I tried to get 100,000 miles, I did not succeed...

[safecracker]

My 2011 RTS SM5 I am saying good by to on Saturday. She will be missed. She has 96,000 miles. She was a good running Spyder and it still is. I decided I did not want to spend $2,000 on a DPS repair. My dealer had just taken in a 2021 RT, LTD in asphalt gray with chrome on a trade. Shopped around all of my local dealers and a new LTD was hard to come by. I had planned on buying a new Spyder next year but this 2021 was in great shape, fresh oil change, new rear tire. ECU flashed for the not starting issue and the new correct front sprocket. I comes with the heated comfort seat and passenger arm rests. I paid $22,000 for it. Dealer also threw in the rear panel if you take off rear luggage box. They gave me $6,500 for my Spyder. It was adjusted to $5,000 because of replacing the DPS and labor. Will be picking up New Spyder this Saturday. New Spyder to me has 15,454 miles and 3 years left on the Extended Best warranty. I think I did ok. Hopefully I will get over 100,000 miles on this one. I also have already downloaded the new Spyder Manual. Wish me luck. Bruce

 

[ES44AC]

I think that was a wise move for sure. Congratulations :yes:

 

[CopperSpyder]

:congrats: Nice looking machine for sure!! You did good on that one. :thumbup:

 

[Bfromla]

:gaah: Know that’s hard same100k goal but @72k & just had drop $2k -warped heads. After water pump impeller fail out of warranty & all. Understand safety concerns with dps. Would really want find something creative to get those last miles. -up on ramps maybe :dontknow:opcorn::roflblack:

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Congrats

 

[Deanna777]

Bruce,

:congrats:


Deanna

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: :2thumbs:

 

[GS1]

congrats on the new ride

 

[gkamer]

It sounds to me like you made a killer deal. Congrats.....

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It sounds to me like you made a killer deal. Congrats.....

Yep, he did a good job of killing his anxieties about the old one! :thumbup:

 

[al0vely]

Congrats on the new … I think you will be happy with the new model.

 

[pidjones]

Sad. I put 125k miles on my '06 GL1800 without trying. No major maintenance (except replacing parts after I rolled it down the interstate). Sold it and fully expect the young couple that bought her to put another 125k on with no issues.

 

[Drwerner]

Nice job! Beautiful bike, best of luck with it!

 

[bikerbillone]

Wow, 96K, I would be super happy with that. Congrats on the 21 RTL.

 

[safecracker]

Was able to pick up new to me Spyder on Friday night. Wife and I took a ride to get some seafood. Had a great first ride. Today, Saturday we took a ride to the coast. Arrived in Stonington in fog and drizzle. Ride home was in light to moderate rain. Spyder did well. Getting used to paddle shifter. Bruce

 

[FrogmanDave]

Luck!

 

[Little Blue]

Great Adventure

...Always good to hear from a fellow Spyder Forum Member. I wish you well on your next 100K.

Stay Safe and Enjoy your Ryde Times. ....:thumbup: