is saying about their 2014s, barring some unforeseen mechanical disaster lurking in the new drivetrain awaiting to be discovered in the near future, I imagine the 2014s are going to sell QUITE a bit. So, maybe I'll aim for a 2015 at the end of the model year.
(Added bonus: maybe we'll learn by then whether there's something new for the RS bikes as well... always something better around the corner!)
P.S. I also saw the yellow and black 2014 RS. After the orange and black RS-- the Halloween edition is my favorite all-time color combo on *any* Spyder-- the yellow & black is the next sharpest, looks excellent in person.
Obvious first impression: Dang, they are nice. :thumbup:
General second impression: I know they're show models, i.e. all polished-up and such, but I was very impressed with the fit and finish on the new bikes. I like the brushed metal look far more than the chrome (chrome is for Harleys and classic bikes, IMHO-- the brushed metal complements the high-tech look of the Spyders and meshes better with the sea of plastic tupperware). All the gadgetry is neat. The comfort seat seemed REALLY comfortable-- it might finally be one worth keeping, you might never want to replace it with an aftermarket seat. Plenty of room for both me and the GF, who desperately wants me to buy one now :joke:
Disappointing third impression: none of the models on the floor had either the Tri-Axis adjustable handlebars or the BRP backrest, the *two things* I most wanted to try out for myself. Oh well, hopefully my dealer will have a model equipped with them.
Terribly awful fourth impression: These things have gotten too expensive for me at MSRP, especially knowing how much I'd inevitably spend on aftermarket mods. I mean, fully equipped with every option I'd want on a Spyder RT, the 2014 is more expensive than our SUV, and nowhere near as practical. :shocked::wrong:
That said, I'm hoping that in a couple of years I'll not only have a good amount saved up, but also have plenty of prior-model year Spyders available. Given what everyone is saying about their 2014s, barring some unforeseen mechanical disaster lurking in the new drivetrain awaiting to be discovered in the near future, I imagine the 2014s are going to sell QUITE a bit. So, maybe I'll aim for a 2015 at the end of the model year.
(Added bonus: maybe we'll learn by then whether there's something new for the RS bikes as well... always something better around the corner!)
P.S. I also saw the yellow and black 2014 RS. After the orange and black RS-- the Halloween edition is my favorite all-time color combo on *any* Spyder-- the yellow & black is the next sharpest, looks excellent in person.
:joke
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