From Harley to Spyder RT Limited

[satownsendsr]

I had to sell my 2008 HD Ultra Classic last spring due to having major lower back surgery. I tried riding it when I got where I could walk again but it simply just jarred my back too bad. I figured my bike riding days were over until my wife suggested we go look at the Spyders. I had seen commercials about them but I was a two wheel man and had no interest. Long story short, I am now the proud owner of a 2014 RT Limited with trailer. The ride is great and it doesn't bother my back. We love it. It is actually on the dealership website at www.SchroncePowerSports.com

 

[satownsendsr]

Actually it is on their Facebook page.

 

[Siara]

Congratulations on your purchase :3 I'm sure you'll have loads on fun on your new machine.

 

[den1953]

Touring & Cruiser Thing

Although I've never had a Harley Davidson I still get the comfort & chrome thing as the last seven out of nine motorcycles I've owned have been cruisers or touring cruisers. The RT model Spyders have all the comfort and touring features I could possibly want. The RT Limited just kicks it up a notch with the chrome. The F3 appeals to my cruiser roots with it's low seat and forward controls. I like the exposed engine too but it would take some serious cash to get it to tour a little bit.

 

[kngfsh27]

:welcome: and :congrats: Hope to see you in April at Springfield

Put it on the calendar. Will work good with a trip I have already planned. As much as I plan. I'm kind of like Bronson. Where am I headed? Where ever I end up, I guess.

 

[kngfsh27]

Springfield, MO!! Spyderfest will be there the end of April. From Lee's Summit, it would be cake to get there. It's the place to be to buy the farkles you want for your Spyder and to meet all the best Spyder people!!

I was planning a Spring trip down to Springfield. Spyderfest will definitely add to the trip.

 

[mike5511]

Good dealer in Springfield too seems like! I ride a HD also. The wife would rather be on 3 wheels. (we ride 2up) I sat on a Spyder. Like a GW, the handle bars were to close to me and my knees were against the motor cover. Would need different bars and seat to ever fit on one. The dealer swore he could make it fit, I didn't ask what that would cost. Still undecided............

 

[RTL1330]

Congrats on new ride.

I recently sold my beloved '99 Harley Softail and bought a 2014 RT Limited. My wife and I were going to lunch to celebrate my birthday and just happened to stop at the Can Am dealer on the way. We went in only to look around. After 20 minutes of visiting with the salesman, my wife was in love with it. We went on to lunch with my wife looking at the brochure through our meal. After we ate, we went back and made the purchase. I got it home on 11/18. I finally got to take it out last weekend due to the weather. After a 300 mile Saturday ride, I am not looking back. What a fun ride. Amazing how fast I got used to no clutch, no hand brake and keeping my feet up at stops. The only negative is, this thing wants to speed. I will learn to hold it back. Looking forward to warm weather.

Congrats on new ride!
We also sold our 2009 Triglide UltraClassic last fall.
Still have 2001 valkyrie interstate trike now but ordering / waiting delivery date on 2015 RTS-SE6. We wanted the intense red Pearl color.
Enjoy your ride.

 

[mike5511]

So I come here tonight just screwing around and now suddenly I'm the high bidder on a 2014 RT!!! This place is worse than the HD forums!!:banghead:

 

[steversssss]

Welcome to the Spyder world....I traded in my HD Switchback for my RTL...never looking back.

 

[kngfsh27]

Oops!!!! I looked back

I recently sold my beloved '99 Harley Softail and bought a 2014 RT Limited. My wife and I were going to lunch to celebrate my birthday and just happened to stop at the Can Am dealer on the way. We went in only to look around. After 20 minutes of visiting with the salesman, my wife was in love with it. We went on to lunch with my wife looking at the brochure through our meal. After we ate, we went back and made the purchase. I got it home on 11/18. I finally got to take it out last weekend due to the weather. After a 300 mile Saturday ride, I am not looking back. What a fun ride. Amazing how fast I got used to no clutch, no hand brake and keeping my feet up at stops. The only negative is, this thing wants to speed. I will learn to hold it back. Looking forward to warm weather.

My 2014 RTL has left the garage. It has been replaced with a 2017 Harley Tri-Glide. My wife felt it was time to move on. While I enjoyed the Spyder, I am sure that I will enjoy the Harley. The Harley just looks more at home in my garage

 

[vinsanity666]

I just bought a 2012 RTL and love it. The automatic transmission is great for traffic and I can't wait to go on my first long trip.


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[lou49]

:congrats: the only thing i miss from the harley is the rumble that the pipes produce! Other than that, i honestly can say, i dont miss a thing! I always say; if you can get used to driving a car with no hand brake, you can get used to the can am rather easy! Ride safely!

 

[lou49]

My 2014 RTL has left the garage. It has been replaced with a 2017 Harley Tri-Glide. My wife felt it was time to move on. While I enjoyed the Spyder, I am sure that I will enjoy the Harley. The Harley just looks more at home in my garage

Nice ride! enjoy it

 

[lou49]

Let the farkle begin! :yes::yes:

 

[Clement3]

I made the switch last June from A Harley Trike,
I have been very happy with Spyder, mine is a 2015 RT special
edition. Black with mat gray trim and a maroon seat. Planning a trip to Oaklahoma in Sept. enjoy

 

[trikermutha]

Best of luck with the TRIGLIDE. I got rid of the TRIGLIDE for the SPYDER. Been real happen with my decision. Got rid of the TANK :shocked: as I call it.

Maybe some year they will get it right and I will consider a return to the other side.

 

[kngfsh27]

Best of luck with the TRIGLIDE. I got rid of the TRIGLIDE for the SPYDER. Been real happen with my decision. Got rid of the TANK :shocked: as I call it.

Maybe some year they will get it right and I will consider a return to the other side.

I passed on the Tri-Glide when I got my'14 Spyder. Hard to steer. Twin cam air cooled engine. I was drawn back by the new single cam duel cooled engine. Harley also took all trike building in house. New frame, new front fork geometry. I enjoyed the Spyder. I put almost 19k fun miles on it in two seasons. I'm glad I owned one, but there was something about it that wasn't me. There are pros and cons to each.

 

[kngfsh27]

:congrats: the only thing i miss from the harley is the rumble that the pipes produce! Other than that, i honestly can say, i dont miss a thing! I always say; if you can get used to driving a car with no hand brake, you can get used to the can am rather easy! Ride safely!

I got used to the no clutch, no hand brake really fast. Only ghost shifted a couple times. The Spyder was over 18k miles of fun except when it was in the shop. After going in four times for coolant leaks, my wife was done with it. Little things started adding up. Other than that, it was a ton of fun to ride. Sometimes almost too much fun. I know that I won't be going through the twisties as fast on the Harley as I did on the Spyder. For me, that is not a bad thing. Have fun. Be safe.

 

[kngfsh27]

Let the farkle begin! :yes::yes:

Wife hid the checkbook and the credit card.:banghead: