Gutzy5828
New member
First of all, this is my first post to Spyderlovers even though I have been following it for the last two years! I can finally say I am the proud owner of a 2014 Spyder RT Limited!:2thumbs: I am yet another con-vert to three wheels from the 2001 Goldwing I was riding over the last year. The deal I had with my wife, "Try the Goldwing first" before shelling out big bucks on something we might not use. Well, after just 4 months on the Goldwing, she was sold on how much fun we were having especially riding thru the mountains of north GA. I had been looking at Spyders for some time and have followed the posts on Spyderlovers so I knew some of the issues (2013 and prior) but I was sold after meeting with one of the BRP IE's at Atlanta's 2014 Motorcycle Show who showed me all the improvements BRP made to the 2014.
I found after riding the Goldwing, which was really comfortable and powerful, the bike was also very heavy when maneuvering in tight places or pulling into and out of parking spaces. It was also a lot of weight to manage at every stop sign, red light or yield sign I came across. I had a couple moments of panic that I thought the bike was going over. My wife also noticed how tense I would be and it made it harder to enjoy the ride and relax while riding.
Well, just like so many others have said before on Spyderlovers, once you test drive one, you are sold! We were too! Now it was just a matter of time for me to sell the Goldwing, find the right Spyder and come to terms with a dealer. My wife's only requirement, it had to be satin silver. Who am I to argue with my wife?
So last week, I drove over to Mountain Motorsports in Marietta, GA to crunch some numbers and see what could be done and see what inventory they might have available. Just so happens, the had a floor model available in satin silver. Next day (New Years Eve), I was diving home my Spyder RT Limited "Can of Steel". With the temps in the upper 30's, I was glad the heated grips were working well!
It rained the next 3 days but we were able to get out for a 2 hr ride on Sunday. I am more than pleased and looking forward to the warmer weather. I have taken all the advise you guys (and girls) have provided and I am really excited to join the group and adding many more miles in 2015. For anyone on two wheels thinking about it or those that have looked at the Spyder and wondered what all the fuss is about, go test drive one!! You'll soon be working out a plan to upgrade to a solid, stable and powerful platform that will allow you to "really" enjoy the ride! Now my Harley riding partner is eyeing one up and wants to ride mine soon!
I found after riding the Goldwing, which was really comfortable and powerful, the bike was also very heavy when maneuvering in tight places or pulling into and out of parking spaces. It was also a lot of weight to manage at every stop sign, red light or yield sign I came across. I had a couple moments of panic that I thought the bike was going over. My wife also noticed how tense I would be and it made it harder to enjoy the ride and relax while riding.
Well, just like so many others have said before on Spyderlovers, once you test drive one, you are sold! We were too! Now it was just a matter of time for me to sell the Goldwing, find the right Spyder and come to terms with a dealer. My wife's only requirement, it had to be satin silver. Who am I to argue with my wife?
So last week, I drove over to Mountain Motorsports in Marietta, GA to crunch some numbers and see what could be done and see what inventory they might have available. Just so happens, the had a floor model available in satin silver. Next day (New Years Eve), I was diving home my Spyder RT Limited "Can of Steel". With the temps in the upper 30's, I was glad the heated grips were working well!
It rained the next 3 days but we were able to get out for a 2 hr ride on Sunday. I am more than pleased and looking forward to the warmer weather. I have taken all the advise you guys (and girls) have provided and I am really excited to join the group and adding many more miles in 2015. For anyone on two wheels thinking about it or those that have looked at the Spyder and wondered what all the fuss is about, go test drive one!! You'll soon be working out a plan to upgrade to a solid, stable and powerful platform that will allow you to "really" enjoy the ride! Now my Harley riding partner is eyeing one up and wants to ride mine soon!
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